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August 25, 2019 How the Pentecostals got popular
Religion is declining in Australia but Pentecostalism is bucking that trend.
The evangelical denomination of Christianity, known for its mega-churches like Hillsong and Paradise, is particularly popular among migrants and young people.
We've even got a Pentecostal PM, with Scott Morrison heading to services at the Horizon church in Sydney's south.
So how did it make the move from the margins to the mainstream? And just how influential has it become?
18 min
August 22, 2019 Why the Amazon is burning
The world's largest tropical rainforest is on fire and it's so bad you can see the smoke from space.
Environmentalists blame the Brazilian president for encouraging land clearing and development. They say the fires could have a devastating effect on rainfall patterns.
So who's starting the fires? And what will be their impact in Brazil and beyond?
15 min
August 21, 2019 How secret apps are being used to stalk
Imagine if your partner or parents put a secret app on your phone, tracking your location, texts, and photos.
The technology exists, it's becoming increasingly widespread and it's being marketed as totally harmless.
Now, there are calls for a crackdown - but putting a stop to it is not as easy as it sounds.
14 min
August 21, 2019 SIGNAL SPECIAL: How Pell lost his appeal
Cardinal George Pell has lost his appeal against his conviction on child sex abuse charges, with two of the three judges agreeing the jury's guilty verdict was reasonable.
He's back in prison to serve out the remainder of his sentence.
So what was it like in court? Why did the judges dismiss the appeal? And where to now for Cardinal Pell?
ABC reporter Sam Donovan was in court this morning, and joins us for this Signal special to explain what happened.
16 min
August 20, 2019 Understanding George Pell's appeal
This morning three judges in Victoria's Supreme Court will decide whether to dismiss or uphold George Pell's conviction on child sexual abuse charges.
It doesn't have to be a unanimous decision.
Cardinal Pell is the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sexual abuse.
The seventy eight year old has been in a Melbourne prison since March when he was sentenced to 6 years.
So, what are the grounds for the appeal? And what could happen next?
15 min
August 19, 2019 Can a banker change their spots?
Fees for no service, dead people being charged for financial advice, credit cards for problem gamblers, you name it the financial sector tried it on.
Now, six months after this mismanagement was revealed and the dust has settled on the banking royal commission, the Government has announced a plan to rebuild trust in the sector.
So what is that plan? And what happens if it doesn't work?
17 min
August 18, 2019 Buyer beware: Australia's nightmare apartments
It's a crisis that's just beginning to unfold: thousands of dodgy apartments, riddled with defects, in cities across Australia.
In today's episode of the Signal, we speak to Four Corners reporter Sean Nicholls who has been investigating the scale of the problem.
So who's to blame? And what is the lesson for anyone living in or buying an apartment in Australia?
17 min
August 15, 2019 Tiananmen survivor's warning to Hong Kong
30 years ago Wu'er Kaixi led the protests in Tiananmen Square… today he's watching Hong Kong and nervously anticipating China’s response.
For over two months Hong Kongers have been protesting what they see as Chinese authoritarian influence creeping into their city.
As tensions ratchet up, the world watches on waiting to see how China will respond, many fearing a repeat of what happened at Tiananmen Square..
For Wu'er Kaixi it's all looking a bit too familiar and he's warning the protesters they will not win against China.
15 min
August 14, 2019 How did Jeffrey Epstein die?
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's death in his supposedly secure jail cell has baffled the world and sparked some wild conspiracy theories.
What really happened to America's highest profile prisoner, and what does his death mean for the underage sex trafficking case against him?
On today's episode of The Signal former NYC federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig takes us inside the prison and the investigations into Epstein’s death.
12 min
August 13, 2019 Why Muslims are boycotting Mecca
Millions of Muslims are making their way through Mecca in Saudi Arabia right now as the annual Hajj pilgrimage draws to a close.
But a number of Muslims say they'll boycott it because of the Saudi government’s actions in Yemen.
So what do you do when your religious duties clash with your morals?
15 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.