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Radio Wales,15 Dec 2025,121 mins

Jason Mohammad takes your calls on Bondi Beach, deodorant and Secret Santa.

The Phone In

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We’re taking your calls on the attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday. Two gunmen targeted a Jewish gathering held to celebrate Hanukkah. 15 people were killed in the attack, and the gunmen have been named locally as Sajid Akram and his son Naveed. And Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will now push for tougher gun laws. Charlotte Church has revealed she has stopped using deodorant because of concerns about chemicals. The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association says deodorants and antiperspirants have to meet strict safety standards in the UK. But beauty journalist Anita Bhagwandas said Church's stance reflected a shift in people embracing natural beauty. Have you considered making changes to the toiletries you use? And is it time to ditch Secret Santa as an office tradition? According to a survey conducted by a rubbish removal company, a fifth of us admitted to putting Secret Santa gifts from colleagues straight into the bin. And one journalist has described it as a “cringe office tradition” and getting rid of it “would save money, time, effort and waste.” So should we stop it – or have you received a Secret Santa gift which you love? Call or WhatsApp 03700 100 110, or Text 8 10 12. Be part of the nations' conversation.

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