Best Teachers Need To Know The Middle East Podcasts (2025)

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Are AI stocks a bubble ready to burst? 15:34

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Chip making giant Nvidia’s value hit $5 trillion US last week, a milestone that just a few years ago was unthinkable. Two other tech giants have hit the $4 trillion US mark as excitement about the promise of AI drives investor interest. But in an uncertain wor…

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Could killing net zero save the Coalition? 16:03

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey The Coalition’s climate policies have been under review since its drubbing at the last election. But now that the Nationals have struck first, deciding to abandon a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, there’s big pressure on Sussan Ley’s leadership…

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How Zohran Mamdani won over New York 15:31

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Zohran Mamdani is a young, Muslim, Democratic socialist who’s a relative political novice. But he could become the next mayor of New York City, despite a challenge from former Democratic Party governor Andrew Cuomo. What are his policies and does he present a …

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Alan Kohler on why we need 117,000 more tradies 15:30

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey There’s been hope of a November interest rate cut to coincide with the Melbourne Cup for months, but with inflation rising again, it seems all bets are off. What have the three rate cuts already granted this year done to house prices? Today, ABC finance commen…

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Is China building missiles with our critical minerals? 15:35

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Vast reserves of Australian critical minerals will be mined, processed and exported under a deal the prime minister has struck with US President Donald Trump. But Australia’s already exporting plenty of zirconium to China and it can be used in everything from bathroom tiles to missiles and nuclear reactors. Today, Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg …

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How Melbourne became the 'crime capital' 15:25

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Home invasions, stabbing attacks and carjackings. A wave of serious and violent crimes in Victoria have sparked concern about safety in the state. But is it right for the federal opposition leader to label Melbourne ‘the crime capital of Australia’? Today, ABC Melbourne Mornings presenter Raf Epstein on what’s going on in the nation’s second most p…

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Sarah Ferguson takes on 'testy' Kamala Harris 15:28

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Kamala Harris is back on your screens. The former vice-president is out spruiking her memoir 107 Days, which unpacks her 2024 race for the US presidency, but she’s also testing the waters to see if she could run again. Today, 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson on her Australian exclusive, and at times testy, interview with the former vice-president. Featured…

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Why more of us are raiding super for dental care 15:30

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The cost of medical treatments and dental work in Australia can be exorbitant. So it’s no wonder more people are accessing their superannuation funds early to pay for things like IVF and desperately dentist bills. It’s understandable and allowed in certain circumstances, but there are concerns that some providers are exploiting the system. Today, A…

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Who wins when Trump meets China’s Xi Jinping? 13:33

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Donald Trump is on the move and throwing his weight around in Asia. But will the US president have the upper hand when he sits down with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week? He wants to do a deal on everything from trade to nuclear weapons and he isn't too concerned about China's plans for Taiwan. Today, ABC global affairs editor Laura Tin…

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How childcare became a hunting ground 15:29

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Warning: This story contains distressing themes including discussion of child sexual abuse. ABC journalist Adele Ferguson has spent months investigating Australia’s childcare industry and her findings are devastating. She’s exposed a broken system, where profit so often comes before the safety of children and where the most vulnerable are abused an…

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Why Trump’s deportations are set to surge 14:09

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Ahead of his election Donald Trump promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. The surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in cities like Chicago has seen people plucked off the street, pending deportation, with agents even targeting churches and schools. Today, Caitlin Dickerson, staff writer at The Atlantic, on how the pres…

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Why Prince Andrew’s still a prince living in a mansion 15:33

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He’s decided he won’t call himself a duke anymore, but Prince Andrew is still a prince, living in a 30 bedroom mansion on the grounds of Windsor Castle. So, when, if ever, will he be held accountable for his association with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged abuse of Virginia Giuffre, whose harrowing memoir has been released this wee…

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The verdict on Trump’s talks with Albanese (and Kevin Rudd) 18:01

