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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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0:11:22

Will Donald Trump pardon the US Capitol rioters?

ABC News Daily ·

2025/01/06

It’s been four years since Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol, trying to overturn the result of the 2020 election. Now, his win in last year’s election is about to be ratified in that very building, giving him the power to pardon convicted rioters. Will Donald Trump deliver on his promise?Today, Elie Honig, a former US federal and state prosecutor and senior legal analyst for CNN on how the incoming president will use his executive powers, and what it could mean for

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0:10:48

Why are more military veterans being radicalised?

ABC News Daily ·

2025/01/03

Both men involved in the violent incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's Day were US military veterans.It's unclear how much of a role their service played in their violence but data out of the US shows there has been an increase in veterans being involved in violent acts or being recruited by extremist groups.Today, Todd Helmus, an expert on military extremism with the US think tank RAND on what could be behind the rise in violent behaviour in ex-military

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0:11:20

What we know about the New Orleans attack

ABC News Daily ·

2025/01/02

At least 15 people are dead and dozens more are wounded after a US army veteran ploughed his pick-up truck into crowds celebrating the new year.Revellers were ringing in 2025 in the New Orleans' French quarter, the city's busiest party district in the early hours of New Year's Day.Federal authorities are describing it as an act of terror.Today, former FBI and department of homeland security official, Dr. Javed Ali on how the New Orleans investigation is unfolding and the planning

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0:10:50

Antony Green on the seats that could decide the 2025...

ABC News Daily ·

2025/01/01

Australians are guaranteed to head to the polls in the first five months of 2025.And while high interest rates and cost of living pressures are expected to be the top concerns for both major parties and voters, the battleground itself will also look different, with new changes to electoral seats and boundaries. Today, the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst Antony Green speaks with ABC News Radio’s Tom Melville about why the next parliament is set to change.Featured: Antony Green, ABC

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0:08:36

Could Russia release the captured Aussie in a POW swap?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/31

At least 300 prisoners of war have returned to their homeland in a highly anticipated New Years swap between Ukraine and Russia.It comes just days after Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian citizen to be captured by Russian forces, after enlisting in Ukraine's foreign legion earlier this year. Today, international law expert Professor Don Rothwell speaks to ABC News Radio about whether Australia could make exchange negotiations similar to those used for the New Year’s

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0:09:21

What caused South Korea's deadliest plane crash?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/30

South Korea is now in seven days of mourning after 179 people were killed in the deadliest aviation disaster the country has ever seen.The plane, which was flying from Thailand to Muan International Airport in South Korea, was attempting an emergency landing when it crashed. There were only two survivors.Today, US aviation industry consultant Scott Hamilton speaks with ABC News Radio's Sarah Mourice about what could have happened in the cockpit moments before the

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0:15:00

2024 picks: Would you fall for the ‘elaborate’ new...

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/26

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. First published 10 May

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0:15:50

2024 picks: Why more babies won’t fix China

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/25

You would have thought with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, China wouldn’t be too worried about the number of people living there declining a bit.But as it faces the challenges of an economic slowdown and an ageing society, Beijing is urging families to have more babies to stop a population decline that’s been recorded for a second year in a row. But is a falling birth rate necessarily a bad thing? First published 26 February 2024. Featured: Stuart Gietel-Basten, Professor of

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0:15:00

2024 picks: The EV emissions claims tested

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/24

Have you ever wondered just how much better electric vehicles are for the environment?It’s more complicated than you’d think. Today, climate reporter Jo Lauder compares the lifetime greenhouse gas footprint of an electric car with that of a petrol car and delivers the verdict. First published 31 May, 2024.Featured: Jo Lauder, ABC climate reporter

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2024 picks: Why Spain can’t stand tourists anymore

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/23

We all love a trip to Europe in summer, but have you ever felt like you’re not really welcome there? Melbourne woman Claudia had that inkling in Barcelona recently when locals made it clear they wanted her to go home. Today, we look at the growing anger in some of the most popular tourist cities and what is being done to try to ease the pressure. First published 24 May, 2024.Featured: Claudia, Australian touristSebastian Zenker, professor in tourism at the Copenhagen Business

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0:14:00

2024 picks: Has AI stolen Scarlett Johansson’s voice?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/22

