The 10 Best ABC News Daily Podcast Episodes
1) Why Albanese’s coastal home is a problem
This week we learned that the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will soon be a new home owner. He’s bought a multi-million-dollar house, featuring sweeping ocean views, on the New South Wales central ...Show More
2) E-bike explosions and the battery fire risk
Electric vehicles, electric bikes and electric scooters are more prevalent and part of our lives. But as we make the green transition, the dangers of the lithium-ion batteries that power these device...Show More
3) The dangers of catching COVID again and again
COVID infections are on the rise again, thanks to the latest sub-variant of Omicron. And if you think just because you've had COVID already you won't get it a second time, think again: even if you'r...Show More
4) How New Zealand eliminated COVID-19
It's a huge moment in New Zealand. For the first time in 75 days, everyone can go to work, linger in a cafe, hug friends and family, or just spend the morning sitting on a park bench. So how did the...Show More
mm recommended:
It’s third wave of COVID where I’m at right now so it’s nice to hear about a country that managed to get a grip on COVID.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Satan, miracles and God's plan: Scott Morrison 'unplugged'
We haven't seen too much of him since he lost the election, but Scott Morrison has been back in the headlines after delivering a lengthy weekend address at a Pentecostal church in Perth. In it, he r...Show More
6) How Scott Morrison lost the Liberals their heartland
Voters in seats held by the Liberals for decades have rejected Scott Morrison and his party in droves, instead turning to independents with platforms on climate change action and integrity in governme...Show More
gertie recommended:
ABC Daily always has great political analysis. Will be very interesting to see how the LNP responds to this election loss.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) 39 questions that could save your life
If you're a victim of domestic violence, and you go to police, that can yield a whole range of responses — from urgent to unconcerned. A lot of the time, how you're treated comes down to the individu...Show More
mm recommended:
You've heard of the 36 questions that can make you fall in love with someone, but what about the 39 questions that can save your life from d...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Should Scientology lose its tax free status?
The Church of Scientology has always been controversial and it may be about to come under fresh scrutiny. Australian law still considers Scientology a religion and as a result, it enjoys tax free sta...Show More
mm recommended:
Scientology has tax free status in Australia but does it deserve it? If it loses it, would the Catholic Church also lose the status too? Int...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) Donald Trump's anti-BLM surge
In some US cities, Black Lives Matter rallies haven't just persisted. They've escalated. Earlier this month, Donald Trump sent federal law enforcement officers to Portland, and he's considering doing...Show More
phocks recommended:
Interesting things happening in Portland. Political theatre.....
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) Why your dreams are getting weirder
If you've been having more intense dreams since the pandemic began, you're not alone. Today we find out why that's happening, whether or not it's helpful, and what to do if you're finding it's not. ...Show More
jennx recommended:
Love a good episode about the psychology of dreams. Explains the crazy pandemic dreams as an outlet for escapism
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.