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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, DOGE, Tesla, insurance costs, recession risks, egg shortages, DeepSeek, neo-Nazis, Putin and Xi, solar batteries, the jobs market, anti-Semitism, and the Israel-Hamas war.

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.

After Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor were returned to office in the 2025 election, with a strong parliamentary majority, we will be following the government’s new agenda and how the diminished Liberal and National Party Coalition responds. The podcast picks apart major policy areas, including energy policy, finance and the Federal Budget.

The podcast covers news from America, with analysis on the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His actions, including massive tariffs on trade, have big implications for global politics and the economy and US journalists and experts will explain what's at stake.

As Australians battle a cost-of-living crisis, ABC News Daily looks at the causes of inflation, rising rental costs, house prices, insurance costs and the price of groceries. Key experts in business and finance join Samantha Hawley, explaining the state of the economy, the unemployment rate and the jobs market.

Whether you rent, own an investment house or apartment, or are repaying a mortgage, ABC News Daily offers unique insights and analysis. When there are big moves from the Reserve Bank (RBA) on interest rates, or remarkable reactions in the ASX or the Australian dollar, guest experts, including economists, explain why.

Look into ABC News Daily's archive to find episodes on electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), the big banks, supermarkets, TikTok, Ozempic, Tesla, Elon Musk, Twitter, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, COVID, cyber security, spies, espionage, education, schools, teachers, crime and issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) Australians.

ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the mindset of Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinians and the role of Iran.

The podcast looks at the latest from Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky fights to repel the Russian invaders led by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. As China's Xi Jinping contemplates the future of Taiwan, ABC News Daily will sort fact from fiction. When North Korea's Kim Jong Un fires ballistic missiles, we'll assess the danger his regime poses.

When scammers target superannuation, your tax return and the ATO, you'll hear advice on what you can do to protect yourself.

As climate change fuelled by greenhouse gas emissions increases the risk of natural disasters, including fires and floods, ABC News Daily brings you fact-based analysis.

The future of electricity generation in Australia is being debated, and as claims are made about the merits of nuclear power, come to ABC News Daily for context around its potential role in replacing or augmenting coal and gas power plants and what it could mean for power bills. The podcast covers the future of renewable / green power generation, including the use of wind turbines, solar and hydro electric power.

The podcast looks at key businesses, including Coles and Woolworths, Qantas, the Commonwealth Bank and the construction, resources and manufacturing industries. When they report record profit, battle unions, or raise prices, the podcast pays attention.

ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, Patricia Karvelas, John Lyons, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.
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Last time she released a new album, more than two million copies were sold or downloaded in the first week.But can Taylor Swift beat that number again with the much anticipated release of her 12th album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’? And what is it that has made her one of the most successful artists of all time? Today, Harvard University professor Stephanie Burt, on why studying Swiftmania is a very worthy topic. Featured:Stephanie Burt, Professor of English at Harvard University
Melatonin supplements have gained huge traction in the last few years because they can help bring on a good night’s sleep. But is it really safe, particularly for kids? Now, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned consumers to stop using imported melatonin products, after testing showed many do not meet local standards.Today, paediatric sleep researcher Sarah Blunden on why the advice is changing.FeaturedProfessor Sarah Blunden, Head of Paediatric Sleep Research and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Central Queensland University
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to a new plan for peace in Gaza.The leaders were in furious agreement that the proposal, which will see the US president initially lead Gaza’s redevelopment, is the best way forward.Today, Guy Ziv, associate professor at American University’s School of International Service, on whether Hamas will really agree to the terms it wasn’t involved in negotiating.Featured: Guy Ziv, associate professor in the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security, School of International Service, American University 
Donald Trump wants TikTok to be American owned and now a group of billionaire Trump supporters is buying it. But how will an American version of the popular Chinese app work, and what kind of influence could its new owners have on the videos its algorithm serves up? Today, tech expert and Crikey’s Associate Editor Cam Wilson on the deal and what it might mean for TikTok’s eight million Australian users.Featured:Cam Wilson, Tech expert and Crikey’s Associate Editor
There’s been a worrying trend in recent weeks with Russia violating the airspace of a growing number of European countries. Donald Trump thinks NATO powers should just shoot down the Russian aircraft, but what’s the better option? Today Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies on what Vladimir Putin is up to and what Europe should do about it.  Featured: Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Donald Trump vs Tylenol

Donald Trump vs Tylenol

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This week Donald Trump told pregnant women to 'fight like hell' to not take Tylenol, or what we call paracetamol.The US President linked the drug to autism, even though the science doesn't back that up. Today, Corinne Purtill, science and health reporter at the LA Times, on the ripple effect Trump's misinformation is having around the world. Featured: Corinne Purtill,  LA Times science and health reporter
It's been a week since an Optus outage left hundreds of customers unable to call triple 0 in an emergency.But while there’s been widespread outrage in the days since, is anyone really holding the telco to account for the deadly error? Today, technology expert from Melbourne University Suelette Dreyfus on Optus's astonishing failure.Featured: Dr Suelette Dreyfus, Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Computing and Information Systems
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the UN General assembly in New York, confirming Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state.But a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, which was expected on the sidelines, remains elusive. Should we care if the Prime Minister never sits down with the US President?Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle joins us from the assembly in New York.Featured: Laura Tingle, ABC's Global Affairs Editor
Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there’s been raging debate in the US about free speech. At a memorial for him in Arizona, President Trump described Mr Kirk as a ‘martyr for American freedom’ while simultaneously attacking the likes of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, whose show was suspended last week over comments he made about Kirk’s death. Today, Zack Beauchamp, a senior correspondent at Vox, on how Trump is deploying the authoritarian play book. Featured:Zack Beauchamp, Vox senior correspondent
Once praised for its simplicity and speed, Google search is now facing criticism for excessive advertising and frustrating search results. Today, 404 Media co-founder Emmanuel Maiberg, on what’s gone wrong with Google search, how it impacts everyday users, and what this means for the future of one of the internet’s most essential tools.Featured: Emanuel Maiberg, 404 Media co-founder
Donald Trump was in his element at a state dinner hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. But outside the grounds, protesters served as a reminder that controversy continues to follow the President, including lingering questions over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.As the UK weighs the diplomatic value of his visit, attention is also turning to Anthony Albanese, who will face his own delicate meeting with Trump next week.Featured: Kim Hoggard, a former staffer during Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations
Tyler Robinson, the 22 year-old suspect in the assassination of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk has been charged, including with aggravated murder. But while America is accustomed to political assassinations, the response since the shooting has been out of the ordinary. Today, long time US historian, Dan Carter on what’s unfolded since Charlie Kirk’s death and why the uptick in political violence began well before Trump entered the White House.Featured:Dan Carter, American historian, author and University of South Carolina Professor emeritus
The government is set to release a new carbon emissions target, dumping the 2030 ambition for a new 2035 goal.But how much of the process is about the climate and how much is pure politics? Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler on this week’s dire climate risk assessment, and what our new target will really achieve.Featured:Alan Kohler, ABC Finance presenter
A massive military parade in Beijing recently revealed just how advanced China’s weaponry has become.It even includes an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit key military bases in Guam. So, what does this mean for Australia's military purchases and strategy? Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle on why we might need a total rethink.Featured: Laura Tingle, ABC's Global Affairs Editor
One of the great things about owning an electric vehicle is that you’re not taxed for using the roads - those behind the wheel of other cars pay the fuel excise when they refill.But the government is looking to change that.Today, Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of Renew Economy and The Driven websites, on why a road user charge for electric vehicles is a "clunky" idea.Featured:Giles Parkinson, founder and editor the EV website The Driven
It was another act of political violence in a nation too accustomed to assassinations.Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing political activist and staunch Trump supporter, was shot and killed while he addressed a crowd at Utah Valley University.Today, Geoff Kabaservice from the centre-right think tank the Niskanen Center on what unfolded, and whether political figures are safe in America.Featured:Geoff Kabaservice, vice president for political studies at the Niskanen Center in Washington, DC
Donald Trump says he’s “not thrilled” following an Israeli attack on Doha, the capital of key US ally Qatar.The strike targeted Hamas "senior leadership", with five of its members killed alongside a Qatari internal security forces member.It’s clear the US was given very little notice before the attack unfolded - so will the US President do anything about it?Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute on the consequences of Israel’s actions.Featured:Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
At 94, Rupert Murdoch has finally achieved his succession plan.The media mogul has secured a deal to have his son Lachlan take complete control of his empire once he dies, following a financial deal with his three older children, Prudence, Elisabeth and James.Today, journalist Paddy Manning, author of The Successor, the first unauthorised biography of Lachlan Murdoch, on the deal and what it means for the media landscape.Featured:Paddy Manning, journalist
Erin Patterson, the so-called mushroom murderer, will spend at least the next 33 years in jail with parole a possibility but not a certainty when she’s 81 years old. As she sat in the courtroom the convicted triple murderer and mother of two showed no emotion, often with her eyes closed as Justice Christopher Beale handed down the life sentences.  Today, criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett explains what comes next for one of the most notorious killers in Australian history. Featured: Dr Xanthe Mallett, associate professor of criminology at Central Queensland University
America’s next mining venture could be deep below the sea’s surface, removing nodules on the seabed full of the metals vital for the green energy transition. Polymetallic nodules are like golf balls which sit more than four kilometres deep and haven’t been touched for millions of years. An Australian-born businessman is leading the push to extract potentially trillions of dollars-worth of the material and he has the support of US President Donald Trump. Today, Four Corners reporter Mark Willacy on the potential and risks around seabed mining and what it could mean for Pacific nations. Featured: Mark Willacy, Four Corners reporter
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Sep 11th
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Sarah

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Jun 24th
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Sarah

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Jun 24th
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Sarah

he wants to make Iran great again!! first make America great then Israel then all the mess that america did to other countries.....

Jun 24th
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william tayor

Australia's continuing lack of action and hollow words in the face of the most broadcast Genocide innhistory is cowardice and complicenty in it. Israel is an ethno-supremacist apartheid genocidal state. We will look back at this with an indellable shame. Albo and Wong should especially hang their heads in shame and beg for forgiveness. Gutless wonders!

May 27th
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Stuart Bn

Imagine how much more profit they'd make if they actually invested some of it back into the grid...not pushing it onto individuals to create power for the people who sell it!

May 27th
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It is called the Persian Gulf, no matter who is in charge in Iran ...be careful about your words.

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Adam Balogh

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Sarah

keloing people and put the reporter in the jail!! developed countries! as mine

May 25th
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Rhodri Lewis

What a terribly pro-Royal episode.

Mar 12th
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Toni Diane

Menthol cigarettes?!? That's the best issue you could come up with for Black voters??

Mar 8th
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nabi ollah khodadadi

Sam Holy, I get used to listening to you every single day .This gap since the end of last year sort of depressed me .

Feb 1st
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nabi ollah khodadadi

I missed you

Feb 1st
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A.rasar

nobody has courage to enter into this war.poor economy? know the result? agreement behind the close door? Ukraine seems not to be alone, but it is

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