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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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0:15:27

Why our solar power surge is a problem

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/08

With summer upon us, cranking up the air conditioning is the most comfortable option, but the electricity bill that goes with it can be shocking. That’s why Australians who have a house, a roof and some money are increasingly getting solar panels. But there is a problem because there is a thing as too much solar.Today, energy reporter Dan Mercer explains that the surge of solar power is risking stability of the power grid and it’s a bit like riding a bike. Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC

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0:15:24

Life as a migrant who Trump wants to deport

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/05

Esveidy Rodriguez is an undocumented immigrant living in Arizona. She’s now thinking about what life will be like for her in Donald Trump’s America. The president-elect has promised to start the process of deporting millions of illegal immigrants on day one of his return to the White House. Many, like Esveidy and her parents, have lived in America for years.Today, we speak with Esveidy and hear how she’s feeling about what happens in 2025.

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0:14:49

The 'nuts' martial law plot in South Korea

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/04

When the South Korean leader ordered martial law, a chaotic series of events got underway. Troops were deployed to the streets of Seoul, politicians rushed to the parliament building and protestors made their voices heard. After a parliamentary vote blocked the order, the martial law was rescinded in an embarrassing backdown. So, what on earth was President Yoon Suk Yeol trying to achieve and what does it mean for South Korea’s future?Today, Kyung Moon Hwang from the Australian

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0:15:29

Why Joe Rogan has more listeners than us

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/03

Many Australians would not have heard of Kim Williams, but most podcast listeners will be familiar with Joe Rogan.Kim Williams is the current chairman of the ABC and Joe Rogan is a podcast host with tens of millions of followers around the globe. Today, technology and online culture journalist Taylor Lorenz on the day Kim Williams took on Joe Rogan and how the podcaster became so popular and influential. Featured: Taylor Lorenz, writer of tech and online culture newsletter User Mag

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0:15:25

How can Joe Biden justify pardoning his son?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/02

Is it a reasonable act of a loving father, or a president abusing his power to get a family member off the hook?In his final weeks in office, Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden for gun and tax charges.Today, host of the ABC’s Planet America John Barron on what it means for the outgoing president’s legacy. Featured: John Barron, co-host of Planet America

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0:15:18

Will Labor learn from Trump’s working class win?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/12/01

Since Donald Trump won the US election, there’s been a fair bit of debate about how he did it.One theory is the Democrats have all but abandoned the working class and Trump made them feel seen. So, ahead of Australia’s own election next year, how are working class people feeling about politics?Today, political strategist and pollster Kos Samaras on how their economic plight will affect the election result. Featured: Kos Samaras, former Labor strategist and director of the RedBridge

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0:15:01

Reflecting on days spent with the Bali Nine

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/28

For almost 20 years they’ve sat in prisons in Indonesia, for trying to smuggle heroin out of Bali, but the five remaining members of the so-called Bali Nine could be returned to Australia soon. As a former foreign correspondent, it’s a story Sam Hawley knows well, because she went inside Kerobokan prison for a week in 2017. She spoke with two members of the Bali Nine, Si Yi Chen and Matt Norman and has followed their story ever since. Today, Sam speaks with Cindy Wockner, who was

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0:14:22

The police officer guilty of a grandma’s taser death

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/27

When police officer Kristian White tasered 95 year old Clare Nowland in an aged care facility last year, he said the great grandmother was a threat because she was carrying a knife. But a jury has found him guilty of manslaughter.Today, we speak with reporter Jason Om who has been covering the case and with criminologist Xanthe Mallett about how police use tasers. Featured: Jason Om, 7.30 reporterXanthe Mallett, associate professor of criminology from the University of Newcastle

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0:15:06

What is Labor rushing through parliament?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/26

There’s been a flurry of activity in Canberra as the government rushes to get a huge amount of legislation through parliament before it rises at the end of the week.So, what are the new and proposed laws and will they really help you? Today, the ABC’s National Political Lead, David Speers on the bills passing and failing, as the government ponders a sooner rather than later election. Featured: David Speers, ABC National Political Lead

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0:14:00

Why Bunnings wants to scan your face

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/25

When Bunnings started to use facial recognition technology to check on who was in its stores, without the consent of customers, it raised alarm bells. It says the face scans were deleted within one second and the tech helped to make stores safer, by identifying thieves or people who’ve been violent. But at what cost? The hardware giant has now been found to have breached Australians’ privacy. Today, tech reporter Ange Lavoipierre on what Bunnings was up to, how the technology

