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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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.
Feb 18, 2026 • 14min
Will Coles go ‘Down Down’ in court?
Michael Atkin, ABC consumer affairs reporter, explains the Federal Court fight over Coles’ ‘Down Down’ pricing. He outlines ACCC allegations that prices were briefly raised then discounted, the scope covering about 200 products and internal emails, Coles’ defence that discounts were genuine, who might testify, and the broader competition and penalty issues.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 16min
How a wealth tax could fix the housing crisis
Gary Stevenson, British economist, ex-trader and YouTube explainer, argues for taxing the super-rich to tackle inequality and housing shortages. He traces how tax cuts and concentrated tech wealth drove asset inflation. He explores taxing mining profits, designing a workable wealth tax, and political pushback that protects elite advantages.
Feb 16, 2026 • 15min
Trump’s latest attack on climate science
Christian Downie, ANU professor and climate policy expert, breaks down Trump's repeal of the endangerment finding and its fallout. He traces industry influence, explains risks to electric vehicle adoption, and examines global consequences for emissions and renewables. Short, sharp discussion on legal fights, geopolitical shifts and how long recovery could take.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 15min
How Trump could interfere with the midterm elections
Rick Hasen, UCLA law professor and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project, breaks down threats to US elections. He discusses ballot seizures, efforts to compile voter rolls, and talk of deploying federal forces at polling places. He also explains what nationalising elections might mean and why democratic safeguards matter.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 19min
Will Angus Taylor make it to the next election?
Niki Savva, political commentator and former advisor to John Howard, offers sharp analysis. She breaks down Angus Taylor's decisive leadership win and why unity matters. She explores the Liberals' polling collapse, risks from minor parties and Teal challengers. She discusses whether moving toward the centre and bold economic policy can restore credibility.
Feb 12, 2026 • 14min
Will the Epstein files bring down the British PM?
Simon Tormey, Executive Dean and politics professor at Deakin University, gives expert analysis on UK power plays. He unpacks why Keir Starmer is wobbling despite not being in the Epstein files. Discussion covers Peter Mandelson’s role, sensitive documents linked to Epstein, fallout in Parliament, and what upcoming local elections could mean for Starmer’s future.
Feb 11, 2026 • 15min
What ASIO heard about the Bondi shooters years ago
Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, an investigative reporter for Four Corners, presents findings from a probe into what was known about Naveed and Sajid Akram before the Bondi killings. He outlines ASIO’s 2019–20 assessment, links to an ISIS‑linked cell, a human source who met the pair, firearms and information‑sharing gaps. The piece raises questions about intelligence, credibility and missed warning signs.
Feb 10, 2026 • 16min
Why police clashed with Sydney protesters
Luke McNamara, UNSW law professor and protest law expert. He recounts the build-up and tense police cordon, how a peaceful rally turned violent, and controversial policing of praying protesters. He unpack s recent NSW legal changes, the Major Events Act use for the presidential visit, and why tighter protest rules may harm social cohesion.
Feb 9, 2026 • 15min
Laura Tingle on the Israeli president’s divisive visit
Laura Tingle, ABC Global Affairs Editor and senior political journalist, breaks down the controversy around Israeli president Isaac Herzog's visit. She discusses emotional local welcomes, heated protests and legal limits on demonstrations. She examines political fallout after the Bondi attack and how the visit reshapes Australia’s Israel–Palestine debate.
