ABC News Daily

A podcast by ABC

538 Episodes

  1. The uninsurable Australians

    Published: 12/1/2022
  2. Is this the end of 'dodgy' politicians?

    Published: 11/30/2022
  3. How China reached COVID-zero breaking point

    Published: 11/29/2022
  4. Secure jobs, better pay, more strikes?

    Published: 11/28/2022
  5. Laura Tingle on how Albanese stopped 'feeding the chooks'

    Published: 11/27/2022
  6. Electric vehicles: are we finally out of the slow lane?

    Published: 11/24/2022
  7. Is the World Cup really a 'Qatar-strophe'?

    Published: 11/23/2022
  8. How a young Russian soldier became a war criminal

    Published: 11/22/2022
  9. How Iran stalks its critics in Australia

    Published: 11/21/2022
  10. Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the survival of Twitter

    Published: 11/20/2022
  11. COP27: 'worthless words' or cause for optimism?

    Published: 11/17/2022
  12. Can Donald Trump avoid jail by running?

    Published: 11/16/2022
  13. The 'no restrictions' COVID Christmas

    Published: 11/15/2022
  14. Is America done with Donald Trump?

    Published: 11/14/2022
  15. The families preparing for the MH17 verdict

    Published: 11/13/2022
  16. Can the Russian Federation survive the war?

    Published: 11/10/2022
  17. How Russia's protecting the Medibank hackers

    Published: 11/9/2022
  18. Is the Reserve Bank playing mind games?

    Published: 11/8/2022
  19. Trump, Biden and the crucial midterm elections

    Published: 11/7/2022
  20. Europe's bleak winter without Russian gas

    Published: 11/6/2022

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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 US presidential election, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, neo-Nazis, Albanese’s Copacobana home, Oasis, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Chinese EVs, electric vehicles, Israel, Iran, Beirut, Lebanon and war in the Middle East. From interest rates, real estate and the housing crisis, to scams and the US election, 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 race for the White House means for the future of US democracy. The fate of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have 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.