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March 22, 2022 Laura Tingle on 'factional bastardry' and a Senator's death
Since Senator Kimberley Kitching died of a heart attack on the 10th of March, the Labor Party has been embroiled in allegations of factional in-fighting and bullying.
Today, ABC 7.30's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle steps us through the scandal that's unravelled since the Senator's death, and what it means for Labor so close to an election.
Featured:
Laura Tingle, ABC 7.30 chief political correspondent
13 min
March 21, 2022 As COVID-19 cases rise again, what comes next?
Right now, more and more people are contracting COVID-19, as another wave of infection sweeps the nation.
Driving the spike is a more infectious sub variant of Omicron, known as BA.2.
Today, epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely on how worried we should be, and the need to prepare for a more dangerous variant that could be on the way.
Featured:
Professor Tony Blakely, epidemiologist, University of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
13 min
March 20, 2022 Inside the Ukrainian government's war bunker
As the war in Ukraine drags into its fourth week, Ukrainian life is largely lived underground, and it's from there the wheels of government continue to turn.
In a heavily fortified bunker in the capital Kyiv, the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading the country's military operations and successfully galvanising his people in the face of the fierce Russian assault.
Today, ABC 4 Corners reporter Sarah Ferguson takes us inside that bunker, and to the frontlines above ground as Putin’s forces close in.
Featured:
Sarah Ferguson, reporter, ABC TV 4 Corners
13 min
March 18, 2022 Introducing Australia, If You're Listening
In 1987, scientists gathered in Melbourne for a landmark conference where they discussed, for the first time, the effects climate change might have on Australia.
In the decade after that, two decisions were made by federal governments - one Liberal, and one Labor - which have shaped the climate debate in this country ever since.
Australia, If You’re Listening will look at why Australia’s found it so hard to tackle climate change since then, and what that means for the future.
Guests:
Dr Graeme Pearman - Former Chief of Atmospheric Research, CSIRO
Graham Richardson - former Federal Environment Minister
Ros Kelly - former Federal Environment Minister
Robert Hill - former Federal Environment Minister
37 min
March 17, 2022 A scientific discovery that could free baby-killer Kathleen Folbigg
Kathleen Folbigg has served almost 20 years in jail for killing her four children, but now modern science is raising doubts about her guilt.
Today, Background Briefing’s Rachael Brown on growing calls to reopen her case and whether the legal system needs reforming to keep up with scientific advances.
Featured:
Rachael Brown, reporter, Background Briefing.
13 min
March 16, 2022 Why everything is so expensive right now
If you feel like you're paying more for almost everything, it's because you are: fuel, bread, beer, biscuits and even tinned food prices are all on the rise.
Today, ABC TV's Insiders host David Speers on why we are paying more, and how Scott Morrison could be punished for our hip pocket pain at the ballot box.
Featured:
David Speers, Host, ABC TV Insiders
13 min
March 15, 2022 Battle of Kyiv: A war correspondent's account
The sprawling city of Kyiv is now all but lifeless, as Vladimir Putin's brutal war draws ever closer to the centre of the Ukrainian capital.
It's thought about half of the historic city's three million residents have fled, while many of those who remain are there to fight.
Today, Lyse Doucet, the BBC's chief international correspondent in Kyiv, on why Putin's war is an attack against us all, and why she stays to tell the story even while journalists are dying.
Featured:
Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent, Kyiv
12 min
March 14, 2022 'Like being kidnapped': Australia's Britney Spears cases
It was a case watched around the world, as singer Britney Spears fought her own father to take back control of her life and money.
But it's happening in Australia too, and an ABC 4 Corners investigation has uncovered stories of Australians who've been virtually abducted by the state, stripped of their money, and silenced.
Today ABC investigative reporter Anne Connolly on the stories of some of Australia's most vulnerable, and why even telling their stories could have landed her in jail.
Featured:
Anne Connolly, ABC investigative reporter
Chris Pearson, Public Trustee client, Queensland
Inge-Marie Piekkala, advocate, Queensland
Siham Benz, former charity founder, Western Australia
12 min
March 13, 2022 How Putin's bloody war on Ukraine is hurting Russians
As Vladimir Putin continues the relentless and senseless shelling of Ukrainian cities, he's also disregarding the welfare of his own people, who are grappling with the collapse of the Russian economy.
The severity of western sanctions and the decisions of multinational corporations to stop trading in Russia have seen the value of the rouble tumble by a third.
Today, Russia expert Professor Peter Rutland on why the sanctions could lead to an uprising in Moscow, even if they don't stop the war.
Featured:
Professor Peter Rutland, Wesleyan University, Connecticut, US
12 min
March 10, 2022 Making sense of the endless rain
It's only March, but parts of the east coast have had more rain already than they normally get in a year.
It's led to deadly and devastating floods, but why is it happening?
Today, Dr Chiara Holgate, a hydroclimatologist, explains the rare weather event that's brought some of wettest conditions ever recorded, and why there's still more to come.
Featured:
Dr Chiara Holgate, hydroclimatologist, Australian National University, Canberra
11 min

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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.