We’ve all spent enough time with ChatGPT to guess how AI might pose a threat to writers, but when it comes to performing roles, are actors' jobs equally at risk? Both writers and actors are striking in Hollywood, and one of the tension points is AI. So what exactly does the technology look like, and could AI replace actors entirely? Why actors walked out on their own premiere What you need to know about the writers’ strike Credits Guest: Joe Kiely, head of video at TDA Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sa...
Aug 09, 2023•13 min
An independent inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case was handed down on Monday. This has been an ongoing news story with lots of twists and turns. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what you need to know in the deep dive. Credits Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 08, 2023•13 min
A controversial plan to store carbon at the bottom of the ocean is dividing Australian politicians. On the one hand, the Government says this process will stop carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere, while critics of the scheme say it’s just an excuse for the Government to approve more gas projects. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what 'carbon capture and storage' actually is and what the Government is proposing. Credits Guest: TDA journalist, Tom Crowley ...
Aug 07, 2023•16 min
Last week we brought you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimon’s interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly. Now we have an interview with her political opponent from the coalition. Billi asks the Shadow Minister what she would do differently if she was in Government, and whether young people have an issue with leader of the opposition, Peter Dutton. Listen to An interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly Listen to An interview with Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton Credits Guest: Angie Bel...
Aug 06, 2023•15 min
The Government has reintroduced its housing bill to Parliament this week. It’s previously faced opposition from both the Liberals, Greens and some Independents, and if it fails again, it could lead to something called a double dissolution. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what the bill is, what’s standing in its way, and why the Government could potentially want it to fail. Listen to A shakeup for Aussie unis . Credits Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist Hosts: Zara Seidl...
Aug 03, 2023•15 min
Lizzo is being sued by three dancers for a toxic workplace, with allegations including sexual harassment and fat-shaming. The lawsuit is seeking damages including loss of income and emotional distress. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this point and what this means for Lizzo - a star who’s shaped her career around inclusivity and empowerment. Listen to Why your HECS debt is about to rise . Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily ...
Aug 02, 2023•11 min
UNESCO has delayed its decision to classify the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’, welcoming steps from the Australian Government to protect the reef. While the Government has been quick to call this a win, this doesn’t mean the reef is in the clear, with UNESCO noting more regular and severe coral bleaching events as a cause for concern. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s going on with the reef and what UNESCO’s decision actually means. Listen to Why is the government’s emission target 4...
Aug 01, 2023•11 min
A recent spate of gun violence in Sydney escalated last week when five people were shot in five days. It follows the murder of a man once known as the 'Tony Soprano' of Sydney's crime underworld. In today’s deep dive, we speak with Crime Editor at the Daily Telegraph Mark Morri about the shootings, their links to organised crime, and why it’s so hard to hold perpetrators responsible. Credits Guest: Mark Morri, Crime Editor at The Daily Telegraph Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah Kopel Producer: Nin...
Jul 31, 2023•14 min
If you didn’t know we had a Minister for Youth, you wouldn’t be alone. In today’s deep dive, TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons asks the Minister what she actually does and what her plans are for her time in government. From mental health, HECS, the voting age, climate change, housing and more, this special episode will give you insight into the Minister charged with prioritising young Australians. Credits Guest: Dr. Anne Aly Hosts: Zara Seidler, Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel...
Jul 30, 2023•13 min
The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that the rental crisis continues, with rental prices rising at the fastest rate since 1988. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain why this is all happening, and what it means for you, in the deep dive. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions See ...
Jul 27, 2023•16 min
Protests and strikes have continued in Israel this week in response to judicial reforms that will limit the powers of its Supreme Court. The reform passed despite fierce opposition, both in the parliament and on the streets. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s led to this point, and what’s going to happen next. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Jul 26, 2023•12 min
Casual employees who work consistent hours could have the option to become permanent employees under a new Government proposal. Employment Minister Tony Burke says it would mean job security for those who want it, but not everyone is a fan of the changes. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s on the table for casual workers, and why some businesses are against the reforms. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Take our partnerships survey Listen to ‘The Threads ...
Jul 25, 2023•11 min
The first week of this month was the hottest week on record according to the World Meteorological Organisation, but the Northern Hemisphere has continued to experience extreme weather conditions in the weeks since, across the U.S., Asia and Europe. In today’s deep dive we speak to climate scientist Associate Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick about what’s led to these conditions and whether Australia will experience a similar summer. Credits Guest: Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor...
Jul 24, 2023•13 min
Following a review into higher education, the Federal Government has shed light on planned reforms for the university sector, including scrapping a rule that excludes some students from HECS. With a focus on improving regional access, creating more inclusive campuses and boosting First Nations enrolments, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what you need to know in the deep dive. Credits Hosts: Tom Crowley and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our ...
Jul 23, 2023•13 min
Barbie and Oppenheimer shouldn’t have anything in common. One is a nostalgic trip with Barbie into the ‘real’ world, the other is an epic thriller about the inventor of the atomic bomb. Yet, their simultaneous release has resulted in a film frenzy and cinemas pushing double features. In today’s deep dive we’ll discuss what’s caused this phenomenon, and whether ‘Barbenheimer’ ticket sales could be enough to revive Australian cinema. Credits Guest: Kristian Connelly, CEO at Cinema Nova Hosts: Zara...
