The US President Donald Trump has launched what he’s calling ‘Project Freedom’, promising to rescue commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Already Iran has resumed firing on the UAE and the US says it’s destroyed Iranian military boats in the Strait. Today, Jennifer Parker, a former Royal Australian Navy warfare officer, on the new phase of the Iran war. Featured: Jennifer Parker, Adjunct Professor at the Defence and Security Institute at The University of Western Australia
Alan Kohler on why Trump’s war hasn’t spooked Wall Street
04/05/2026 | 15min
The war in Iran is creating economic uncertainty around the world, with higher inflation putting pressure on central banks, including the RBA, to hike interest rates. So, why are stocks still surging on Wall Street, driving the value of the world’s biggest sharemarkets to record highs? Today the ABC’s finance expert Alan Kohler on why investors remain so optimistic and it’s got a lot to do with AI. Featured: Alan Kohler, ABC finance expert
The investigation into police Taser safety
03/05/2026 | 16min
The nation was shocked when 95-year-old Clare Nowland died after being tasered by a NSW police officer at an aged care facility in 2023. While police forces defend their policies and training, there are concerns that officers draw the weapon too quickly, not just when danger is imminent. There’s also a controversial medical diagnosis called “excited delirium” that’s been used to explain why it’s not the device that’s causing deaths. Are the devices really as safe as their maker insists? Today, reporter Grace Tobin on her Four Corners investigation into the multi-billion-dollar Taser industry. Featured: Grace Tobin, ABC investigative reporter
What is Trump’s ballroom obsession really about?
30/04/2026 | 15min
In the past week Donald Trump’s obsession with building his grand ballroom has reared its head again. He was even talking about it after the suspected third attempt on his life. The US president has torn down parts of the East Wing of the White House to make way for the huge structure that will dominate the White House. Today, Dan Diamond, White House reporter at the Washington Post on legal efforts to stop the president and what Trump’s motive really is. Featured: Dan Diamond, Washington Post White House reporter
How will the NDIS decide who to cut off?
29/04/2026 | 15min
The growth of the NDIS is about to be slashed, but what tool will the government use to determine who gets to stay and whose disability supports are cut? Today, we speak with Martin Laverty, an architect of the NDIS and now head of disability services provider, Aruma. We also speak with Jess Howlett who has autism, about her fears she’ll be unfairly removed from the scheme. Featured: Jess Howlett, diagnosed with level 2 autism Martin Laverty, chief executive of disability accommodation and services provider Aruma
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