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November 29, 2022 How China reached COVID-zero breaking point
In the most significant dissent in decades, protesters are taking to the streets across China to vent their frustrations over COVID-19 lockdowns.
They’re not only demanding their freedom back but in some cases in incredibly rare defiance they’re demanding President Xi and the Communist party stand aside.
Today, ABC East Asia Correspondent, Bill Birtles, on how much longer the Chinese leader can hold on to COVID-zero.
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Bill Birtles, ABC East Asia correspondent
14 min
November 28, 2022 Secure jobs, better pay, more strikes?
Australia's about to have a new industrial relations system that is meant to increase wages for the nation's lowest paid workers.
But businesses say it'll just lead to higher costs for employers and consumers, more strike action and fewer workers.
Today, business and economics reporter Gareth Hutchens on what's set to change and who will be better off.
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Gareth Hutchens, ABC economics and business reporter
14 min
November 27, 2022 Laura Tingle on how Albanese stopped 'feeding the chooks'
It's been a good year for the Labor party, with a victory for Daniel Andrews in Victoria on the weekend and a win at the federal election back in May.
When Anthony Albanese took over as PM we asked ABC 7.30's chief political correspondent, Laura Tingle how she thought he’d run the party and the parliament.
Today, as it enters its last sitting week for the year, we check back in to see what’s changed and what to expect in the year ahead.
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Laura Tingle, ABC 7.30 chief political correspondent
14 min
November 24, 2022 Electric vehicles: are we finally out of the slow lane?
Electric vehicles are about to become cheaper in Australia, with the Government securing Senate support for tax cuts it promised during the election.
But is it enough for Australia to catch up with the rest of the world?
Today, electric vehicle expert Gail Broadbent on what the changes mean and whether there’ll now be a Tsunami in sales.
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Gail Broadbent, electric vehicle expert at the University of NSW
14 min
November 23, 2022 Is the World Cup really a 'Qatar-strophe'?
The FIFA Men's World Cup is underway in Qatar and while it won’t stop billions of people tuning in, it’s never had such a contentious start.
Today, host of The Ticket podcast Tracey Holmes on corruption, bribery and human rights abuses and why she thinks the Arab nation has been judged too harshly.
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Tracey Holmes, host of ABC's The Ticket podcast
14 min
November 22, 2022 How a young Russian soldier became a war criminal
When the war began in February, it was widely feared a large and well equipped Russian military would quickly crush Ukrainian forces.
Nine months in, it's done nothing of the sort.
Today, host of the ABC podcast Russia If You’re Listening on the Kremlin's failings through the eyes of one Russian soldier.
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Matt Bevan, host of Russia, If You're Listening
14 min
November 21, 2022 How Iran stalks its critics in Australia
When Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died after she was arrested for breaching strict dress rules for women, protests erupted not only in Iran but across the world, including in Australia.
But some of those who attended rallies here say they're fearful because they believe they're being watched by the regime.
Background Briefing reporter Mahmood Fazal investigates how Iran intimidates its critics in Australia.
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Mahmood Fazal, reporter for Background Briefing
14 min
November 20, 2022 Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the survival of Twitter
Since billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took over Twitter, he's been inflicting a special type of chaos, sacking half the company's workforce, issuing ultimatums and alienating advertisers.
Over the weekend, he even allowed Donald Trump, who was banned in 2021, back on to the platform.
It's been such a tumultuous time, some observers think Twitter could collapse within days.
Today, senior writer at tech website The Verge, Elizabeth Lopatto on the richest man in the world's dreams for the site, and whether he can pull them off.
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Elizabeth Lopatto, senior writer, The Verge and author, 'This Week in Elon' newsletter
14 min
November 17, 2022 COP27: 'worthless words' or cause for optimism?
In 2015, world leaders legally agreed to cut emissions to limit climate change to well below 2 degrees.
They haven't achieved it.
Today, the ABC’s environment reporter, Michael Slezak, on where we stand at the end of the latest global climate summit in Egypt.
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Michael Slezak, ABC national science, technology and environment reporter
14 min
November 16, 2022 Can Donald Trump avoid jail by running?
Donald Trump has announced his third official presidential campaign.
But what does it mean for the multiple criminal investigations he's facing, and the possible charges that could follow?
Today, former Watergate prosecutor and legal expert, Jill Wine-Banks, on how the former president is using his candidacy to shield himself from his legal woes, and why - in her view - it won't work.
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Jill Wine-Banks, former Watergate prosecutor and former US general counsel of the army
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.