Jul 20, 2023•12 min
It’s time! The FIFA Women’s World Cup starts today and we are super excited. This event is going to be the most attended women’s sporting event in history. Off the field, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said to TDA he thinks the Premiers will race to declare a public holiday if the Matildas win. In the deep dive we’ll explain what it will take for the Matildas to win, and whether they will be paid equally if they do. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscri...
Jul 19, 2023•12 min
Just last year, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was announcing the Commonwealth Games would be held in his state. He said while it would cost a substantial amount, he saw it as a “profound investment”. Now the state is pulling out, which the CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia says is “extremely disappointing”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Victoria has cancelled the games, and what it will mean for the 2026 event. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subs...
Jul 18, 2023•12 min
Around 60,000 fines were issued in NSW for public health order breaches during the pandemic. Now, the Redfern Legal Centre is seeking for 29,000 fines to be scrapped after it successfully challenged the validity of 33,000 fines last year. When it comes to COVID fines, not everyone is impacted equally. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what’s gone wrong and what’s likely to happen next. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre...
Jul 17, 2023•10 min
The union for Hollywood actors has gone on strike for the first time in 43 years after failing to agree a pay deal with media giants including Netflix and Disney. It follows an ongoing strike of screenwriters, which began in May. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to these strikes and why you should care. Guest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checker Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions See ...
Jul 16, 2023•15 min
Around the world, people have been going absolutely crazy for influencers Logan Paul and KSI’s drink brand ‘Prime’. But now a U.S. senator is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate Prime Energy. Canadian authorities also will recall the product, despite the fact that Prime says they haven’t officially launched the drink there yet. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how one drink brand has been so popular and so controversial all at once. Listen to The Threads vs Twitter cage...
Jul 13, 2023•13 min
A trial has begun in a New Zealand Court over the Whakaari White Island Volcano eruption which saw 22 people, including many Australians, lose their lives. Now three brothers are facing court over the disaster. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what we’ve learnt so far, and why individuals being held responsible for the consequences of a volcanic eruption. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly Ques...
Jul 12, 2023•11 min
Over 40 university groups and individuals have signed an open letter calling for an independent body to respond to sexual violence at universities. They estimated that at least 14,300 students will be sexually assaulted in university contexts per year. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the letter is calling for, and how the Government has responded. Listen to The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 11, 2023•14 min
Over 70 million people have already joined Meta’s new social media app ‘Threads’, which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is “way beyond” expectations. Elon Musk had suggested a cage fight between the two men in the lead up to Threads’ launch, but now Twitter is threatening a lawsuit too. Between cage fights and court battles, in today’s deep dive we’ll look at how the new app is faring. Sign up to The Daily Aus newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 10, 2023•12 min
A landmark report has been handed down by the Royal Commission on Robodebt, a scheme which saw welfare recipients charged over $1.7 billion in unlawful debts between 2015 and 2019. The head of the Robodebt Royal Commission has declared the scheme a “startling” failure and accused officials of “dishonesty and collusion” to hide its illegality. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what this all means and what will happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Jul 09, 2023•15 min
Former AFLW player Heather Anderson has become the first professional female athlete in the world to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a condition caused by brain injuries like concussion, and can only be diagnosed postmortem. While there is a growing body of research on how the condition impacts men, less is known about how it impacts women. This is despite the fact that research shows women may be more susceptible to concussions in the first place. Listen to Form...
Jul 06, 2023•10 min
Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney has outlined new details about how the Government’s proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament will work. It comes as polling shows a dip in support for the ‘yes’ campaign. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will fill you in on how we got to this point, and what you need to know about the Voice moving forward, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 05, 2023•13 min
The shooting of Nahel Merzouk by French police sparked days of protests and riots across the country. According to the BBC, thousands have been arrested, shops have been looted and hundreds of vehicles have been set alight. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this uprising, and its political consequence for French President Emmanuel Macron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 04, 2023•10 min
Australia’s first free public egg and sperm bank has opened in Victoria. The goal is to help people who for whatever reason, are experiencing infertility or struggling to conceive. But with the bank relying on donations, the question is, would you be willing to share your eggs or sperm with a stranger? In today’s deep dive we speak to gynaecologist and IVF specialist Dr Devora Lieberman about what it will take for the public sperm and egg bank to succeed. Listen to 'What you need to know about t...
Jul 03, 2023•10 min
A U.S. Supreme Court decision means universities in the U.S. will no longer be able to consider race when selecting prospective students. This means many universities will have to change their admissions process and move away from affirmative action. In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know how this happened and what consequences there will be for racial minorities in the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 02, 2023•10 min
A parliamentary committee wants to ban all online gambling ads, which are common in the sports world. Two-thirds of those who gamble on sports are at risk of gambling-related harm, including addiction, relationship breakdown and financial hardship. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at how likely these reforms are to go ahead, and what impact they would have on the sports bodies with a lot to lose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 29, 2023•12 min
