The Morning Edition

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

1d ago

The magical mystery tour of immigration numbers, and the new One Nation voter profile

This week we reported on some interesting polling that grappled with what makes One Nation voters tick, and one issue stood out. There’s also been an argy-bargy in the party this week over immigration numbers, the net result of which being, perhaps, that One Nation is not totally against migration. Meanwhile, the Labor government is yet to announce its migration plan and which visa classes it may cut, but the early talk of deportation of migrants sent shockwaves through some communities. Finally, we also talk about the AI data centres cropping up in Australian communities. Are they worth the investment and the energy drain? Today’s conversation is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal. Background reading: 1000 One Nation voters said why they were voting for Hanson – and what it would take to switch Albanese tells Queensland to get with the program on AI revolution If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

Donald Trump’s ‘military intervention’ in the US economy

When news broke last week that America’s national debt had surged to a record high of $US40 trillion, it was notable enough. If the US economy shakes, the rest of the globe feels it. And then came the kicker: Donald Trump suggested he could use the military to stage an “intervention” on bond markets. Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses the declining global confidence in the American dollar and the US Treasury – and what Trump will have to do to avoid a global financial crisis. Background reading: How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3d ago

Dezi Freeman killed two policemen, but to some he’s still an ‘outlaw hero’

It’s been a year since a murderous ambush in rural Victoria led to Australia’s biggest manhunt, and the consequences are being felt beyond the dense bush that Dezi Freeman fled into after he shot and killed two police officers. Today crime journalist Sherryn Groch on the underground network and doomsday preppers in the High Country. And why Freeman, a monster to some, has become an outlaw hero to an entrenched part of Australian society. It’s Wednesday, August 26. Background reading: ‘Still Kelly country’: Life in Porepunkah after Dezi Freeman, as locals pick up the pieces The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4d ago

ASIO’s new secret spy powers are extraordinary

Our domestic spy agency copped a lot of criticism in December after the Bondi Beach massacre for failing to prevent the attack. But is the answer expanded powers? A bill passed in parliament last week is proposing just that – laws that force suspects to answer questions, or face a jail sentence. Today national security correspondent Matthew Knott talks about the new expanded powers of ASIO and the politicians arguing they amount to a breach of our rights. Background reading ‘Oppressive’: Why this Liberal senator crossed the floor on expanding ASIO powers The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5d ago

All-boys schools, elite sports and sexual assault

Chanel Contos is a young Sydney woman who, five years ago, made headlines after she collated and published the testimonies of thousands of women and girls about instances of sexual assault they’d experienced.Many had made allegations they’d been assaulted by teenage boys who went to some of Sydney’s most elite private schools.So have things changed, since then? Judging by the last week or so with allegations of sexual assault made against boys from two separate schools, and then the Sydney Swans, perhaps not. Today, sexual consent activist and author Chanel Contos on elite schools, sports, and boys. Background reading: 'When the accused in sex crimes are children, school leaders must wake up to a toxic culture'. The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20

Tony Wright on the best and worst prime ministers, and the courage needed now

Today we have something special and a little bit different because Tony Wright, one of the stalwarts of Australian political writing, is stepping back from daily newsroom duties after 50 years in journalism. For about 30 of these years, Tony reported on federal politics. Bob Hawke was the first prime minister he covered, while Paul Keating often rang Tony at home in the mornings to, at first, berate, and then debate, the stories he had written. He witnessed great moments - such as the apology to the stolen generations - and the fracturing of Australian politics from the Rudd-Gillard era. Today, Tony talks to Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal. Background reading ‘Hawkie would like to see you’: Lessons, power and nostalgia from 30 years in the press gallery If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19

Trump's shock South Korea decision

We know that Donald Trump has made a habit out of rewarding dictators and throwing off the shackles of long-standing relationships with allies. Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses Donald Trump’s latest appeasement of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, and the threats he’s issued to Oman. Background reading Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18

The Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations

Another scandal involving an alleged sexual assault has erupted in the AFL. One player from the Sydney Swans football team was spoken to by police after an alleged sexual assault said to have taken place in the early hours of Monday. Today, The Age’s chief AFL writer, Jake Niall, discusses what's known, and not known, about what's unfolded.And, just a note, we're not suggesting the players are under investigation by police, just that they are assisting with their inquiries. Background reading: 'Men run the AFL and it is time they fixed its dark underbelly.' ‘Extremely disappointed’: Cox breaks silence as police release update on Swans investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.4

out of 5

19 Ratings

Interesting, mainly Australian topics

02/10/2024

Bilas Peles

Well presented and concise explanations of topics of importance, using interviews and research. Heavy on Australian and US topics.
The Gold Standard

Jun 11

CN Oz

The Morning Edition is excellent. I particularly like Thursdays when Samantha Sellinger-Morris typically co-hosts with Peter Hartcher. Peter, or “Hartcher” as Samantha often calls him, is such an experienced, erudite journalist, one who aspiring journalists should seek to emulate. His analysis is always spot-on and he often picks up on trends, patterns, or evolving issues well before others do. His weekly columns are essential in my weekly news diet. SMH is the country’s best newspaper, or so I think.
An essential

05/09/2019

Chloe Barry-Hang

Love listening in and hearing from such talented reporters. Interesting topics also
Best podcast available, great job everyone.

12/14/2018

Barbrayoung

Truly interesting information, very impressive.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.