Insight (1995)
Season 2019
TV-G
Talk show with real everyday people with a story to tell. Hosted by Jenny Brockie. Variety of topics across a broad spectrum. Very thought provoking
Where to Watch Season 2019
34 Episodes
- Vitamins & Supplements
E4Vitamins & SupplementsMore and more of us are turning to vitamins and dietary supplements to treat specific ailments, or boost overall health and wellness. The industry has doubled over the last 10 years – we’re now spending more money on complementary medicines than we do on prescription ones, an estimated $4.9bn each yeah. But while some medical professionals say they work to treat ailments and deficiencies, or boost overall health and wellness, others say the scientific evidence isn’t there, and warn we could be wasting money and risking our health. - Overcoming LonelinessE5
Overcoming LonelinessOne in four Australians feel lonely at least three days a week, and experts warn this could be our next health epidemic. This week Insight looks at why loneliness is an increasing problem in Australia and hears what is – and isn’t – working to overcome it. - HIV PositiveE7
HIV PositiveThe profile of Australians at risk of getting HIV is changing, with diagnoses of heterosexuals and some minority groups increasing. These new vulnerable groups are also less likely to get tested or receive early treatment. Why are transmissions in some groups rising, and what can we do about it? - Faith vs FamilyE8
Faith vs FamilyThe face of religion in Australia rapidly shifting and families are navigating change like never before. Australians are becoming less religious overall while religions other than Christianity are on the rise. How are Australians tackling religious differences at home? And what happens when family and faith collide? - Preventing Bowel CancerE9
Preventing Bowel CancerBowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer, with 5,597 Australians expected to die from it this year. But it’s also treatable if found early, and could be prevented with a healthier lifestyle. Why are so many Australians being diagnosed with bowel cancer? And how can you prevent it? - Promised BridesE13
Promised BridesIn the 1950s, 60s and 70s thousands of women from Greece and Italy crossed the world by boat to marry a man from their homeland who’d already migrated to Australia. These promised brides had usually only seen a photo of the groom before making the decision to marry a stranger. - Transgender TeensE15
Transgender TeensFiguring out who you are is a major part of teenagehood. But what would you do if being yourself also means changing your gender? It’s estimated 1.2 per cent of highschool kids identify as transgender. How are young people navigating the hurdles of adolescence on top of coming out and transitioning? - Pet PowerE16
Pet PowerGuide dogs for the visually impaired were once the most common type of assistance animal. Now animals are being used to help people with a range of physical and mental impairments including Autism, PTSD and epilepsy. But with increasing use has come the need for changes to laws and regulation. - RemorseE18
RemorseHow can you tell if an offender is sorry, rather than just sorry for getting caught? Judges must assess an offender’s remorse, and if they find it’s genuine, they can reduce their sentence. This week on Insight: judges, ex-criminals and victims discuss why does remorse matter, and how it's shown. - Financial ScamsE19
Financial ScamsAustralians have reportedly been scammed out of a massive $489 million in 2018 with investment scams and romance scams topping the chart. And this is only the tip of the iceberg. So how do Australians protect themselves and what recourse is there if you do get scammed? - Deadly FutureE21
Deadly FutureWith more Indigenous kids graduating Year 12 than ever before, what’s it like to achieve success after generations of struggle? In this NAIDOC week special, First Nations trailblazers from across music, sport, media, science and business discuss breaking ground, the road to success and their advice to the next generation. - Quads and QuinsE22
Quads and QuinsWhat happens after four or more siblings share a womb? Insight considers the challenges and triumphs in multiples families, from pregnancy and birth, to parenting and growing up. This episode explores the hype, trauma and logistics; and the incomparable bonds between siblings whose lives are linked from womb to adulthood. - Multiple SclerosisE26
Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis is dubbed an invisible illness. It mostly affects women and is commonly diagnosed when people are in their twenties or thirties. This week’s Insight explores what it’s like to live with MS, what causes it, how effective are modern treatments and how close is a cure? - Wrongfully Convicted Part OneE27
Wrongfully Convicted Part OneIn criminal law it’s said that ‘it’s better that 10 guilty men go free than one innocent man be wrongly convicted.’ In the first of Insight's two part special, we meet men and women who have been sent to jail only to have their conviction later quashed. - Wrongfully Convicted Part TwoE28
Wrongfully Convicted Part TwoIn criminal law it’s said that 'it’s better that 10 guilty men go free than one innocent man be wrongly convicted.’ In the second of Insight's two part special, we hear how wrongly convicted people cleared their names and how they coped on the outside. - Family EstrangementE30
Family EstrangementOne in 25 Australian adults will be estranged from their family at some point. It’s a difficult, often-hidden experience that can elicit many emotions: shame, heartache, even happiness. Insight hears what it’s like to be estranged from a family member, and under what circumstances reconciliation might be possible. - Out of PocketE31
Out of PocketThe number of Aussies signing up for private health cover is declining – and has been for the last three years. Top cover premiums can be expensive, yet private patients are still paying thousands in gap fees. Insight asks: what’s the cost of private healthcare and can we afford it? - Footy ConcussionsE33
Footy ConcussionsFor generations of professional footballers, it was not uncommon to return to the playing field straight after a big hit to the head. Years on, some are suffering from serious neurological problems. Insight talks to these players and finds out what the science is saying about long-term impacts of concussion. - InconceivableE35
InconceivableHaving a baby seems like one of the most natural things in the world, but it’s not a straightforward journey to parenthood for everyone. When up against infertility, or being single or in a same-sex relationship, what lengths are people going to in order to have a child? - BurnoutE36
BurnoutBurnout isn’t just a response to working long hours. It’s feelings of exhaustion, cynicism and a reduced sense of accomplishment after suffering long-term job stress. Researchers estimate it could affect anywhere between 8% of workers to 60% in some industries. So what’s behind burnout and what might help?
