Kate Uebergang

New York

Executive Producer, Cheddar at Altice USA

Producer & journalist

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A midwife shares her labours of love

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

It might be one of life's most common experiences... but giving birth is also one of the most unique and profound moments in any person's life. Midwife Oceane Campbell has lost count of the number of babies she's helped bring into the world. In her new memoir, she shares hilarious births... unexpectedly early arrivals.. and heartbreaking moments when things don't go according to plan.
Is it ethical for the rich to leave money to their kids after they die?

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Michael Dulaney |Kate Uebergang

Baby boomers, Australia's richest generation, are expected to hand over $3.5 trillion to younger generations over the coming decades, largely via inheritance. This great wealth transfer is going to make an enormous impact in the coming years by reordering the wealth distribution in society. But this new age of inherited wealth prompts many broader moral questions, even when discussing modest sums of money.
What the egg shortage reveals about consumer behaviour - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Supply chains have been limited since an avian influenza outbreak in mid-2024. And eggs are still in short supply on some major supermarket shelves What does consumer response to the shortage reveal about our relationship with convenience shopping?
The joys of secondhand online commerce

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

The hunt for the perfect slightly used armchair, or for a bike that just needs a little bit of love and elbow grease can be a thrill. These days everyone can be a buyer or seller. Buying and selling second hand online is not a new trend but it does feel like the market has exploded in recent years. Guests:Kylie Cowan - founder of UpCycle 2Stephanie Atto - research and strategy director at Monash University's Australia Consumer and Retail Studies Unit.
Why women are choosing to travel solo

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

If you've scrolled through your social media feed recently you've probably noticed a friend.. or colleague... or your friend or colleague's mum... posting photos of themselves from some exotic and far-flung location. What stands out...? They're gloriously alone. So, why are a growing number of women choosing a solo travel adventure?
How household behaviour can reduce food waste

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Each year Australians waste around 7.6 million tonnes of food. That's about 312kg per person. And if that figure isn't jarring enough... then how about this one:This waste can cost up to $2,500 per household per year. There's a disconnect between our desire to save money at the check-out... and throwing away this much food. So, how can we reduce food waste? And how much of an impact does recycling ... like composting and kerbside collection... really make?
How would you like to change your relationship with work?

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Work is work - we do it for a living - but it's also tied to so many personal aspects like how we feel about ourselves, relate to each other -- even how well we sleep at night. So, how would you describe your relationship with your job? And how would you like to change that relationship? Dr Zoë Krupka, psychotherapist and senior lecturer at The Cairnmillar Institute.
Why educators say getting children outdoors at school is the secret to better behaviour

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

When you think back to your school years... do you remember those hot summer days when your teacher would send you outdoors to finish an assignment... or write an essay while sitting on the school oval? Now, there's a new push to emphasise outdoor learning ... in an effort to improve children's behaviour.
Do you have a favourite third place?

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Whether it's a cafe, a library, a gym, or the local park... third places are vital for our wellbeing. So why are they becoming harder and harder to access?
The ethics of posting children online

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Most parents understand the desire to share their children's special moments with friends and loved ones. "Sharenting" isn't a new phenomenon... and as our world moves more and more online... so to, does many parents' wish to document every second of their kids' lives in the digital space. So what are the ethical considerations of sharing someone else's life online?