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Crypto firm FTX was once worth $32 billion. Its founder Sam Bankman-Fried ( often known as just 'SBF') was one of the richest young people in the world. But if SBF was the king of crypto, his empire is in ruins. The company has filed for bankruptcy and SBF has resigned as CEO, tweeting "I'm sorry...I fucked up". The news has sent shockwaves through the crypto world. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley unravels the whole saga and what it means for the future of crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now know that 9.7 million former and current customers of Medibank could have had their data stolen. The private medical information of some, including possible abortions, have been leaked to the dark web. With the Optus breach still fresh in our memory, where does that leave us? And what needs to happen to keep our data safe in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now have confirmation that American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony. Most prisons in Russia are penal colonies and are known for their brutality, poor hygiene, and exposure to Russian propaganda. Some of you may have never heard of Brittney Griner, but it’s an important story that we’ve been keeping a close eye on over the course of the year. What do we need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REDcycle, an organisation that recycles soft plastics for Coles and Woolworths, has announced it will pause its collection program. Soft plastics include plastic bags in the fruit and veg section, bread bags and bubble wrap. They cannot be recycled using normal recycle bins. What went wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As world leaders head to Egypt for the COP27 Conference, one topic is up for discussion that caught our attention - the proposed compensation scheme designed to assist developing countries severely impacted by climate change. We discuss why that could be a legacy of the conference, and whether it's an idea with merit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk bought Twitter, and immediately began to move around the furniture. Twitter's landscape certainly feels different - from paying for blue ticks to being banned for impersonations. Will it ever go back to a pre-Musk platform? Join Sam and Zara for a chat about the future of Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wake up this morning, Americans are heading to the polls to vote in the midterm elections. It's a massive moment in American politics - and Tom Crowley will talk you through what you need to know to understand how it works, what it means, and who to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's election time once again, but this time on a state level. Political journalist Tom Crowley is here to bring you up to speed on what you need to know about the upcoming election.The final episode of The Mirror is out now. You can listen to all four episodes here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company to discuss the monster raises announced this week by VC funds Blackbird and Square Peg. Will it mean there will be more female founders in Australian start-ups? Listen in to their chat with Sam to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced new taglines to replace the 'gamble responsibly' warning in gambling ads. The Government says the new taglines are based on behavioural research and testing to identify the most effective wording. Here's what they are - and why Australia's gambling habits need to be addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The same U.S. Supreme Court that brought you the end of Roe v Wade, could now bring you the end of affirmative action in U.S. universities. So what does affirmative action actually do? And why would universities have to end it? We'll explain all that in the deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 150 people have died in a crowd crush in South Korea. In today's deep dive we'll look at how a night out celebrating Halloween turned terribly wrong, what causes a crowd crush, and what to do if you ever find yourself in one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had some time to process the week that was, and the information that came from the Federal Budget. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Hear about the hard choices that went into making this years budget, what priorities were set and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We have learned that the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has resulted in the suffering and the harm of countless of our fellow workers."The Socceroos have spoken out about human rights in Qatar, ahead of the FIFA World Cup which is taking place there next month.In today's deep dive we'll explain what's been going on in Qatar, and why the Australian men's soccer team have decided to take a stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dust has settled on the Albanese Government's first budget - and the first Labor budget in nine years. Now that we've had a bit more sleep, we're ready to take a closer look at one aspect of the budget: what it means for parents across Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered Labor's first budget in nine years last night - and TDA's Billi, Tom and Daniel were there in lockup to make sure we could make sense of it all. Join them for a late-night post-budget wrap, with comments from Coalition Senator Jane Hume and Greens Leader Adam Bandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley, her party learnt an important lesson after the last election - they need to do more to recruit female members to the party, both as members and voters. But what are they doing to achieve those goals? Zara sat down with the MP to discuss progress, quotas and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things can change in a matter of hours in the fast-moving beast that is UK politics. It's set to be a week of the three candidates - Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt - putting their best foot forward to convince their party they are the right person to lead the Conservatives out of the chaos. Let's get you set up for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As central banks around the world raise interest rates, markets take a dive and some currencies face unprecedented turmoil, it's time to talk about the 'R' word - recession. Is it inevitable? Will Australia be insulated from global troubles? We're joined by political journalist Tom Crowley to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports emerged this week that Australia's national netball team, the Diamonds, were pushing back against a sponsorship deal with a mining company run by Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss has had a rocky start as the UK's Prime Minister. Her position worsened over the weekend after she sacked her Chancellor (the equivalent of a Treasurer in Australia) Kwasi Kwarteng over the Government's controversial 'mini Budget'. Most of that Budget has been reversed.Truss says she's "sticking around", but there is growing frustration among her party colleagues. We'll explore it all in today's deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has released a new 10-year National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The Plan sets out targets and principles to guide governments and the community in working towards eliminating gendered violence. Here's what it says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years ago, Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech. But what led to that moment? And what's happened since? In this special episode of TDA, we'll take you behind the scenes on our new podcast series 'The Mirror'.You can subscribe to The Mirror on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legal challenge against a NSW law imposing jail sentences and heavy fines for protesters blocking major infrastructure was launched in the Supreme Court yesterday - the two plaintiffs in the case argue the law is unconstitutional, and is "taking away our democratic freedoms". Join Sam and Zara as they explain how this law ended up in court, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced the Federal Government plans to scrap 197,000 outstanding cases associated with 'Robodebt', the controversial Federal Government automated debt recovery scheme. Is this the end of the Robodebt saga? