Episode
Ditch the Witch Ad Resurfaces
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
A Melbourne brothel owner has unleashed a $100K misogynistic campaign targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan with a truck-mounted ad screaming “Ditch the witch” — complete with a dollar-sign witch hat — resurrecting a tired trope once used against Julia Gillard. The ad, defended as a raw reflection of public frustration, weaponizes gendered stereotypes and risks reinforcing harmful messages for young girls. While politicians condemn it, the backlash underscores a troubling trend: political dissent increasingly turning into personal attacks, especially against women — a dangerous step backward for gender equality. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2ceb90364c44382