The World Today

By ABC News

The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.... more

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The podcast currently has 9,624 episodes available.

The World Today episodes:

May 20, 2020 Hydroxychloroquine coronavirus trial recruiting Aussies
More than 2000 Australian health workers are being sought to volunteer for a trial of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure for coronavirus.
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May 19, 2020 TUES 19 MAY: Preparing to fly
As the premiers of various states debate the merits of opening up state borders, Qantas has announced plans to increase domestic flights.
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30min
May 19, 2020 Qantas prepares for increased travel
As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, Qantas has announced plans to increase domestic flights.
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5min
May 19, 2020 Donald Trump admits he's on anti-malarial drug
The US President Donald Trump has revealed he's taking the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine.
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4min
May 19, 2020 China slaps tariffs on Australian barley
"Don't talk about the war" is the approach from the government today after China followed through on threats to impose trade sanctions on barley farmers.
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4min
May 19, 2020 World leaders scrutinise COVID-19 response
With the World Health Assembly underway in Geneva, The World Today speaks to Professor Sara Davies, an expert in global health governance from Griffith University.
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5min
May 19, 2020 Loneliness rife among Australians working at home
It's been revealed almost half of Australia's workforce is now working from home, and many have reported feeling lonely and overworked.
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4min
May 19, 2020 How are workplaces changing?
The idea of work following us around isn't new. So what's changed in the past few weeks?
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4min
May 18, 2020 MON 18 MAY: Are we facing Carmageddon?
Experts are warning of a 'carmageddon' as people avoid buses or trains and opt for their cars as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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30min
May 18, 2020 Relaxing restrictions could create 'carmageddon'
Transport experts warn there could be a tough road ahead as Australians take to private transport in their return to work.
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How many episodes does The World Today have?

The podcast currently has 9,624 episodes available.