How Bad Is the Australian Economy Going to Get? - Podcast
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that the nation’s economy is increasingly vulnerable as the US‑Israel conflict with Iran drags on. The podcast features political editor Tom McIlroy, business editor Jonathan Barrett and host Nour Haydar discussing how the war is amplifying global supply‑chain strains and pushing up energy prices. Domestically, households face a cost‑of‑living squeeze with inflation still above 6%, prompting calls for targeted relief. The discussion also explores whether the government will intervene to soften the economic fallout.
Is Keir Starmer ‘Complacent’ on Defence? – Podcast
In a Guardian Politics Weekly podcast, Labour leader Keir Starmer defended his government against peer George Robertson’s accusation that Labour is complacent on defence funding. Starmer argued the current fiscal constraints and competing priorities explain the slower pace of defence...
Trump and Iran in Battle of the Blockades – The Latest
The United States has activated a naval blockade targeting vessels that use Iranian ports, aiming to choke Iran’s oil‑dependent economy. Despite the restriction, several Iran‑linked tankers have already transited the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows a weekend of stalled...
Everything You Need to Know About Artemis II so Far – Podcast
The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast recaps NASA’s Artemis II mission, where the four‑astronaut crew broke Apollo 13’s distance‑from‑Earth record during a ten‑day lunar flyby. The episode details technical hiccups the crew faced, the breathtaking views of the Moon, and the intense emotional...
How the War on Iran Has Brought Reality Crashing Down on Donald Trump - Podcast
The Guardian podcast examines how the escalating war between Iran and its regional adversaries is challenging former President Donald Trump’s long‑standing belief that he can shape global events at will. Host David Smith interviews analyst Reged Ahmad, who argues that...
Will Trump Put Boots on the Ground in Iran? – The Latest
The United States has moved thousands of soldiers and Marines into the Middle East, signaling a shift toward a more forward‑deployed posture. Former President Donald Trump has reignited talk of a direct strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure, even suggesting seizure...
What Is Netanyahu’s Endgame in Iran War? – The Latest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is positioning Israel for a prolonged confrontation with Iran, seeking to weaken Tehran's nuclear ambitions while avoiding a full‑scale war. He is leveraging diplomatic pressure, covert operations, and regional alliances, especially with Saudi Arabia and...
Iran Says Trump ‘Negotiating with Himself’: What Next for War? - The Latest
Donald Trump maintains that Iran remains open to a peace deal despite Tehran's outright rejection of the United States' latest proposal. Iran responded with a five‑point counterproposal, insisting the conflict will conclude on its own terms. The exchange underscores a...
Trump Rows Back on Strait of Hormuz Threat – What Next? | Podcast
President Donald Trump has extended by five days the deadline to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not restore free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The shift follows earlier, more aggressive rhetoric threatening...
The Sunday Read: Why the Reserve Bank Needs to Be More Cautious - Podcast
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced another interest‑rate increase as inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures intensify, compounded by geopolitical risks from the war in Iran. Independent economist Nicki Hutley, featured in Guardian Australia’s “Full Story” podcast, argued the central bank should...
Introducing Off Duty: The Crime - Podcast
The Guardian has launched Off Duty: The Crime, a new investigative podcast series that delves into violent incidents involving law‑enforcement personnel. Episode one recounts the December 2011 shooting of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis, who was working as a security...
What’s Really Behind Trump’s Latest Tantrums over Iran? – Podcast
Former President Donald Trump told NATO allies, “We don’t need you,” and warned he could “massively blow up” the world’s largest gasfield if Iran escalates. The remarks, aired on a Guardian podcast with former national security adviser Philip Gordon, signal...
Why Ireland Is Giving a Basic Income to Artists – Podcast
The Irish government has launched a Basic Income for the Arts scheme, granting €325 (£283) per week to 2,000 eligible artists. A recent pilot demonstrated that the program not only recouped its net cost but also improved participants' wellbeing. Musicians...
Was Iran Really Building a Nuclear Weapon? - Podcast
The Guardian Australia podcast investigates the claim that Iran was on the brink of constructing a nuclear weapon, a narrative frequently cited by Donald Trump to legitimize US and Israeli strikes. Kelsey Davenport, director of non‑proliferation policy at the Arms...
The Sunday Read: Paul Daley on Australia’s Blind Acceptance of Trump’s War on Iran - Podcast
Guardian Australia columnist Paul Daley warns that Australia’s uncritical backing of Donald Trump’s threats against Iran could pull the nation into a broader conflict involving Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. He argues the country is blindly accepting U.S. pressure despite a shifting...