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  • Is Donald Trump getting Kevin Rudd fired?

    Is Donald Trump getting Kevin Rudd fired?
    2024/11/14
    Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the United States, does not appear to like Donald Trump – and the feeling is mutual. Speculation about Rudd's ability to work with the incoming Trump administration has flared, as Rudd’s historical criticisms of Donald Trump have caught the eye of some in the US president-elect’s inner-circle. This week, speculation peaked when a senior adviser to Trump reposted Rudd’s congratulatory statement to the president-elect on social media with a GIF of an hourglass. Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis, on whether the incoming US administration will seek retribution, and if the Albanese government will stand up to them. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis.
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    19 分
  • Trump’s plans for the Middle East

    Trump’s plans for the Middle East
    2024/11/13
    When US President-elect Donald Trump claimed victory last week, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first to congratulate him. Trump and Netanyahu have a close relationship and Netanyahu’s far-right national security minister has said he’s sure Trump would see “eye-to-eye” with Israel. Meanwhile, president-elect Trump claims he will end the war in the Middle East, but has not revealed how he plans to do so. Until December, Dana Stroul was the most senior civilian at the Pentagon focused on the Middle East. Today, Stroul tells us what a second Trump term means for the region and whether we could see an end to the war in Gaza. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Dana Stroul, Director of Research, Washington Institute and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for the Middle East at the Pentagon.
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    20 分
  • ‘A big red flag’: Labor accused of pork-barreling

    ‘A big red flag’: Labor accused of pork-barreling
    2024/11/12
    The Albanese government has been accused of pork-barrelling after an analysis of $1.35 billion in grants found almost 90 per cent of projects were in Labor electorates. Labor has defended the grants, saying they were campaign commitments that had to be met. Today, independent MP Helen Haines on pork-barrelling by the major parties and how the Albanese government rates on accountability and integrity as we head to a federal election. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Independent MP Helen Haines
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  • Donald Trump and the future of climate action

    Donald Trump and the future of climate action
    2024/11/11
    The re-election of Donald Trump is likely to have alarming consequences for the climate. He was, after all, elected on a promise to “drill, baby, drill”. Trump is already preparing to pull out of the Paris Agreement, again. But this time he could also withdraw from the underlying convention, making it much harder for any successor to change course. Climate diplomat Thom Woodroofe was there when the Paris Agreement was signed – and when Trump rescinded the first time around. Now, as COP29 kicks off in Azerbaijan, Woodroofe says Trump’s disregard of climate responsibilities makes it even more crucial that Australia takes a leading role in international climate negotiation. Today, senior international fellow with the Smart Energy Council Thom Woodroofe, on Donald Trump and whether global action on climate is a lost cause without the United States. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior international fellow with the Smart Energy Council Thom Woodroofe
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    19 分
  • 'The mighty and powerful Joe Rogan'

    'The mighty and powerful Joe Rogan'
    2024/11/10
    When Donald Trump took the stage to claim victory in Palm Beach, Florida, he was joined by a football team sized contingent of family and friends, including the chief executive of the Ultimate Fight Championship, Dana White. White, who has admitted to assaulting his wife, took the mic to thank some people he regarded as crucial to delivering his friend Donald Trump the presidency. They included online streamer ​​Aidin Ross, comedian Theo Von and podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump’s appearance on podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience were crucial to mobilising the support of young men across the US who wouldn’t have otherwise voted. It was a sophisticated plan based on a close read of voting trends – and a little help from Trump’s son, Barron. Today national political correspondent for Time magazine Eric Cortellessa on Donald Trump and the “pod bros” that helped him win. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: National political correspondent for Time magazine Eric Cortellessa
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    21 分
  • Read This: Tim Winton’s Got the Juice

    Read This: Tim Winton’s Got the Juice
    2024/11/09
    It is more or less impossible to imagine Australian literature of the past half century without Tim Winton. From his debut, An Open Swimmer to his epic Cloudstreet, the four-time Miles Franklin Award winner is beloved by generations of readers. On this special episode of Read This, host Michael Williams sits down with Tim to discuss his latest novel, Juice, a gripping tale of determination, survival, and the limits of the human spirit.
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    33 分
  • The ‘secret’ proposal that could fast-track fracking

    The ‘secret’ proposal that could fast-track fracking
    2024/11/07
    After the Country Liberal Party came into power in the Northern Territory, they scrapped a number of key portfolios. Among them was the climate change portfolio, with responsibility for the environment now sitting under lands and planning. It indicates the NT government is prioritising the economy, in particular big development projects. And now, according to a leaked consultation paper, the NT government wants to give itself new powers to fast-track major developments, sidestepping environmental checks and balances and the wishes of many impacted Territorians. Today, Environment Centre NT executive director Kirsty Howey, on the NT government’s leaked secret proposal, and whether it could open the floodgates to environmentally damaging projects like fracking. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Executive director of Environment Centre NT, Kirsty Howey
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    21 分
  • Donald Trump is back

    Donald Trump is back
    2024/11/06
    As the US election began to rapidly slip away from Kamala Harris, it became clear that the presidential candidate wasn’t going to speak at her election night rally in Washington D.C. That’s when people started slipping out of the event, including Dr Emma Shortis. Donald Trump is projected to win not just the presidency, but also the popular vote. Today, senior researcher at The Australia Institute Dr Emma Shortis on Donald Trump’s projected return to the White House, and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior researcher at The Australia Institute, Dr Emma Shortis
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    19 分