ABC News Daily
ABC Australia
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.
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.
The podcast covers news from America, with analysis of the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His actions, including threats of massive tariffs have big implications for global politics and the economy 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 reactions in the ASX or the Australian dollar, guest experts, including economists, explain why.
Look into ABC News Daily's archive to find episodes on electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), politics, the big banks, supermarkets, Tesla, Elon Musk, education, schools, teachers and crime.
Watch for episodes about federal politics and the leadership of Labor's Anthony Albanese. We look at policy areas that matter for voters, including education, health, housing and immigration and assess the proposals from the federal opposition.
ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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.
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 podcast covers the future of renewable / green power generation, including the use of wind turbines, solar and hydro electric power.
ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, David Speers, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.
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.
The podcast covers news from America, with analysis of the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His actions, including threats of massive tariffs have big implications for global politics and the economy 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 reactions in the ASX or the Australian dollar, guest experts, including economists, explain why.
Look into ABC News Daily's archive to find episodes on electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), politics, the big banks, supermarkets, Tesla, Elon Musk, education, schools, teachers and crime.
Watch for episodes about federal politics and the leadership of Labor's Anthony Albanese. We look at policy areas that matter for voters, including education, health, housing and immigration and assess the proposals from the federal opposition.
ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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.
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 podcast covers the future of renewable / green power generation, including the use of wind turbines, solar and hydro electric power.
ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, David Speers, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 20min
How long can Iran keep fighting?
Rana Dadpour, an Iranian diaspora activist who fled Iran in 2012, shares personal stories about families, protests and communication blackouts. Rajan Menon, an international relations scholar, explains regional spillover, military objectives and how long Iran can sustain resistance. They discuss risks to civilians, strategic limits of strikes and wider Gulf vulnerabilities.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 14min
Why Trump’s Iran gamble could end very badly
Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, offers sharp analysis of Middle East politics. He discusses recent escalation between Iran, Israel and regional militias. He explains why regime change without ground forces is unlikely. He outlines risks of widening conflict and disruptive regional fallout.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 20min
What comes next in Trump’s war with Iran?
Nate Swanson, senior fellow and director of the Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council, offers Iran expertise and policy experience. He walks through the initial US and Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation. He examines the strike on Khamenei's compound, regional escalation risks, missile defenses, the role of proxies, and the political and legal fallout.
Feb 26, 2026 • 16min
Why Bill and Hillary Clinton are testifying about Epstein
David Smith, associate professor at the United States Studies Centre and US politics analyst. He unpacks Bill Clinton’s 1990s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the photos that shaped public perception. He examines the huge document release and why Hillary’s links appear limited. He explains why Congress pushed for testimony and the political theater likely to follow.
Feb 25, 2026 • 16min
Trump’s theatrics at the State of the Union
Emma Shortis, Director of the Australia Institute’s International & Security Affairs Program and US politics expert. She dissects Trump’s record‑setting, theatrical State of the Union. Shortis highlights his immigration rhetoric, economic claims that clash with public experience, and mixed foreign‑policy signals on Iran. She also discusses election‑integrity messaging and the midterm stakes.
Feb 24, 2026 • 16min
The secrecy surrounding the 'ISIS brides'
Adam Harvey, 7.30 reporter and former foreign correspondent who reported from Syrian camps, recalls reporting from Al-Hol and Baguz and speaking with Australians living in harsh conditions. He discusses secrecy around returns, past repatriations with few prosecutions, a foiled relocation attempt, passport and bureaucratic roles, and the political fallout and security controls shaping the debate.
Feb 23, 2026 • 15min
Will anyone get a refund for Trump’s illegal tariffs?
Ian Verrender, ABC chief business correspondent who covers economic and trade issues, breaks down the Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs. He explains who actually bore the costs, why refunds will be messy, and how a new 15 percent global tariff reshapes competition for Australian exporters. He also looks at the diplomatic fallout and the wider market uncertainty this legal chaos creates.
Feb 22, 2026 • 14min
What are AI agents and can they be trusted?
Dr Shaanan Cohney, a cyber security academic at the University of Melbourne, explains how AI agents run with deep system access and persistent memory. He explores agent ecosystems, viral bot behavior and prompt-injection risks. The conversation covers rapid advances in synthetic media, security pitfalls of automated actions, and which jobs are most exposed to AI disruption.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 21min
Annabel Crabb on Andrew’s arrest
Annabel Crabb, ABC writer and politics expert, breaks down the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and what it means for the royal family. She recounts the Sandringham police operation, the rare nature of a royal arrest, allegations about shared documents, and how the King’s response shapes the monarchy’s future. Short, incisive takes on political fallout and reputational risk.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 17min
A former FBI profiler on the Nancy Guthrie case
Mary Ellen O'Toole, former FBI profiler and forensic science director, brings decades of behavioral-analysis experience. She discusses the eerie doorbell footage, why this likely was not a burglary, and what the calm, deliberate demeanour suggests. She also walks through investigative tools, how tips are handled, and possible motives behind the disappearance.
