The U.S. election has finally arrived…sort of. By the time most Aussies go to bed tonight, voting will have opened in most American states. By Wednesday night, (our time) counting will have begun to determine who will be the next President of the United States: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. So, should Australians care? A Trump Presidency and a Harris Presidency could look very different for Australia — from trade to defence, the economy, culture, diplomacy, foreign aid and beyond. In today's deep dive, Chas Licciardello from the ABC's Planet America explains what the U.S. election means for Australia, and why you should care. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Chas Licciardello, Planet AmericaProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2022, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi criticised the monarchy in a social media post following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Fellow Senator Hanson replied with what the Federal Court has now found was an “angry personal attack” that carried racist meaning. On today's podcast, we break down what the initial comments were, how the court case has evolved, and what this verdict means.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the new aviation rule in the U.S, why thousands of people marched naked across a bridge in Brisbane, and the top NSWmental health researcher honoured. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a residential college at the University of Sydney made headlines over a “bullying incident” involving a mock trial and a sex toy. It’s not the first time colleges at this uni have made headlines over such behaviour – nor is it the first time this specific college, St Paul’s, has been the subject of newspaper investigations. In today’s deep dive, we explain the latest scandal, and the history of these colleges. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report into the Federal Government’s response to COVID-19 has found it wasn’t “adequately prepared” for a pandemic. It also found that public trust in government has been eroded, and that more transparency around decisions made during a health emergency is needed. Plus, it has recommended Australia establish a new Centre for Disease Control.  You can access the full report here. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to you ng people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been accused of directly asking  former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce for free, undisclosed flight upgrades. The allegation has been detailed in a new book by former Australian Financial Review (AFR) columnist Joe Aston.  The Opposition has said it will consider setting up a Senate Inquiry into the matter, while the PM has suggested the claims come from a “person who is trying to sell a book”. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last week, two major U.S. newspapers have announced they won’t endorse a candidate for the U.S. presidential election. It’s a huge departure from the way legacy media has traditionally approached elections, and has called into question the billionaire ownership of the LA Times and the Washington Post. In today's podcast, we discuss what the decision could mean for the media and editorial independence moving forward. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last week, Richard White - the CEO of one of Australia’s biggest tech company, WiseTech Global - stepped down. It came after a major investigation by Nine Newspapers into the billionaire founder of the software and logistics business. An outpouring of scandals, both in his professional and private life, have dominated headlines since. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a look at the massive Richard White scandal, and what it could mean for one of Australia's most prolific publicly listed companies.  Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emmeline Peterson Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company that delivers accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week brings exciting news, including Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah receiving the National Medals of Arts, a major milestone for hip-hop. A once-thought extinct fish species, the giant salmon carp, has been spotted in the Cambodian Mekong, sparking hope for its survival. The podcast also celebrates the remarkable resurgence of endangered species and highlights inspiring achievements from Australian sports heroes inducted into the Hall of Fame. Plus, there's a heartwarming story about young students training to become future firefighters.

Earlier this week, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a ceremony for the King and Queen, speaking for nearly a minute about the King being a l-genocidalist, calling for land to be returned to First Nations communities and asking for a Treaty. In the days since, Thorpe has been accused of breaching the pledge of allegiance she took when she entered Parliament. Only Thorpe doesn’t think so, because she’s claiming a bit of wordplay meant she didn’t actually make the pledge. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.