ABC News Daily
ABC News Daily is a podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Each episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. The podcast covers news from America, including analysis of the Donald Trump administration, as well as Australian topics like the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and the housing market. It offers unique insights and analysis on economic issues such as interest rates, real estate, and unemployment.
Episodes
Are the Democrats coming for Trump?
What's Donald Trump going to do next? After his crushing defeat in the midterms, the US President's attention turned almost immediately to the construction of his White House ballroom. But what about the Iran war or talk of an invasion of Cuba? And does he still have the power to veto Congress? Today, Geoff Kaberservice, vice president for political studies at the Niskanen Cent
The demise of David Jones
The grand old dame of department stores, David Jones has survived wars, depressions and recessions, but now it's collapsing. It's been placed into voluntary administration amid continued losses putting its 38 stores and the jobs of around 6000 staff at risk. Today, Dee Madigan creative director of Campaign Edge on the demise of the David Jones brand. Featured:Dee Madigan, Campaig
A midterm reckoning for Donald Trump
As the polls closed in the US midterm elections, the result became clear early on. It was a wipeout for the Republicans. Voters across the country delivered a scathing assessment of Donald Trump's first two years of his second term, resulting in a blue tsunami, with the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Today, the ABC's Americas editor John
Will this be the last rate rise?
Interest rates are up again, the fifth hike this year. It was almost an inevitable Melbourne Cup Day decision by the Reserve Bank, but could the government have done more to stop the pain? Today, chief economist at AMP Shane Oliver, on whether Labor needs to cut government spending as the risk of a recession mounts. Featured:Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP
How the peptide craze is turning deadly
They promise everything from anti-ageing to weight loss, or even a glowing tan. But for a growing number of people, injectable peptides are delivering severe illnesses instead. Hospital presentations linked to their use are surging. Today, Dr Norman Swan, co-host of Radio National's The Health Report, on the death of Australian actor Richard Norton, who had reportedly been taki
Can Trump defy the polls again?
Opinion polls suggest Republicans are heading for significant losses in this week's US midterm elections. Democrats are heavily favoured to win back the House of Representatives, and the battle for the Senate is increasingly tighter. But could Donald Trump defy the polls and pull off another upset? Today, Matt Taglia, senior director at Emerson College Polling, on what the polls
Trump and Obama's fight for Michigan
Michigan is shaping up as one of the biggest battlegrounds in the US midterm elections. So much so that both Donald Trump and Barack Obama have hit the campaign trail there. The Senate race is a contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and conservative Republican Mike Rogers, with race and religion emerging as key fault lines. Today, Margaret Talev, director of the Institute fo
Will Netanyahu cling to power?
Israelis came out in record numbers to vote but as the polls closed it was too close to call. Although that didn't stop Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot both claiming success. Today, Dov Waxman, presidential chair in modern Jewish studies at UCLA on what happens next, the surge in support for Arab parties and whether Netanyahu could still cling
Will Trump 'finish off' Iran after the midterms?
Is Donald Trump about restart the fighting with Iran? Ahead of the midterm elections next week, the US President has been raising the prospect of renewed attacks that could begin after Americans vote. Today, Cole Bucy, former CIA analyst and former director for Iran at the US National Security Council on why Trump might have little option but to escalate the conflict.Featured:
What 'Woke 2.0' means for the midterms
Did you know we are in the midst of a new 'woke' era?It's being dubbed 'Woke 2.0' and unlike 'Woke 1', it's thought to be winning over voters for the Democrats ahead of next week's midterm election.Today, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, Jonathan Chait on what he believes woke is and why campaigning against it won't win Trump any votes this time.Featured:Johnathan Chait, st
How Labor's losing the cost-of-living battle
Unemployment is on the rise, interest rates are up, the price of fuel is soaring and everything just costs more. Recent polling shows voters are blaming the Prime Minister and his Treasurer for the tough times with their popularity rating taking a dive.Today, senior economic correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Shane Wright on how the governments losing contr
Why Trump's siding with 'humanitarian' Putin
It’s been a fortnight of extraordinary setbacks for US relations with Ukraine. Donald Trump has struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, delivering a financial boost to Vladimir Putin’s war effort, he briefly interrupted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while his special envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Putin as a 'humanitarian.' Today, CNN's chief national security analyst, Jim Sci
Will the Helen Haines attack stop hateful politics?
Brendan Nugent, the 43-year-old Victorian man accused of ramming his LandCruiser into Independent MP Helen Haines, has appeared in court today on five charges. Authorities say they are still working to determine an alleged motive. The incident has opened a fierce debate about the safety of politicians and worsening political discourse. So, will the tragedy change anything? Toda
Helen Haines loses leg in horror attack
On Monday afternoon, Victorian man Brendan Nugent, 43, allegedly used a white Toyota LandCruiser to strike independent MP Helen Haines twice. The 65-year-old member for Indi in regional Victoria is in critical condition with devastating injuries. The Prime Minister says it was a deliberate act. Today, 7.30 political editor Jacob Greber on what we know and why the alleged attack
Why an 'October surprise' won't save Trump
From a press secretary who lasted just five days to a dramatic pivot to Putin, Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh wave of chaos inside the White House. So, with the US midterms looming, is he still holding out for a so-called 'October surprise' that could turn things around. Today, staff writer at The Atlantic, David A. Graham on a woeful past week for the US President and whethe
Why pregnancy is still costing women their jobs
They've been fired, demoted, and even offered sham redundancies. Decades after the Sex Discrimination Act was introduced, women across the country say they're being pushed out of the workforce for having kids under laws that haven't kept up with the demands of modern parenting. Today, Avani Dias on her Four Corners investigation into the tactics being used by employers and the la
The mathematician taking on AI
Melbourne-born academic Tristan Buckmaster says he was maybe just one month away from solving the Navier-Stokes equation, a maths problem so difficult there was a million-dollar prize on offer for anyone who could. But just as the New York University professor and his collaborator, a mathematician affiliated with AI company Anthropic, were closing in on a solution, OpenAI claime
The Firmus 'flop' warning for the AI bubble
It was meant to be the biggest ASX listing since the privatisation of Telstra, but last week the initial public offering for Firmus was dramatically pulled before a single share was traded. The co-founder of the AI startup, Oliver Curtis has since lashed out - blaming Australians for failing to support people prepared to take a risk. Today, columnist at the Australian Financia
Will Trump stream an execution to the world?
The US president says he’s still deciding whether to livestream the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 unarmed US soldiers in a 2009 shooting. It comes as Tennessee officials grapple with the aftermath of the botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike last month. Today, law and capital punishment expert, Austin Sarat, on what these two cases say abo
Why Trump's selling out to Putin again
The US President has eased sanctions on the Kremlin, clearing the way for a lucrative deal to import Russian diesel.Trump says the move will help bring down fuel prices for Americans, as rising living costs weigh on his standing in the polls ahead of the midterm elections.But for Ukrainians, the deal is a bitter betrayal.Today, Russian foreign policy expert Matthew Sussex from De
Is Iran's economy really about to collapse?
With the military campaign failing to force Iran to backdown, Donald Trump has been turning up the economic pressure, hoping to cripple the country’s economy and force an end to the war. But despite Iran’s currency plunging to record lows, the regime is showing little sign of capitulating. Today, an expert on Iran’s economy Djavad Salehi-Isfahani on how long the regime and the
Waleed Aly on the Greens' Mamdani moment
In the United States, they’re calling it the 'Mamdani effect' - a surge in support for democratic socialist candidates.And here, the Greens are hoping for their own Zohran Mamdani moment, with the party’s think tank pitching an Australian version of the New York mayor’s plan for publicly owned supermarkets. Today columnist, author and academic Waleed Aly on whether the Greens hav
How will we charge the EV boom?
An electric car is now being sold every 100 seconds, with sales roughly doubling in the second quarter of this year and outstripping petrol and diesel cars for the first time in August.But as motorists look to escape soaring fuel costs, partly due to the Iran war, do we have the chargers needed to sustain the rapid surge? Today, ABC energy reporter Daniel Mercer on the plans for
How Cornell failed Jane Doe
In the US, the case has ignited a national debate over consent, with some asking whether this could be a new #MeToo moment. At Cornell University, protests have erupted after a woman identified as Jane Doe alleged she was sexually assaulted by seven male students who belonged to a campus fraternity. Today, New York Times journalist Hurubie Meko takes us through the case, and we s
Will a midterm 'blue wave' sink Trump?
Donald Trump has told voters to ‘pretend’ he is on the ballot at the midterm elections which are now less than a month away. But that’s not useful for some Republican candidates who’ve been trying to distance themselves from the President, given his declining polling numbers. Today, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, David A. Graham on whether there’ll be a blue wave come N
How many data centres will we end up with?
A plan for a data centre metres from homes and a school in Lane Cove has been shelved after residents of the Sydney suburb fought back and won. But it’s just one proposal among many, as demand for AI drives a boom in data centre construction across Australia. Today, we hear from a Lane Cove resident, and ask the ABC’s national AI reporter Cam Wilson just how many data centres w
What happens if China's AI goes rogue?
Donald Trump says the US is in an AI race against China and he doesn’t want regulation that would risk American dominance. But Beijing is taking a very different approach with the Chinese Communist Party exerting tight control over the sector. Today, Alvin Wang Graylin from Stanford’s Human-centered AI institute on what that means for which country is best place to stop AI going
Terror on a flydubai flight
A flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv has turned into a terrifying high-altitude struggle when one of the pilots was attacked in the cockpit by his co-pilot. Passengers were fighting to help crew regain control of the plane as it plunged 17,000 feet before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Today, counterterrorism expert Greg Barton on what we know about t
What did Netanyahu know before October 7?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing renewed political scrutiny after media investigations reported that he and his government were warned about an impending large-scale Hamas attack before October 7. The reports say Egypt’s former intelligence chief travelled to Jerusalem days before the attack to issue a warning, while the UAE president allegedly alerted Netanyah
Alan Kohler on how AI's moving interest rates
There’s been another interest rate rise, pushing it to the highest it’s been in 15 years. It’s partly thanks to Trump’s war in Iran fuelling global inflation, but the conflict is not the only thing putting pressure on interest rates. Artificial Intelligence is a factor too. Today, the ABC’s finance expert Alan Kohler on how AI impact rates and why it might also be the reason th
Why Trump has a peace problem
Donald Trump has promised he can use his negotiating skills to end wars.But his approach is facing a major test on two fronts.He’s rejected Iran’s latest proposal to halt the fighting and reopen negotiations, while there’s still no breakthrough in efforts to get Russia and Ukraine back to a peace deal.Today, international relations expert Rajan Menon on whether the president can
Could AI really cure cancer?
We're being warned that AI could wipe out humanity. But some of the very same experts sounding the alarm are also predicting AI will help cure cancer within the next decade. So, how will these competing visions of destruction and salvation play out? And is a cure for cancer really within AI’s reach? Today, doctor and researcher Emilia Javorsky joins us to separate the reality fr
How OpenAI exposed our cyber security gaps
The Australian government is grappling with how to safeguard sensitive data, after revelations an AI agent controlled by OpenAI accessed private Medicare statistics. It took months for a breach to be identified and alerted to the highest levels of government and comes as the world grapples with controlling the rapid growth of AI technology. Today, national security and AI polic
Will America watch Trump TV?
Donald Trump’s decade-long war with the press has a new front, with three US media outlets suing after being banned by the White House, prompting a broader media boycott. In response, the US President has launched his own 24/7 streaming channel called Trump TV. Today, Reporters Without Borders executive director for North America, Clayton Weimers, on who will lose the most from
Why can’t we stop the DV crisis?
Another string of suspected domestic violence attacks across a single weekend has once again seen the number of women and children killed this year climb. And, once again, their deaths have turned up the volume of calls for governments to do more to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence. Today, ABC political reporter Claudia Long on why, despite decades of effort, federal
Alan Kohler on the odds of a recession
Oil prices are rising again, thanks to the conflict in the Persian Gulf spreading to the Red Sea. It's fuelling inflation around the world including in Australia where it has been stubbornly high meaning an interest rate rise is all but certain, when the Reserve Bank meets next week. Today, ABC Finance expert Alan Kohler on the squeeze on household budgets and the prospect of a
Could we have robotaxis by next year?
