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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. From interest rates, real estate and the housing crisis, to scams and US politics, ABC News Daily brings you facts and analysis you need to understand the biggest news stories. The podcast covers news from America, with…
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ABC News DailyCould Nigel Farage be about to lose to a bin?
It’s one of the strangest showdowns in political history: a man dressed as a bin taking on a populist right-wing leader. But this week, British voters in the…
ABC News DailyThe Mamdani effect enraging Trump
It’s been dubbed the 'Mamdani effect': support for democratic socialists has been surging since Zoran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York last year. Now…
ABC News DailyShould the media boycott Pauline Hanson?
Pauline Hanson wants to be the next Prime Minister but will avoiding scrutiny from some of the biggest media outlets in the country help her get there? Or will…
ABC News DailyWhat happens when bird flu hits egg farms?
For years Australia managed to avoid it, but the H5 strain of the bird flu virus is now taking hold after the first mass mortality of birds was confirmed this…
ABC News DailyAre we on the road to $2.50 petrol?
The cut to the fuel excise has ended, causing petrol prices across the country to spike. With conflict in the Middle East continuing to strain global oil…
ABC News DailyAre AI glasses watching you?
AI glasses are the latest evolution in wearable tech, and thanks in part to celebrity endorsements like Kylie Jenner’s campaign for Meta’s smart glasses…
ABC News DailyThe race to stop rogue AI
When OpenAI revealed its AI models went rogue during safety testing, science fiction suddenly became a reality. Since then, the company has revealed that the…
ABC News DailyAn irritated Trump meets Netanyahu
It was the first face-to-face meeting between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump since the war with Iran began almost six…
ABC News DailyDid Jacinta Allan have a Dan Andrews problem?
After becoming one of the most unpopular leaders in Australia’s history, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan reluctantly gave up the top job. Then, following a…
ABC News DailyThe shocking investigation into food labels
When you pick up a product at the supermarket, you trust what's written on the label. So, when it says an ingredient was sourced in Australia, why wouldn't you…
ABC News DailyIs AI changing how we think?
AI has taken the grunt work out of many everyday tasks; from writing emails to planning dinner. But are we starting to rely on AI to think for us and could it…
ABC News DailyHow Pauline Hanson is controlling the narrative
This week, Pauline Hanson has again declared that she could become Prime Minister after the next election. But could she? Or will her recent European tour and…
ABC News DailyWill the SpaceX slump pop the AI bubble?
At the end of last week Elon Musk’s much-hyped SpaceX shares took a tumble just over a month after the company went public. But what does that mean for the big…
ABC News DailyIs this what a forever war looks like?
Donald Trump's MOU with Iran was supposed to stop the war and then end it. Now it's barely worth the paper it's written on. The bombing has resumed. The Strait…
ABC News DailyDo Pauline Hanson’s economics add up?
Pauline Hanson has spent the past fortnight in Europe spruiking her anti-immigration policies which have long been familiar to Australian voters. But beyond…
ABC News DailyThe renewed obsession with living longer
For thousands of years the question of extending life or living forever has occupied minds. But now it’s taken on a new life, from peptides, to IV drips and…
ABC News DailyWhy Trump's so sensitive about Air Force One
When Donald Trump went to the NATO summit in Ankara, he took one plane in and a different one out. They were both called Air Force One, but one is 35 years old…
ABC News DailyThe gaps in the prime minister’s big AI speech
It was dubbed a landmark speech on how the government will deal with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centres. But did Prime Minister…
ABC News DailyHow will Telstra pay for its network meltdown?
Telstra says its sorry for letting Australians down after last week’s nationwide outage, but how is it going compensate customers left out of pocket? The telco…
ABC News DailyAre Chinese EVs a national security risk?
Relatively cheap EVs from China are increasingly seen on Australian roads. But you won’t find many in the US, because of hefty tariffs and bans due to national…
ABC News DailyThe developers hoping to cash in on 'affordable' housing
When you say 'affordable housing' there’s a natural scepticism. Across the country developers are being offered perks to be part of schemes supposed to give…
ABC News DailyThe $5.3 billion NRL game changer
It’s the most lucrative sports broadcast deal in history, worth $5.3 billion for seven years. The deal between the NRL and broadcasters Nine and Foxtel…
ABC News DailyWhat’s behind China’s ballistic missile test?
On Monday, China’s military launched a nuclear capable ballistic missile over the Pacific Ocean from a submarine hidden in the sea off China. It gave Australia…
ABC News DailyHow Trump tainted the World Cup and still lost
Even an extraordinary intervention by the US president couldn’t save his soccer team, with the USA now out of the FIFA World Cup after being thrashed by…
ABC News DailyHow Putin's war reached Moscow's petrol pumps
Vladimir Putin's war is running off course as the Russian capital Moscow comes under repeated Ukrainian attack. Ukrainian strikes are leading to major fuel…
ABC News DailyIs Chinese AI about to crush Silicon Valley?
Last month the Trump administration forced AI company Anthropic to shut down two of its most powerful models because of national security concerns. It’s now…
ABC News DailyIs America turning against Israel?
For decades, the US has been one of Israel’s staunchest allies. But there’s a shift underway in America. US President Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance have…
ABC News DailyWhat’s in the AI data centre boom for us?
A data centre boom is underway that promises to help drive Australia’s economic growth. We’re seen as a key location for the data centres that drive the latest…
ABC News DailyLaura Tingle on what saved the global economy
When the Iran war broke out, we were warned of an oil shock not seen since the 1970s when fuel was rationed. We were told the price of oil could reach $200 a…
ABC News DailyHanson, Stefanovic and the outrage algorithm
One Nation has had a seismic surge in support since the start of the year, so how is it managing to attract attention and potentially voters? Part of it is One…
ABC News DailyThe growing evidence of brain disease in the AFL
We love Aussie rules football, but like other contact sports it comes with risk of head knocks for the players. New figures based on analysis of the brains of…
ABC News DailyWhy an Iran deal is too much effort for Trump
The US Vice President JD Vance is the chief negotiator, tasked with coming up with a enduring peace deal with Iran. But is the United States willing to put in…
ABC News DailyWas Trump right to ban the most advanced AI?
It’s an AI company valued at almost a trillion dollars, but Donald Trump is clipping Anthropic’s wings. The US president effectively banned the company's state…
ABC News DailyCan a new PM fix broken Britain?
There’s a revolving door at 10 Downing Street, a prime minister goes in and they’re popped out again. This time it was Keir Starmer. Can his likely successor…
ABC News DailyHas the Iran war changed fuel forever?
Before the war it was open, safe and toll free, but now the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the biggest problems for Donald Trump as he tries to end the war…
ABC News DailyHow Ukraine’s drones are infiltrating Russia
Ukraine is now striking deep inside Russia using drones developed during its war with its invading neighbour. At the same time, the Ukrainian military has been…
ABC News DailyIs Pauline Hanson now unstoppable?
This week Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club and a new poll showed she is Australia’s preferred prime minister. Today, columnist, author and…
ABC News DailyWhy Socceroos vs USA will be 'spicy'
Australia’s Socceroos were underdogs going into their World Cup match against Türkiye. They achieved a surprise win, but can they do the same in their next…
ABC News DailySix months in, is the social media ban failing?
Australia led the way, now the UK government has announced its own ban on social media for under 16s. But six months since the restrictions came into force…
ABC News DailyIs Trump’s Iran deal any good?
A new deal between Iran and the United States to stop the fighting and negotiate is not even signed yet, but the US president insists the Strait of Hormuz is…
ABC News DailyWhy Ozempic keeps wowing the world
GLP-1 drugs were first approved to treat diabetes and then caused a frenzy when it was discovered they were great for weight loss. But now scientists are…
ABC News DailyWhy Trump keeps abusing female journalists
When Donald Trump stormed out of an interview after hurling abuse at the female anchor it wasn’t surprising, he often attacks those who dare to challenge him…
ABC News DailyCan Trump stop Israel’s strikes in Lebanon?
Donald Trump keeps saying a deal with Iran to end the war is close, but there are no signs of it. Iran and the US have been engaged in retaliatory strikes and…
ABC News DailyWhy 'ditch the witch' is back in politics
A mobile billboard campaign has hit the streets of Melbourne, decrying the state of Victoria under the leadership of Premier Jacinta Allan. But it’s the ‘ditch…
ABC News DailyTrump, FIFA and the politics of the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is supposed to bring the world together. But with fans from some countries facing US travel restrictions, the Iran war spilling into the…
ABC News DailyWhat’s driving the AI backlash?
America’s big tech bosses are trying to get artificial intelligence deployed everywhere, taking over our homes, our hobbies and our work. By now, most of us…
ABC News DailyWhy Trump brought UFC 'savagery' to the White House
Donald Trump is pondering whether a UFC cage could become a permanent fixture on the South Lawn of the White House after a fight takes place there on his 80th…
ABC News DailyWhy AUKUS delivers second-hand subs
Should we be spending up to $368 billion on nuclear powered submarines over the next 30 years? Peter Garrett, the former Labor Minister and Midnight Oil star…
ABC News DailyIs the era of surging house prices over?
House prices have begun to fall, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the downward trend. So, will they bounce back or could it be, as some forecasts suggest, the…
ABC News DailyWho will invest in Elon Musk’s SpaceX vision?
Do you believe that Elon Musk can establish a colony on Mars of a million people or launch data centres into space? If you do, you might be thinking of…
ABC News DailyWho’s policing the NSW police?
The New South Wales Police Force was so corrupt in the 1990s a royal commission was formed and it was forced to clean up its act. These days it’s the most…
ABC News DailyAre Netanyahu’s days numbered?
The US military is striking Iran and Israel has ramped up its attacks in southern Lebanon. Is there really a chance of a peace deal? And does the Israeli…
ABC News DailyWhy power bills are falling despite the Iran war
Australians have had a rough few years when it comes to power bills, with the war in Ukraine helping send global energy prices soaring. But now, despite…
ABC News DailyCan Iran peace talks survive new US strikes?
Peace talks in Qatar had barely begun when the US initiated a new wave of strikes against Iran. The US says targeting Iranian boats and missile sites was an…
ABC News DailyWill tax changes really kill small businesses?
Memes featuring an AI-generated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claim he’s effectively taking a 47 per cent stake in businesses. But what’s the reality of the…
ABC News DailyIs the global fuel crunch about to hit us?
The cost of fuel across Australia has come off its highs, despite there being no resolution yet to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But…
ABC News DailyHas Trump been defeated by Iran?
It’s almost three months since Donald Trump began the Iran war, but is there any chance that America can achieve anything that looks like victory? As the US…
ABC News DailyChina’s warning to Trump on Taiwan
There are questions about the future of Taiwan after Donald Trump declared he’s “not looking to have somebody go independent”. The US president met China’s…
ABC News DailyIs the budget bold enough to stop One Nation’s rise?
Labor wants its budget to be seen as a concrete step towards levelling the playing field between the generations. But Newspoll suggests it’s the most unpopular…
ABC News DailyWhat Trump’s China trip reveals about the AI race
With so many tech bosses accompanying Donald Trump on his recent trip to China, expectations were high that AI and high tech business deals would be central to…