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson said no when OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman asked if she could be the voice for a new version of ChatGPT. But they went ahead and released a chatbot that the actor thinks sounds “eerily similar” to herself. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, how do we protect ourselves from being copied? First published 24 May, 2024.Featured: Sharon Goldman, AI reporter at Fortune

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0:34:21

Cyclone Tracy: The Legacy

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/19

Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy's ferocious winds destroyed 85 per cent of Darwin's housing and most of the city's infrastructure. It was the third time Darwin had been razed to the ground by a cyclone, but within three days the prime minister had committed to rebuilding Australia's northern capital in the same spot. In this final of a two-part series, Darwin reporter Jane Bardon hears how Tracy prompted an overhaul of the National Construction Code. It's supposed to ensure

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0:45:40

Cyclone Tracy: The Survivors

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/18

On Christmas Eve in 1974, Cyclone Tracy razed Darwin to the ground, killing 66 people and prompting a massive evacuation from the city of 35,000 people.Now, 50 years since the disaster that changed the nation, Darwin's population is three times what it was then. Why did so many survivors return to the cyclone belt to rebuild Darwin and their lives?In this first of a two-part series, Darwin reporter Jane Bardon hears first hand accounts of a night of terror and explores how the

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0:20:29

Alan and Chris Kohler on the year in finance

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/17

It's been a year of stretched household budgets as the cost of living crisis continues. But given the cost of housing, it's being felt very differently across the generations. Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler and his son, Nine News finance editor Chris Kohler on how the pinch is affecting Australians and what’s in store for 2025. Alan Kohler discusses the significant impact of high interest rates and the challenges faced by younger generations in entering the housing

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0:23:16

John Lyons on the year in world news

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/16

From conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, to the election of Donald Trump and Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, this year has brought pivotal events, one after the other. Today, the ABC's global affairs editor John Lyons reflects on how 2024 played out and what 2025 could bring. He's travelled the world to cover the big stories. In this episode, John Lyons shares personal anecdotes from his travels, noting the resilience and common aspirations of people in conflict

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0:20:28

Laura Tingle on the year in politics

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/15

Anthony Albanese’s government has faced an uphill battle in 2024, dealing with mounting discontent over the cost of living. Ahead of an election year, will the prime minister's message cut through?Today, 7.30's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle on the year in politics and what 2025 could bring. She says the government has tried to provide relief through targeted tax cuts and energy subsidies, though these measures have had limited impact on reducing everyday

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0:15:11

Why Sydney Uni gave up on its AI ban

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/12

When artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT first landed, students rejoiced as they began using it for homework and assessments. That’s why universities and schools were quick to ban it entirely.But now, the University of Sydney is leading the way to overturn that ban which it says doesn’t work. Today, Professor of Educational Technologies Danny Liu on a new way to test students that gets around the AI problem. Featured: Danny Liu, Professor of Educational Technologies,

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0:15:25

How anti-Semitism became terrorism

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/11

The firebombing of a synagogue in Melbourne this week has been declared a suspected act of terrorism.What does that mean and did the prime minister react too slowly to a rise in anti-Semitism? Today, host of Radio National Breakfast and the Party Room podcast, Patricia Karvelas, on how the conflict in the Middle East is reverberating here.Featured: Patricia Karvelas, host of ABC Radio National Breakfast and the Party Room podcast

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0:14:25

Why the CEO shooting suspect isn’t a 'hero'

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/10

The security camera vision shows health insurance executive Brian Thompson being shot in the back as he walks on a New York City street.Then, the offender evades police for almost a week, before Luigi Mangione is arrested in a McDonalds in Pennsylvania.It’s a captivating murder case because some people seem to be gleefully rallying behind the alleged gunman. It’s a sign of deep anger in America when it comes to healthcare and insurance. Today, North America correspondent Carrington

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0:15:21

Why Putin couldn’t save Syria’s dictator

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/09

It’s taken just an eight-day offensive for rebels in Syria to bring down the brutal, murderous Assad regime, which had ruled for half a century. The dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus to Russia, where he’s reportedly been given asylum. But with the main Syrian rebel group behind the movement being a declared terrorist organisation in Australia and having previous links to Al Qaeda, what does the future hold? Today, the ABC’s Global Affairs Editor John Lyons on what comes next

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