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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 incoming Donald Trump administration, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, retail surveillance, freebirth, methanol poisoning, Laos travel, Vladimir Putin, nuclear doctrine, Alan Jones, population policy, immigration and Israel.

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 analysis on what the result of the US election means for the future of US democracy. Donald Trump's return to the White House has big implications for global politics and security 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.

Expect regular updates on Australian politics, with key comments from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. The podcast picks apart major policy areas, including energy policy, finance and the Federal Budget.

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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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 2024.Featured: Michael Atkin, ABC consumer affairs reporter
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 Social Science and Public Policy at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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
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 School
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
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 buildings on Australia's northern coast can withstand a category four cyclone.But is the building industry adhering to the code, and as climate change threatens more severe cyclones and storms surges, is the code up to the job?Featured:Jane Bardon, ABC Darwin journalistLeo Athanasiou, Darwin builder and Athanasiou Group DirectorDawn Lawrie, former Northern Territory Assembly MLAJared Archibald, Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory history curatorElisha Harris, Harris Kmon Solutions structural engineerCharmain Enthaler, Charles Darwin University architecture lecturer
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 event became life-defining.What we can learn from how survivors have dealt with their trauma, as we face a changing climate in which many more communities will suffer the effects of cyclones, floods and fires?Featured: Jane Bardon, ABC Darwin journalistRichard Creswick, former ABC Darwin journalistJune Mills, Larrakia elderAlan Haines, former fuel depot workerDr Sadhana Mahajani, former Darwin doctorDr Arun Mahajani, former Darwin surgeonJared Archibald, Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory history curator
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 market. He explains how immigration and government spending masks the true extent of economic hardship. Chris Kohler discusses the lack of competition in key industries, such as supermarkets, and its effect on consumer prices. Featured:Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenterChris Kohler, Nine News finance editorKey Topics:Cost of living crisisHousing affordabilityGenerational economic divideHigh interest ratesImmigration and economyGovernment spendingCompetition in supermarketsEconomic outlook 2025Consumer prices
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 zones. Featured: John Lyons, ABC global affairs editorKey Topics:Middle East conflictUkraine warDonald Trump re-electionGlobal elections 2024Gaza humanitarian crisisGeopolitical shifts 2025Economic challenges 2025Taylor Swift Eras TourInternational resilienceGlobal affairs analysis
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 expenses. Laura Tingle also examines the political challenges faced by the government, including the optics of Prime Minister Albanese's personal decisions and the opposition's critique of government spending. Looking ahead to 2025, she explores the potential strategies for both the government and the opposition as they prepare for the upcoming election.Featured: Laura Tingle, 7.30 chief political correspondentKey Topics:Anthony AlbaneseCost of livingAustralian politics 2024Inflation in Australia2025 federal electionPeter DuttonEconomic policyEnergy subsidiesTax cutsPolitical strategy
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, University of Sydney 
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
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 Clarke on the morbid response to the killing. Featured: Carrington Clarke, ABC North America correspondent
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 and what it means for the Middle East. Featured: John Lyons, ABC Global Affairs Editor
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 energy reporter
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.  
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 National University who was in the capital Seoul when it all unfolded. Featured: Kyung Moon Hwang, Korea Foundation Professor and director of the ANU Korea Institute
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
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
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 Group
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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

Dec 8th
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A.rasar

they are not terrorist. give back their land then let's see who is the bad guy! u support them otherwise u have to share your land with them!!!u love them, give the best part of ur country to them

Nov 18th
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Harry S

Bellingcat? seriously? They are the source of disinformation. ABC is really proving itself to be a sorry stenographer for the deep state. Shame.

Oct 30th
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Oct 21st
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Clifton Simon

Of course. America eats shit. Australia eat more shit. America lick a55. Australia lick more a55

Sep 3rd
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Michael Brodie

The voice can be fully enacted under Section 51 (26) of the Constitution. I'm appalled by the waste of time and money. Plus the full scope of the voice is uncertain given the High Court justices to read constitutional provisions differently to legislative ones.

Aug 30th
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william tayor

maybe have a look at Germany and the Nordic countries. They have far better rental rights and good quality housing.this isn't a good snapshot

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