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Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump went pretty smoothly, with AUKUS, a minerals deal and the Australia-US relationship all receiving strong backing. But past comments about President Trump from Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the United States, ended up being the biggest point of contention and amusement. In the prime minister’s fir…

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Is Barnaby Joyce One Nation’s next leader? 15:34

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Could Barnaby Joyce end up leading Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party? It might be exactly what the MP has his eyes on as talk of his defection from the Nationals intensifies. Today, Melissa Clarke, political correspondent for Radio National Breakfast, on what Barnaby is up to and why. Featured: Melissa Clarke, Radio National Breakfast political cor…

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Can an AI chatbot make a good therapist? 15:03

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AI chatbots have come a long way and can be pretty helpful. But do they make good therapists? More young people are turning to chatbots to seek personal mental health advice. Today, psychiatrist Andrew Clark, who’s been testing the technology, reveals the good, bad and the ugly when a robot becomes a therapist. Featured: Andrew Clark, US-based psyc…

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The trouble with Elon Musk’s trillion dollar pay deal 15:31

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Tesla boss Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire after his net worth surpassed $500 billion this month. But is there a problem with the concentration of so much wealth in the hands of so few people and what is it doing to our societies? Today, Professor Carl Rhodes, author of Stinking Rich: The Four Myths of the Good Billionaire, on…

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How Hamas 'outfoxed' Netanyahu to keep power 15:26

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Just days ago, Donald Trump declared we were in the midst of the historic dawn of a new Middle East. But already the peace plan is in doubt, with the US president warning Hamas will be disarmed, perhaps 'violently' if the group fails to do so on its own. Today, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American and senior fellow with the Atlantic Council…

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Why Chalmers caved on his super tax for the rich 15:34

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Why did the government cave to pressure over its superannuation tax changes for the richest Australians? The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed two major changes in response to critics, introducing indexing on the $3 million threshold and dropping a plan to tax unrealised gains. He says the government’s new plan achieves the same objective in maki…

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Can Trump’s peace hold now the hostages are free? 16:13

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Donald Trump says the war is over. And with the US president now in the Middle East to continue peace talks, there is great hope he’s right. Today, Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security initiative at the Atlantic Council, on the release of the hostages and what needs to happen next to ensure the war has ended for good. F…

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How much is Trump profiting from the presidency? 15:35

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We all know Donald Trump is wealthy, but how much richer has he become since returning to the White House at the start of the year? That’s a question the ABC’s Americas Editor John Lyons posed to the president last month, in a testy exchange that ended with one word from Trump: ‘quiet’. Today, John Lyons on his Four Corners investigation into Donal…

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Will Trump’s hostage deal end the war in Gaza? 16:31

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Has US President Donald Trump actually brought an end to the war in Gaza? After months of negotiations there’s been a breakthrough, with Hamas agreeing to release the remaining Israeli hostages as part of the first phase of a peace deal. Today, international relations expert Rajan Menon on what we know so far, and whether this could be the end to h…

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How Dezi Freeman sparked a sovereign citizen gun ban 14:15

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It’s been more than six weeks since Dezi Freeman allegedly shot and killed two police officers in Victoria and there’s still been no sight of him. While the manhunt continues, police in Western Australia are taking action, swooping on people in the so-called sovereign citizen movement and confiscating their guns. Today, Kaz Ross, a researcher into …

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Why Trump keeps blowing up Venezuelan boats 14:22

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Could Andrew Hastie be Australia’s Nigel Farage? 15:12

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The betting firms profiting from crime 16:01

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What happens if a financial planner takes your savings and gambles them away? They could go to jail, but you won’t be getting your money back. The bookies get to keep the gambling losses, even when it’s the proceeds of crime. Today, reporter Steve Cannane on his Four Corners investigation into the actions of the betting firms and why the federal go…

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A Harvard professor on Taylor Swift’s new album 14:00

