ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the he...
We want to hear from you; how can we make our podcast even better? Please take a few minutes to complete our listener survey. Find the link on the ABC News Daily website. Almost every day since his election, Donald Trump has been unveiling new members of his team. The picks say a lot. He’s chosen a vaccine sceptic as Health Secretary, a TV host to take charge of defence and an accused drug and sex offender as Attorney General. Today, National Political Reporter for The Hill, Julia Manchester on what it all says about how Trump will govern. Featured: Julia Manchester, National Political Reporter for The Hill
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Can Australia cope with 40 million people?
We want to hear from you; how can we make our podcast even better? Please take a few minutes to complete our listener survey. Find the link on the ABC News Daily website. About 15 years ago, the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was spruiking a ‘Big Australia’, where our population would hit 35 million by 2050. But the idea went away, without a big plan to deal with the pressures that come with that level of growth being prepared or acted on. Now, we’re still heading for that kind of population growth without much consideration for what it means for the environment and how we could provide the services and housing for all those people. Today, business and economics reporter Gareth Hutchens on how big Australia can really get.He explains that Australia’s population is now over 27 million, largely due to immigration rather than natural increase. He highlights that the national fertility rate has fallen to a record low, making immigration crucial for economic growth and maintaining the workforce. Gareth Hutchens also discusses the need for a comprehensive population plan that includes projections for climate change, biodiversity, and infrastructure. He says that without such a plan, Australia risks facing multiple crises, including housing and water shortages. Featured: Gareth Hutchens, business and economics reporterKey Topics:Big AustraliaPopulation growthImmigration in AustraliaNational fertility rateEconomic impact of population growthClimate change and populationHousing crisisWater shortages
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Will Trump back Israel’s expansion?
Donald Trump has promised to end foreign wars, but on whose terms and how is unclear.When it comes to the Middle East, we can learn a lot from Trump’s approach to Israel during his first term as president. Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington DC on what the president-elect’s return means for the prospects of peace and Israel’s ambitions. He discusses the potential annexation of the West Bank and highlights the significant support Trump has shown for Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. Hussein Ibish also explores the views of key figures like David Friedman and Mike Huckabee in shaping US-Israel relations.Featured: Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States InstituteKey Topics:Donald Trump foreign policyIsrael annexation West BankGreater IsraelUS-Israel relationsMiddle East peace prospectsMike Huckabee ambassadorPalestinian statehood
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The book Jamie Oliver shouldn’t have written
He writes pretty decent cookbooks, but Jamie Oliver’s sidestep into writing children’s novels hasn’t gone so well. The celebrity chef has had to halt sales of his latest book ‘Billy and the Epic Escape’ around the world over its portrayal of first nations Australians. One chapter features an Aboriginal girl with mystical powers living in foster care, who's abducted from her home in central Australia.Today, Wiradjuri writer, poet and academic, Jeanine Leane, on what Jamie Oliver got so wrong.Jeanine Leane criticises the book for perpetuating harmful stereotypes and misrepresenting Aboriginal culture. She emphasises the importance of cultural sensitivity and the need for proper consultation with First Nations communities.Leane talks about the ongoing issue of cultural appropriation and the lasting damage it can cause. She also discusses the role of sensitivity readers in preventing misrepresentations. Featured: Jeanine Leane, writer and poet and Associate Professor in Creative Writing at the University of MelbourneKey Topics:Jamie Oliver children’s book controversyCultural appropriation in literatureSensitivity readingAboriginal representation in mediaStolen GenerationsMisrepresentation of Indigenous culturesRole of sensitivity readers
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Will Trump’s China tariffs trash our economy?
With Donald Trump back in the White House early next year, there’s a real possibility he’ll ignite a trade war with Beijing. Given Australia does so much trade with China, that could have big consequences for our economy.Today, we explore what could be in store for inflation, interest rates and our wider economy once Trump’s back in charge. Economist Susan Stone explains that tariffs generally end up costing consumers and businesses more, and could lead to significant job losses. She highlights that Australia’s high-tech exports to the U.S. might be impacted, and stresses the importance of finding new markets for these goods. Dr. Stone also discusses the potential ripple effects on Australia’s economy if Trump’s policies slow down China, Japan, and Korea, our top trading partners. She says retaliatory tariffs from other countries could further disrupt global trade.Featured: Dr Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics at the University of South AustraliaKey Topics:Donald Trump trade policiesU.S.-China trade warAustralian economyInflation and interest ratesTariffs High-tech exportsTrade with China, Japan, and Korea
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