The Federal Government is preparing to hold its job summit and there’s a lot on the agenda. Traditionally we’ve relied on migration to fill some of our skills gaps, so how can we ramp up that work force.

And Ukraine marked its Independence Day, six months after the start of the Russian invasion. The two warring sides are sink deeper into stalemate, so is there a way to end the conflict?

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dominated headlines this week with news he was secretly sworn into several portfolios during the pandemic. So why is it such a danger to democracy and what needs to change? 

Also the NSW government releases its report into the Lismore floods. Does it go far enough to prepare communities for the natural disasters of the future?

Donald Trump’s home was raided by the FBI, with explosive legal and political implications. We ask what it means for the future of the Republican party and US politics.

And we remember two singers who brought Australian pop to the world: Judith Durham and Olivia Newton John.

China launched its most provocative military drills in decades, firing ballistic missiles into the water around Taiwan. This week’s tensions were ignited when US Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew to Taiwan, so what does it mean for the future of the self-ruled island? And an integrity scandal has gone from bad to worse in NSW, so how do we restore our faith in political appointments?

Want the fascinating backstory to the ongoing debates about climate and energy policy in Australia? From the first scientific breakthroughs to the decades lost to climate war, Australia, If You're Listening comprehensively examines why this country has found it so hard to move forward on this issue. All eight episodes are available now on the listen app.

The Prime Minister says he’ll end the climate wars but as Federal Parliament resumes, can he get support for his new climate change legislation?

And Europe is preparing for Vladimir Putin to cut off Russian gas supplies. It could lead to a cold, dark winter in the northern Hemisphere but is it also part of Russia’s broader plan for a war with Europe?

The Federal Government announced a review into the Reserve Bank this week. It’s the first review in 30 years, so what needs to change?

And can we keep the deadly livestock disease, foot and mouth out of the country?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made his play to counter Beijing's influence in the Pacific. So can Australia improve relations with China, while also pushing back on its influence in the region?

And should travellers prepare for more trouble at Australia’s airports?

More rain fell on Sydney in four days than London gets in a year, inundating some western suburbs for the fourth time in 18 months. As the waters subside, we ask if there’s any way to make those communities safer.

And the party’s over for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but the mess that’s been left behind is substantial. So how will he be remembered and who will be responsible for trying to unify the party once more?

NATO has committed to its biggest overhaul since the Cold War, beefing up its membership and its military might. How Russia’s war in Ukraine reinvigorated the alliance.