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Unpacking the latest Epstein files
02.02.2026 | 15 min.
There are three million files and thousands of mentions of Donald Trump.
But the US president says the latest batch of the Epstein files clears him, while the US Department of Justice says there’s no need for any further investigation.
But is that really the end of it?
Today, David Smith from the United States Studies Centre at Sydney University on what the latest files mean for Trump and others and why millions of documents are still hidden.
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David Smith, associate professor at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
What China’s military turmoil means for Taiwan
01.02.2026 | 14 min.
There’s turmoil at the top of the Chinese military with President Xi Jinping removing some of his most experienced generals.
He sacked two key figures, accusing them of corruption, raising questions about the timeline for his ambition to take over Taiwan.
Today, China expert Neil Thomas from the Asia Society Policy Institute on what Xi Jinping is up to.
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Neil Thomas, fellow on Chinese Politics at the Center for China Analysis at the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington DC
What’s behind Trump’s milk obsession?
29.01.2026 | 15 min.
We know he loves McDonald’s but why is Donald Trump so passionate about full cream milk?
Whole milk has become an obsession for the US president and his health secretary RFK Jr who thinks everyone should be drinking it.
Today, Yasmin Tayag from The Atlantic on milk and why the Trump administration has turned the food pyramid on its head.
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Yasmin Tayag, staff writer at The Atlantic
Why Pauline Hanson is so popular with Gen X men
28.01.2026 | 15 min.
One Nation’s support is surging.
That’s according to successive opinion polls this year which have Pauline Hanson’s party with a primary vote higher than it’s ever been.
Today, Tony Barry, director at the Redbridge Group and former Liberal Party strategist on the voters expressing support for One Nation, whether it will translate into actual votes and why the major parties need to take notice.
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Tony Barry, director at RedBridge Group
How the ICE killings could lead to a civil war
27.01.2026 | 15 min.
Donald Trump is finally trying to temper the ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which has seen the shooting deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents.
But why did he let it go so far in the first place?
Today, Claire Finkelstein, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania on what Trump’s really trying to achieve and why the events mirror the lead up to a civil war.
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Claire Finkelstein, professor of law and professor of philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania

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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 help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily. From interest rates, real estate and the housing crisis, to scams and US politics, ABC News Daily brings you facts and analysis you need to understand the biggest news stories. The podcast covers news from America, with analysis of the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His actions, including threats of massive tariffs have big implications for global politics and the economy and US journalists and experts will explain what's at stake. As Australians battle a cost-of-living crisis, ABC News Daily looks at the causes of inflation, rising rental costs, house prices, insurance costs and the price of groceries. Key experts in business and finance join Samantha Hawley, explaining the state of the economy, the unemployment rate and the jobs market. Whether you rent, own an investment house or apartment, or are repaying a mortgage, ABC News Daily offers unique insights and analysis. When there are big moves from the Reserve Bank (RBA) on interest rates, or reactions in the ASX or the Australian dollar, guest experts, including economists, explain why. Look into ABC News Daily's archive to find episodes on electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), politics, the big banks, supermarkets, Tesla, Elon Musk, education, schools, teachers and crime. Watch for episodes about federal politics and the leadership of Labor's Anthony Albanese. We look at policy areas that matter for voters, including education, health, housing and immigration and assess the proposals from the federal opposition. ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu. The podcast looks at the latest from Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky fights to repel the Russian invaders led by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. As China's Xi Jinping contemplates the future of Taiwan, ABC News Daily will sort fact from fiction. As climate change fuelled by greenhouse gas emissions increases the risk of natural disasters, including fires and floods, ABC News Daily brings you fact-based analysis. The podcast covers the future of renewable / green power generation, including the use of wind turbines, solar and hydro electric power. ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, David Speers, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.

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