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ABC News Daily

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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. 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 of the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His actions, including threats of massive tariffs 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 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), politics, the big banks, supermarkets, Tesla, Elon Musk, education, schools, teachers and crime. Watch for episodes about federal politics and the leadership of Labor's Anthony Albanese. We look at policy areas that matter for voters, including education, health, housing and immigration and assess the proposals from the federal opposition. ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu. 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. 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 podcast covers the future of renewable / green power generation, including the use of wind turbines, solar and hydro electric power. ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, David Speers, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.

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  1. Who wins when Trump meets China’s Xi Jinping?

    Donald Trump is on the move and throwing his weight around in Asia. But will the US president have the upper hand when he sits down with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this wee…

    13:33
  2. How childcare became a hunting ground

    Warning: This story contains distressing themes including discussion of child sexual abuse. ABC journalist Adele Ferguson has spent months investigating Australia’s childcare indu…

    15:29
  3. Why Trump’s deportations are set to surge

    Ahead of his election Donald Trump promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. The surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in cities like Chicago has seen p…

    14:09
  4. Why Prince Andrew’s still a prince living in a mansion

    He’s decided he won’t call himself a duke anymore, but Prince Andrew is still a prince, living in a 30 bedroom mansion on the grounds of Windsor Castle. So, when, if ever, will he…

    15:33
  5. The verdict on Trump’s talks with Albanese (and Kevin Rudd)

    Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump went pretty smoothly, with AUKUS, a minerals deal and the Australia-US relationship all receiving strong backing. But past comments ab…

    18:01
  6. Is Barnaby Joyce One Nation’s next leader?

    Could Barnaby Joyce end up leading Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party? It might be exactly what the MP has his eyes on as talk of his defection from the Nationals intensifies. Toda…

    15:34
  7. Can an AI chatbot make a good therapist?

    AI chatbots have come a long way and can be pretty helpful. But do they make good therapists? More young people are turning to chatbots to seek personal mental health advice. Toda…

    15:03
  8. The trouble with Elon Musk’s trillion dollar pay deal

    Tesla boss Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire after his net worth surpassed $500 billion this month. But is there a problem with the concentration of so much we…

    15:31
  9. How Hamas 'outfoxed' Netanyahu to keep power

    Just days ago, Donald Trump declared we were in the midst of the historic dawn of a new Middle East. But already the peace plan is in doubt, with the US president warning Hamas wil…

    15:26
  10. Why Chalmers caved on his super tax for the rich

    Why did the government cave to pressure over its superannuation tax changes for the richest Australians? The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed two major changes in response to c…

    15:34
  11. Can Trump’s peace hold now the hostages are free?

    Donald Trump says the war is over. And with the US president now in the Middle East to continue peace talks, there is great hope he’s right. Today, Jonathan Panikoff, director of t…

    16:13
  12. How much is Trump profiting from the presidency?

    We all know Donald Trump is wealthy, but how much richer has he become since returning to the White House at the start of the year? That’s a question the ABC’s Americas Editor Joh…

    15:35
  13. Will Trump’s hostage deal end the war in Gaza?

    Has US President Donald Trump actually brought an end to the war in Gaza? After months of negotiations there’s been a breakthrough, with Hamas agreeing to release the remaining Isr…

    16:31
  14. How Dezi Freeman sparked a sovereign citizen gun ban

    It’s been more than six weeks since Dezi Freeman allegedly shot and killed two police officers in Victoria and there’s still been no sight of him. While the manhunt continues, poli…

    14:15
  15. Why Trump keeps blowing up Venezuelan boats

    Donald Trump says America is in armed conflict with drug cartels. The US President has ordered the military to strike “narco-terrorists” in boats off the Venezuela coast, with no q…

    14:22
  16. Could Andrew Hastie be Australia’s Nigel Farage?

    Andrew Hastie has been seen as leadership material ever since he entered the parliament a decade ago. But are his right-wing beliefs, which have brought the likes of Nigel Farage t…

    15:12
  17. The betting firms profiting from crime

    What happens if a financial planner takes your savings and gambles them away? They could go to jail, but you won’t be getting your money back. The bookies get to keep the gambling…

    16:01
  18. A Harvard professor on Taylor Swift’s new album

    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 re…

    14:00
  19. The melatonin overdose risk

    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…

    14:19
  20. Could Trump and Netanyahu's peace plan work?

    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…

    15:26
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