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 Donald Trump administration, anti-Semitism in Australia, TikTok’s future, artificial intelligence, Israel-Hamas war and ceasefire, Australian dollar, bushfires, the Australians election, Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese and incumbency.
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.
In this election year expect regular updates on Australian politics, with key comments from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as they compete for votes in the 2025 Australian election. The podcast picks apart major policy areas, including energy policy, finance and the Federal Budget.
The podcast covers news from America, with analysis on the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His return to power 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.
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.
Inflation is stubbornly high in Australia, making every trip to the shop and paying bills really painful. For those with debt, expectations of an interest rate cut this year have evaporated and another rate rise is a distinct possibility. It’s not how the federal government had hoped the year would pan out. Today, the ABC’s Patricia Karvelas on how high prices are changing political calculations. Featured: Patricia Karvelas, host of RN Breakfast, Q&A and The Party Room podcast...
Jul 07, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Labour has won the UK election by a huge margin, with voters kicking the Conservative Party from government after 14 years. One of the key policies the Tories ran on is a version of Australia’s offshore immigration detention policy, which was launched by Prime Minister John Howard in the lead-up to the 2001 election. This is episode four of Who Broke Britain? A special series from If You're Listening with Matt Bevan. ABC News Daily will be back tomorrow....
Jul 06, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Building a retirement nest egg takes decades of careful saving. But wherever there’s money, there are scammers. They’re targeting superannuation accounts and with little more than a fake signature and a copy of your passport, they can clean out your life’s savings. Today, one man’s battle to get his money back. Featured: Michael Atkin, national consumer affairs reporter
Jul 04, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Labor senator Fatima Payman caused a storm in her own party when she defied the rules, joining the Greens in a symbolic vote on recognising a Palestinian state. The combination of the Middle East conflict, old party traditions and a new generation of MPs is a volatile mix. Today, Laura Tingle, the chief political correspondent for ABC TV’s 7.30 program, on the Labor party’s rigid rules and its ‘irreconcilable’ split with Senator Payman. Featured: Laura Tingle, 7.30’s chief political corresponden...
Jul 03, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The US Supreme Court has delivered Donald Trump a major legal victory, ruling that presidents have significant protection from criminal prosecutions. It sets back efforts to prosecute Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. It also gives extraordinary immunity to presidents, putting actions deemed to be ‘official’ beyond the reach of the justice system. Featured: Rick Hasen, Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles and director of the Safegu...
Jul 02, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump is still reverberating through US politics. Democrats are openly discussing whether Biden should step aside for a new candidate, while Trump is taking a victory lap. Today, we speak to John Barron, co-host of Planet America, about how the election of one of the world’s most powerful leaders has come down to two unappealing candidates. Featured: John Barron, co-host of Planet America...
Jul 01, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
ABC journalist Jessica Kidd couldn’t believe it, when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in her early 30s. She’s by no means alone. The stats show the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer is increasing. Today, we speak with Jess about her experience and an oncologist about why cancer in young adults is on the rise. Featured: Jessica Kidd, bowel cancer survivor Prof Jeanne Tie, medical oncologist and researcher...
Jun 30, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Unless there’s some sort of miracle for the Tories in the next few days, the party is about to be all but wiped out when the Brits head to the polls on July 4. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has led a disastrous campaign, but the Conservative Party’s demise has been long in the making. Today, we explain what David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak did to Britain, with Matt Bevan, host of the podcast series Who Broke Britain? Featured: Matt Bevan, host of If You’re Lis...
Jun 27, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The trial of the missing campers in Victoria fascinated Australians and now Greg Lynn, the former Jetstar pilot, is a convicted murderer. He’s awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of killing Carol Clay. He was found not guilty of murdering Russell Hill. Today, creator of the Trace podcast Rachael Brown takes us through the captivating and unusual case. Featured: Rachael Brown, ABC Development Executive True Crime
Jun 26, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
After years behind bars, Julian Assange has walked free from jail and boarded a flight out of the United Kingdom. A plea deal has been reached with the United States and soon the 52 year old will be back on Australian soil. But why did he finally plead guilty and what’s next for the WikiLeaks founder? Today, Peter Greste, a former Al Jazeera journalist who was jailed in Egypt for 13 months. Featured: Peter Greste, professor of journalism at Macquarie University and executive director of The Alli...
