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As thousands of athletes and millions of spectators descend on Paris, we're now just days away from the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The city has had the better part of a decade to prepare for this moment, but with recent political instability, rising temperatures, security concerns, over-tourism and even E. coli in the Seine... Is Paris ready to host the Olympics?Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a historic announcement yesterday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign. Biden said he believed it was “in the best interest” of the Democratic party and the U.S. for him to “stand down”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely candidate, and what’s set to happen next. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers will build a $US600 million nicotine pouch factory. Philip Morris International, which owns the nicotine pouch brand Zyn, said its planned facility will “help meet the growing global demand for smoke-free [nicotine] products”. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the rising popularity in these nicotine pouches, and whether they actually are better than cigarettes. Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President. Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden has labelled it “biggest attack on our system of government that has ever been proposed in the history of this country.” In today's deep dive, we explain everything you need to know about the plan. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Links to previous shows:An attempted assassination attempt: What we knowThe string of lawsuits against Andrew TateThe criminal allegations facing one of Australia's biggest unionsShould prisoners be allowed to read the news?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do prisoners get information? How about news? This is something that a new national newspaper is trying to tackle. It’s called ‘About Time’ and it’s designed to be read by the prison population of Australia - about 40,000 people. In today's deep dive, we talk to the Managing Director of About Time, Jo Friedman, about why this publication is needed, what it hopes to achieve, whether it can even get behind bars, and if it makes prisoners feel more free. The first edition of About Time can be read here: https://www.abouttime.org.au/ Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieGuest: Jo Friedman, About TimeProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia’s biggest unions – the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees’ Union (CFMEU) – is being investigated for alleged ties to criminal gangs and bikie groups in the wake of a Nine Network investigation. The controversial head of the union’s Victorian wing, John Setka, stepped down last week before the criminal allegations surfaced. The union’s Victorian branch has since gone into administration and handed control to the national body. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain what the CFMEU actually is, why these allegations are so serious and what it means for Labor.Link to original Nine Network investigation here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen: 'An attempted assassination: What we know' Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are being sued for tax evasion in the UK after failing to pay $AU5.3m in taxes. UK police allege the pair paid no tax on $40m of revenue from their online businesses between 2014 and 2022. It’s the latest in a string of legal battles that the two men are facing, both in the UK and Romania. In today’s deep dive, we lay out all the different charges and what they mean for the controversial influencer.Listen to TDA's episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday there was an assassination attempt on the former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was the first time a current or former U.S. president has been wounded from an assassination attempt in more than 40 years. There has been a lot of commentary about the attempt, what it means for the future of Trump’s campaign and the state of U.S. politics more broadly. But one thing has been clear: all official authorities and the political community have condemned this act of political violence. We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW greyhound racing industry is being investigated after a former employee of the racing body detailed allegations of cover-ups and abuse. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the report says about the way greyhounds are treated in the sport, and what the NSW Government plans to do next. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should NDIS funds be able to be used on sexual services? That’s the question being debated this week, after NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said access to those services would be removed if draft legislation is passed in the Senate. In today’s deep dive, we explain why the Government is making changes to the NDIS, the arguments for removing access to these services and why some disability advocates are against the move. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 36 civilians and injured 140 others. The missile strikes hit five cities in Ukraine, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and the country’s biggest children’s hospital. Russia has denied targeting civilian infrastructure and claimed damage to the hospital was caused by Ukraine. In today's deep dive, we discuss the context of the broader conflict and what the latest attacks mean for the region. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France’s far-right party was expected to dominate in the country's election over the weekend, but a surprise swing to the left has resulted in a hung parliament. A left-wing coalition that didn’t exist a few weeks ago won the most seats in the final round of voting, but a divided result means there’s no clear majority winner. We’ll take you through the results and what they mean for the future of France’s Government in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour will form Government in the UK, after an election result that’s been described as a landslide victory. It comes after one of the most tumultuous periods in recent British history – an era that saw five Conservative Prime Ministers, Britain’s departure from the European Union, a global pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, among other things. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the context to this election and what it means for both parties moving forward. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Move over four-day work week - Greece has just announced a six day working week. The European country has passed a new labour law to address its shrinking population and skills shortage. Some workers in certain industries in Greece have now had an extra eight hours added to their week. Staff can choose how they work this extra time, and will be paid a 40% overtime bonus for the additional hours. Unions in the country have warned the move could lead to lower productivity and possible exploitation of workers. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free. The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the past, why they're being changed and what it could mean for you. Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that American presidents cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed while performing official duties. The decision in the country’s highest court means Donald Trump is unlikely to face charges for allegedly attempting to overthrow the 2020 U.S. election. Trump’s lawyers argued the former U.S. President was entitled to presidential immunity during his time in office — a rare protection that shields individuals from legal action. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the context behind the decision and what it will actually mean for the U.S. moving forward. Previous episode on Donald Trump's criminal charges: https://thedailyaus.com.au/podcast/the-first-u-s-president-to-face-a-criminal-trial/ Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last week, millions of people in the U.S. and around the world tuned into the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. President Biden’s performance unleashed a wave of panic among Democrat strategists, as senior officials and donors started calling for him to step down ahead of the November election.In today’s deep dive, we will look at the first debate and why there are calls for Joe Biden to step aside. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Sign up to TDA's sport newsletter here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen: The uncertain future of news on social media Listen: Is a social media ban for kids a good idea? Listen: Your tax questions, answered simply Over the past two weeks, Australia’s Parliament has been investigating the role of social media in the country. The committee covers a wide range of issues – from the influence social media has on people under 18 to the importance (or lack thereof) of news on social media. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what the committee hopes to achieve, what we’ve learned so far, and what happens next. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art has an interesting new spot for some of its artworks - the women’s toilets. In today’s deep dive, we explain how a sex discrimination case shut down an exhibition at MONA and what might happen next. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday night, WA Senator Fatima Payman did what no Labor Government member had done since 1988 - she crossed the floor of the Senate to vote against her party. Payman voted with the Greens and two independents on a motion asking the Senate to urgently recognise a Palestinian state. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore her historic move, why she did it, and what’s next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, there was a huge development in the saga of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange - after being held in a London Prison since 2019, a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department means he will plead guilty to one charge, and, if approved by the court, be able to return to Australia.This is a significant update. In today's podcast, we’ll explain everything you need to know on who Julian Assange is, his multi-year legal saga, and what the plea deal will mean. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, for a brief moment, tech company Nvidia became the most valuable company in the world, overtaking Microsoft. While Microsoft has now clawed its way back, it’s clear that Nvidia is going to only grow in its influence, value and technological capabilities. But what exactly is Nvidia? What do they make? And why is it worth so much in 2024? We’ll break it all down in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Coalition announced a new Nuclear energy policy - should it win the next election, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the coalition will plan to build seven nuclear power plants if it wins the next election, reversing a ban on nuclear power that has been in place in Australia since 1998. This announcement has caused a big stir in Canberra, particularly amongst the current government. In today's podcast, we take a closer look at the Coalition's policy, the science behind nuclear energy, and how the Government has reacted to the latest chapter of Canberra's 'Climate Wars'. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the biggest launches of a new company on the Australian Securities Exchange in years, thousands of Australians snapped up shares in Guzman Y Gomez, the rapidly expanding Mexican fast food chain. The ASX is where Australians are able to buy and sell in shares of companies that have decided to be publicly listed, instead of privately held. So what does that actually mean and perhaps most importantly, how will that affect you, the consumer? We'll tell you in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Guest: Maddy Guest, Host of You're In Good Company Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pulled the plug on his ‘war cabinet’ - a special body formed days after the October 7 attack. It comes after two moderate politicians quit the war cabinet last week. We'll explain what this could mean for the future of the war in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia played host to the Premier of China Li Qiang - the second most powerful politician in China after President Xi Jinping. It was the first such visit since 2017. He’s been shown around the country by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, visiting Canberra, Adelaide and Perth. On the back of Albanese’s visit to Beijing in November last year, the first PM to do so since 2016, a “renewed and revitalised” relationship between Australia and China is being celebrated by both parties. But are things as good as they seem? We explore this in today’s episode. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterRead more about the new report hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has found that labia surgery has become one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures amongst young people in Australia and worldwide. That’s according to a new report by Women’s Health Victoria, which also found that nearly a quarter of Australian women aged 18 to 24 feel anxious or ashamed about their labia. And this is all largely due to unrealistic expectations informed by porn and social media. So what is behind this rise in labia surgery? And why is it more common in younger generations? We explore this in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Kate Johnston-Ataata, Manager for Policy, Health Promotion and Advocacy at Women’s Health Victoria Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterRead more about the new report hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australia could soon become one of the first places in the world to ban political donations in state elections. The announcement from the state government this week has reignited a national debate about how our political parties are funded, what donors want from their donations, and how else we could model the system. In today’s podcast, we’ll look at what the South Australian Premier is proposing, but also how things work in the political donation hall of fame - the United States. Listen to "Why is Australia so good at swimming?" Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter here This week, millions of Australians have tuned in to watch the Swimming Australia trials, as athletes compete for a spot on the Aussie Olympic and Paralympic teams. There have been record-breaking swims, inspiring returns to form, and outpourings of emotion from the stands and the pool. But we’ve also seen disappointments — moments where a swimmer may have won their final but fell short of the Olympic qualification time set by Swimming Australia. In today's podcast, we look at why Australia is so good at swimming, and why the sport's national governing body sets the Olympic qualifying bar so high.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global levels of peace deteriorated at historic rates over the past year, according to new data from the Institute for Economics & Peace. The independent think tank compared levels of peacefulness across 163 countries for its annual Global Peace Index, finding global conflicts have reached their highest rate since World War II. But how do you define peace, and how is it measured? The Institute for Economics and Peace Executive Director Americas Michael Collins joins us in the deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s two major political parties are arguing over climate change. Over the weekend, you may have seen headlines that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was planning to pull out of the Paris Agreement if the Coalition is voted in at the next election. However, Dutton then clarified that this is not true. Nevertheless, he has said he will scrap Labor's current 2030 emissions target if he wins the next election. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, the Federal Government launched the first-ever nationwide anti-vaping ad campaign. It's called ‘Give Up For Good’ and comes after a rapid surge in the number of young people who vape. Rates of vaping among 18 to 24-year-olds have quadrupled since 2019. The Government is taking a new messaging approach with its new campaign, aimed at effectively targeting young people. So, how will it work? We’ll explain everything you need to know in today’s deep dive.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emma GillespieListen to our episode on your tax questions, answered simplyListen to our episode on the plan to give young people a pay riseDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The peak body for unions in Australia has launched a nationwide campaign to scrap junior wages and give 18-20 year olds the same minimum wage as everyone else. In case you didn’t know, Australia’s laws legally allow young workers - meaning those under 21 - to be paid less than their older co-workers, even if they are performing the same job. Unions are wanting to change that, so can it be done? We’ll explore the answer in today’s podcast. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is just about to be tax-time. So we're here to answer all of your questions. Like, are second jobs taxed more? What actually are tax deductions? And can I still get my tax return money from a couple of years ago? You'll find the answers in today's podcast! Use the tax cut calculator to estimate you annual tax cut. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last few weeks, almost two billion people have voted in elections, as part of what some are calling the biggest year for democracy ever. In today’s deep dive, TDA fact checker Lucy Tassell joins us to recap the biggest elections of the last month, and preview what’s next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 7 million Australians use Buy Now Pay Later accounts, like Afterpay or Zip, and young people are the main adopters of this new form of credit. But now the government is keen to apply the same rules that govern our credit cards or loans to these services - in one of the biggest changes to The Credit Act in years. The government hopes the new laws will protect vulnerable people from accumulating debt by making everyone get a credit check to use the apps. On today’s podcast, we’re going to take a look at what’s being proposed, why, and what the companies themselves think of the move. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James Elliott Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to the TDA Sport Newsletter For the first time in U.S. history, the son of a sitting President is facing trial and potential jail time. The trial of Hunter Biden, the son of current President Joe Biden, has begun in the US state of Delaware this week. He stands accused of illegally buying and owning a handgun while using drugs. It’s another twist in what is becoming a legally-entangled Presidential election. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James Elliott Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want more sport news from The Daily Aus? Sign up to our sport newsletter here! Australia’s workplace dispute tribunal, the Fair Work Commission, has delivered a ruling in the case between journalist Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC.It ruled that Lattouff was indeed sacked by ABC, which had been disputed by the public broadcaster. This ruling paves the way for Lattouf to pursue a Federal Court claim that her dismissal was unfair. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James Elliott Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is currently the only Western democracy without a national human rights act. Last week, a parliamentary committee recommended to the Federal Government that this change. It could mark a significant turning point in how rights are recognised and enforced across the nation. On today’s podcast, we sat down with Professor Justine Nolan, Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute and Professor at UNSW, about what this could mean for the country. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James ElliottDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big few weeks for Donald Trump, whose first criminal case has just wrapped up after a five-week trial. The trial centred on Trump’s alleged cover-up of a ‘hush money’ payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. In today’s deep dive, we’ll cover what happened during the trial and what it means for the presidential hopeful.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsToday’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country has been rocked by another story of men’s violence against women after a Perth man killed a mother and daughter on Friday. It’s believed the man, a licensed gun owner, was looking for his ex-partner at the time of the incident. In the wake of the incident, the shooter’s daughter has issued a public statement about what she says is a failure by WA Police to adequately address safety concerns she and her mother had about her father. She claims she “raised the alarm” about her father three times, and was ignored by police. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss what we know about the incident, the investigation now being launched by WA Police and how the WA government has responded. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself online at ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expert panel has handed the Government a list of recommendations, aimed at reducing eating disorder rates in young people. It comes after eating disorder survivors and support advocates met with politicians and social media bosses in September last year. Now, they’re calling for legislative reform and changes to the way young people use social media. We'll unpack the panel's recommendations in the deep dive, and discuss whether these suggestions will lead to any change. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsToday’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last week, there have been two major incidents of turbulence hitting commercial flights, causing injury. On Sunday, 12 were injured on a Qatar Airways Doha to Dublin flight while in the air over Türkiye. In today’s podcast, we talk to Professor Dr Jason Middleton, the Head of UNSW's Department of Aviation between 1995 and 2017, about why we’re seeing a sudden spike in incidents of turbulence, and why you should always wear a seatbelt.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsToday’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Corp and OpenAI, the tech company that created ChatGPT, have signed a multi-year content deal. Under the new partnership, News Corp’s content will be used to respond to ChatGPT user questions. News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said the deal will “set new standards for veracity, for virtue and for value in the digital age”. In today's deep dive, we'll explore why the deal matters, how the rest of the industry is handling the rise of AI and what comes next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should kids under the age of 16 be banned from social media? A new campaign called 36 Months is calling for the age at which young people can sign up to social media to be pushed from 13 to 16. The organisers believe that the 36 months between the two ages are vital, and that “Kids need more time to develop healthy and secure identities before they’re exposed to the minefield of social media”. On today’s podcast, we speak to Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, one of two organisers of the campaign, about why he’s behind the push, how he thinks it could work in practice and what some of the shortcomings of this approach could be. Find out more about 36 Months Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Michael 'Wippa' WipfliAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last month, we have brought you a number of episodes about the rising rate of men’s violence against women in Australia. We have spoken about specific cases, about new statistics and about roundtables being convened to discuss the issue. For today’s podcast, we wanted to go straight to the person responsible for making sure this rate comes down, the Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerGuest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance and WomenAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Criminal Court’s lead prosecutor has announced he’s applying for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Today on the podcast, we’ll explain what this all means and what could happen now. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain in northern Iran amid heavy fog, triggering a large-scale search. While little is known about what comes next, Iran’s Vice President is expected to temporarily take over the Presidency. In today's podcast, we'll explain what we know about the crash and what it means for the country. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three A-League players were arrested in Sydney on Friday morning over an alleged corrupt betting scheme. A-League is the highest level of professional men's soccer in Australia - and this has the potential to be one of the biggest scandals to hit Australian football in decades. In today’s podcast, we’re going to go through what we know about what has allegedly happened, what happens next, and Australia’s history of corrupt betting in sport. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Audio producer: Joe Kiely Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Sign up to The Daily Aus' sport newsletter Buy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have seen that it is currently Fashion Week. It’s an exciting time for Australia’s fashion industry - showcasing the talents of some of the country’s best homegrown designers. But with fashion trends coming and going faster and faster, we're seeing more textiles going into landfill and becoming a problem for the environment, our health and our wallets. So, how do we reconcile the need for businesses to make money by new trends coming through, with the need for a more sustainable fashion industry. We discuss this on today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Guest: Nina Gbor, founder of Eco StylesAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.