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 he...
The raids and deportations have begun and undocumented migrants in the United States are being rounded up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. President Donald Trump is making good on his threats to target those accused of crimes first, with plans to send tens of thousands of people to Guantanamo Bay detention centre. Today, an immigration attorney from Texas explains how the new policy is playing out on the ground.Featured:Ruby Powers, immigration attorney in Houston, Texas
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Who’s to blame for declining school results?
From this week all Australian kids will be back at school for the year, but what can we do to improve their results? There has been a concerning decline in performance in numeracy and literacy tests over the past two decades. Today, education reporter Conor Duffy on why Australian students underperform and how one group is bucking the trend. Conor Duffy explains that the most recent NAPLAN tests show one third of students not meeting minimum benchmarks. He says students from language backgrounds other than English are consistently outperforming their peers. Conor Duffy emphasises the importance of parental engagement in improving student outcomes. Featured: Conor Duffy, education reporterKey Topics:Australian education NAPLAN test resultsLiteracy and numeracy performanceLanguage backgrounds other than English (LBOTE)Parental engagement in educationInquiry-based learning vs. explicit teaching
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What we know about the caravan full of explosives
The caravan was carrying enough explosives to cause mass casualties if detonated, so why did police keep its discovery secret for 10 days? A note found in the van indicated that Jewish sites were the targets. Today, terrorism expert Greg Barton on what we know about the case and if anything can be done now to stop the rise in anti-Semitism. Police say the explosives could have had a blast zone radius of 40 metres.Professor Barton explains that the use of explosives usually used in mining suggests links to organised crime. He also highlights the chilling possibility of a mass casualty event targeting Jewish sites. The discussion delves into the complexities of labelling the incident as terrorism and the potential involvement of foreign actors. Featured: Greg Barton, terrorism expert and Professor of Global Islamic Politics at Deakin UniversityKey Topics:Anti-Semitism in AustraliaTerrorism threatsExplosivesJewish community Counter-terrorism Social cohesion
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What’s stopping Dutton going full Trump?
When Donald Trump returned to the US presidency, he unveiled DOGE, the Department Of Government Efficiency. It’s a cost cutting body for government spending run by the world’s richest man Elon Musk. Last weekend, the opposition leader Peter Dutton unveiled the Coalition’s brand-new spokeswoman for government efficiency, supposed to cut wasteful spending here in Australia.Today, host of The Party Room podcast, Patricia Karvelas on why Mr Dutton will only go so far down the Trump path. She highlights eerie similarities between Dutton's new portfolio and Trump's DOGE.She also explains how Dutton is selectively adopting parts of Trump's agenda that he believes will resonate with Australian voters. Patricia Karvelas says Dutton's approach is tailored to the unique political landscape of Australia, which differs from the US in key ways.Featured: Patricia Karvelas, host of The Party Room podcastKey Topics:Donald TrumpDOGE (Department Of Government Efficiency)Elon MuskPeter DuttonJacinta Nampijinpa PriceAustralian politicsGovernment efficiencyGina ReinhartVoice referendumCulture wars
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Why China’s DeepSeek AI freaked out Wall Street
It shocked Silicon Valley and set tech stocks tumbling on Wall Street.When a little-known Chinese company DeepSeek launched its own surprisingly capable artificial intelligence chatbot, the sector panicked. DeepSeek claims to have developed its model despite spending far less money on expensive computer chips than its US-based competitors. Today, Professor Michael Blumenstein from the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute at UTS on what DeepSeek has managed to pull off and how it could change the entire AI landscape. Featured: Michael Blumenstein, University of Technology Sydney
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.
Key topics of recent episodes include the Donald Trump administration, anti-Semitism in Australia, TikTok’s future, artificial intelligence, Israel-Hamas war and ceasefire, Australian dollar, bushfires, the Australians election, Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese and incumbency.
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In this election year expect regular updates on Australian politics, with key comments from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as they compete for votes in the 2025 Australian election. The podcast picks apart major policy areas, including energy policy, finance and the Federal Budget.
The podcast covers news from America, with analysis on the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His return to power has big implications for global politics and security and US journalists and experts will explain what's at stake.
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ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the mindset of Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinians and the role of Iran.
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When scammers target superannuation, your tax return and the ATO, you'll hear advice on what you can do to protect yourself.
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The podcast looks at key businesses, including Coles and Woolworths, Qantas, the Commonwealth Bank and the construction, resources and manufacturing industries. When they report record profit, battle unions, or raise prices, the podcast pays attention.
ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, Patricia Karvelas, John Lyons, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.
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