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ABC Australia
AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs podcast. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation’s daily news and current affairs coverage.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 20min
Trump tells allies 'go get your own oil'
Donald Trump tells his allies to 'go get your own oil' - lashing out at them for not helping to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 30, 2026 • 20min
Fears fuel cut will drive inflation
Nino Bucci, courts reporter at The Guardian Australia, outlines the Desi Freeman manhunt. Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, discusses calls for de-escalation and regional diplomacy. Alison Horne, ABC Jerusalem correspondent, reports on missile strikes and frontline developments. John Lyons, ABC’s America editor, analyzes US signals, troop moves and strategic leverage in the region.

Mar 29, 2026 • 20min
National Cabinet to discuss solutions to oil crisis
Chris Bowen, Federal Energy Minister and senior Labor figure, outlines government moves to underwrite fuel imports and support extra supplies. He explains why smaller importers need backing and how rapid underwriting could work. Planning for possible rationing and lessons from COVID are discussed. The conversation also touches on transport impacts and wider supply-chain strain.

Mar 26, 2026 • 20min
Cyclone Narelle barrels along the West Australian coast
Isabel Massali, ABC reporter on the ground in Western Australia covering Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Alison Horn, Jerusalem-based ABC correspondent tracking international reactions to a US peace plan. David Kilcullen, UNSW Professor of War Studies assessing geopolitical and economic fallout. They discuss the cyclone's path and community impacts. They explore Iran's response to a US peace proposal and global economic and security ripple effects.

Mar 24, 2026 • 20min
Trump says Iran wants deal 'so badly'
An elite US paratroop regiment expected to be deployed against Iran as Israel announces plans to occupy southern Lebanon.

Mar 23, 2026 • 20min
Tehran denies Trump's peace talks claim
Sally McManus, ACTU secretary advocating for workers and wage rises. Stephen Jedgetts, foreign affairs reporter on EU-Australia trade and new defence ties. Catherine Dis, Jerusalem correspondent covering US-Israel-Iran tensions and Tehran's denial of talks. They discuss fuel price shocks, supply chain and transport impacts, regional security visits, and domestic labour disputes in concise, topical segments.

Mar 22, 2026 • 20min
Petrol price crunch looms
Catherine de Sintemona, a field reporter on the ground in Demona, describes missile strikes near the Dimona reactor and local civilian impact. She discusses Netanyahu’s reassurances about reactor safety. The conversation also covers US ultimatums over the Strait of Hormuz, regional escalation risks, and looming fuel price and supply chain pressures.

Mar 21, 2026 • 24min
Labor scores resounding victory in SA election
In a landslide result, Labor has claimed a second term in South Australia - even increasing its majority in the state.

Mar 19, 2026 • 20min
Cyclone Narelle bears down on far north Queensland
Ashton Hearn, South Australian Liberal leader navigating the state campaign and policy fights. Kayman Gok, North America correspondent covering Pentagon funding and diplomatic fallout. Kimberley Price, ABC reporter on the ground in far north Queensland amid cyclone preparations. They discuss the cyclone's path and community preparedness, Coral Sea warming and its role in storm strength, and political and military developments in the US.

Mar 18, 2026 • 20min
Oil price soars after gasfield attack
Israel strikes Iran's largest gas field in the Persian Gulf sends oil prices soaring.


