Before the war it was open, safe and toll free, but now the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the biggest problems for Donald Trump as he tries to end the war and keep peace talks on track. While the global oil supply has been disrupted for months, petrol price here are now as low as they were before the war began. Today, energy analyst Kevin Morrison on how long that can last. Featured: Kevin Morrison, energy analyst, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
How Ukraine’s drones are infiltrating Russia
21/06/2026 | 16 mins.
Ukraine is now striking deep inside Russia using drones developed during its war with its invading neighbour. At the same time, the Ukrainian military has been regaining some its territory using short range drones. The embrace of new technologies is giving Ukraine an edge in the war and bringing to fight to Vladimir Putin’s doorstep. But that doesn’t mean the war is set to end any time soon. Today, Professor Michael C. Horowitz, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations on how Ukraine is changing the war. Featured: Michael C. Horowitz, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Pauline Hanson now unstoppable?
18/06/2026 | 15 mins.
This week Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club and a new poll showed she is Australia’s preferred prime minister. Today, columnist, author and academic, Waleed Aly, on how One Nation could win the next election and why it’s so hard for the major parties to stop the rise of Pauline Hanson. Featured: Waleed Aly, co-host of The Minefield on ABC Radio National, a columnist, author and politics lecturer at Monash University
Why Socceroos vs USA will be 'spicy'
17/06/2026 | 15 mins.
Australia’s Socceroos were underdogs going into their World Cup match against Türkiye. They achieved a surprise win, but can they do the same in their next match against the host nation USA? The young team and coach Tony Popovic will have to beat the odds. Today, sport journalist Niav Owens, who’s a host of the SBS coverage of the FIFA World Cup, on why it might not be an easy win for the Americans and what success could mean for football in Australia. Featured: Niav Owens, host of the SBS FIFA World Cup coverage
Six months in, is the social media ban failing?
16/06/2026 | 16 mins.
Australia led the way, now the UK government has announced its own ban on social media for under 16s. But six months since the restrictions came into force here, are they really working, given most young teenagers who were using social media still are? Today, Amanda Third, co-director of the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University on what we need to do to help our children be safe online. Featured: Professor Amanda Third, co-director of the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University, an academic advisor to the eSafety Commissioner and a faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University
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