Best Control Yourself Recorded Live Podcasts (2025)

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The e-bike problem on our roads (and footpaths) 15:23

18m ago15:23

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They’re a cheaper and convenient alternative to driving a car, but some e-bike riders are causing massive headaches for other road users and police. A string of serious injuries and deaths in e-bike crashes, particularly involving children, is fuelling calls for a crackdown. Today, Geoff Rose from the Monash Institute of Transport Studies on the in…

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The reality of the teen social media ban 15:31

15h ago15:31

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Parents and teens are preparing for life cut off from social media when Australia’s world first ban for under-16s officially starts on Wednesday. The government has admitted it will take time to remove everyone aged under 16 from the platforms and it’s becoming clear older users could get caught in the net. So, how can you prove that you’re old eno…

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Is Trump about to go to war with Venezuela? 16:04

16h ago16:04

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The United States has deployed 15,000 troops and sent warships to the Caribbean in the biggest military build-up there since the Cuban Missile Crisis. It follows months of deadly US strikes on boats from Venezuela it says are smuggling drugs. Today, Latin America expert Orlando Pérez from the University of North Texas on why Donald Trump is turning…

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Can farmers take on transmission towers and win? 16:07

1d ago16:07

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Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway with new poles, wires and transmission towers planned across the country. But some farmers say they’re being pressured and harassed to hand over land for the infrastructure to get electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s used. Today, reporter Alysia Thomas-Sam from ABC’s 7.30 progr…

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Love Without Losing Yourself: Redefining What Self-Love and Real Love Actually Mean 35:52

6d ago35:52

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Everyone talks about self-love like it's a destination you reach after enough bubble baths and affirmations. But what if the real work of loving yourself is learning to stop abandoning who you are every time you enter a relationship? What if being "the loving one" has actually cost you more than you've been willing to admit? In this raw, solo episo…

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What new lending rules mean for property prices 14:34

3d ago14:34

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Australian property is now more expensive than ever and soaring mortgage debt has the financial regulator hitting the brakes on risky lending. But could stopping banks for offering some loans do anything to stop rapid price growth for homes and units? Today, the ABC’s chief business correspondent Ian Verrender on what’s worrying APRA and the outloo…

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Is Ukraine any closer to a deal with Putin? 15:34

4d ago15:34

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In a flurry of peace talks over the last week, Ukrainian officials have been desperately trying to avoid an unjust deal with Russia being imposed on it. They’ve been pushing back against a controversial 28-point proposal that would have required Ukraine to surrender significant territory, restrict the size of its defence force and give up on ambiti…

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The overdose risk that forced a vitamin B6 crackdown 15:08

5d ago15:08

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Every day millions of Australians take vitamin supplements, hoping for a health boost. But there’s been a sharp rise in people suffering numbness, nerve damage, even paralysis, after accidentally overdosing on vitamin B6. Many don’t even realise B6 is in so many products at high concentrations and that the vitamin can build up in the body. Today, r…

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Is Trump losing control of himself? 15:24

8d ago15:24

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Donald Trump has called a female journalist piggy, labelled another insubordinate and demanded Democratic politicians be arrested, even suggesting they could be executed for seditious behaviour. The US president is no stranger to unconventional acts and confronting statements, but does his recent behaviour go beyond even his usual standards? Today,…

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How the Saudi crown prince inspires Trump 15:12

9d ago15:12

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For many years the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a pariah on the world stage, but the US president is bringing him back into the fold. We know Donald Trump wants the US to do business with the wealthy Gulf Arab state, but what else does he like about the country? Today, The New York Times contributor Noah Shachtman on how Trump wants A…

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Is the $96m BOM website really that bad? 15:14

13d ago15:14

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Australians are all pretty invested in the weather and the Bureau of Meteorology is our go-to source of forecasts and information. So, people noticed when the BOM changed its website and many, including farmers, complained that data sources they relied on were either missing or hard to find. A change in the rain radar has already been rolled back a…

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The Hidden Cost of Financial Control: Why Successful Women Still Feel Broke with Lisa Chastain 48:51

14d ago48:51

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You've done everything right. The degree, the career, the salary that finally exceeds what your parents made. You're checking all the boxes. But if you're honest, you still feel broke. Not because your bank account is empty, but because you never feel safe with money. You're controlling, budgeting, tracking every dollar, and somehow it still doesn'…

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Why are some Triple Zero calls still failing? 15:34

11d ago15:34

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The devastating Optus outage that was linked to three deaths revealed we can’t always trust we can get through when we call Triple Zero. More than two months later, surely the system has been fixed. Today, consumer affairs reporter Michael Atkin on why some people still can’t get help when they need it most. Featured: Michael Atkin, ABC consumer af…

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Adam Spencer on the CSIRO job cuts 15:06

12d ago15:06

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Our peak scientific body, the CSIRO, has made extraordinary discoveries and invented everyday wonders like Aerogard, plastic banknotes and WiFi. But once again the CSIRO is axing jobs, saying the cost of doing science has outpaced its funding and it needs to refocus on big issues. Today, Adam Spencer, ambassador for mathematics and science at Sydne…

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The secret US plan to end Putin’s war 15:35

17d ago15:35

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There’s a secret US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, but it reportedly asks a lot of the country that’s been invaded by Russia. Media reports suggest the plan would see Ukraine would give up land, reduce the size of its army, relinquish weapons and make Russian an official state language. At the same time, Putin’s forces have launched new strike…

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How Donald Trump lost control of the Epstein files 15:33

16d ago15:33

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The remaining Epstein files are finally set to be released after a vote in US Congress and a shift in the US President’s position. Despite dismissing calls to release files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for months, Donald Trump reversed course when it became clear a bill to compel the release would pass in the US House …

