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October 15, 2020 How long queues could help Trump
Most Australians have probably never waited 11 hours in a queue for anything.
Not for concert tickets, not to get into a sports game, and certainly not to cast a vote.
But in the US, wait times up to that long are being reported in key states like Georgia, as voters navigate complex ID rules and new COVID-19 safety procedures before being able to submit their ballots.
So is there a justification for why it is like this?
And could it affect who wins the race for the White House?
Featured:
Kathryn Diss, ABC North America Correspondent
18 min
October 14, 2020 Could COVID-19 save Jacinda Ardern?
Very little about Jacinda Ardern's meteoric rise was predicted beforehand.
She became prime minister of New Zealand in 2017 after just seven weeks as opposition leader, she’s ruled in a complicated coalition, and her term has been dominated by shocks: a horrific mosque massacre, a volcanic eruption, and a global pandemic.
So are there more surprises ahead?
Today on The Signal, we look into New Zealand’s upcoming general election.
Have all the crises saved Jacinda Ardern from defeat, and could the reward be unprecedented power?
Featured:
Dr Lara Greaves, Lecturer, New Zealand Politics and Public Policy, University of Auckland
17 min
October 13, 2020 What will become of Gladys Berejiklian?
Until this week, the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian had a squeaky clean image.
If she had a reputation at all beyond NSW, it was as a competent administrator who's been steering the state well through the COVID-19 pandemic.
But now that's all changed, after Gladys Berejiklian admitted to "stuffing up" by having a secret five-year personal relationship with a former MP who's now being investigated for corruption, Daryl Maguire.
So does "stuff up" cover it?
Or will more revelations cost her the leadership?
Featured:
Ashleigh Raper, ABC NSW State Political Reporter
17 min
October 12, 2020 Should Victoria redraw the roadmap?
Victoria has come a long way, but eliminating COVID-19 is still beyond its reach.
The number of daily cases was tumbling, but lately it's plateaued.
That means the state won't meet its Sunday target for averaging five new cases a day, which would have triggered a relaxation of the rules.
The setback has inspired new levels of frustration and even fury amongst Victorians.
So should the state stay the course towards elimination? Or is it time to redraw the roadmap?
Featured:
Professor Tony Blakely, Epidemiologist, University of Melbourne
14 min
October 11, 2020 Do Olympic boycotts work?
The Olympics is always meant to be apolitical, but there are growing calls for Australian athletes to pull out of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
Today on the Signal we look at the case for boycotting the Olympics over China’s human rights record.
Would it really achieve anything?
Featured:
Tracey Holmes, ABC Sports Journalist, Host of The Ticket podcast
19 min
October 08, 2020 America's Very Polite Debate
US vice-presidential debates don't usually get much attention.
But with both Donald Trump and Joe Biden well into their 70s, plenty of voters are asking: what if?
Today on The Signal, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris have faced off in the only vice-presidential debate of the election.
So what impact will it have on the contest?
And despite Joe Biden's persistent polling lead, could Donald Trump still win?
Featured:
Sean Trende, Senior Elections Analyst, RealClearPolitics and Visiting Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
18 min
October 07, 2020 James Packer's casino nightmare
James Packer is currently on board a $200 million dollar superyacht at sea, but it's not plain sailing for the Australian billionaire.
Packer has admitted to sending disgraceful emails to a business rival, his company is facing allegations of lax anti-money laundering standards, and his prized jewel - a casino project in Sydney - is under threat.
So could this all end in disaster?
Today on the Signal we check in on the high stakes inquiry into Crown’s casino project at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour.
What does it mean for the future of Australia’s biggest gaming company?
Featured:
Grace Tobin, Investigative reporter, ABC 7.30
18 min
October 06, 2020 Why you'll probably get a tax cut
You know it's a rough Federal Budget when a projected trillion dollar debt isn't even the Government's biggest problem.
The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg last night announced a plan to try to keep Australians in jobs throughout what's shaping up to be a long, nasty recession.
Its weapon of choice was tax cuts.
Today on The Signal, the Government's return to ideological form, as it tries to battle the recession by dusting off its old playbook.
Why now, and will it work?
Featured:
Ian Verrender, Business Editor, ABC
18 min
October 05, 2020 Australia's new gas heartland?
Australia is a big step closer to opening up a new gas field near the NSW town of Narrabri.
It’s come at a moment when the Federal Government is enthusiastically endorsing gas as a central part of Australia's future energy supply.
So what does it take to extract gas in 2020, and what kind of future does the industry have?
Featured:
Mikey Slezak, Science, Technology and Environment Reporter, ABC
19 min
October 04, 2020 What if Trump doesn't recover?
Donald Trump is the world's highest profile COVID-19 case to date.
It plunges an already remarkable US Presidential race into new territory.
So what are the political consequences of Donald Trump contracting the virus, and what happens if he doesn’t recover from it?
Featured:
Tim Lynch, Associate Professor in American Politics, University of Melbourne
18 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.

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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.