Podcast Episodes

Can Trump contain China’s AI boom?

The tech bros of Silicon Valley are dominating the AI race, using the most advanced computer chips and US expertise. 

But there’s an artificial intelligence boom underway in China giving them a run fo…

Published on 5 months ago

Why we’re using more electricity than ever before

Our hunger for electricity has never been so great. 

That’s hardly surprising given the growing desire to electrify our homes and transport. 

But it’s the massive computer data centres that could becom…

Published on 5 months ago

Is it OK to shame the Coldplay kiss cam couple?

If you hadn’t realised that cameras are everywhere by now, the so-called Coldplay-gate is a great reminder.

The kiss cam vision of a canoodling couple at the concert, who were apparently having an aff…

Published on 5 months ago

Trump vs Rupert Murdoch over an Epstein article

On the one side there’s a media tycoon, on the other the President of the United States. 

It has all the makings of a fascinating courtroom drama. 

Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Str…

Published on 5 months ago

The fight with China over the Darwin port

A decade ago, a Chinese company was given the green light to take control of the Darwin port, which is key Australian infrastructure. 

Now, the Albanese Government is scrambling to get it back in Aust…

Published on 5 months ago

Why Trump can’t shake the Epstein conspiracy

When convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019, conspiracy theories about his death began circulating. 

Now, some of Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again sup…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Has Trump finally turned against Putin?

After heaping so much praise on his Russian counterpart, Donald Trump’s view of Vladimir Putin has finally soured. 

But is the US president’s demand for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war within 50 days a…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Laura Tingle on tricky diplomacy in China

Would Australia join the United States in a war against China if it invades Taiwan?

That’s the question Anthony Albanese faced during his delicate visit to Beijing where he’s trying to strengthen trad…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Could Trump actually win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Donald Trump has long aspired to win a Nobel Peace Prize. 

He’s now collected several nominations for the prestigious award from global leaders, the latest from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Inside the classrooms full of misogyny and abuse

Teenagers influenced by the so-called ‘manosphere’ are bringing the misogyny they absorb online into the classroom. 

It’s forcing some female teachers to leave the profession entirely.

Today, the ABC’s…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago