When the Iran war broke out, we were warned of an oil shock not seen since the 1970s when fuel was rationed. We were told the price of oil could reach $200 a barrel and airlines might ground planes. But that hasn’t happened and now petrol prices are back down to where they were before the war. Today the ABC’s Laura Tingle on how China is cushioning the world economy. Featured: Laura Tingle, ABC Global Affairs Editor
Hanson, Stefanovic and the outrage algorithm
29/06/2026 | 15min
One Nation has had a seismic surge in support since the start of the year, so how is it managing to attract attention and potentially voters? Part of it is One Nation and Pauline Hanson’s prolific use of social media. At the same time, we’ve seen former Nine journalist Karl Stefanovic embrace podcasting that platforms right-wing figures. Today, marketing expert Toby Ralph on why outrage goes so well online. Featured: Toby Ralph, marketing strategist who specialising in persuasion
The growing evidence of brain disease in the AFL
28/06/2026 | 16min
We love Aussie rules football, but like other contact sports it comes with risk of head knocks for the players. New figures based on analysis of the brains of deceased players, reveal a big increase in the number of them known to have the degenerative brain disease CTE. Is the AFL doing enough to support families after a tragedy and inform players at all levels of the game about the risks associated with football? Today, Four Corners reporter Jess Halloran on her investigation into CTE and the AFL. Be aware, this episode discusses mental health and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Featured: Jess Halloran, Four Corners reporter
Why an Iran deal is too much effort for Trump
25/06/2026 | 16min
The US Vice President JD Vance is the chief negotiator, tasked with coming up with a enduring peace deal with Iran. But is the United States willing to put in the time and the effort to seal a new deal with the Islamic Republic? Today, Nate Swanson, who worked on Iran policy in the Obama, Biden and Trump administrations on why a deal may never be done. He explains his view that Iran risks overplaying its hand and giving away it’s ‘golden ticket’ security guarantee if it pursues short term gains with fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Featured: Nate Swanson, resident senior fellow and director of the Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council
Was Trump right to ban the most advanced AI?
24/06/2026 | 16min
It’s an AI company valued at almost a trillion dollars, but Donald Trump is clipping Anthropic’s wings. The US president effectively banned the company's state of the art Claude AI models Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing security concerns. But how founded are those concerns and is it problem that the US government can control the release of groundbreaking AI? Today, Sharon Goldman, journalist and founder of Ground Level AI on what happens next. Featured: Sharon Goldman, journalist and founder of Ground Level AI
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