The Morning Edition

It’s official – a political blue tsunami has hit the United States, with the Democrats gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
This is seismic change, with wins in many states that have upended decades of political loyalty.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, discusses what this means for the US, whether "Trumpism" is dead, and if these results mark a national rebuke to the president, to billionaires, or if it’s something else altogether.

Further reading:
Democrats sweep to power at midterms in rejection of Trump, Republicans

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your podcasts.
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In a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry of over 11,000 Australians who’d been diagnosed with depression, researchers from University of Sydney have discovered about one in four participants met the criteria for what they’re calling "circadian depression."
Today, lifestyle and health writer Sarah Berry on the sleep habits that may point to this type of depression, and how it can best be treated.

Further reading:
New research may change the way many people with depression are treated

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your podcasts.
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The Reserve Bank governor is expected to announce, today, the 17th rate rise under the Albanese government, in a bid to lower inflation.

Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright on the risk of recession. And when we can likely expect these rises to stop.
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Americans head to the polls tomorrow to vote in the pivotal mid-term elections, which many view largely as a referendum on President Donald Trump.
Polls suggest voters are shifting away from Republicans amid high fuel prices and a perception the president is not focused on their needs.
But are the MAGA faithful still loyal to Trump?
Today, North America correspondent Michael Koziol shares what he’s gleaned from weeks on the campaign trail talking to voters from all over the country.
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This week, we take a look at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's incorrect claim about a $6 million grant to his local golf club – which has become another instance of the government fumbling potentially trivial political issues.
Plus, tensions between the Liberal and National parties, and mounting pressure on treasurer Jim Chalmers to tackle Australia's economic challenges – notably persistent inflation, rising interest rates, and a looming mid-year budget update.

Further reading:
The stink, the septic system and the $6m question: Inside Albanese’s Marrickville mess
Cracks emerge in reunited Coalition over trade deal and AI
Who would want to be Jim Chalmers right now?

Cut through the noise of federal politics with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal on Inside Politics, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, every Friday.
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