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   27 Sep 2026 · 16 min

   Could AI really cure cancer?

   We're being warned that AI could wipe out humanity. But some of the very same experts sounding the alarm are also predicting AI will help cure cancer within the next decade. So, how will these competing visions of destruction and salvation play out? And is a cure for cancer really within AI’s reach? Today, doctor and researcher Emilia Javorsky joins us to separate the reality from the hype. Featured: Emilia Javorsky, the Director of the Futures Program at The Future of Life Institute – a nonprofit aimed at reducing AI risks.

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   24 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   How OpenAI exposed our cyber security gaps

   The Australian government is grappling with how to safeguard sensitive data, after revelations an AI agent controlled by OpenAI accessed private Medicare statistics. It took months for a breach to be identified and alerted to the highest levels of government and comes as the world grapples with controlling the rapid growth of AI technology. Today, national security and AI policy expert Olivia Shen, on whether governments can keep up with the accelerating advance of AI. Featured: Olivia Shen, Director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the United States Studies Centre at the University…

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   23 Sep 2026 · 16 min

   Will America watch Trump TV?

   Donald Trump’s decade-long war with the press has a new front, with three US media outlets suing after being banned by the White House, prompting a broader media boycott. In response, the US President has launched his own 24/7 streaming channel called Trump TV. Today, Reporters Without Borders executive director for North America, Clayton Weimers, on who will lose the most from Trump’s war on the press. Featured: Clayton Weimers, Reporters Without Borders executive director for North America

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   22 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   Why can’t we stop the DV crisis?

   Another string of suspected domestic violence attacks across a single weekend has once again seen the number of women and children killed this year climb. And, once again, their deaths have turned up the volume of calls for governments to do more to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence. Today, ABC political reporter Claudia Long on why, despite decades of effort, federal and state governments are still struggling with how to stop these tragic outcomes. Featured: Claudia Long, ABC political reporter

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   21 Sep 2026 · 14 min

   Alan Kohler on the odds of a recession

   Oil prices are rising again, thanks to the conflict in the Persian Gulf spreading to the Red Sea. It's fuelling inflation around the world including in Australia where it has been stubbornly high meaning an interest rate rise is all but certain, when the Reserve Bank meets next week. Today, ABC Finance expert Alan Kohler on the squeeze on household budgets and the prospect of a recession. Featured: Alan Kohler, ABC finance expert and host of the ‘That's Business with Alan Kohler’ podcast

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   17 Sep 2026 · 16 min

   Trump vs China and the AI 'hoax'

   Donald Trump says warnings from whistleblowers that the rapid development of AI could end humanity are a ‘hoax’. He’s determined to push ahead in the AI race for dominance over China despite calls from some in the industry to slow down. But who should we believe? Today, AI risk researcher Nate Soares on why he believes the only real winner in the AI race is AI. Featured: Nate Soares, Machine Intelligence Research Institute president

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   16 Sep 2026 · 16 min

   Is 'nastiness' backfiring on Pauline Hanson?

   Pauline Hanson has spent the week offending everyone from Andrew Hastie to the Prime Minister and Indigenous Australians, drawing widespread condemnation. But is hitting back at her personally the best way to respond? Today, Sean Kelly, columnist and former adviser to Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd on the way major parties are shifting their approach to Pauline Hanson and One Nation. Featured: Sean Kelly, columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald and former Labor prime minister advisor.

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   15 Sep 2026 · 16 min

   The new oil threat plaguing Trump

   For months, the Strait of Hormuz has been in chaos amid the ongoing conflict between Donald Trump and Iran. But now, the global oil supply faces a new threat. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are setting their sights on the Red Sea, putting a second critical shipping corridor in the crosshairs. Today, former US Special Envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking, on the latest escalation and what it means for the global economy. Featured: Tim Lenderking, former US Special Envoy to Yemen and Middle East Institute Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow

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   14 Sep 2026 · 16 min

   How exactly could AI kill us all?

   Last week, an Anthropic researcher warned that rapidly advancing AI could lead to human extinction in the not-too-distant future. Then tech bosses joined the call for countries and companies to work together to slow the race towards artificial super intelligence. Today, AI philosopher Nick Bostrom on just how bad unbridled AI could get and whether we need to put the brakes on before it’s too late. Featured: Nick Bostrom, AI philosopher

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    13 Sep 2026 · 16 min

    How One Nation’s driving a migration rethink

    The migration policy debate in Australia has shifted over the years from boat arrivals and refugees to a new battleground: the size of the net overseas migration intake. And Pauline Hanson has managed to put the push for lower numbers back at the centre of the political debate. But how much control does the government really have? Today, David Speers, host of tonight's ABC National Forum on migration, on whether the system we have needs a total rethink. Featured: David Speers, host of Insiders and the ABC’s National Forum