Best Philippines Current Affairs Podcasts (2025)

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New frontbench, new leaders and a renewed friendship 13:42

12h ago13:42

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This week in politics saw several new directions take shape as Anthony Albanese unveiled his new frontbench this week, and the Liberal and Greens parties elected new leaders.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Anthony Albanese wraps up two-day visit to Jakarta 6:04

12h ago6:04

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The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a two-day visit to Jakarta, on his overseas visit since his re-election, aimed at strengthening Australia's defence and economic ties with its northern neighbour. He has described Jakarta as an 'indispensable partner' - and urged Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto to forge closer defence ties w…

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Children's Commissioner calls for urgent action on childcare abuse 7:46

12h ago7:46

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In recent weeks there have been some very disturbing revelations about the treatment of children in childcare centres. The ABC has uncovered multiple incidences where children have been abused or mistreated including an educator laughing whilst being filmed repeatedly slapping a baby - prompting calls for urgent and systemic reform across the secto…

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Count in Bradfield, Goldstein still tight 7:32

12h ago7:32

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Two weeks on from polling day in the federal election and two key seats have gone all the way down to the wire. After the ABC originally called the north Sydney seat of Bradfield for the Liberal candidate, Giselle Kapterian, it's now back in doubt. The Melbourne seat of Goldstein is also a tight contest. GUEST: Jeff Pope, Australian Electoral Commi…

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Magna Carta copy discovered to be rare original 7:02

13h ago7:02

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Researchers believe a copy of one of the world's most famous documents stored at a university library for decades is actually a rare original. An edition of the Magna Carta was bought by Harvard University for US $27.50 back in the 1940s and now could be worth millions. Features: Professor David Carpenter, Medieval History Professor, Kings College …

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Marine animals eating more plastic in all Australian oceans 5:29

13h ago5:29

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The alarming story of the birds with so much plastic inside them you can hear it has made headlines Australia this week. But the shearwaters of Lord Howe Island are only the tip of the so-called 'plastic berg' in Australia's oceans, and researchers have warned the problem is accelerating rapidly. Guest: Dr Jennifer Lavers, Marine scientist and Coor…

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Pharmaceutical companies brace for Trump tariff details 7:15

13h ago7:15

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Drug manufacturers and consumers are waiting anxiously for the White House to release more details on tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals. Last month, Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement slapped a 10 per cent baseline tariff on exports from many countries, including Australia. And while medical devices were included, pharmaceuticals were spa…

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South Australian communities pushed to the edge by drought 9:18

14h ago9:18

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A warning the following story contains distressing content Less than a month after the South Australian Government revealed a $55 million drought relief package, the impact of the drought is being felt throughout many parts of rural communities. Adelaide has only received around 300mm of rain since February last year — the city's driest 15-month sp…

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Police reveal major lead five months into terror investigation 5:07

14h ago5:07

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It's the arson attack that sparked a specialist federal police task force to investigate anti-Semitism in Australia and prompted the Victorian Government to crackdown on protests. Police say three men entered the Adass Israel Synagogue in southern Melbourne last December and set fire to the building. The offenders escaped in a blue Volkswagen Golf …

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US Congressman Joe Courtney on AUKUS future 7:45

14h ago7:45

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As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to the Vatican to attend the Pope's inauguration mass following his trip to Indonesia, speculation is swirling around when he'll come face-to-face with US President, Donald Trump. When the pair finally do meet, there will be plenty to discuss, ranging from tariffs to the future of AUKUS. Guest: Congressman J…

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Putin no-show for Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul 7:03

14h ago7:03

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Russia's Foreign Ministry says the Kremlin is ready for "serious" talks with Ukraine, despite President Vladimir Putin being a no-show for peace talks in Istanbul. It was Mr Putin who proposed direct talks with Ukraine, after the United States urged both countries last weekend to a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's…

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'We are not anti-Semitic': New Greens leader refutes special envoy comments 10:22

15h ago10:22

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New Greens' leader Larissa Waters is promising a "firm but constructive" approach from the party in this term of parliament and has put climate and the environment at the top of her list of priorities. The Queensland senator has also refuted comments from Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism, Jilllian Segal, that some members of the Greens party d…

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Eurovision's political subtext: soft power or just quirky? 6:06

1d ago6:06

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Soft power or just quirky? However you regard the Eurovision song contest... there will be many bleary-eyed Australian enthusiasts in the next 72 hours as the final stages of the contest gets underway.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NSW announce first Waste and Circular Infrastructure Strategy 5:58

1d ago5:58

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Landfill in Greater Sydney could run out by 2030 if urgent action isn't taken. Yesterday, the New South Wales government released a draft of its first ever Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Changing Australia: Julie Hourigan and the children affected by the justice system 12:26

1d ago12:26

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On Changing Australia recently, we spoke to Eleni Psillakis who works closely with people leaving prison, helping them transition to life on the outside. But many of the adults still in prison also leave children behind, and the impacts on those children emotionally, psychologically and socially can be long-lasting. And then there are the children …

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What does international law say about famine? 6:39

1d ago6:39

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More than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as Israel's blockade on food, shelter, medicine and other aid continues. Several nations are calling on Israel to allow aid to re-enter the Strip — but what does international law say about the blockade? Guest: Chris Sidoti, commissioner on the UN's Commission of Inquiry on …

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Zali Steggall renews call to cut emissions 7:11

1d ago7:11

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While the Coalition is reviewing its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, climate focused independents re-elected to parliament say the next big challenge is Labor setting the 2035 emissions targets — which it didn't do before the election. GUEST: Zali Steggall, independent MP Producer: Jacqueline Breen…

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Decision on north-west shelf extension won't be rushed 9:05

1d ago9:05

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A decision on whether to extend the life of a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in WA's north-west became an election issue as an independent candidate in Fremantle came close to pipping the Labor incumbent due to a campaign against the project. Woodside wants to extend the life of its North West Shelf project until 2070 but it still needs …

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Dry spells intensifying in Australia and western Europe 6:57

1d ago6:57

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Droughts in South Australia and western Victoria show no sign of letting up, but the locals looking for rain in Australia aren't alone. Farmers in the United Kingdom are also wondering where the water has gone as the United Kingdom's Met Office predicts they are on track for one of the driest springs on record. There has also been an unusually smal…

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Warning as data breach hits Australian Human Rights Commission 7:11

1d ago7:11

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The Australian Human Rights Commission has become the latest victim of a data breach, after an alleged 670 documents were potentially leaked online. While not believed to be the result of a criminal attack, this is just the latest in what the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is warning is a growing threat to Australians' privacy. G…

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Meet Australia's first Special Envoy for Men's Health 7:52

1d ago7:52

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The Prime Minister's cabinet has officially been sworn in this week, and complementing the freshly-appointed front-bench is seven 'special envoys'. Filling the newly-created role of Special Envoy for Men's Health is Dan Repacholi, who is also the returned federal member for Hunter and is a five-time Olympian. Mr Repacholi says he is determined to s…

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Death of Australian highlights Ukraine's growing landmines crisis 8:15

1d ago8:15

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The death of an Australian man in Ukraine in a landmine explosion has highlighted the growing crisis of anti-personnel mines in the country. The United Nations says Ukraine is now the most heavily mined country in the world - with Russia laying literally millions of mines since invading Ukraine more than three years ago. Guest: Paul Heslop, senior …

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Ex-Trump security advisor on US President's decision to lift Syria sanctions 7:18

1d ago7:18

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US President Donald Trump has attended a state dinner in Qatar as his tour of the Gulf states continues. Earlier, he met with the interim Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, marking the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years. John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor to Mr Trump, says he is "surprised" at…

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Point Blank: Why India Paused And Didn’t End Operation Sindoor After Punishing Pak-Backed Terrorists For Pahalgam Massacre | Hindustan Times Podcast 20:46

2d ago20:46

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From the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir on April 22 to India's Operation Sindoor, to a ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan on May 10, a series of big events have taken place over the last few weeks. India has struck both terror and military infrastructure in Pakistan in the past few days. Now that the two nuclear-armed neig…

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NSW to legalise e-scooters 6:09

2d ago6:09

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In NSW, it's legal to buy an e-scooter but not legal to ride one. Now the NSW government wants to regulate this popular form of transport A state inquiry recommended allowing e-scooters on footpaths and shared paths with strict speed and age limits applying. Guest: Milad Haghani, Associate Professor of Urban Risk, Resilience & Mobility, University …

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Abortion bill set for NSW parliament 7:12

2d ago7:12

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The NSW parliament is set to debate a new bill targeted at improving access to abortion throughout the state.. Despite decriminalising abortion in 2019, many residents across New South Wales — particularly in regional areas --- struggle to access services. Guest: Ryan Park, NSW health ministerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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