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As world leaders head to Egypt for the COP27 Conference, one topic is up for discussion that caught our attention - the proposed compensation scheme designed to assist developing countries severely impacted by climate change. We discuss why that could be a legacy of the conference, and whether it's an idea with merit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.co...

Elon Musk bought Twitter, and immediately began to move around the furniture. Twitter's landscape certainly feels different - from paying for blue ticks to being banned for impersonations. Will it ever go back to a pre-Musk platform? Join Sam and Zara for a chat about the future of Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

As we wake up this morning, Americans are heading to the polls to vote in the midterm elections. It's a massive moment in American politics - and Tom Crowley will talk you through what you need to know to understand how it works, what it means, and who to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/li...

It's election time once again, but this time on a state level. Political journalist Tom Crowley is here to bring you up to speed on what you need to know about the upcoming election. The final episode of The Mirror is out now. You can listen to all four episodes here , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for...

We're joined by Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company to discuss the monster raises announced this week by VC funds Blackbird and Square Peg. Will it mean there will be more female founders in Australian start-ups? Listen in to their chat with Sam to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystu...

The Federal Government has announced new taglines to replace the 'gamble responsibly' warning in gambling ads. The Government says the new taglines are based on behavioural research and testing to identify the most effective wording. Here's what they are - and why Australia's gambling habits need to be addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/lis...

The same U.S. Supreme Court that brought you the end of Roe v Wade, could now bring you the end of affirmative action in U.S. universities. So what does affirmative action actually do? And why would universities have to end it? We'll explain all that in the deep dive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio...

At least 150 people have died in a crowd crush in South Korea. In today's deep dive we'll look at how a night out celebrating Halloween turned terribly wrong, what causes a crowd crush, and what to do if you ever find yourself in one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

We've had some time to process the week that was, and the information that came from the Federal Budget. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Hear about the hard choices that went into making this years budget, what priorities were set and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

"We have learned that the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has resulted in the suffering and the harm of countless of our fellow workers." The Socceroos have spoken out about human rights in Qatar, ahead of the FIFA World Cup which is taking place there next month. In today's deep dive we'll explain what's been going on in Qatar, and why the Australian men's soccer team have decided to take...

The dust has settled on the Albanese Government's first budget - and the first Labor budget in nine years. Now that we've had a bit more sleep, we're ready to take a closer look at one aspect of the budget: what it means for parents across Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered Labor's first budget in nine years last night - and TDA's Billi, Tom and Daniel were there in lockup to make sure we could make sense of it all. Join them for a late-night post-budget wrap, with comments from Coalition Senator Jane Hume and Greens Leader Adam Bandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener f...

According to Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley, her party learnt an important lesson after the last election - they need to do more to recruit female members to the party, both as members and voters. But what are they doing to achieve those goals? Zara sat down with the MP to discuss progress, quotas and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/list...

Things can change in a matter of hours in the fast-moving beast that is UK politics. It's set to be a week of the three candidates - Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt - putting their best foot forward to convince their party they are the right person to lead the Conservatives out of the chaos. Let's get you set up for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

As central banks around the world raise interest rates, markets take a dive and some currencies face unprecedented turmoil, it's time to talk about the 'R' word - recession. Is it inevitable? Will Australia be insulated from global troubles? We're joined by political journalist Tom Crowley to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Reports emerged this week that Australia's national netball team, the Diamonds, were pushing back against a sponsorship deal with a mining company run by Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss has had a rocky start as the UK's Prime Minister. Her position worsened over the weekend after she sacked her Chancellor (the equivalent of a Treasurer in Australia) Kwasi Kwarteng over the Government's controversial 'mini Budget'. Most of that Budget has been reversed. Truss says she's "sticking around", but there is growing frustration among her party colleagues. We'll explore it all i...

The Federal Government has released a new 10-year National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The Plan sets out targets and principles to guide governments and the community in working towards eliminating gendered violence. Here's what it says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ten years ago, Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech. But what led to that moment? And what's happened since? In this special episode of TDA, we'll take you behind the scenes on our new podcast series 'The Mirror'. You can subscribe to The Mirror on Spotify , Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/...

A legal challenge against a NSW law imposing jail sentences and heavy fines for protesters blocking major infrastructure was launched in the Supreme Court yesterday - the two plaintiffs in the case argue the law is unconstitutional, and is "taking away our democratic freedoms". Join Sam and Zara as they explain how this law ended up in court, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices...

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced the Federal Government plans to scrap 197,000 outstanding cases associated with 'Robodebt', the controversial Federal Government automated debt recovery scheme. Is this the end of the Robodebt saga? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

China's economy is facing its biggest threat for decades. But unlike most other countries, its problems have nothing to do with rising prices. We'll speak to Tom Crowley about whether China is about to enter a storm - and whether it can make it through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

As Harvey Weinstein faces a LA jury charged with the assault of five different women, the fifth anniversary of the explosive New Yorker and New York Times articles that lifted the veil on decades of abusive behaviour has arrived. What has happened in the #MeToo movement since - and did it really start with Weinstein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com...

At the end of last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would pardon anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis at the federal level. In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss who this impacts, and whether it’s a sign of what’s to come. And if you liked what you heard of The Mirror, you can subscribe and listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn mor...

The World Bank has said the world isn’t on track to meet its goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. In fact, despite some promising signs of progress this century, the latest report says that over the past couple of years things have actually gone backwards. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how poverty is measured, and why we’re going to miss this big milestone. Learn more about your ad choice...