Courtney Facts

Synopsis

Courtney Act and her alter ego Shane Jenek explore some of the hot button topics making news now, so you can better understand and give context to what's happening in the world.

First Air Date: 2022-12-25

Last Air Date: 2022-12-25

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: ABC iview

Top Cast

Courtney Act as Self
Shane Jenek as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Is recycling worth it? (2022-12-25)

We've long been told recycling is needed to help save the planet, but do the economics really stack up? Courtney and Shane explore the complex world of recycling, it's more than just putting your trash in the correct bin.
Ep. 2: Why don't we hear about 'tax bludgers'? (2022-12-25)

Why do we feel differently towards people on unemployment benefits than people who avoid tax? Courtney and Shane find out about the origins of the 'dole bludger' and whether you can even compare them to the 'tax bludger'.
Ep. 3: What's the best exercise? (2022-12-25)

Ever been told you're exercising wrong? Courtney and Shane have - so they travel down a fitspo rabbit hole to determine the best way to get your blood pumping.
Ep. 4: Do quotas work? (2022-12-25)

What's the best way to increase diversity in leadership positions in Australia? Courtney and Shane ask whether the people pushing quotas are onto something.
Ep. 5: Are vegans right? (2022-12-25)

What impact are our food systems having on the planet? Courtney and Shane discuss the environmental and health impacts of veganism, vegetarianism - plus whether we should all just be flexitarians.
Ep. 6: Are private schools better? (2022-12-25)

Is there a difference between public and private schools in Australia? Courtney and Shane debate whether private schools are worth the higher fees, and whether public schools are getting the short end of the funding stick.