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May 10, 2023 What happened in the Trump rape trial
Donald Trump just keeps losing court battles.
In the latest, he's been found liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll, who had accused him of rape.
Today Shayna Jacobs, who covered the case for the Washington Post, on how it unfolded in the courtroom, and what it means for the many other women accusing the former President of sexual misconduct.
And a warning: some listeners might find the content in this episode distressing.
Featured:
Shayna Jacobs, courts and national security reporter, The Washington Post
14 min
May 09, 2023 'Here comes the sun': is our budget pain over?
Jim Chalmers has delivered Australia's first budget surplus in 15 years, and with inflation tipped to drop and wages rising sooner than we'd expected, things seem to be looking up.
Today, in a special episode from inside the Treasury lock-up, the ABC's business editor, Ian Verrender, explains what the budget papers tell us about the cost of living crisis in the months ahead.
Featured:
Ian Verrender, ABC business editor
13 min
May 08, 2023 The Australians locked out of the rental market
One of the biggest problems we're facing as a nation right now is a lack of housing which is leading to soaring rents.
It's also resulting in a spike in the number of Australians who find themselves homeless.
Today, the ABCs social affairs correspondent, Norman Hermant on how we ended up here and what needs to be done to fix it.
14 min
May 07, 2023 Who the budget will help, and who it won't
With 11 rate rises, soaring rents, rising grocery bills and eye-popping power prices, it's become really hard for a lot of Australians to make ends meet.
So as the government prepares to deliver a budget tomorrow, how and who is it going to help?
Today, Radio National Breakfast host and the Party Room podcast co-host, Patricia Karvelas, on what might be on offer, and whether Labor will go after the big end of town.
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Patricia Karvelas, host, ABC RN Breakfast and co-host, The Party Room
13 min
May 04, 2023 The Qantas Alan Joyce leaves behind
We used to think of it as the Spirit of Australia, but in recent years we've had much more of a love-hate relationship with Qantas.
Now, the man who's been at the helm for 15 years is on his way out.
Today, ABC investigative reporter, Stephen Long, on how Alan Joyce changed our national carrier, and whether our flying experience will improve, now he's going.
Featured:
Stephen Long, ABC investigative reporter
14 min
May 03, 2023 Vaping is everywhere. Can we really ban it?
Australia's efforts to combat smoking have been revered around the world, but now we’re breeding a new generation of nicotine addicts.
Vaping has taken off, and the government's now trying to catch up with a ban on the recreational use of e-cigarettes.
But will it work, or just push sales further into the black market?
Today, a leading researcher in the field on the vaping epidemic.
Featured:
Dr Emily Banks, professor of epidemiology and public health, Australian National University, Canberra
14 min
May 02, 2023 Why the Reserve Bank can't stop raising rates
Even though inflation seems to be coming down, the Reserve Bank has started raising interest rates again, making it the eleventh time in a year.
So what's going on?
And when will the prices of everything from food to rent return to normal?
Today, ABC business reporter, Nassim Khadem, on why it's going to take a while yet.
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Nassim Khadem, ABC business reporter
14 min
May 01, 2023 The horror that prompted the new cosmetic surgery rules
From face-lifts to tummy tucks and liposuction, in Australia cosmetic surgery has become a multi-million-dollar business.
But things can - and do - go very wrong.
Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the government's announcement of a crackdown on the cosmetic cowboys.
Featured:
Adele Ferguson, investigative reporter, ABC Four Corners, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
14 min
April 30, 2023 The $300 billion submarines we might never get
With a wary eye on China, the government's committed us to buying nuclear submarines worth more than 300 billion dollars.
But they've done it without having the workforce to operate them or anywhere to dump the nuclear waste.
Today Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg on our very high risk defence gamble.
14 min
April 27, 2023 Is the Murdoch media empire on shaky ground?
We've been hearing the Murdoch name a fair bit recently as the family manoeuvres its way through various legal challenges around the world - from a billion dollar payout in the US to a high profile defamation suit in Australia.
Now it's Prince Harry's turn: He's after Rupert Murdoch over historic phone hacking allegations.
Today, Media Watch host Paul Barry on whether the Murdoch empire is on shaky ground and the family's succession plans.
14 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.