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• China raises taxes on condoms: From January next year, condoms and other contraceptives will lose a tax exemption they have enjoyed for more than 30 years. We discuss whether this works in the grand scheme of encouraging parenthood. (Starts at 0:23)

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It's our final Talkback installation of the year, and its the time to look back on the epic highs and lows of 2025. We ask our listeners how their year went and if they're sad to see the year end.

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