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February 28, 2023 Why Australia is legalising medicinal psychedelics
Fifty years ago, psychedelic drugs were successfully used to treat mental illness; that is, until politicians stepped in and banned them.
But soon, Australia will lead the world in legalising the use of drugs like MDMA and psilocybin, which is found in magic mushrooms, to treat patients suffering depression and PTSD.
Today, a leading researcher on the incredible success of the drugs in trials, and how they work.
Featured:
Dr David Nutt, professor of neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London
15 min
February 27, 2023 How Russia's war could derail the Olympics
The war in Ukraine is seen as Vladimir Putin's war.
So should we really punish Russians by stopping their athletes from competing internationally?
Australia is the latest nation to demand such a ban from next year's Olympics in Paris.
Today, host of The Ticket podcast, Tracey Holmes, on the dilemma when sport and politics collide.
Featured:
Tracey Holmes, host, The Ticket podcast and senior reporter, ABC Sport
13 min
February 26, 2023 How big banks profit from rising rates
How would you feel if a bank made you guarantee in writing that you would move back in with your mother if you couldn’t pay your home loan anymore?
It’s the sort of agreement people are being forced to make as the Reserve Bank continues to raise interest rates.
Today, ABC business editor, Ian Verrender, on the incredible profits the banks are making as hundreds of thousands of people struggle to make ends meet.
Featured:
Ian Verrender, ABC business editor
13 min
February 23, 2023 Charlie Teo: miracle surgeon or 'cowboy'?
To some, he's a god of brain surgery: a doctor willing to push the boundaries to save lives.
To others, he's a risk taker, and he goes too far.
This week, Charlie Teo has been appearing before a medical disciplinary commission in relation to the deaths of two of his patients.
Today, we speak to journalist Isobel Roe, who's been covering the hearings, and we delve back into Charlie Teo's past.
Featured:
Isobel Roe, ABC journalist
Dr Simon Chapman, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney
15 min
February 22, 2023 Vladimir Putin v Peppa Pig
When Vladimir Putin started his war in Ukraine, he said it was all about fighting 'Nazis'.
But if you've been listening to his speeches or spent any time watching Russian state TV lately, you'll notice the scope has widened dramatically.
Now, the war is apparently about protecting Russians from perversion, paedophilia, and even the British children's cartoon character, Peppa Pig.
Today, ABC TV Foreign Correspondent's Eric Campbell on Putin's bewildering propaganda, and the journalists who've escaped Russia and are now trying to counter his lies.
Featured:
Eric Campbell, reporter, ABC TV Foreign Correspondent
14 min
February 21, 2023 Is the pokies lobby running out of luck?
Whenever there's a gun attack in the US, you hear a lot about America's powerful gun lobby, and how it stops politicians from making meaningful changes to the laws.
But do we have a similar problem in Australia, just in a different area?
Anti-gambling advocates say we do: they argue poker machines are Australia's guns, and they're being protected by a powerful clubs lobby.
Today, ABC TV Insiders host, David Speers, on the latest political efforts to crack down on pokies.
Featured:
David Speers, host, ABC TV Insiders
13 min
February 20, 2023 How Australians were body-shamed for decades
This year, body image activist Taryn Brumfitt was named Australian of the Year in recognition of the work she's done to alter the way we think about our bodies.
Since accepting the award, she says she's been ignoring critics who question whether her campaign is worthy of receiving one of the nation's top accolades.
Today, Taryn Brumfitt's colleague, Dr Zali Yager, on the harm that can be caused when the focus in messaging is on weight rather than health.
Featured:
Dr Zali Yager, Executive Director, Body Confident Collective and Associate Professor, Victoria University, Melbourne
14 min
February 19, 2023 One year of Russia's war. What's next?
It's a year since Vladimir Putin started the war in Ukraine, a war that’s taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, rocked security in Europe and shocked the global economy.
Today, an update on where the war stands 12 months in, and what to expect in the months ahead.
Featured:
Eugene Chausovsky, senior analyst, New Lines Institute, Washington DC
14 min
February 16, 2023 Inside the Turkish quake zone
It's become one of the deadliest natural disasters of the century: the death toll from the Turkish and Syrian earthquake has surpassed 40,000.
Today, we speak with ABC correspondent Allyson Horn from one of the worst hit Turkish cities, where residents are furious that buildings they were told were safe simply crumbled to the ground.
Featured:
Allyson Horn, ABC Middle East correspondent, Türkiye
12 min
February 15, 2023 How to kill inflation without rate hikes
The head of the Reserve Bank, Philip Lowe, fronted a Senate hearing yesterday, saying raising interest rates remains the best way to fight inflation.
But is inflicting pain on Australian households with mortgages the only way?
Today, ABC business and economics reporter, Gareth Hutchens, on an ingenious alternative.
Featured:
Gareth Hutchens, ABC business and economics reporter, Canberra
12 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.