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.
Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusinessDaily News |
This week we are doing a special podcast about our complicated relationship with political polls. As journalists, we like them because, maybe, they can tell us something about what voters are really thinking. But we are a bit wary of them too. Especi... more
Six days ago, American president Donald Trump signalled, with frustration, that he was prepared to walk away from trying to broker a peace deal with Russia over Ukraine, and leave the country to its fate.
And then, yesterday, we got the news. Russi... more
It wasn’t uncommon, in the 19th century, for women to be given the diagnosis of ‘hysteria’ and admitted to mental health asylums if they didn’t do what their husband said, or, if they swore, or had sex outside of marriage. But did you know that women... more
The threat teal independents pose in this election - to the dominance of the two-party system, to the stability of our parliament and to the Liberal Party’s base - is very real. Today, we focus on two of these seats: Bradfield in Sydney and Kooyong i... more
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Only 4/5 because I kind of want Peter Hartcher to always be on
Thank you for your edition on Thursday 6 March 2025. It was so interesting. I’m very sad it has disappeared. I shared it and got a weird reply. Went back to re-listen & 7 March’s edition played.
I love listening to your podcasts as they are informative and very easy listening.
good commentary but loads of ads
I’m greatly enjoying familiar journalists bring us their expertise and experience. Especially love the dynamic between bods like Jacqueline, Shane & David.
I want you to go over everything with Mia xo
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This podcast provides an insightful look into current events and pressing issues, focusing on Australian politics, economics, and social matters. Episodes often feature discussions with established journalists and experts, delivering in-depth analysis and various perspectives on topics such as government policies, economic trends, and social challenges. The conversational style enhances accessibility, making complex issues understandable for a broader audience. This focus on expert commentary and relevance to daily life makes it particularly appealing to Australian listeners interested in informed opinion and real-time analysis.
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Recent guests on The Morning Edition include:
1. Brendan Coates
2. Sean Kelly
3. David Crowe
4. Michael Cozio
5. Nick Toscano
6. Beau Donelly
7. Tom Compagnoni
8. James Lesh
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