US President Donald Trump spent almost two hours outlining what he believes to be a myriad of achievements on the economy and immigration. It’s the longest State of the Union address ever recorded. But has the US president convinced voters that his first year in office has been a raging success and can he turn his tanking popularity around before the mid-term elections in November. Today, Emma Shortis, a US politics expert at the progressive think tank, the Australia Institute, on Trump’s State of the Union address. Featured: Emma Shortis, Director of the Australia Institute's International & Security Affairs Program
The secrecy surrounding the 'ISIS brides'
24.02.2026 | 16 min.
The possible return home of a group of so-called ‘ISIS brides’ from Syria has caused a political storm. But why? Given similar groups of women and children have been returned in the past by both the Albanese and Morrison governments? Today, Adam Harvey, reporter for the ABC’s 7.30 program, joins us to discuss his 2019 reporting as a foreign correspondent on the ground in the Syrian camp where the Australians were living. He spoke with some of the Australian women at the time. Adam also looks at the current debate and what happens if the group is successful in getting home. Featured: Adam Harvey, 7.30 reporter
Will anyone get a refund for Trump’s illegal tariffs?
23.02.2026 | 15 min.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. So, will President Trump give back to Australian companies the millions of dollars they’ve already lost? What does the new 15 percent global tariff mean for the global economy? Today, chief business correspondent Ian Verrender on the latest tariff chaos. Featured: Ian Verrender, ABC chief business correspondent
What are AI agents and can they be trusted?
22.02.2026 | 14 min.
They used to be known as personal assistants, now you can just get an AI agent to plan your day, answer your emails and organise your life. But what are the risks around handing over control of your data, messages and payment methods to the latest wave of artificial intelligence tools? Today, computer security expert at Melbourne University Shaanan Cohney on how AI agents work and how close we are to AI taking our jobs. Featured: Dr Shaanan Cohney, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security and Deputy Head for the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne
Annabel Crabb on Andrew’s arrest
20.02.2026 | 21 min.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has spent about 10 hours of his 66th birthday in police custody as they investigate whether the former prince shared government secrets with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles has tried to distance himself from the man who remains eighth in line to the throne. But can the royal family survive this scandal? Today, the ABC’s Annabel Crabb on what happens when the justice system comes for the King’s brother. Featured: Annabel Crabb, ABC writer and presenter
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