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When Being Strong and Capable Becomes Your Prison: Learning to Soften Without Losing Your Edge with Manja Horner 53:25

20d ago53:25

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What if your greatest strength is actually your prison? What if the capability everyone admires, the drive that built your success, the resilience that got you through everything, is the very thing keeping you exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to let anything be easy? Manja Horner learned early that she couldn't be a bother. With an older sister b…

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The coloured sand that sparked an asbestos scare 15:10

17d ago15:10

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Asbestos is highly carcinogenic, is banned and can’t be imported in Australia. But in the last week it’s been found in various children’s coloured sand products from China, causing a major alarm across the community. The discovery has led to the closure of dozens of schools and products have been recalled from stores including Kmart, Target and Off…

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What polling reveals about voters and net zero 15:35

18d ago15:35

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The Liberals and Nationals have now officially dumped the net zero emission target from their climate and energy policy. It keeps the Coalition together, but what do voters think? Today, pollster, former Labor strategist and director of the RedBridge Group, Kos Samaras on whether it’s a winning strategy. Featured: Kos Samaras, director of the RedBr…

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Are Trump’s tariffs wrecking the US economy? 15:34

19d ago15:34

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Donald Trump’s been all over the place with his tariffs, but the US is now bringing in billions of dollars in revenue from them. Months since the tariffs were first announced and after dire warnings from economists, how is the American economy really faring? Today, Penny Goldberg, professor of economics at Yale University, on why the US economy has…

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Should neo-Nazis be banned from protesting? 15:07

22d ago15:07

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How is it that a neo-Nazi rally targeting Jewish people was allowed to take place on the steps of the New South Wales parliament? Why is it that the same group of people, who want a 'white Australia', could be allowed to form a political party? Today, extremism expert Josh Roose explains the tactics neo-Nazi groups are using to skirt the law and co…

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What was the point of the longest US shutdown? 15:26

26d ago15:26

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More than one million workers sent home or working without pay, the poorest Americans left hungry and travel plans thrown into chaos. The longest government shutdown in American history is coming to an end, more than 40 days after it began. Today, political scientist Charles Hunt from Boise State University on why a small group of Democrats ended u…

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The Hidden Cost of Watching Your Mom Overwork with Emma Jory 39:17

27d ago39:17

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You're over-giving because you're terrified no one will see your value. You know you're doing it. You're even aware it's exhausting you. But awareness without understanding why you do it? That just fuels the shame cycle. Emma came to this coaching session with a question about imposter syndrome. Twenty-five years of teaching, consistently getting g…

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Did the BBC mislead viewers about Trump? 15:33

24d ago15:33

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Donald Trump wants to sue a media organisation - again. This time he’s threatening a US $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC, capping off one of the worst weeks in the British public broadcaster’s history. Both the corporation’s director-general Tim Davie and he…

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What’s the catch with three hours of free power? 15:06

25d ago15:06

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Three hours of free electricity sounds pretty good to many Australians struggling with a cost-of-living crisis. But is the federal government’s latest solar offering, which features energy retailers being made to offer free power in the middle of the day in se…

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Why crypto ATMs are a scammer’s best friend 15:33

26d ago15:33

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey You may have noticed a crypto ATM in the corner of a shopping centre or in a convenience store. There are thousands of them, tapping into investor’s interest around booming markets for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But increasingly crypto ATMs are being …

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

29d ago15:34

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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

1M ago16:03

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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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The Cost of Playing Small: What Happens When Making Things Look Perfect Keeps You From Being Real with Sarah Albritton 1:01:39

1M ago1:01:39

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You've built something impressive. From the outside, it all looks good. But if you're honest with yourself, you've been playing small. Making things look perfect so no one sees the truth underneath. Smiling through the exhaustion. Saying "I'm just" when someone recognizes your power. Shrinking yourself so others feel comfortable. Today's guest know…

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How Zohran Mamdani won over New York 15:31

1M ago15:31

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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

1M ago15:30

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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

1M ago15:35

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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

1M ago15:25

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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

1M ago15:28

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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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Hormone Health and The Truth About Self-Leadership 47:50

1M ago47:50

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Hormones can change how you feel, but they don't change who you are. And no prescription can fix a life built on burnout and self-abandonment. In this episode, I'm getting real about what's happening in my own body right now, hormones out of whack again, depression, anxiety, fatigue, memory loss, and a complete loss of zest for life. My get-up and …

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

1M ago15:30

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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

1M ago13:33

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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

1M ago15:29

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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

1M ago14:09

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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

2M ago15:33

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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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When The Fear of Not Being Enough Keeps You From Becoming Enough with Laurie-Ann Murabito 40:50

2M ago40:50

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You're afraid of not feeling good enough. Meanwhile, you wake up every day already feeling that way. So what exactly are you protecting yourself from? In this live coaching episode, I work with Laurie-Ann Murabito, a successful speaking coach who's built a beautiful business but came to me feeling stuck. Not confident enough. Not getting the engage…

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

2M ago18:01

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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

2M ago15:34

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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

2M ago15:03

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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

2M ago15:31

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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

2M ago15:26

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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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When Imposter Syndrome Looks Like Strategy (And Why Your Partnerships Might Be Hiding Your Genius) with Andrea Janzen 56:37

2M ago56:37

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You tell yourself you're being strategic. That you're building collaborations, finding complementary skill sets, creating win-win partnerships. But what if the real reason you keep looking for someone else to do it with you is because you don't believe you're enough on your own? Andrea Janzen built a wildly successful leadership development company…

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

2M ago15:34

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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

2M ago16:13

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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

2M ago15:35

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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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