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0:15:09

The rise of the freebirth movement

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/24

You may have heard of home births, but free birthing, where there are no medical professionals present is a small, but increasing practice in Australia. So, why are some women turning away from traditional hospital births and medical intervention? Today, investigative reporter Charlotte King on the movement putting lives at risk.She says free birthing is chosen by some women due to a deep distrust in the medical system and past experiences of birth trauma. Charlotte King says the

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0:15:34

The deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/21

Thousands of us travel through South East Asia every year and it can, at times, be risky. But the story out of Laos this week is devastating. Nineteen year old Melbourne woman Bianca Jones has died and her friend Holly Bowles is in intensive care after what appears to be methanol poisoning from drinks. Three other travellers have died and at least 10 people have fallen ill after drinking the alcohol.Today, what we know about the mass poisoning, how methanol ends up in drinks and

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0:15:27

Why Putin just changed his rules on nukes

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/20

On the one thousandth day of Russia’s war in Ukraine this week there was a major shift on the battleground. Russia declared that Ukraine, with the backing of US President Joe Biden, had fired US-supplied missiles into its territory for the first time. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has also unveiled new rules for his use of nuclear weapons. Today, former Ukraine ceasefire observer Samir Puri on what it means for the war. Featured: Dr Samir Puri, former ceasefire observer in

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0:15:21

How Alan Jones lost his power

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/19

The former broadcaster Alan Jones is heading to court next month to defend charges including aggravated indecent assault, involving nine alleged victims.But why are the charges for alleged offences between 2001 and 2019, only being laid now?Today, former Media Watch host Jonathan Holmes on the power Alan Jones once wielded and how it wilted away. Featured: Jonathan Holmes, Media Watch presenter 2008 to 2013

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0:14:04

Trump’s 'shocking' White House picks

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/18

Almost every day since his election, Donald Trump has been unveiling new members of his team. The picks say a lot. He’s chosen a vaccine sceptic as Health Secretary, a TV host to take charge of defence and an accused drug and sex offender as Attorney General. Today, National Political Reporter for The Hill, Julia Manchester on what it all says about how Trump will govern. Featured: Julia Manchester, National Political Reporter for The Hill

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0:15:43

Can Australia cope with 40 million people?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/17

About 15 years ago, the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was spruiking a ‘Big Australia’, where our population would hit 35 million by 2050. But the idea went away, without a big plan to deal with the pressures that come with that level of growth being prepared or acted on. Now, we’re still heading for that kind of population growth without much consideration for what it means for the environment and how we could provide the services and housing for all those people. Today, business

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0:15:56

Will Trump back Israel’s expansion?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/14

Donald Trump has promised to end foreign wars, but on whose terms and how is unclear.When it comes to the Middle East, we can learn a lot from Trump’s approach to Israel during his first term as president. Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington DC on what the president-elect’s return means for the prospects of peace and Israel’s ambitions. He discusses the potential annexation of the West Bank and highlights the significant support Trump has shown

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0:13:40

The book Jamie Oliver shouldn’t have written

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/13

He writes pretty decent cookbooks, but Jamie Oliver’s sidestep into writing children’s novels hasn’t gone so well. The celebrity chef has had to halt sales of his latest book ‘Billy and the Epic Escape’ around the world over its portrayal of first nations Australians. One chapter features an Aboriginal girl with mystical powers living in foster care, who's abducted from her home in central Australia.Today, Wiradjuri writer, poet and academic, Jeanine Leane, on what Jamie Oliver got

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0:14:45

Will Trump’s China tariffs trash our economy?

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/12

With Donald Trump back in the White House early next year, there’s a real possibility he’ll ignite a trade war with Beijing. Given Australia does so much trade with China, that could have big consequences for our economy.Today, we explore what could be in store for inflation, interest rates and our wider economy once Trump’s back in charge. Economist Susan Stone explains that tariffs generally end up costing consumers and businesses more, and could lead to significant job

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0:15:26

Why banning social media isn’t the answer

ABC News Daily ·

2024/11/11

The government wants to ban under 16s from social media saying it’s harming children and parents need support. It’s a move that has the support of the federal opposition and many parents, but does an outright ban risk cutting off important support and sources of information for young people? Today, we explore some alternative ideas to help make social media safer with a cyber safety expert and an advocate for better mental health for young people. Kriti Gupta emphasises the

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