Podcast Episodes

How Google search lost its way

Once praised for its simplicity and speed, Google search is now facing criticism for excessive advertising and frustrating search results. 

Today, 404 Media co-founder Emmanuel Maiberg, on what’s gone…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Why royal diplomacy works on Trump

Donald Trump was in his element at a state dinner hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. 

But outside the grounds, protesters served as a reminder that controversy continues to follow the President…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Charlie Kirk and a new wave of political violence

Tyler Robinson, the 22 year-old suspect in the assassination of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk has been charged, including with aggravated murder. 

But while America is accustomed to po…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Alan Kohler on the new emissions target

The government is set to release a new carbon emissions target, dumping the 2030 ambition for a new 2035 goal.

But how much of the process is about the climate and how much is pure politics? 

Today, AB…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Laura Tingle on China and our military spending

A massive military parade in Beijing recently revealed just how advanced China’s weaponry has become.

It even includes an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit key military bases in Guam. …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Should EV drivers pay to use roads?

One of the great things about owning an electric vehicle is that you’re not taxed for using the roads - those behind the wheel of other cars pay the fuel excise when they refill.

But the government is…

Published on 3 weeks ago

What Charlie Kirk’s killing says about America

It was another act of political violence in a nation too accustomed to assassinations.

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing political activist and staunch Trump supporter, was shot and killed while …

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why Trump didn’t know about the Qatar bombing

Donald Trump says he’s “not thrilled” following an Israeli attack on Doha, the capital of key US ally Qatar.

The strike targeted Hamas "senior leadership", with five of its members killed alongside a …

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

How Lachlan Murdoch won the succession fight

At 94, Rupert Murdoch has finally achieved his succession plan.

The media mogul has secured a deal to have his son Lachlan take complete control of his empire once he dies, following a financial deal …

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Life sentence for mushroom killer Erin Patterson

Erin Patterson, the so-called mushroom murderer, will spend at least the next 33 years in jail with parole a possibility but not a certainty when she’s 81 years old. 

As she sat in the courtroom the c…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago