ABC News Daily

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ABC News Daily

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Cyclone Tracy: The Legacy

    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 journalist Leo Athanasiou, Darwin builder and Athanasiou Group Director Dawn Lawrie, former Northern Territory Assembly MLA Jared Archibald, Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory history curator Elisha Harris, Harris Kmon Solutions structural engineer Charmain Enthaler, Charles Darwin University architecture lecturer

    34 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Cyclone Tracy: The Survivors

    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 journalist Richard Creswick, former ABC Darwin journalist June Mills, Larrakia elder Alan Haines, former fuel depot worker Dr Sadhana Mahajani, former Darwin doctor Dr Arun Mahajani, former Darwin surgeon Jared Archibald, Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory history curator

    46 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Alan and Chris Kohler on the year in finance

    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 presenter Chris Kohler, Nine News finance editor Key Topics: Cost of living crisis Housing affordability Generational economic divide High interest rates Immigration and economy Government spending Competition in supermarkets Economic outlook 2025 Consumer prices

    20 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    John Lyons on the year in world news

    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 editor Key Topics: Middle East conflict Ukraine war Donald Trump re-election Global elections 2024 Gaza humanitarian crisis Geopolitical shifts 2025 Economic challenges 2025 Taylor Swift Eras Tour International resilience Global affairs analysis

    23 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Laura Tingle on the year in politics

    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 correspondent Key Topics: Anthony Albanese Cost of living Australian politics 2024 Inflation in Australia 2025 federal election Peter Dutton Economic policy Energy subsidies Tax cuts Political strategy

    20 min

  6. DEC 12

    Why Sydney Uni gave up on its AI ban

    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

    15 min

  7. DEC 11

    How anti-Semitism became terrorism

    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

    15 min

  8. DEC 10

    Why the CEO shooting suspect isn’t a 'hero'

    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

    14 min
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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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  • Channel
    ABC News
  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    1.4K
  • Rating
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