In a special live recording, The Antoinettes talk terrorism and somehow manage to punctuate this dark terrain with plenty of laughs.  In the immediate aftermath of Sydney’s two violent, public attacks, the masses are quick to think (and ask) is this terrorism?  Authorities quickly labelled one attacker a terrorist, but the other had mental health issues and according to his father “just wanted a girlfriend”.  How do we define terrorism, and who does it apply to? What role does the media play in stocking fears and perpetuating stereotypes?  And why is it that some perpetrators and some crimes -- like violent attacks on women -- get exempt from such a label? This episode will explore what the law says, media tropes, racism and if authorities politicise and weaponise “terrorism”. Live from the Racial Justice conference, we ask all the tough and troubling questions and still give the audience something to chuckle about. --- Look after yourself. It's a shit show out there! We'll catch you again next Thursday. Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Produced by DM podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.