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• Why Trump's so sensitive about Air Force One 17.07.2026 14min

  When Donald Trump went to the NATO summit in Ankara, he took one plane in and a different one out.   They were both called Air Force One, but one is 35 years old and is believed to have advanced safety features and the other was a retrofitted luxury 747 given to the US by Qatar.   Why did the US president not fly out on the newer plane that he loves so much?   New York Times journalists have received subpoenas after sources told them it was due to safety precautions related to the war with Iran.   Today, staff writer at The Atlantic, David A. Graham, on the president's planes and the latest attack on the press.  Featured:   David A. Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic
• The gaps in the prime minister’s big AI speech 16.07.2026 15min

  It was dubbed a landmark speech on how the government will deal with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centres.  But did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really address the key concerns as the big tech giants move to expand their businesses and even train AI models here?    Today, Kimberlee Weatherall an expert in AI regulation from Sydney University on how proposed new laws just touch the surface.   Featured:   Kimberlee Weatherall, law professor at the University of Sydney and co-director of the Centre for AI, trust and governance 
• How will Telstra pay for its network meltdown? 15.07.2026 16min

  Telstra says its sorry for letting Australians down after last week’s nationwide outage, but how is it going compensate customers left out of pocket?  The telco will face questions in a parliamentary hearing later this week on the cause and the effects of the outage, which blocked hundreds of emergency calls and brought down payment systems and even regional trains.   Today, national consumer affairs reporter Michael Atkin on whether Telstra is going to be held to account.  Featured:   Michael Atkin, ABC national consumer affairs reporter 
• Are Chinese EVs a national security risk? 14.07.2026 15min

  Relatively cheap EVs from China are increasingly seen on Australian roads.   But you won’t find many in the US, because of hefty tariffs and bans due to national security concerns.  Now Swedish based, but Chinese owned Polestar is set to stop selling in the US market from next year due to a crackdown on Chinese-linked vehicles.   Today, cyber security expert and former advisor to prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, Alastair MacGibbon on what the Chinese government could do to the cars if it really wanted to.   Featured:   Alastair MacGibbon, cyber security expert
• The developers hoping to cash in on 'affordable' housing 13.07.2026 16min

  When you say 'affordable housing' there’s a natural scepticism.   Across the country developers are being offered perks to be part of schemes supposed to give people a chance to rent without draining their pay packets.  But who gets to live in these 'affordable’ rentals and who sets the rent and when it can go up?   Today, Pat McGrath on his Four Corners investigation into whether 'affordable’ rentals actually are affordable. Featured:   Pat McGrath, ABC investigative reporter 
• The $5.3 billion NRL game changer 10.07.2026 15min

  It’s the most lucrative sports broadcast deal in history, worth $5.3 billion for seven years.  The deal between the NRL and broadcasters Nine and Foxtel outstrips the previous $4.5 billion deal the AFL secured in 2022.  Today, sports media expert Merryn Sherwood from La Trobe University on how the rugby league managed it and who ultimately pays the cost.  Featured: Merryn Sherwood, Senior Lecturer in journalism at La Trobe University
• What’s behind China’s ballistic missile test? 09.07.2026 15min

  On Monday, China’s military launched a nuclear capable ballistic missile over the Pacific Ocean from a submarine hidden in the sea off China.  It gave Australia and other nations about 24 hours’ notice.   So, what’s XI Jinping up to?   Today, Sam Roggeveen from the Lowy Institute on China’s massive expansion of its nuclear arsenal and what it means for us.  Featured:   Sam Roggeveen, director of the International Security Program at the Lowy Institute
• How Trump tainted the World Cup and still lost 08.07.2026 15min

  Even an extraordinary intervention by the US president couldn’t save his soccer team, with the USA now out of the FIFA World Cup after being thrashed by Belgium.  Donald Trump has admitted calling FIFA to urge the governing body to overturn a red card ban for the star American player Folarin Balogun.  He was allowed to play after what FIFA insists was an independent process, but has the meddling undermined the World Cup?   Today, sport integrity expert Catherine Ordway on what it says about the sport and what needs to change.  Featured:   Catherine Ordway, sport integrity expert from the University of New South Wales Canberra Business School
• How Putin's war reached Moscow's petrol pumps 07.07.2026 16min

  Vladimir Putin's war is running off course as the Russian capital Moscow comes under repeated Ukrainian attack.   Ukrainian strikes are leading to major fuel shortages and growing discontent among the Russian people. Today, Simon Shuster, a staff writer at The Atlantic magazine on how Putin is reacting to growing pressure.   Featured: Simon Shuster, The Atlantic magazine
• Is Chinese AI about to crush Silicon Valley? 06.07.2026 14min

  Last month the Trump administration forced AI company Anthropic to shut down two of its most powerful models because of national security concerns.  It’s now lifted the ban, but while attention has been on the US, China has released an AI model that rivals the most advanced American offerings at a much lower price.  Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler on what that means the tech bros in Silicon Valley.  Featured:   Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenter and columnist 
• Is America turning against Israel? 03.07.2026 16min

  For decades, the US has been one of Israel’s staunchest allies.  But there’s a shift underway in America. US President Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance have publicly criticised the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and polling shows Americans have increasingly negative views of his government.   Today, Guy Ziv, associate director of Israel studies at American University on what’s driving the backlash.  Featured:   Guy Ziv, associate professor at American University’s Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security and associate director of Israel studies at American University
• What’s in the AI data centre boom for us? 02.07.2026 15min

  A data centre boom is underway that promises to help drive Australia’s economic growth.   We’re seen as a key location for the data centres that drive the latest AI technology.   But a lot of the revenue generated by the multinational big tech firms won’t come anywhere near Australia, so should the taxpayers hosting the data centres get a bigger cut of the profits?  Today, independent economist Saul Eslake on how we’re cashing in on AI.  Featured:   Saul Eslake, independent economist 
• Laura Tingle on what saved the global economy 01.07.2026 15min

  When the Iran war broke out, we were warned of an oil shock not seen since the 1970s when fuel was rationed.   We were told the price of oil could reach $200 a barrel and airlines might ground planes.   But that hasn’t happened and now petrol prices are back down to where they were before the war.   Today the ABC’s Laura Tingle on how China is cushioning the world economy.  Featured:   Laura Tingle, ABC Global Affairs Editor 
• Hanson, Stefanovic and the outrage algorithm 30.06.2026 15min

  One Nation has had a seismic surge in support since the start of the year, so how is it managing to attract attention and potentially voters?   Part of it is One Nation and Pauline Hanson’s prolific use of social media.   At the same time, we’ve seen former Nine journalist Karl Stefanovic embrace podcasting that platforms right-wing figures.  Today, marketing expert Toby Ralph on why outrage goes so well online.  Featured:   Toby Ralph, marketing strategist who specialising in persuasion
• The growing evidence of brain disease in the AFL 29.06.2026 16min

  We love Aussie rules football, but like other contact sports it comes with risk of head knocks for the players.  New figures based on analysis of the brains of deceased players, reveal a big increase in the number of them known to have the degenerative brain disease CTE.  Is the AFL doing enough to support families after a tragedy and inform players at all levels of the game about the risks associated with football?  Today, Four Corners reporter Jess Halloran on her investigation into CTE and the AFL.   Be aware, this episode discusses mental health and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14  Featured:   Jess Halloran, Four Corners reporter 
• Why an Iran deal is too much effort for Trump 26.06.2026 16min

  The US Vice President JD Vance is the chief negotiator, tasked with coming up with a enduring peace deal with Iran.  But is the United States willing to put in the time and the effort to seal a new deal with the Islamic Republic?  Today, Nate Swanson, who worked on Iran policy in the Obama, Biden and Trump administrations on why a deal may never be done.  He explains his view that Iran risks overplaying its hand and giving away it’s ‘golden ticket’ security guarantee if it pursues short term gains with fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.   Featured:   Nate Swanson, resident senior fellow and director of the Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council
• Was Trump right to ban the most advanced AI? 25.06.2026 16min

  It’s an AI company valued at almost a trillion dollars, but Donald Trump is clipping Anthropic’s wings.  The US president effectively banned the company's state of the art Claude AI models Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing security concerns.  But how founded are those concerns and is it problem that the US government can control the release of groundbreaking AI?   Today, Sharon Goldman, journalist and founder of Ground Level AI on what happens next.  Featured:   Sharon Goldman, journalist and founder of Ground Level AI 
• Can a new PM fix broken Britain? 24.06.2026 15min

  There’s a revolving door at 10 Downing Street, a prime minister goes in and they’re popped out again.  This time it was Keir Starmer.    Can his likely successor, the former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham last the distance?   Today, Simon Tormey, Professor of Politics at Deakin University on why Britain’s woeful economy will make it hard.    Featured:   Simon Tormey, Professor of Politics and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University 
• Has the Iran war changed fuel forever? 23.06.2026 15min

  Before the war it was open, safe and toll free, but now the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the biggest problems for Donald Trump as he tries to end the war and keep peace talks on track.  While the global oil supply has been disrupted for months, petrol price here are now as low as they were before the war began.  Today, energy analyst Kevin Morrison on how long that can last.  Featured:   Kevin Morrison, energy analyst, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis 
• How Ukraine’s drones are infiltrating Russia 22.06.2026 16min

  Ukraine is now striking deep inside Russia using drones developed during its war with its invading neighbour.  At the same time, the Ukrainian military has been regaining some its territory using short range drones.  The embrace of new technologies is giving Ukraine an edge in the war and bringing to fight to Vladimir Putin’s doorstep.   But that doesn’t mean the war is set to end any time soon.   Today, Professor Michael C. Horowitz, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations on how Ukraine is changing the war.     Featured:   Michael C. Horowitz, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania