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Get to know Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in 10 minutes

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we introduce you to Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, as we count down to the federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 202212 min

Why Scott Morrison is rejecting calls he's a racist

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the 2007 pre-selection affair dominating headlines, as questions continue to be raised about the Prime Minister's character.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 202211 min

The economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the fast-evolving situation in Sri Lanka, where the entire government - except the President and the Prime Minister - have resigned.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 202211 min

Who is winning and losing between Russia and Ukraine?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the changing situation in Ukraine, and which side is winning and losing.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 202210 min

No Silly Questions: What does the Government ACTUALLY do?

Ok... here's a curly question. What does the Government actually DO? Like, today?No, that's not a silly question. And we've got the answers.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 320,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20229 min

No Silly Questions: What is the Federal Government's role in responding to a natural disaster?

Who is responsible for helping people in flood-affected regions? Will we be talking about emergency response in the upcoming election? What will we learn from the floods of early 2022?There are no silly questions here. Let's get into it.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 330,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202220 min

Would you buy shares in OnlyFans?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company about Uber's share split, and buying shares in OnlyFans.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 20228 min

When will petrol actually get cheaper?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the reality of a cut to fuel prices - and when you'll feel it at the petrol pump.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 20229 min

What are the key highlights of last night's Budget?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the 2022 Budget, and tell you what you need to know.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202212 min

It's Budget Day, baby!

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we preview today's National Budget with Tom Crowley, who will be in Budget Lockup.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202212 min

What it's really like at the (bleached) Great Barrier Reef

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the state of affairs on the Great Barrier Reef as a seventh bleaching event has occurred.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20229 min

Is Australia’s carbon credit scheme a sham?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Australian Government Emissions Reduction Scheme, and doubts thrown over the program by a whistleblower.Follow us on Instagram and join 335,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 20228 min

Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial: what we know

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest revelations from the Ben Roberts-Smith trial.Follow us on Instagram and join 335,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 202211 min

Is there anything we can do to lower petrol prices?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss fuel excise - how it has made our petrol prices go up, and if there's anything we can do to bring prices down. Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 202211 min

Australia's welfare system - and a sneak peak at No Silly Questions

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Australia's welfare system, including exclusive insights from the launch of No Silly Questions.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 202210 min

The happiest and unhappiest countries in the world - and how happiness is measured

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Global Happiness Index - and which countries are the happiest and unhappiest on the planet.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202211 min

Are we about to enter another COVID wave?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the son of Omicron variant BA.2 - and what it could do in Australia.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 20227 min

The three reasons why your cost of living is quickly increasing

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rise in the cost of living, the reasons behind it and some potential solutions.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202213 min

Does the Environment Minister have a duty of care to protect kids from climate change?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Federal Court's ruling as to whether the Environment Minister owes a duty of care to Australian kids.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 20229 min

Battle of the Bite - South Australia's State Election

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we preview the upcoming South Australia state election.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 20227 min

Are we about to see the fall of Kyiv?

As 64 kilometres of tanks stream towards the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, citizens in the city of 2.8 million are desperately looking for a way out. Ukrainian forces, eager to set up humanitarian corridors for citizens to leave, are being met with shelling attacks on those very corridors by Russian troops. Sirens and explosions continue to fill the soundscape of the city. The fall of a capital city is, in the context of many other conflicts of modern history, a pivotal moment of a conflict. Is this moment for Ukraine coming closer?The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 20227 min

Tightening the economic screws on Russia - will it make a difference?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss whether the economic sanctions against Russia will make a difference in this conflict.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202212 min

Is it the responsibility of the Federal or State government to clean up after a flood?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss if it's the responsibility of the Federal or State government to clean up after a flood.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 20229 min

Where the two major parties stand on consent education

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the policies the two major parties are taking to the federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 20228 min

Why the Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a spike of misinformation online

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss misinformation trends on social media relating to Russia and Ukraine.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 20226 min

What the NSW Northern Rivers needs to recover from the floods

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the continued recovery mission from the floods in Northern NSW.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 20227 min

Meet the woman who challenged the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Manal Al Sharif.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 202210 min

Explaining sanctions, and how they're affecting the Russian people

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss what sanctions are, and how they affect the Russian economy and population.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 202210 min

The three key findings from the IPCC report

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the key findings of the IPCC report.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 20227 min

QLD and NSW hit by unprecedented flooding

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the floods that have hit northern NSW and southern QLD.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 20227 min

How the world is reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the sanctions placed on Russia by the global community.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202210 min

Russia is invading Ukraine

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20229 min

An update on Russia/Ukraine in under ten minutes

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest from Ukraine, as Russia moves troops into the country.Follow us on Instagram and join 320,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 20228 min

Why one Victorian politician thinks drugs should be legal

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Victorian MP Fiona Patten about her ambitious legislation to legalise recreational drugs in Victoria. Follow us on Instagram and join 320,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202211 min

How is a tech billionaire trying to buy Australia's largest power company?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the ambitious takeover bid of AGL launched by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202210 min

Do Super Bowl ads actually work?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss whether companies who advertise during the Super Bowl actually get a return.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 20229 min

TDA talks to the U.S. Department of State on rising tensions in Ukraine

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to U.S. Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State Jalina Porter, about the U.S’s role in the rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 20229 min

Prince Andrew settles with Virginia Giuffre

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the settlement announced between Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 20227 min

An episode on tax cuts you'll actually understand

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the role tax cuts will play in the upcoming election.Follow us on Instagram and join 320,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202210 min

Australia's refugee crisis, a month on from Novak Djokovic

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Australia's refugee crisis, a month on from Novak Djokovic's deportation.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 20229 min

What happens next on the Russia/Ukraine border?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest news from the Russia/Ukraine border.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 20226 min

Decriminalising sex work in Victoria

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 20226 min

Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins take on Canberra

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins' National Press Club speech in Canberra yesterday.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 20228 min

What's the Religious Discrimination Bill?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Federal Government's Religious Discrimination Bill that is currently before Parliament.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 20228 min

Why Facebook lost $322 billion in value over the weekend

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the crash of Facebook's stock price.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 20229 min

The 'Freedom Convoy' protest - from Canberra to Canada

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the freedom convoy protest in Canberra and Canada.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 20228 min

Wordle gets sold - and other gaming companies making billions

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to YIGC about Wordle and gaming companies making money on the markets.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 20228 min

Why isn't my wage growing as fast as the cost of my shopping?

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk about why wages aren't growing as fast as the cost of your supermarket basket.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 202210 min

The companies that donate millions to Australian political parties

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk about the murky waters of political donations - and why people donate to both parties.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 20228 min

The Joe Rogan and Spotify drama, explained

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Joe Rogan and Spotify tensions.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 20229 min