Robotaxis have arrived on the streets of London, San Francisco and Beijing as rideshare companies expand into driverless transport. But the roll out hasn't been without speedbumps.So, when could we see this innovation in transport arrive in Australia, and are our roads and regulations ready for it?Today, Michael Milford, professor of robotics and director of the QUT Centre for Ro
Trump vs China and the AI 'hoax'
Donald Trump says warnings from whistleblowers that the rapid development of AI could end humanity are a ‘hoax’. He’s determined to push ahead in the AI race for dominance over China despite calls from some in the industry to slow down. But who should we believe? Today, AI risk researcher Nate Soares on why he believes the only real winner in the AI race is AI. Featured: Nate
Is 'nastiness' backfiring on Pauline Hanson?
Pauline Hanson has spent the week offending everyone from Andrew Hastie to the Prime Minister and Indigenous Australians, drawing widespread condemnation. But is hitting back at her personally the best way to respond? Today, Sean Kelly, columnist and former adviser to Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd on the way major parties are shifting their approach to Pauline Hanson and One Nat
The new oil threat plaguing Trump
For months, the Strait of Hormuz has been in chaos amid the ongoing conflict between Donald Trump and Iran. But now, the global oil supply faces a new threat. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are setting their sights on the Red Sea, putting a second critical shipping corridor in the crosshairs. Today, former US Special Envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking, on the latest escalation
How exactly could AI kill us all?
Last week, an Anthropic researcher warned that rapidly advancing AI could lead to human extinction in the not-too-distant future. Then tech bosses joined the call for countries and companies to work together to slow the race towards artificial super intelligence. Today, AI philosopher Nick Bostrom on just how bad unbridled AI could get and whether we need to put the brakes on be
How One Nation’s driving a migration rethink
The migration policy debate in Australia has shifted over the years from boat arrivals and refugees to a new battleground: the size of the net overseas migration intake. And Pauline Hanson has managed to put the push for lower numbers back at the centre of the political debate. But how much control does the government really have? Today, David Speers, host of tonight's ABC Nati
Trump-a-palooza's Iran problem
Donald Trump has hit the campaign trail in Texas as the clock ticks down to the midterms. But is the president becoming more of a hindrance than a help to Republican candidates? With the war in Iran dragging on and taking a toll on Trump’s standing, could his biggest political liability now be the conflict he started? Today, Nate Swanson, a former Iran negotiator on whether Don
Australia vs the algorithm
Algorithms are deciding almost everything we see online, and concern is growing about the kinds of content social media is feeding us and our kids. Now the government wants to give us more control of our feeds, proposing laws that could force tech companies to let users 'opt out' of recommendation algorithms. Today, Daniel Angus, digital communications expert, on how algorithms
How One Nation made super a political battleground
One Nation wants to give renters and borrowers early access to some of their retirement savings in a new policy proposal it says will help ease the cost-of-living pressure. It's reignited a fierce debate about the future of the scheme. Today, former political strategist and pollster Kos Samaras on whether superannuation is about to become a political battleground once again and
Will we pay for Trump’s bond market turmoil?
Bond markets around the world are under pressure, as investors sell bonds and demand higher returns to lend governments money.It's pushing up borrowing costs and the effects can flow through to the mortgages, bank loans and credit cards we rely on every day. So, what’s driving the global bond sell off, and is the Trump administration's ballooning government debt to blame?Today, J
How China Shock 2.0 will reshape the world
In the 2000s, a wave of cheap Chinese goods that flooded global markets and wiped out manufacturing jobs became known as the China Shock. Now it's sequel, China Shock 2.0 has arrived. But this time, China isn't just exporting cheap goods. It's taking on the world in cutting-edge technology, from AI to electric vehicles and robotics. Today, economist David Autor, who helped co
How long will Trump stand by Hegseth?
