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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.

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AI killed Qantas jobs. Who's next?

2026/11/12

How does a company get rid of jobs so they can be replaced with AI? Well, this week Qantas revealed a corporate playbook: move the jobs offshore, develop the tech, then get rid of the human. Today, James Thomson, a columnist at the Australian Financial Review, on how AI is killing white collar jobs and if there's any way to stop it. Featured: James Thomson, senior Chanticleer columnist at the Australian Financial Review.

What Trump knew about the Nvidia spy

2026/11/11

It's being dubbed the 'Nvidia affair' and it could be the script for a Hollywood thriller. The head of US AI chip maker Nvidia, Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a woman who US intelligence determined was a Chinese spy. And President Donald Trump was told twice. Today, New York Times journalist Julian E. Barnes, who helped break the story, on everything you need to know so far. Featured: Julian E. Barnes, New York Times reporter on U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters

How many more Russell Brands are out there?

2026/11/10

For years, his outrageous persona made him almost untouchable. But Russell Brand is now behind bars after being sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail for rape and multiple sexual assaults. He also remains under investigation over two further allegations of rape. Today, Jacqueline Maley, columnist at the Sydney Morning Herald on whether the disgraced actor will be the last celebrity predator to hide in plain sight. Featured: Jacqueline Maley, Sydney Morning Herald senior writer and columnist

Will Stephen Miller make Trump 'Trumpier'?

2026/11/09

Since the crushing defeat of the Republicans in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has been widely labelled as a lame duck. But is he, or will he be more Trumpian than ever? Today, Michael Green from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on why Trump's elevation of Stephen Miller to his chief of staff should act as a warning sign of what's to come and what the midterm result will mean for Australians. Featured: Michael Green, United States Studies Centre CEO at the University of Sydney

Will AI bring an age of abundance?

2026/11/08

Lately, we've heard a lot about the ways AI could destroy humanity. But what if there's also a case for hope? Could AI usher in an age of abundance, making us richer, healthier and improving our quality of life? Today, Andrew McAfee, MIT research scientist and technology optimist, on why he believes AI could make our lives better, without taking our jobs. Featured: Andrew McAfee, research scientist at MIT and co-founder of the generative AI company Workhelix

Are the Democrats coming for Trump?

2026/11/05

What's Donald Trump going to do next? After his crushing defeat in the midterms, the US President's attention turned almost immediately to the construction of his White House ballroom. But what about the Iran war or talk of an invasion of Cuba? And does he still have the power to veto Congress? Today, Geoff Kaberservice, vice president for political studies at the Niskanen Center on how the Democrats could hold the President and his backers to account. Featured: Geoff Kabaservice, Vice President for Political Studies at the Niskanen Centre

The demise of David Jones

2026/11/05

The grand old dame of department stores, David Jones has survived wars, depressions and recessions, but now it's collapsing. It's been placed into voluntary administration amid continued losses putting its 38 stores and the jobs of around 6000 staff at risk. Today, Dee Madigan creative director of Campaign Edge on the demise of the David Jones brand. Featured: Dee Madigan, Campaign Edge creative director

A midterm reckoning for Donald Trump

2026/11/04

As the polls closed in the US midterm elections, the result became clear early on. It was a wipeout for the Republicans. Voters across the country delivered a scathing assessment of Donald Trump's first two years of his second term, resulting in a blue tsunami, with the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Today, the ABC's Americas editor John Lyons and staff writer at The Atlantic Nick Miroff break down this pivotal moment in US politics. Featured: John Lyons, the ABC's Americas editor in Washington D.C. Nick Miroff, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine in Dallas, Texas

Will this be the last rate rise?

2026/11/03

Interest rates are up again, the fifth hike this year. It was almost an inevitable Melbourne Cup Day decision by the Reserve Bank, but could the government have done more to stop the pain? Today, chief economist at AMP Shane Oliver, on whether Labor needs to cut government spending as the risk of a recession mounts. Featured: Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP

How the peptide craze is turning deadly

2026/11/02

They promise everything from anti-ageing to weight loss, or even a glowing tan. But for a growing number of people, injectable peptides are delivering severe illnesses instead. Hospital presentations linked to their use are surging. Today, Dr Norman Swan, co-host of Radio National's The Health Report, on the death of Australian actor Richard Norton, who had reportedly been taking unapproved peptides, and the concerning trends emerging around their use. Featured: Dr Norman Swan, co-host of The Health Report

Can Trump defy the polls again?

