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May 17, 2022 How climate change became politically untouchable
It's one of the most critical issues of our time, and according to the ABC's Vote Compass it's the top concern for Australians as they head to the polls on the weekend.
And yet climate change has barely rated a mention from Scott Morrison or Anthony Albanese during the election campaign.
Today, the host of the ABC's Australia If You're Listening podcast, Matt Bevan, on the major parties' climate policies, and why their leaders seem so reluctant to talk about them.
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Matt Bevan, host, Australia If You're Listening podcast
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May 16, 2022 Housing, super and the final plea for votes
In the final days of an election campaign dominated by cost of living concerns, Scott Morrison has announced a plan to allow Australians to dip into their superannuation to buy their first homes.
As voting day approaches, both major parties will argue you’ll be better off financially if you vote for them.
Today, the host of RN Breakfast, Patricia Karvelas, on who's campaigned best on cost of living concerns, and where what the parties are offering differs.
11 min
May 15, 2022 What happened to the 'COVID election'?
As Australians prepare to head to the polls on Saturday, one issue has been glaringly ignored throughout the campaign.
Almost no-one has been talking about COVID, even though our infection rates are still, per capita, among the highest in the world.
Today, Co-host of the ABC's Coronacast, Dr Norman Swan, on what's been happening with the virus, and why we ignore it at our peril.
11 min
May 12, 2022 The enduring power of Donald Trump's approval
Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden a year and a half ago, but the former President's hold on his Republican Party seems to be stronger than ever.
He has endorsed more than 150 candidates for the US midterm elections, which are also being seen as a referendum on Trump's enduring popularity.
Today, political analyst and author Geoffrey Kabaservice on what drives Donald Trump, and why the world should prepare for his return.
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Geoffrey Kabaservice, director of political studies, Niskanen Centre, Washington DC
12 min
May 11, 2022 Have baby boomers already won the election?
As we head to the polls in just over a week's time, older Australians are benefiting from a system of tax and super policies that make their lives easier, while younger people struggle with rising prices for everything from housing to petrol and food.
So why does it seem baby boomers are getting such a good ride from both sides of politics?
Today, the ABC's business editor Ian Verrender on the reason he thinks Australia's youth are being done over.
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Ian Verrender, ABC business editor
12 min
May 10, 2022 What Vladimir Putin didn't say on Victory Day
Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech failed to deliver what experts expected: A major shift in the course of the war in Ukraine.
Instead, the Russian leader gave little away into what his next move will be, as Russian forces continue their protracted battle to take the east of the country.
Today, former US state department official and Russia policy expert Max Bergmann unpacks Putin's highly anticipated speech, and sketches out one scenario for how the war will end.
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Max Bergmann, Russia policy expert
12 min
May 09, 2022 Mining our way to net zero
Did you know Australia's about to enter another mining boom?
This time, it's not coal we're digging up, but critical metals needed to build things like wind turbines and electric cars.
Today, ABC Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg on his investigation into the unusual conflict between miners who say they're helping to save the planet, and environmentalists who say the industry needs to radically change its practices to ensure precious land isn't destroyed forever.
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Angus Grigg, reporter, ABC TV Four Corners
13 min
May 08, 2022 Skipping meals to pay rent
Homeowners have been slugged with an interest rate rise for the first time in more than a decade, but for Australians who rent it's bad news too.
The number of rental properties available is at the lowest level in almost 20 years, and rents are soaring.
Today, ABC business reporter, Daniel Ziffer, on what's driving the nation's rental crisis.
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Daniel Ziffer, ABC business reporter
12 min
May 05, 2022 Why China won't end COVID lockdowns
While in Australia we're now learning to live with COVID, that's not the case in China.
For more than a month, dozens of cities including Shanghai have endured strict and at times bizarre lockdowns, as authorities battle to contain an outbreak of Omicron, and the capital, Beijing, could be next.
Today, ABC East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles on why the Chinese government could stick to its COVID-zero policies for years to come.
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Bill Birtles, ABC East Asia correspondent
12 min
May 04, 2022 Is America about to ban abortion?
The United States could be on the brink of a seismic change to how it deals with abortion.
A leaked Supreme Court draft report shows a landmark court ruling known as Roe v Wade that made abortions legal almost half a century ago could be overturned within months.
Today, US history expert Dr Prudence Flowers on why it could mean abortion is banned in at least half of the country.
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Dr Prudence Flowers, Flinders University
13 min

About ABC News Daily

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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.