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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. Is America turning against Israel?

    For decades, the US has been one of Israel’s staunchest allies. But there’s a shift underway in America. US President Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance have publicly criticised…

    16:28
  2. What’s in the AI data centre boom for us?

    A data centre boom is underway that promises to help drive Australia’s economic growth. We’re seen as a key location for the data centres that drive the latest AI technology. But…

    15:06
  3. Laura Tingle on what saved the global economy

    When the Iran war broke out, we were warned of an oil shock not seen since the 1970s when fuel was rationed. We were told the price of oil could reach $200 a barrel and airlines m…

    15:12
  4. Hanson, Stefanovic and the outrage algorithm

    One Nation has had a seismic surge in support since the start of the year, so how is it managing to attract attention and potentially voters? Part of it is One Nation and Pauline…

    15:08
  5. The growing evidence of brain disease in the AFL

    We love Aussie rules football, but like other contact sports it comes with risk of head knocks for the players. New figures based on analysis of the brains of deceased players, re…

    16:09
  6. Why an Iran deal is too much effort for Trump

    The US Vice President JD Vance is the chief negotiator, tasked with coming up with a enduring peace deal with Iran. But is the United States willing to put in the time and the eff…

    16:19
  7. Was Trump right to ban the most advanced AI?

    It’s an AI company valued at almost a trillion dollars, but Donald Trump is clipping Anthropic’s wings. The US president effectively banned the company's state of the art Claude A…

    16:06
  8. Can a new PM fix broken Britain?

    There’s a revolving door at 10 Downing Street, a prime minister goes in and they’re popped out again. This time it was Keir Starmer. Can his likely successor, the former Manchest…

    15:04
  9. Has the Iran war changed fuel forever?

    Before the war it was open, safe and toll free, but now the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the biggest problems for Donald Trump as he tries to end the war and keep peace talks…

    15:35
  10. How Ukraine’s drones are infiltrating Russia

    Ukraine is now striking deep inside Russia using drones developed during its war with its invading neighbour. At the same time, the Ukrainian military has been regaining some its…

    16:13
  11. Is Pauline Hanson now unstoppable?

    This week Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club and a new poll showed she is Australia’s preferred prime minister. Today, columnist, author and academic, Waleed Aly, on…

    15:25
  12. Why Socceroos vs USA will be 'spicy'

    Australia’s Socceroos were underdogs going into their World Cup match against Türkiye. They achieved a surprise win, but can they do the same in their next match against the host…

    15:31
  13. Six months in, is the social media ban failing?

    Australia led the way, now the UK government has announced its own ban on social media for under 16s. But six months since the restrictions came into force here, are they really w…

    16:42
  14. Is Trump’s Iran deal any good?

    A new deal between Iran and the United States to stop the fighting and negotiate is not even signed yet, but the US president insists the Strait of Hormuz is set to open. Donald T…

    15:28
  15. Why Ozempic keeps wowing the world

    GLP-1 drugs were first approved to treat diabetes and then caused a frenzy when it was discovered they were great for weight loss. But now scientists are discovering the drugs tha…

    14:21
  16. Why Trump keeps abusing female journalists

    When Donald Trump stormed out of an interview after hurling abuse at the female anchor it wasn’t surprising, he often attacks those who dare to challenge him. But why does the US…

    16:24
  17. Can Trump stop Israel’s strikes in Lebanon?

    Donald Trump keeps saying a deal with Iran to end the war is close, but there are no signs of it. Iran and the US have been engaged in retaliatory strikes and Israel is pushing fu…

    13:28
  18. Why 'ditch the witch' is back in politics

    A mobile billboard campaign has hit the streets of Melbourne, decrying the state of Victoria under the leadership of Premier Jacinta Allan. But it’s the ‘ditch the witch’ slogan s…

    15:14
  19. Trump, FIFA and the politics of the World Cup

    The FIFA World Cup is supposed to bring the world together. But with fans from some countries facing US travel restrictions, the Iran war spilling into the tournament through visa…

    15:18
  20. What’s driving the AI backlash?

    America’s big tech bosses are trying to get artificial intelligence deployed everywhere, taking over our homes, our hobbies and our work. By now, most of us are using AI for daily…

    16:07
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