Jun 25, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
An investigation into Australia’s in vitro fertilisation industry has found a dark side. In one case, an Australian woman born via IVF thinks she could have up to 700 siblings, another woman’s eggs were fertilised with the wrong sperm, and 17 embryos were lost after being accidentally contaminated. Today, Four Corners reporter Grace Tobin on the scandals the fertility industry would prefer to keep hidden. Featured: Grace Tobin, Four Corners reporter...
Jun 24, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
If you have a Facebook or Instagram account, it’s likely you’ve had it for years. But do you remember everything you’ve ever posted? Now, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is taking your public social media posts, pictures, captions and comments to train AI and there’s not much you can do about it. Today, Kimberlee Weatherall, an expert in the regulation of technology from Sydney University on Meta’s latest moves. Featured: Kimberlee Weatherall, Professor of Law at the University of Sydney...
Jun 23, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Peter Dutton has a plan for nuclear power and he says it will reduce our electricity bills. It’s a claim that would be music to most Australians ears, given the cost of gas and electricity has surged. But how likely is it that building expensive nuclear plants could lead to cheaper power? Featured: Daniel Mercer, ABC energy reporter
Jun 20, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is going all in on nuclear energy, announcing seven sites for reactors and setting the stage for an energy referendum at the next election. So, voters will have a choice at the next election, between Labor’s renewable energy future or one that’s nuclear powered. Today, the ABC’s David Speers on what will be one of the biggest policy debates of our time. Featured: David Speers, ABC National Political Lead and host of Insiders...
Jun 19, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The RBA has kept rates on hold again and it seems there’s next to no chance it will be moving them down this year. That’s bad news for people repaying debt, while prices keep rising and we’re teetering on the edge of a recession. Today, the ABC’s Ian Verrender explains what’s going on. Featured: Ian Verrender, Chief Business Correspondent
Jun 18, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The capabilities of some artificial intelligence tools are horrifying. Female students at a private school in Melbourne have been sickened after their innocent photos were transformed into abusive and explicit images. Today, Raf Epstein from ABC Radio Melbourne on how it unfolded and whether we can stop it happening again. Featured: Rafael Epstein, presenter of ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings
Jun 17, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
You might know Australian-born Holly Valance from her time on Neighbours or from her music career and hit single Kiss Kiss. Now she’s in the headlines for supporting Donald Trump. She held a ritzy function with her billionaire husband in London last week to raise money for the Trump campaign. The former US president has seen cash flowing into his campaign since he was convicted of 34 felony charges last month. In the lead up to November’s US election, is Donald Trump or Joe Biden winning the rac...
Jun 16, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The climate wars are back after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton revealed a plan to abandon the 2030 emissions reduction target and build nuclear power plants. He says the Coalition is still committed to net zero by 2050, but will Australians really stomach a watering down of our climate policy ambition for the next decade? Today, host of ABC Radio National Breakfast and The Party Room podcast, Patricia Karvelas, on Dutton’s climate punt. Featured: Patricia Karvelas, host of ABC Radio National Bre...
Jun 13, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The Russian leader Vladimir Putin seems more confident, as his forces are making gains in Ukraine’s east. New weapons from the United States are starting to reach the front lines, raising Ukrainian hopes of repelling the invading forces. Today, Rajan Menon from the Washington based think tank Defense Priorities, on when the war might end. Featured: Rajan Menon, director of the Grand Strategy program at Defense Priorities
Jun 12, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast
It was all captured on camera. The former treasurer Peter Costello barged into a reporter at Canberra airport. Now he’s resigned as chairman of Nine Entertainment. It’s not been a great time at Nine with its former news boss Darren Wick reportedly departing with a million-dollar payout despite sexual harassment accusations against him. Today, host of the ABC’s Media Watch program Paul Barry on how the scandal unfolded. Featured: Paul Barry, host of Media Watch...
Jun 11, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Some people think wind turbines are an engineering marvel, others can’t stand the sight of them. Battles are raging across the country over the placement of wind farms. Growing community objections are slowing Australia’s fight against climate change and the transition to a green energy future. Today, we assess the arguments around the impact on the environment and country views. Featured: Angus Grigg, Four Corners’ reporter...
Jun 10, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
If you don’t personally suffer from migraines, the chances are you know someone who does, because an estimated five million Australians get the debilitating headache. Now there’s a push to class the condition as a disability, but is that going too far? Today, migraine sufferer Tamara Oudyn, who presents the ABC TV news in Melbourne, on her experience and why it’s an area of medicine that’s been largely ignored. Featured: Tamara Oudyn, migraine sufferer...
Jun 09, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast
ABC News Daily will be back on Monday. In the meantime, we wanted to let you know about The Global Story, a podcast from the BBC. In each episode, host Katya Adler brings together different perspectives to tell one big international news story. Find The Global Story on the BBC website or wherever you get your podcasts.
Jun 08, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The opposition leader Peter Dutton has set migration up to be a key issue as we head to an election within a year. He says he’ll slash numbers to help address overwhelming demand for housing, childcare and hospital beds. But what would life be like if immigration slowed dramatically? Today, economist Saul Eslake on population growth and whether we really need it. Featured: Saul Eslake, independent economist
Jun 06, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
India’s Narendra Modi told everyone who’d listen he’d win the election in a landslide. In a shock result, he’s held on to power, but his party has lost its majority in parliament. Today, Avani Dias, who was until recently the ABC’s correspondent in India, discusses the result and how Prime Minister Modi has worked to cement his power. She also shares her own ordeal of being hounded and harassed because of her reporting on the ground. Featured: Avani Dias, fmr ABC South Asia correspondent...
Jun 05, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Since Donald Trump’s conviction last week his critics have been increasingly concerned by his rhetoric and the potential for political violence in the United States. That he was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal has only emboldened his loyal supporters. Who are they, what risk do they pose to stability in the US and are there enough of them for Trump to win the November election? Featured: Andy Kroll, ProPublica investigative reporter...
Jun 04, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
A man charged with murder, a rapist, and a child sex offender are among the criminals who were granted visas to remain here, even though they’re not citizens. It’s caused such outrage the government’s been scrambling to modify something called direction 99. It was a change to the rules made just over a year ago after pressure from New Zealand about the people Australia was deporting. Today, national affairs editor Melissa Clarke explains the latest immigration scandal. Featured: Melissa Clarke, ...
Jun 03, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Imagine the excitement of buying your first home and then having to sell it just a few years later. That’s the reality for a growing number of Australians who can’t cope with the 13 interest rate hikes ordered by the Reserve Bank. Today, business editor Michael Janda explains what the data shows about growing hardship for borrowers and why the big banks have a case to answer. Featured: Michael Janda, ABC Business Editor
Jun 02, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast
The former US president Donald Trump is a convicted criminal. A jury has found him guilty on all charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn star who said the two had sex. Will Donald Trump go to jail? Today, Bruce Wolpe, a senior fellow from the US Studies Centre and author of Trump’s Australia on what it all means for the former president's campaign for the White House. Featured: Bruce Wolpe, senior fellow at the United States Studies Cen...
May 31, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Have you ever wondered just how much better electric vehicles are for the environment? It’s more complicated than you’d think. Today, climate reporter Jo Lauder compares the lifetime greenhouse gas footprint of an electric car with that of a petrol car and delivers the verdict. Featured: Jo Lauder, ABC climate reporter
May 30, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast
