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ABC News Daily

ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily. Key topics of recent episodes include the Donald Trump administration, anti-Semitism in Australia, TikTok’s future, artificial intelligence, Israel-Hamas war and ceasefire, Australian dollar, bushfires, the Australians

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12:27

Laura Tingle on why Labor can’t quit gas

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/20

Australia is meant to be transitioning to an energy future not powered by fossil fuels. But the federal government has put out an energy policy that plans for a life for gas “through to 2050 and beyond”. So, what is Labor up to given it sold itself as climate friendly at the last election?Today, chief political correspondent for the ABC’s 7.30 program Laura Tingle on Labor’s new gas policy and the outrage that followed. Featured: Laura Tingle, 7.30 chief political correspondent

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14:32

Are robotaxis safe enough for our roads?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/19

Robotaxis are already on the roads in some cities overseas, including San Francisco. Elon Musk wants to call his version of the self-driving vehicle the Cyber Cab and he dreams of Tesla owners sending their cars out on their own to collect passengers. But how close are we to having cars like this on Australian roads and are they really safe? Featured: Michael Milford, professor of robotics at Queensland University of Technology

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14:33

Can Australia really afford to make stuff?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/16

A ‘Future Made In Australia’ has a nice ring to it. But is it really wise for the government to throw almost $23 billion at industries to help along the transition to net zero emissions and a green future? The federal opposition thinks it will just mean billionaires like Gina Rinehart get richer. Today, the host of the ABC Radio National Breakfast, Q+A and the Party Room podcast, Patricia Karvelas on what the government's planning and whether the gamble will pay

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14:35

Years in jail for exposing military secrets

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/15

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets. This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists. Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers. Featured:Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

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13:08

What the budget means for you

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/14

The federal budget delivers a $300 power bill rebate to every household in the country, along with the previously announced tax cuts.The treasurer says it’s responsible cost of living relief that’ll force the inflation rate down faster than expected.So, could that lead to earlier cuts to interest rates?Today, the ABC’s Ian Verrender speaks with Sam Hawley from within the budget 'lock up' where reporters and experts get early access to the government’s economic plan.Featured: Ian

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14:08

How China spies on dissidents in Australia

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/13

A former Chinese spy has revealed the lengths taken by its security services to track down dissidents overseas, including in Australia, and get them back home.Some expat Chinese who are critical of the communist party and leader Xi Jinping fear for their lives, despite being Australian residents. Today, Echo Hui on her exclusive interview for Four Corners with the spy who’s now in Australia and the national security questions raised by her investigation. Featured: Echo Hui, Four

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14:12

Will RFK Jr help or harm Trump’s campaign?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/12

He shares one of the most famous names in US political history, but can he change the course of the next US election?Robert F Kennedy Jr, a nephew of the former president John F Kennedy is running as an independent and while he won’t win, he could steal votes from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.Today, Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal on Kennedy’s campaign, his extreme views and how he could become a problem for both camps.Featured: Eliza Collins, Wall Street Journal

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14:58

Would you fall for the ‘elaborate’ new scams?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/09

Don’t you get sick of the constant text messages warning that you haven’t paid a toll, or that you’ve missed a package delivery or have a refund owing?In many cases they’re clearly fake but there are scams that aren’t so obvious, and Australians have lost billions of dollars to them. Today, consumer affairs reporter Michael Atkin on why more of us are falling for the traps set by criminals and what the big banks should be doing to protect us. Featured: Michael Atkin, ABC consumer

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14:33

What Stormy Daniels told the Trump trial

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/08

When a porn star took the stand in a New York courtroom, her account of sex with Donald Trump was so detailed and at times graphic, the former US president’s lawyers called for a mistrial.Trump often kept his eyes closed as Stormy Daniels spoke about an alleged sexual encounter in 2006. He denies they had sex at all. The criminal trial is all about a hush money payment she says she received before the 2016 election. Today, Josh Gerstein, the senior legal affairs reporter for

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15:03

The terrorism risk and radicalised teens

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/07

There have been two knife attacks within just weeks of each other that are being linked to terrorism. One was a church in Sydney and the other outside a Bunnings in Perth on the weekend.Both involved teenage boys. So, what’s going on? Today, investigative reporter Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop on the radicalisation of vulnerable young people and whether programs to stop it are working. Featured: Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, ABC investigative reporterEditor’s note: The WA Education Department

