A ‘Future Made In Australia’ has a nice ring to it.  But is it really wise for the government to throw almost $23 billion at industries to help along the transition to net zero emissions and a green future?  The federal opposition thinks it will just mean billionaires like Gina Rinehart get richer.  Today, the host of the ABC Radio National Breakfast, Q+A and the Party Room podcast, Patricia Karvelas on what the government's planning and whether the gamble will pay off.  Featured:  Patricia Karvelas, ABC presenter ..read more

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets.  This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.   Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.   Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter ..read more

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets.  This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.   Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.   Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter ..read more

The federal budget delivers a $300 power bill rebate to every household in the country, along with the previously announced tax cuts. The treasurer says it’s responsible cost of living relief that’ll force the inflation rate down faster than expected. So, could that lead to earlier cuts to interest rates? Today, the ABC’s Ian Verrender speaks with Sam Hawley from within the budget 'lock up' where reporters and experts get early access to the government’s economic plan. Featured:  Ian Verrender, ABC Chief Business Correspondent ..read more

A former Chinese spy has revealed the lengths taken by its security services to track down dissidents overseas, including in Australia, and get them back home. Some expat Chinese who are critical of the communist party and leader Xi Jinping fear for their lives, despite being Australian residents.  Today, Echo Hui on her exclusive interview for Four Corners with the spy who’s now in Australia and the national security questions raised by her investigation.  Featured:  Echo Hui, Four Corners reporter ..read more

Don’t you get sick of the constant text messages warning that you haven’t paid a toll, or that you’ve missed a package delivery or have a refund owing? In many cases they’re clearly fake but there are scams that aren’t so obvious, and Australians have lost billions of dollars to them.  Today, consumer affairs reporter Michael Atkin on why more of us are falling for the traps set by criminals and what the big banks should be doing to protect us.  Featured:  Michael Atkin, ABC consumer affairs reporter ..read more

There have been two knife attacks within just weeks of each other that are being linked to terrorism.  One was a church in Sydney and the other outside a Bunnings in Perth on the weekend. Both involved teenage boys. So, what’s going on?  Today, investigative reporter Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop on the radicalisation of vulnerable young people and whether programs to stop it are working.  Featured:  Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, ABC investigative reporter Editor’s note: The WA Education Department has confirmed the incident involving an explosive device in a school toilet happened in ..read more

You have to be aged at least 13 to access social media like TikTok, Twitter and Instagram in Australia.  But is that an appropriate age, given the disturbing content available and harm heavy social media use can cause?  Could we just ban smartphones and social media for Australian kids altogether? Today, we meet a father who has limited his daughter’s phone use and a psychiatrist who’ll explain the problems that smartphones can cause.  Featured:  Danny Elachi, The Heads Up Alliance founder Dr Yann Poncin, child psychiatrist at the Yale Child Studies Center  ..read more

Two deadly crashes and a mid-air door blowout have rocked the reputation of Boeing, with questions intensifying about the quality of its planes. Concerns about the 737 MAX aircraft peaked when a hole opened up on the side of an Alaska Airlines flight in January this year.  Today, Jerry Useem, who’s been investigating Boeing for more than two decades, charts the firm’s departure from in-house manufacturing.  He’s been writing for the Atlantic magazine about how Boeing switched its focus to its stock price and what that meant for the safety of its aircraft. Featured:  Jerry Useem ..read more

At Columbia University in the heart of New York City late one evening this week riot police stormed a university hall.  They entered via a window to arrest students who’d for weeks been camping out at the campus to protest against the war in Gaza.  Now, the pro-Palestinian movement that’s seen more than a thousand students arrested across the US has landed here.  Today, we look at the encampments popping up on campuses across the country and ask how will university leaders allow freedom of speech while ensuring Jewish students and staff feel safe?  Featured:  Dr Tim De ..read more