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's economy is facing its biggest threat for decades. But unlike most other countries, its problems have nothing to do with rising prices. We'll speak to Tom Crowley about whether China is about to enter a storm - and whether it can make it through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Harvey Weinstein faces a LA jury charged with the assault of five different women, the fifth anniversary of the explosive New Yorker and New York Times articles that lifted the veil on decades of abusive behaviour has arrived. What has happened in the #MeToo movement since - and did it really start with Weinstein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would pardon anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis at the federal level. In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss who this impacts, and whether it’s a sign of what’s to come.And if you liked what you heard of The Mirror, you can subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Bank has said the world isn’t on track to meet its goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. In fact, despite some promising signs of progress this century, the latest report says that over the past couple of years things have actually gone backwards. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how poverty is measured, and why we’re going to miss this big milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is watching as women across Iran take to the streets to protest the rule of the 'morality police', burning burqas and cutting their hair. How did the country get to this point, and what do you need to know about its history to understand what happens next? We look through the history of Iran, explaining how power moves throughout the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people are influenced by Kim Kardashian - so when she told her followers to purchase crypto, they did. Now, the celebrity has agreed to pay over a million dollars to a US government agency to settle a legal case. Where did she go wrong? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 396,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent MP Zoe Daniel is calling for an inquiry into Australia's concentrated media landscape. It's not a new idea - Kevin Rudd's petition calling for a royal commission on media diversity attracted over 500,000 signatures last year. So what would the inquiry do, and why are advocates calling for it? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. Follow us on Instagram and join 396,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many new headlines each week on the war in Ukraine that it can be hard to keep track. But zoom out a little and a noticeable shift has played out over the last month. Does this mean the end of the war could be in sight?Follow us on Instagram and join 395,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian has reached the U.S. after causing mass damage in Cuba. It's been estimated over 2 million people in Florida are experiencing power outages, while the entire country of Cuba had its power wiped out by the hurricane. In today's deep dive, we break down what you need to know, including the role of climate change in this disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 10 million Australians received a nasty surprise in the middle of their public holiday last week, when Optus announced they’d been the victim of a massive cyber attack targeting their customers’ personal information. In today’s deep dive, we’ll step through the latest updates on this story, and what you can do if your data has been leaked.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing an economic crisis in her first weeks in office. The pound has plummeted and the Bank of England is warning of a recession. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack the mini-Budget and what it means for the UK’s economy.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now entering our 11th day of protests in Iran, where at least 41 people have died in the ongoing chaos following the death of a young woman at the hands of the country’s ‘morality police’. In today's deep dive, we'll explore the context of this story and the ongoing fallout in Iran.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paid parental leave, Jobseeker, violence against women and gambling. We've covered all these topics on the podcast before. But this morning we speak to the Minister responsible for them, Amanda Rishworth. We'll ask her what's been done so far, and what's happening next as the government works on the issues facing some of the most vulnerable people in our society.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A series of disturbing allegations have surfaced about the treatment of First Nations players at the Hawthorn football club.An investigation will follow, and senior figures at the centre of the allegations have denied them, but it’s prompted a wider discussion about racism in sport and beyond.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all pretty well aware that the price of daily essentials is going up in Australia – including petrol, groceries, and housing.But take a look around the world and you’ll see almost every country dealing with the same problem, in some cases much worse.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Florida governor Ron DeSantis put 50 refugees on a one-way private flight to Martha’s Vineyard - a tiny island northeast of New York City. We’ll explain what you need to know in today’s deep dive.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gambling is big business in Australia, especially pokies. So it's pretty big news that the Tasmanian government wants to limit losses. In today's deep dive, we'll tell you what you need to know about the new policy, as well as how it shapes up compared to other states. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty hopes to receive her mother's uterus, and grow a child in the same womb where she once grew. In today's deep dive, we talk to one of 12 potential candidates for Australia's first ever uterus transplant trial.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Star Casino has been found unfit to hold a casino licence in NSW. A report found "systemic governance, risk and cultural failures" at the casino. Key findings include "vast sums" of money laundered through the casino, free alcohol to encourage gambling, and allowing "vulnerable" people to gamble for more than 24 hours at a time.24/7 GAMBLING HELPLINE1800 858 858 orgamblinghelponline.org.auUp and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their warning, the UN said, "we are in the last minute, of the 11th hour to prevent a full-blown disaster.” Last time Somalia experienced famine, it resulted in over 250,000 deaths. In today's deep dive we, we look at what the world needs to do to avert catastrophe.You can contribute to the UN's Somalia Humanitarian Fund here.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police announced Melissa Caddick was dead after her foot washed up on the beaches of New South Wales’ South Coast in 2021. But there’s still a lot of uncertainty around her suspected death. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the Caddick case so far, and what we’ve heard from day one of the inquiry.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III is now the ruler of Australia. But what does that mean, and how much power does he really have? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.You can subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be honest, we didn't see this coming. News has broken overnight that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. We'll bring you a deep dive on her legacy next week. But in the meantime, here's a deep dive on consent classifications in Australian TV and film.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 1,000 childcare centres shut early yesterday, with early childhood educators protesting conditions in the sector. There are currently more than 4,000 vacancies for early childhood educators across Australia and more than one third of respondents in a survey said they did not plan to stay in the sector long term. So what are educators calling for?We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive,Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is facing calls to scrap some controversial tax cuts that would benefit some of Australia’s top earners. They’re called Stage three tax cuts, but what will they do and why are people so angry about them? We’ll get into it in the deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.