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The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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Recent Guests

Angus Dalton
Science reporter
The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: An Australian study linked vaping to cancer for the first time. Why all the backlash?
Paul Sakkal
Chief Political Correspondent
The Age / The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: A national address, nailing down the budget, and Hastie’s ‘striking’ interview
Natassia Chrysanthos
Federal political correspondent
The Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
Episode: Albanese has a petrol plan. Will it help, or boost inflation?
Melissa Cunningham
Reporter
The Age; The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: The dramatic end to the hunt for Dezi Freeman
Benjamin Preiss
Regional editor, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: After the flood: Exploring the link between disasters and dementia
Peter Hartcher
International and political editor
The Age
Episode: Peter Hartcher on why the Iran conflict is spiralling out of control
Calum Jaspan
Media writer and analyst
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: Will the Kyle and Jackie O implosion unleash Sandilands globally?
Nick Toscano
Energy reporter
The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: Explaining the petrol problem and whether gas is next
Becca Rothfeld
New Yorker magazine writer
The New Yorker
Episode: 'Looksmaxxing’ is the dark new trend and Australian men are leading it

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Samantha Selinger-Morris
Host of The Morning Edition, providing insights and discussions on Australian and international news.
Jacqueline Maley
Host of Inside Politics, brings critical analysis of political issues.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Interesting

    I particularly love Peter Hartcher interviews: always insightful and clever. We need such excellent analysts to navigate this crazy time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lamamandemilly
    Australia14 days ago
  • Love Jacqueline Maley!

    Great show, all I’d say is more Jacqueline! I could listen to her all day. Thanks for bringing a semblance of structure to our insane world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pegasus Prawn
    Australiaa month ago
  • Worth a listen

    I make this podcast part of my daily routine.. congratulations to the team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buff62
    Australiaa month ago
  • Genocide episode

    Brilliant episode on genocide was waiting though for the balance of talking about our own history and Tasmania…..left me feeling an opportunity lost for education and reflection

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MarnieEd68
    Australia7 months ago
  • Please pay attention to pronunciation (2)

    I refer to the episode on 21:8/2026.

    Dear Samantha Salinger-Morris, please pay attention to your speech. It is ‘meeting’, not ‘meetingk’.

    Over the years, I have caught you adding ‘k’ to the end of ‘ing’.

    I have also given feedback a few times to The Age before.

    Please pay more attention to English pronunciation.

    Apple Podcasts
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    User40342
    Australia8 months ago

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A notable criticism revolves around the perceived ad interruptions and concerns regarding political bias in some episodes.

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Albanese has a petrol plan. Will it help, or boost inflation?
Q: How is the plan structured, and what happens as it moves through stages?
The plan has four stages: Plan and Prepare (stage one), Keeping Australia Moving (stage two), Taking Targeted Action (stage three), and Protecting Critical Services for All Australians (stage four). Stage two focuses on maintaining supply while encouraging voluntary demand reduction, with stage three and four introducing more targeted or mandatory actions if supply disruptions worsen.
Albanese has a petrol plan. Will it help, or boost inflation?
Q: What immediate relief does the plan provide to Australians at the pump?
The plan immediately halves the fuel excise by 26 cents per litre and suspends the heavy vehicle road user charge for three months, with the effect of reducing prices on petrol and diesel in the short term.
An Australian study linked vaping to cancer for the first time. Why all the backlash?
Q: Okay, and can you tell us a little bit about the effects that vaping has on the body and just how harmful it is?
Angus explains that vaping introduces carcinogenic derivatives from nicotine, metals like nickel from cheaper devices, volatile organic compounds, and cytotoxic flavourings; all of these can cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and genomic damage in oral and lung tissues, contributing to cancer risk. He emphasizes the variability across devices and flavours, which makes precise risk quantification difficult.
Peter Hartcher: Donald Trump is on the cusp of walking away from Iran
Q: Okay, well, I'm going to start with a big question. Are the Americans now in a quagmire in Iran?
Hartcher responds that while the US may not be in a military quagmire, the broader energy and economic quagmire is real, largely because of unclear aims and the risk to global markets if sanctions and oil flows are disrupted.
After the flood: Exploring the link between disasters and dementia
Q: What changes are suggested for emergency responses to address cognitive health after disasters?
Researchers and experts advocate for training responders to recognize dementia symptoms, incorporating cognitive health checks into disaster response, and ensuring longer-term support for elderly residents post-disaster.

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What is The Morning Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides a comprehensive analysis of current affairs, delving into significant national and international issues through the lens of prominent journalists. Episodes cover diverse topics such as economic trends, international conflicts, and social issues, often featuring expert insights and interviews with key figures. Noteworthy discussions include assessments of Australia's political landscape, critiques of government policies, and explorations of humanitarian efforts in crisis situations. The format balances informative commentary with engaging storytelling, making it relevant for listeners who seek to stay informed about timely and critical news developments.

The podcast is distinctive in its emphasis on Australian perspec... more

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2. Paul Sakkal
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