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February 16, 2020 Testing Trump's election pitch
Donald Trump is likely to stake his 2020 election pitch on the strength of the US economy.
So is it as good as he says?
How much is he responsible for?
And will voters be convinced?
16 min
February 13, 2020 Australia's unluckiest company directors
Dummy director schemes target vulnerable Australians, mostly with total impunity.
It's a common practice in white collar crime, targeting the poor, the sick and the disabled, but it's rare for anyone to be charged or convicted.
So how can it be that easy?
We take a close look at a major scheme here in Australia: how its architects found victims, evaded detection, and escaped mostly unscathed.
18 min
February 12, 2020 Young and in The National Party
The Nationals seem destined for another leadership spill, and soon.
But that's not the only choice its members are making.
The party is at a juncture when it comes to climate change policy, and it's struggling to retain the support of its traditional voter base in some key seats.
Today, we ask what the young people inheriting the party think about its choices.
18 min
February 11, 2020 Why China's choosing coal
New coal fired power could be back on the table for Australia.
The Government's spending $6m on feasibility studies to determine whether or not it's a good idea
That's reignited the political debate in a big way, and with it the argument that we wouldn’t be the only ones in the world investing in new coal.
The logic there, is that China is currently in the process of building dozens of new coal power plants.
Today, we sort the reality from the rumours about China's alleged love of coal.
17 min
February 10, 2020 When floods follow fires
The Australian east coast has just endured three extreme weather events back to back.
There's been drought, unprecedented bushfires and now, heavy rain and floods.
Today, what this much rain does to a place when it's dumped over one weekend in the middle of a long, dry spell.
16 min
February 09, 2020 Censoring China's grief
People in China are furious about one specific coronavirus death.
Dr Li Wenliang tried to blow the whistle early on, before the virus had become too widespread.
He was accused of spreading rumours and told to remain silent.
Dr Li himself went on to become sick with the virus, and died late last week.
The grief and fury of the Chinese public has triggered a new wave of dissent, and the Government has been trying to scrub all traces of it from the internet.
So can the Chinese Government silence the public's reaction?
16 min
February 06, 2020 Getting sex offenders off the apps
We want to believe that dating apps are safe.
But looking around, there are some pretty scary stories about who else is on them.
So how is it that repeat sex offenders are still allowed to use dating apps to find their victims?
And are there good solutions being ignored?
18 min
February 05, 2020 Iowa: where trust goes to die
It's safe to say only one thing about the democratic primary in Iowa: it was a total mess.
The system for counting votes collapsed, the results were super delayed, and conspiracy theories are thriving.
Planet America's Chas Licciardello explains how it all went so horribly wrong, and what that means for the rest of the race.
19 min
February 04, 2020 Anarchists to barristers
They started out as a ragtag group of anarchists and The Greens have always had an inner struggle over just how radical they should be.
Some think it should be a protest party but others want it to be a mainstream voice in Australian politics.
As that internal battle continues, former barrister Adam Bandt has been elected as the party's fourth leader.
So who are The Greens? And who are they becoming?
18 min
February 03, 2020 Why we can't fight firestorms
Thunderstorms created by bushfires could easily be mistaken for a scene from the Old Testament.
Fire tornadoes, lightning strikes and gusts of embers bursting from the sky at unexpected moments.
They're hard to predict, impossible to fight, and they're happening more than ever.
Scientists are racing to learn everything they can about the phenomenon in order to predict their formation and save lives in the process.
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.