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You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President. Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden has labelled it “biggest attack on our system of government  that has ever been proposed in the history of this country.” In today's deep dive, we explain everything you need to know about the plan. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Links to previous shows:An attempted assassination attempt: What we knowThe string of lawsuits against Andrew TateThe criminal allegations facing one of Australia's biggest unionsShould prisoners be allowed to read the news?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do prisoners get information? How about news? This is something that a new national newspaper is trying to tackle. It’s called ‘About Time’ and it’s designed to be read by the prison population of Australia - about 40,000 people. In today's deep dive, we talk to the Managing Director of About Time, Jo Friedman, about why this publication is needed, what it hopes to achieve, whether it can even get behind bars, and if it makes prisoners feel more free. The first edition of About Time can be read here: https://www.abouttime.org.au/ Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieGuest: Jo Friedman, About TimeProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia’s biggest unions – the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees’ Union (CFMEU) – is being investigated for alleged ties to criminal gangs and bikie groups in the wake of a Nine Network investigation. The controversial head of the union’s Victorian wing, John Setka, stepped down last week before the criminal allegations surfaced. The union’s Victorian branch has since gone into administration and handed control to the national body. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain what the CFMEU actually is, why these allegations are so serious and what it means for Labor.Link to original Nine Network investigation here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen: 'An attempted assassination: What we know' Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are being sued for tax evasion in the UK after failing to pay $AU5.3m in taxes. UK police allege the pair paid no tax on $40m of revenue from their online businesses between 2014 and 2022. It’s the latest in a string of legal battles that the two men are facing, both in the UK and Romania. In today’s deep dive, we lay out all the different charges and what they mean for the controversial influencer.Listen to TDA's episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday there was an assassination attempt on the former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was the first time a current or former U.S. president has been wounded from an assassination attempt in more than 40 years. There has been a lot of commentary about the attempt, what it means for the future of Trump’s campaign and the state of U.S. politics more broadly. But one thing has been clear: all official authorities and the political community have condemned this act of political violence. We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW greyhound racing industry is being investigated after a former employee of the racing body detailed allegations of cover-ups and abuse. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the report says about the way greyhounds are treated in the sport, and what the NSW Government plans to do next. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should NDIS funds be able to be used on sexual services? That’s the question being debated this week, after NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said access to those services would be removed if draft legislation is passed in the Senate. In today’s deep dive, we explain why the Government is making changes to the NDIS, the arguments for removing access to these services and why some disability advocates are against the move. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 36 civilians and injured 140 others. The missile strikes hit five cities in Ukraine, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and the country’s biggest children’s hospital.  Russia has denied targeting civilian infrastructure and claimed damage to the hospital was caused by Ukraine. In today's deep dive, we discuss the context of the broader conflict and what the latest attacks mean for the region. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France’s far-right party was expected to dominate in the country's election over the weekend, but a surprise swing to the left has resulted in a hung parliament. A left-wing coalition that didn’t exist a few weeks ago won the most seats in the final round of voting, but a divided result means there’s no clear majority winner. We’ll take you through the results and what they mean for the future of France’s Government in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour will form Government in the UK, after an election result that’s been described as a landslide victory. It comes after one of the most tumultuous periods in recent British history – an era that saw five Conservative Prime Ministers, Britain’s departure from the European Union, a global pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, among other things. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the context to this election and what it means for both parties moving forward. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Move over four-day work week - Greece has just announced a six day working week. The European country has passed a new labour law to address its shrinking population and skills shortage. Some workers in certain industries in Greece have now had an extra eight hours added to their week. Staff can choose how they work this extra time, and will be paid a 40% overtime bonus for the additional hours. Unions in the country have warned the move could lead to lower productivity and possible exploitation of workers. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free. The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the past, why they're being changed and what it could mean for you. Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.