2026/11/01

Opinion polls suggest Republicans are heading for significant losses in this week's US midterm elections. Democrats are heavily favoured to win back the House of Representatives, and the battle for the Senate is increasingly tighter. But could Donald Trump defy the polls and pull off another upset? Today, Matt Taglia, senior director at Emerson College Polling, on what the polls are telling us and whether they'll get it right this time. Featured: Matt Taglia, senior director at Emerson College Polling

Trump and Obama's fight for Michigan

2026/10/29

Michigan is shaping up as one of the biggest battlegrounds in the US midterm elections. So much so that both Donald Trump and Barack Obama have hit the campaign trail there. The Senate race is a contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and conservative Republican Mike Rogers, with race and religion emerging as key fault lines. Today, Margaret Talev, director of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, on what’s at stake in Michigan, how identity is shaping the campaign, and what it reveals about the mood of American voters. Featured: Margaret Talev, director of the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

Will Netanyahu cling to power?

2026/10/28

Israelis came out in record numbers to vote but as the polls closed it was too close to call. Although that didn't stop Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot both claiming success. Today, Dov Waxman, presidential chair in modern Jewish studies at UCLA on what happens next, the surge in support for Arab parties and whether Netanyahu could still cling to power. Featured: Dov Waxman, Presidential chair in modern Jewish studies at UCLA

Will Trump 'finish off' Iran after the midterms?

2026/10/27

Is Donald Trump about restart the fighting with Iran? Ahead of the midterm elections next week, the US President has been raising the prospect of renewed attacks that could begin after Americans vote. Today, Cole Bucy, former CIA analyst and former director for Iran at the US National Security Council on why Trump might have little option but to escalate the conflict. Featured: Cole Bucy, former CIA analyst and former Director for Iran at the US National Security Council

What 'Woke 2.0' means for the midterms

2026/10/26

Did you know we are in the midst of a new 'woke' era? It's being dubbed 'Woke 2.0' and unlike 'Woke 1', it's thought to be winning over voters for the Democrats ahead of next week's midterm election. Today, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, Jonathan Chait on what he believes woke is and why campaigning against it won't win Trump any votes this time. Featured: Johnathan Chait, staff writer at The Atlantic magazine

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65 reviews

★★★☆☆

holdenolive 2024/03/22

Fun listen

But you know nothing about the United States.

★☆☆☆☆

Chaz he 2023/09/23

Democratic Push on ABC

ExPat here,listened to your news half my life but now you have been following suite to the BBC and CNN ( USA)I can’t listen anymore because of your bl...

★☆☆☆☆

PANDASIMS08 2022/12/14

Why don’t you call yourself the ALP news

I cannot believe how bias this ABC (ALP) news program is. I implore your audience to think for themselves. Do you think this program interviews and pu...

★☆☆☆☆

RichardBaronH 2022/09/20

Get real

No Sam, you aren’t reporting from the lands of the Gadigal people, you are reporting from Sydney.

★★★★★

Napoleon B. Blownaparte 2021/01/05

Come to hear real life Australian people accents...

...Stay because it’s really interesting and informative, with good reporting and investigating. I started listening to this podcast a few months ago ...

★★★★★

Doc Cottle 2020/10/03

Great show!

Ange and her co-hosts consistently deliver a well-researched and interesting podcast about specific topics in the news.

★★★★★

beccajbird 2020/07/15

Good way to keep informed

I was looking for a reliable source of information on the news I see on TV that is a bit of a deeper dive. This is great!

★★★★★

RN Diehard 2019/11/28

Excellent Coverage of Important Stories

The Signal offers about 15 minutes of well-researched topics every day. Both host are knowledgable and well-researched, and each episode includes some...

★★★★★

The Dodg 2019/11/27

Varied subjects covered

They do v well to give an across the subject snapshot or better

★☆☆☆☆

Go Vegan Save Bunnies 2019/07/08

Terrible

Presenters devoid of empathy, compassion and brains. Staggeringly awful

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