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Last time she released a new album, more than two million copies were sold or downloaded in the first week. But can Taylor Swift beat that number again with the much anticipated release of her 12th album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’? And what is it that has made her one of the most successful artists of all time? Today, Harvard University professor Ste…

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The melatonin overdose risk 14:19

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Melatonin supplements have gained huge traction in the last few years because they can help bring on a good night’s sleep. But is it really safe, particularly for kids? Now, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned consumers to stop using imported melatonin products, after testing showed many do not meet local standards. Today, paediatric sl…

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Could Trump and Netanyahu's peace plan work? 15:26

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to a new plan for peace in Gaza. The leaders were in furious agreement that the proposal, which will see the US president initially lead Gaza’s redevelopment, is the best way forward. Today, Guy Ziv, associate professor at American University’s School of International Service, on whether Hamas will re…

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What ‘TrumpTok’ means for TikTok users 14:33

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Donald Trump wants TikTok to be American owned and now a group of billionaire Trump supporters is buying it. But how will an American version of the popular Chinese app work, and what kind of influence could its new owners have on the videos its algorithm serves up? Today, tech expert and Crikey’s Associate Editor Cam Wilson on the deal and what it…

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Why Putin keeps sending drones into Europe 15:07

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There’s been a worrying trend in recent weeks with Russia violating the airspace of a growing number of European countries. Donald Trump thinks NATO powers should just shoot down the Russian aircraft, but what’s the better option? Today Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Centre for Strategic and International S…

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Donald Trump vs Tylenol 15:09

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This week Donald Trump told pregnant women to 'fight like hell' to not take Tylenol, or what we call paracetamol. The US President linked the drug to autism, even though the science doesn't back that up. Today, Corinne Purtill, science and health reporter at the LA Times, on the ripple effect Trump's misinformation is having around the world. Featu…

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Will Optus ever be held accountable? 14:22

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It's been a week since an Optus outage left hundreds of customers unable to call triple 0 in an emergency. But while there’s been widespread outrage in the days since, is anyone really holding the telco to account for the deadly error? Today, technology expert from Melbourne University Suelette Dreyfus on Optus's astonishing failure. Featured: Dr S…

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Laura Tingle on how Trump snubbed Albanese (again) 15:16

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the UN General assembly in New York, confirming Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state. But a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, which was expected on the sidelines, remains elusive. Should we care if the Prime Minister never sits down with the US President? Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor…

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Charlie Kirk’s memorial and Trump’s attack on free speech 15:22

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Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there’s been raging debate in the US about free speech. At a memorial for him in Arizona, President Trump described Mr Kirk as a ‘martyr for American freedom’ while simultaneously attacking the likes of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, whose show was suspended last week over comments he made about Kirk’s death. …

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How Google search lost its way 14:31

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Once praised for its simplicity and speed, Google search is now facing criticism for excessive advertising and frustrating search results. Today, 404 Media co-founder Emmanuel Maiberg, on what’s gone wrong with Google search, how it impacts everyday users, and what this means for the future of one of the internet’s most essential tools. Featured: E…

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Why royal diplomacy works on Trump 15:34

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Donald Trump was in his element at a state dinner hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. But outside the grounds, protesters served as a reminder that controversy continues to follow the President, including lingering questions over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. As the UK weighs the diplomatic value of his visit, attention is also turning to…

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Charlie Kirk and a new wave of political violence 15:19

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Tyler Robinson, the 22 year-old suspect in the assassination of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk has been charged, including with aggravated murder. But while America is accustomed to political assassinations, the response since the shooting has been out of the ordinary. Today, long time US historian, Dan Carter on what’s unfolded sinc…

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Alan Kohler on the new emissions target 15:12

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The government is set to release a new carbon emissions target, dumping the 2030 ambition for a new 2035 goal. But how much of the process is about the climate and how much is pure politics? Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler on this week’s dire climate risk assessment, and what our new target will really achieve. Featured: Alan Kohler, ABC Fina…

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Laura Tingle on China and our military spending 15:34

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A massive military parade in Beijing recently revealed just how advanced China’s weaponry has become. It even includes an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit key military bases in Guam. So, what does this mean for Australia's military purchases and strategy? Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle on why we might need a total re…

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Should EV drivers pay to use roads? 15:01

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One of the great things about owning an electric vehicle is that you’re not taxed for using the roads - those behind the wheel of other cars pay the fuel excise when they refill. But the government is looking to change that. Today, Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of Renew Economy and The Driven websites, on why a road user charge for electric v…

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What Charlie Kirk’s killing says about America 15:12

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It was another act of political violence in a nation too accustomed to assassinations. Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing political activist and staunch Trump supporter, was shot and killed while he addressed a crowd at Utah Valley University. Today, Geoff Kabaservice from the centre-right think tank the Niskanen Center on what unfolded, and wh…

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Why Trump didn’t know about the Qatar bombing 14:33

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Donald Trump says he’s “not thrilled” following an Israeli attack on Doha, the capital of key US ally Qatar. The strike targeted Hamas "senior leadership", with five of its members killed alongside a Qatari internal security forces member. It’s clear the US was given very little notice before the attack unfolded - so will the US President do anythi…

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How Lachlan Murdoch won the succession fight 14:03

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At 94, Rupert Murdoch has finally achieved his succession plan. The media mogul has secured a deal to have his son Lachlan take complete control of his empire once he dies, following a financial deal with his three older children, Prudence, Elisabeth and James. Today, journalist Paddy Manning, author of The Successor, the first unauthorised biograp…

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Life sentence for mushroom killer Erin Patterson 19:22

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Erin Patterson, the so-called mushroom murderer, will spend at least the next 33 years in jail with parole a possibility but not a certainty when she’s 81 years old. As she sat in the courtroom the convicted triple murderer and mother of two showed no emotion, often with her eyes closed as Justice Christopher Beale handed down the life sentences. T…

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Will Trump kick-start a seabed mining bonanza? 16:14

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America’s next mining venture could be deep below the sea’s surface, removing nodules on the seabed full of the metals vital for the green energy transition. Polymetallic nodules are like golf balls which sit more than four kilometres deep and haven’t been touched for millions of years. An Australian-born businessman is leading the push to extract …

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Trump’s 'gaudy' golden White House 15:19

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Donald Trump’s been so busy upending the norms of democracy, igniting trade disputes and failing to end wars, it’s hard to see how he’s had time for renovations. But the US president’s real estate development roots are on full show, from splashing gold around the Oval Office, to ripping up the grass in the White House Rose Garden, he’s on a mission…

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Another IVF mix-up exposed 15:08

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Every year tens of thousands of Australians turn to IVF to start or grow a family. But is it an industry that can be fully trusted given recent revelations of embryo and sperm mix-ups and women giving birth to strangers’ babies? Today, ABC journalist Grace Tobin on her latest investigation into one couple’s fraught experience and why the rules need…

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Why Putin’s obsessed with seizing Donbas 15:06

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Since the fanfare surrounding Donald Trump’s face to face peace talks with the Russian President, perhaps unsurprisingly, the war continues in Ukraine. That’s partly because as part of any deal, Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to hand over the entire eastern region of Donbas. It’s a demand that Ukraine rejects. So, what is so important to Putin about …

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Who's helping alleged police killer Dezi Freeman? 14:31

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It’s one man against the might of the Victorian police force as accused police killer Dezi Freeman remains on the run. On Monday, Victoria Police suggested someone might be helping the fugitive and they should contact police. So, how are police approaching the search and how long are they willing to keep it going? Today, Vince Hurley, a criminologi…

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Do we need laws to stop AI taking your job? 15:32

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Could artificial intelligence be key to improving Australia’s living standards? A Productivity Commission report suggests the roll out of the technology could inject more than a hundred billion dollars into the economy over the next decade. But there’s a catch. If AI can take over from workers on some tasks, are swathes of humans set to lose their …