According to Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth is doing a 'fantastic job' running the US military. But this week one of his most senior officials, the Army Secretary, quit after months of tensions with Hegseth, who has already purged dozens of other senior generals and admirals. Today, staff writer at The Atlantic Missy Ryan on the turmoil at the Pentagon, and how long Hegseth will co
Paul Barry on the steel tycoon who fooled Australia
In 2017, billionaire Sanjeev Gupta arrived in Whyalla promising to save the town’s struggling steelworks and hundreds of local jobs. But nearly a decade later, the steelworks is still fighting for survival. Gupta's business empire has unravelled and he has left Australia along with the promises he made. So what went wrong? Today, former Media Watch host Paul Barry takes us inside
An avalanche survivor on the melting Himalayas
Dr. John All is a mountaineer and scientist who nearly lost his life after falling more than 20 meters down an icy crevasse while researching how quickly the Himalayas are melting. A week after a catastrophic flood struck the Nepal-Tibet border, he warns the tragedy we’ve seen in the region could be repeated as pollution and rising temperatures turn mountain ice into water. Toda
The win that made One Nation a major party
Pauline Hanson is on a roll. The latest test came over the weekend in a by-election for the small coastal electorate of Secret Harbour, south of Perth, where almost 40 per cent of voters gave One Nation their first-preference vote -- numbers that Labor and the Coalition could only dream of at this point. Today, Michelle Grattan, chief political correspondent at The Conversation,
Erin Brockovich and the US data centre backlash
As the US hurtles towards the November midterms, data centres have become a major election issue, with politicians across the political divide joining voters in demanding a moratorium on new construction. Even Erin Brockovich is getting involved in a campaign sweeping the country. Today, Nicol Turner Lee, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, on the backlash against dat
Tucker Carlson for president in 2028?
Since Donald Trump launched his war in Iran, the MAGA movement has been dramatically split over the military action. Once a key Trump supporter, high profile media personality Tucker Carlson has turned on the US president, fuelling speculation he could make his own presidential bid in 2028. Today, New Yorker magazine staff writer Jason Zengerle on whether the podcaster could bec
Why can't Albo stick it to Trump like Canada?
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has come out swinging, outlining a major retaliation against US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs. The two neighbours have been spiralling towards an escalating trade war since negotiations collapsed last week. But could Canada’s response inspire other countries like Australia to push back against Trump's tariffs too? Today, David
Is this Mark Zuckerberg's 'big tobacco' moment?
In a landmark US court case, attorneys general representing 29 states are suing Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, accusing it of knowingly harming children and designing its platforms to keep young users hooked on scrolling.It's being likened to the wave of lawsuits filed against big tobacco companies in the 1990s.If the states are successful, the ruling could have
Is the Swans' Brownlow ban really enough?
It took a week, but the head of the AFL has now fronted the press over the Swans scandal. CEO Andrew Dillon has distanced the sport from the Sydney club, saying the actions of a few do not define an entire code. Today, investigative sports reporter Jessica Halloran on the AFL's response and why it's not enough. Featured: Jess Halloran, ABC investigative sports reporter
Netanyahu's impunity in the West Bank
In October, Israelis will head to the polls, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to remain in power. Looming over the election are the war with Iran, the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas attack, and the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. And then there’s the West Bank, where settler violence has surged again.Today, Sari Bashi, an Israeli-American human rights lawyer, joins us
Why Trump's courting dictators (again)
This week, US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman, scaled back military drills with South Korea and continued his tariff fight with Canada. Meanwhile, he’s been speaking warmly about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and says he plans to meet with him later this year. Today, Michael Green from the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on what’s behind Trump’s
How Pauline Hanson's winning the migration debate
Two months since Pauline Hanson's Press Club address calling for monoculturalism in Australia, new polling shows more Australians prefer her stance on immigration than that of either of the major parties.Today, Tony Barry, a former Liberal party strategist and director at Redbridge Group on One Nation's appeal.Featured:Tony Barry, former Liberal party strategist and Redbridge Gro
The Sydney Swans and AFL culture
It's the sort of allegation that over the decades has rocked sporting codes and the AFL.Allegations of sexual assault have embroiled four Sydney Swans players.Today, AFL player agent Peter Jess, about how the sports protocols need to change, and Victoria University sports expert Matthew Klugman on AFL culture. Featured:Matthew Klugman, Victoria University sports expertPeter Jess,
Why the mushroom killer is back in court
It was one of the most watched criminal court cases in history, and now it's back.Mushroom killer Erin Patterson's appeal against her conviction for murdering three lunch guests and attempting to murder a fourth begins this week.Today, RMIT criminologist and lawyer Brianna Chesser, on why Patterson's lawyers argue she's been the victim of a miscarriage of justice.Featured:Brianna
The Russian drones stalking civilians
Footage of a Russian drone stalking and attacking a Ukrainian vegetable seller has offered a glimpse into the dystopian way Russia is fighting its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s rapid drone innovation is transforming what these cheap devices can do on the battlefield. Today, staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum, on the new age of drone warfare and why the rest of
Annabel Crabb on 'melon-gate' week
Anthony Albanese’s comments on a comedy podcast last month about the Japanese prime minister’s gift of melons have been making headlines all week. It’s the second time he’s faced backlash over the podcast episode, after remarks he made about Kylie Minogue sparked controversy last time. Today, the ABC’s Annabel Crabb on what prompted a second round of outrage, the fallout that’s f
Trump’s Air Force One ‘decoy’ deception
When Donald Trump flew out of the NATO summit in Türkiye last month, he switched from the newly renovated, Qatari-donated jet to an older Air Force One, telling reporters it was 'for old time's sake.'But new details about the swap reveal that a credible threat from Iran prompted the president to then be secretly whisked off the old plane, into a catering container and transferred
Alan Kohler on why house prices will keep falling
After its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold.But should we get used to rates being higher than we've become used to in recent history?Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler on what to expect in the months ahead and why the real housing price slump has only just begun.Featured:Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenter and columnist
An influencer's win on gambling laws
For years, Anthony Albanese has stood firm on how far he’s willing to go on gambling reform. But after former NRL player-turned-influencer Luke Bateman delivered compelling testimony on his years as a problem gambler to a senate inquiry last week, the Prime Minister now looks ready to go further. Today, chief digital political correspondent Clare Armstrong on what changed and h
Could 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 seaside electorate of Clacton will decide between Count Binface or Reform's Nigel Farage. Today, Jemma Forte, co-host of the Trawl podcast on Nigel Farage’s controversial decision to resign and spark a by-election, and why a
The 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 another progressive, Abdul El-Sayed, has defeated a moderate to win Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Today, Geoff Kabaservice from the centre-right think tank, the Niskanen Center, on what this shift means for the Democra
Should 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 the Trump-like tactic be a turn off for voters? Today, former ABC correspondent Monica Attard from UTS on Senator Hanson's ban on several Australian news outlets and whether there’s any way to stop her doing it. Featured:
What 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 week. So much of our native wildlife is at risk, as well as the commercial poultry and egg farming industries. Today, epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre on how quickly the virus is spreading and why its arrival at poultry, and
Are 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 supplies, many drivers are wondering how long the pain at the bowser will last. Today, energy expert at MST financial Saul Kavonic on the world’s diminishing oil supply and whether we’re all out of fixes. Featured: Saul Kavon
Are 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, they're taking off. But these devices, dubbed ‘pervert glasses’ by some critics, are raising fresh concerns about privacy and surveillance. Today, Dr Milica Stilinovic, a researcher at University of Sydney’s Governing Immersiv
The 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 AI cyber-attack affected four separate companies. So, what happens when humans can no longer contain this technology? Today, AI safety researcher and co-author of ‘If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies’, Nate Soares, on what
An 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 months ago. But the relationship between the two leaders isn’t what it was at the start of the conflict. Today, Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Centre on what Netanyahu was hoping to achieve by meet
Did 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 chaotic bout of Labor Party infighting, her deputy Ben Carroll emerged as her successor. Today, Jon Faine, former host of Mornings on ABC Radio Melbourne, on Jacinta Allan’s downfall and how she couldn’t escape the shadow of
The 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 believe it?Today, Adele Ferguson on her exclusive Four Corners investigation into the food fraud hiding in plain sight. Featured: Adele Ferguson, Investigative reporter at ABC’s Four Corners
Is 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 be making us dumber? Today, Steven Shaw from the University of Pennsylvania on his research into cognitive surrender, AI and your brain. Featured: Steven Shaw, post-doctoral researcher at Wharton Marketing School, Univer
How 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 a string of controversial comments from immigration to domestic violence start to turn voters away? Today, former Liberal Party strategist and Redbridge Group director Tony Barry on what voters are saying, and why Pauline
Will 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 AI companies and for the so-called AI bubble. Today AI critic and host of the Better Offline podcast Ed Zitron on why he thinks it will all come crashing down. Featured: Ed Zitron, host of Better Offline podcast and EZ P
Is 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 of Hormuz remains largely shut. And now the conflict is spreading to the Red Sea, with the Houthis declaring a blockade on Saudi shipping. So, is this what a forever war looks like? Today, former US State Department Mid
