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Radio National Breakfast

ABC Australia 250 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, known for its agenda-setting news coverage and breaking news. It features the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on the ABC website.

Episodes

Breakfast Wrap: Gambling regulation push within Labor
Breakfast Wrap: Gambling regulation push within Labor Jul 24, 2026 0:24:32 As Labor delegates meet for the party's National Conference this week, we'll look at an internal push to strengthen gambling regulation.Then an AI ethicist explains how governments should respond after this week's agentic OpenAI hack that has caused shockwaves around the world. And we'll speak with the former French National Education Minister as France follows in Australia's foo
The Friday Political Panel
The Friday Political Panel Jul 24, 2026 0:10:48 Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.
Defence minister says gambling reforms must strike a 'balance'
Defence minister says gambling reforms must strike a 'balance' Jul 24, 2026 0:09:42 A push from within Labor to reduce the harms of gambling is set to come to the fore at day two of Labor's National Conference in Adelaide.
Jane Hume questions value of creating a Fair Work Court
Jane Hume questions value of creating a Fair Work Court Jul 24, 2026 0:07:32 Senator Hume says a Fair Work Court would create 'another layer of lawyers.'
Inner West Sydney Mayor calls for less pokies in NSW
Inner West Sydney Mayor calls for less pokies in NSW Jul 24, 2026 0:06:00 'We can't go on being the world champions of poker machine prevalence,' Darcy Byrne says. 
France adopts social media ban for children under 15
France adopts social media ban for children under 15 Jul 24, 2026 0:08:36 France is the latest country to follow Australia's lead with age restrictions on social media.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukrainian military
Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukrainian military Jul 24, 2026 0:07:28 The changes follow days of protest over Mr Zelenskyy's sacking of popular defence minister Mykhailo Federov. 
Why Open-AI's model going rogue is a 'big deal', according to AI ethicist
Why Open-AI's model going rogue is a 'big deal', according to AI ethicist Jul 24, 2026 0:07:32 Open AI admitted this week their AI training model went rogue and hacked into another AI model.
Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow
Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow Jul 24, 2026 0:05:44 255 Australian athletes will compete in the pared-back 10-sport competition.
Breakfast Wrap: 'Lab leak' at OpenAI
Breakfast Wrap: 'Lab leak' at OpenAI Jul 23, 2026 0:24:29 Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has revealed that one of its most advanced AI models went rogue and hacked another company.So how did this happen, what does it mean and what should we do next? We'll hear from one expert in the field and find out how it ties in with Australian federal political conversations, as Labor prepares to discuss AI at its national conference. Then, w
Changing Australia: Andrew Denton, the media giant and tireless advocate for end-of-life choice
Changing Australia: Andrew Denton, the media giant and tireless advocate for end-of-life choice Jul 23, 2026 0:12:47 Andrew Denton says he's an introvert trapped in an extrovert's career.He's been one of Australia's most creative forces - as a radio and TV comedian, a Walkley-winning interviewer and a producer of hit shows like 'Gruen', 'Hungry Beast' and 'The Chaser'.But witnessing the painful death of his own father led him to the work that may have had the biggest impact - as a tireless advo
Illicit Tobacco Commissioner warns cutting tobacco excise won't disrupt illicit market
Illicit Tobacco Commissioner warns cutting tobacco excise won't disrupt illicit market Jul 23, 2026 0:06:40 "Even small price differentials will still sustain an illicit market," Commissioner Shuhyta says. 

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