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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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Feb 11, 2026 • 20min
Liberal leadership challenge ahead
Malindirian McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians, outlines Closing the Gap priorities and government investments in health, housing and jobs. Sarah Tumevska, political reporter, gives on-the-ground analysis of Angus Taylor’s resignation, party room reactions and potential leadership contenders. They discuss implications for party unity and strategies ahead.

Feb 10, 2026 • 20min
More protests against Herzog's visit
More arrests as protests against the Israeli President's visit continue with the Prime Minister calling for those involved to 'turn the temperature down'.

Feb 9, 2026 • 20min
Dozens arrested at anti-Israel protest
Criticism of police tactics as violence erupts at a protest against visiting Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Feb 8, 2026 • 20min
Is Sussan Ley's time up?
The Coalition's back together but with another disastrous opinion poll is Sussan Ley time as Liberal leader running out?

Feb 5, 2026 • 20min
Call for action on racism after attempted bombing
Indigenous leaders and organisers of the Perth Invasion Day rally are renewing calls for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism to be expanded and cover "all forms of racism and far right extremism.

Feb 4, 2026 • 20min
Federal agents pulled out of Minneapolis
Donald Trump pulls hundreds of Federal agents out of Minneapolis.

Feb 3, 2026 • 20min
Rate hike to hit households and businesses
Households and businesses set to feel the sting of higher interest rates as Jim Chalmers vows to tame inflation.

Feb 2, 2026 • 20min
RBA under pressure to lift rates
A lot of nervous households out there with persistent inflation putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to hike rates today.

Feb 1, 2026 • 20min
Nationals leadership showdown
One Nation surges ahead in the polls as the Nationals' David Littleproud faces a leadership challenge.

Jan 29, 2026 • 20min
Pressure high over hospital funding deal
It's crunch time for a major hospital funding deal, with state, territory and federal leaders to meet later today to try resolve a stoush over the five-year health plan.


