Podcast Episodes

The trouble with Elon Musk’s trillion dollar pay deal

Tesla boss Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire after his net worth surpassed $500 billion this month. 

But is there a problem with the concentration of so much wealth in the hands of…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How Hamas 'outfoxed' Netanyahu to keep power

Just days ago, Donald Trump declared we were in the midst of the historic dawn of a new Middle East.

But already the peace plan is in doubt, with the US president warning Hamas will be disarmed, perha…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why Chalmers caved on his super tax for the rich

Why did the government cave to pressure over its superannuation tax changes for the richest Australians? 

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed two major changes in response to critics, introducing …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Can Trump’s peace hold now the hostages are free?

Donald Trump says the war is over.

And with the US president now in the Middle East to continue peace talks, there is great hope he’s right.

Today, Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft Middle E…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How much is Trump profiting from the presidency?

We all know Donald Trump is wealthy, but how much richer has he become since returning to the White House at the start of the year? 

That’s a question the ABC’s Americas Editor John Lyons posed to the…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Will Trump’s hostage deal end the war in Gaza?

Has US President Donald Trump actually brought an end to the war in Gaza?

After months of negotiations there’s been a breakthrough, with Hamas agreeing to release the remaining Israeli hostages as par…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Dezi Freeman sparked a sovereign citizen gun ban

It’s been more than six weeks since Dezi Freeman allegedly shot and killed two police officers in Victoria and there’s still been no sight of him.

While the manhunt continues, police in Western Austra…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Trump keeps blowing up Venezuelan boats

Donald Trump says America is in armed conflict with drug cartels.

The US President has ordered the military to strike “narco-terrorists” in boats off the Venezuela coast, with no questions asked.

Today…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Could Andrew Hastie be Australia’s Nigel Farage?

Andrew Hastie has been seen as leadership material ever since he entered the parliament a decade ago.

But are his right-wing beliefs, which have brought the likes of Nigel Farage to prominence in the …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The betting firms profiting from crime

What happens if a financial planner takes your savings and gambles them away? 

They could go to jail, but you won’t be getting your money back. The bookies get to keep the gambling losses, even when i…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago