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 he...
Donald Trump has been back in the White House for less than a week, but already it’s been a wild ride. From immigration policy to pardons for the January 6 rioters, the president is quickly changing America. Today, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Molly Ball, on the defining moments of Donald Trump’s first days as the 47th US President. Molly Ball says Trump’s second term feels more focused and self-assured, with less infighting and more decisive actions. She highlights the sweeping changes to immigration policy and the controversial pardons for January 6 rioters. Ball also notes the significant shift in Trump's approach, with a well-organised team executing his central promises. The episode delves into the potential long-term consequences of Trump's actions on American society and the political landscape.Featured: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street JournalKey Topics:Donald TrumpImmigration policyJanuary 6 pardonsBirthright citizenshipExecutive ordersUS politicsTrump administrationUS Capitol riotTrump’s second term
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How politicians are failing on anti-Semitism
The firebomb attack on a childcare centre was the eighth anti-Semitic attack in Sydney in just three months. So, is enough being done to stop the crimes and are our political leaders making things better or worse? Today, social justice advocate Tim Costello on the unrest in our cities linked to the October 7 terrorist attack and the bloodshed in Gaza. He says there's an urgent need for political leaders to turn down the temperature. Mr. Costello shares his personal experiences and observations on the impact of these attacks on the Jewish and Muslim communities in Australia. He calls for justice for both sides and stresses the need for grassroots efforts to foster understanding and cooperation.Featured: Tim Costello, senior fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity Key Topics:Anti-Semitic attacks in SydneyOctober 7 terrorist attackIsrael-Hamas warSocial cohesion Jewish and Muslim communities
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Donald Trump’s first hours as president
Donald Trump is back and after his inauguration it was down to business. One of his first acts was to pardon more than 1,500 defendants from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.He also withdrew the US from the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organisation. Today, political scientist Geoff Kabaservice from the centre-right think-tank the Niskanen Centre on Trump’s busy first day back in the White House. Featured: Geoff Kabaservice, Vice President for political studies at the Niskanen Centre
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How Trump ended the TikTok blackout
Donald Trump has brought the social media app TikTok back to life in the United States after an outage lasting less than 24 hours. The platform run by Chinese-owned ByteDance went offline for US users, with the firm saying it acted to comply with a law that banned it unless it sold its US operations to local owners. The law was passed with US politicians citing national security concerns. But it only took a promise from the incoming president to sign an executive order delaying the ban to get content creators and scrollers back online. Today, Vittoria Elliott from WIRED on why the TikTok ban failed and what happens next. Featured: Vittoria Elliot, WIRED reporter covering platforms and power
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What to expect from AI in 2025
2024 was a huge year for artificial intelligence, with AI powered features integrated into everything from search engines to phones.So, what can we expect from the technology this year?Today, Toby Walsh, the chief scientist at the AI institute at the University of New South Wales on whether this is the year that AI tools really start to make life easier.He explains what AI developments mean for job losses and why you should start using AI tools at work. Featured: Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at UNSW.ai, the AI Institute of University of New South Wales Sydney
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.
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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.
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