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14:12

The case for banning phones for kids

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/06

You have to be aged at least 13 to access social media like TikTok, Twitter and Instagram in Australia. But is that an appropriate age, given the disturbing content available and harm heavy social media use can cause? Could we just ban smartphones and social media for Australian kids altogether?Today, we meet a father who has limited his daughter’s phone use and a psychiatrist who’ll explain the problems that smartphones can cause. Featured: Danny Elachi, The Heads Up Alliance

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14:28

Can Boeing rebuild trust after safety scares?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/05/05

Two deadly crashes and a mid-air door blowout have rocked the reputation of Boeing, with questions intensifying about the quality of its planes.Concerns about the 737 MAX aircraft peaked when a hole opened up on the side of an Alaska Airlines flight in January this year. Today, Jerry Useem, who’s been investigating Boeing for more than two decades, charts the firm’s departure from in-house manufacturing. He’s been writing for the Atlantic magazine about how Boeing switched its

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14:18

‘Terrorism’ at a Sydney church

ABC News Daily ·

2024/04/16

It’s been an unsettling few days with two major knife crimes in Sydney. The Bondi Junction attack left six dead and just days later there was an alleged act of terrorism at a church in the city’s west. The circumstances are very different, but leaders are calling for calm and for the community to come together. Today, extremism expert Josh Roose on what we know about the latest attack and the threat of terrorism. Correction: This episode included a misleading quote of NSW Police

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14:52

Zan Rowe on what’s killing music festivals

ABC News Daily ·

2024/04/11

The appeal of music festivals seems to be dying away with a string of cancellations this year. Is it all about rising costs and fears of bad weather? Or is there more to it?Today, Double Js National Music Correspondent Zan Rowe on whether the big music festival can be saved. Featured: Zan Rowe, Double J National Music Correspondent and host of Take 5 and Bang On podcasts

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14:34

Was Israel’s strike a ‘tragedy’ or a war crime?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/04/10

Australian Zomi Frankcom and six others died when their convoy of aid vehicles was struck by Israeli missiles in Gaza. Israel says it was a mistake and a tragedy. But is its explanation good enough?Today, host of ABC’s 7.30 program, Sarah Ferguson, on what we learnt from her interview with an Israeli military spokesman and whether what unfolded was a war crime.Featured: Sarah Ferguson, presenter of ABC 7.30

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13:11

Sex, drugs and Lehrmann’s paid interview

ABC News Daily ·

2024/04/09

Drugs, sex and lavish dinners out. It’s not new that news organisations sometimes pay for interviews, but the allegations about what Channel 7’s Spotlight program gave to Bruce Lehrmann for a sit-down interview are surprising. Today, Media Watch presenter Paul Barry unpacks what’s unfolded in court and discusses whether the public can trust the press when the chequebook is out. Featured: Paul Barry, Media Watch presenter

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14:14

Will we really run out of gas next winter?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/04/08

We’re meant to be transitioning to a greener future and getting rid of gas for good.But now we’re talking about drilling for more of it, or importing supplies, because soon we might not have enough to keep the lights and heaters on. How can that be when Australia is one of the world’s biggest gas exporters?Today, energy reporter Dan Mercer explains how we’ve ended up here. Featured: Daniel Mercer, ABC energy reporter

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13:28

Will your next car be a Chinese EV?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/04/07

Tesla has dominated the electric vehicle market for years, but watch out Elon Musk, because a Chinese car maker is giving it a run for its money. The good news is - it’s a lot cheaper. But is there a problem with a Chinese firm dominating the market?Today, EV expert Gail Broadbent on whether your next car might be a Chinese EV. Featured: Dr Gail Broadbent, adjunct fellow at the University of Technology Sydney

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22:33

Julia Baird on Kate, cancer and conspiracies

ABC News Daily ·

2024/03/28

Who’s to blame for harassing a princess when she’s seriously ill? The frenzied search for information about the welfare of the Princess of Wales came to a sudden halt last weekend, when Kate revealed she is receiving treatment for cancer. Leading up to the revelation, the conspiracy theories about her absence from public view were running wild on social media, between friends and family, and in the mainstream press. ABC broadcaster and royal historian Julia Baird explores how we

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14:57

Could Assange really face the death penalty?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/03/27

Supporters of WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange have always warned he could be locked up for the rest of his life if he ends up in the United States to face charges which include espionage.But now judges in London, where the Australian is in jail, have asked for assurances that if they agree to extradite him, the death penalty is off the table.But could Assange actually face that fate in the US? Today, international law expert Don Rothwell explains the latest court

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