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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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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Brendan Coates
Housing and Economic Security Programme Director at the Grattan Institute
Grattan Institute
Episode: 'A pox on your houses': Will new housing policies help first home buyers?
Sean Kelly
Political analyst and columnist
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Episode: Inside Politics: Dutton’s massive WFH backflip was the ‘right decision’
David Crowe
Chief Political Correspondent
Episode: Inside Politics: How our reporter helped to break the Trump tariff story
Michael Cozio
US Correspondent
Episode: Inside Politics: How our reporter helped to break the Trump tariff story
Nick Toscano
Journalist who played a key role in exposing Belle Gibson.
The Age
Episode: How Belle Gibson’s cancer con was exposed by two young journalists
Beau Donelly
Journalist who uncovered Belle Gibson's deception.
The Age
Episode: How Belle Gibson’s cancer con was exposed by two young journalists
Tom Compagnoni
Video producer with a passion for music and a hardcore ACDC fan.
Episode: AC/DC - why did Sydney bulldoze an icon?
James Lesh
Historian and founding director of Heritage Workshop, a conservation consultancy.
Heritage Workshop
Episode: AC/DC - why did Sydney bulldoze an icon?
Ittay Flescher
Journalist with 15 months of experience reporting from Jerusalem
Kids for Peace Jerusalem
Episode: What 1000 hours of dialogue between Palestinians and Jews has taught this journalist about peace

Host

Samantha Selinger-Morris
Host of The Morning Edition, providing insights on current affairs with a focus on Australia. Known for engaging dialogue and expert interviews.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • More Peter Hartcher, please

    Only 4/5 because I kind of want Peter Hartcher to always be on

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JTT8
    Australia2 months ago
  • Freedom of Speech

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koghlan
    Australia2 months ago
  • Good

    good commentary but loads of ads

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Omar Lak
    Australia2 months ago
  • Tight summaries of top topics

    I’m greatly enjoying familiar journalists bring us their expertise and experience. Especially love the dynamic between bods like Jacqueline, Shane & David.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ziggy123456747
    Australia2 months ago
  • Mrs Mars

    I want you to go over everything with Mia xo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiasssssCarter
    Australia5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the comprehensive analysis of current events and political topics.
Some criticisms have emerged regarding perceived political biases in the coverage, with suggestions for broader viewpoints.
Many enjoy the expert insights and the engaging style of the host, making complex issues accessible.
Advertisements during episodes often receive mixed reactions, highlighting the need for balance in content delivery.

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#194
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#120
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#125
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#200
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#26
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#149
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Trump’s China tariffs now 125% and the MAGA backlash
Q: Do you think the tariffs are about Trump showing off his unfettered power?
Yes, it’s seen as a means for Trump to assert dominance and exert his will on foreign relationships, affecting his public image and support.
Trump’s China tariffs now 125% and the MAGA backlash
Q: What may be called a burgeoning mini rebellion from within the Republican Party against Trump's tariffs?
Bipartisan groups of legislators are working on bills to insist on congressional control over tariff policy as Trump is perceived to be bypassing constitutional authority.
Inside Politics: What actually happens on the campaign bus
Q: How do you think Albanese is managing the press conferences?
He has developed a strategy to control the pace of the press conferences, allowing him to deflect questions and manage scrutiny effectively.
Inside Politics: What actually happens on the campaign bus
Q: What has been the standout moment of the week for each leader?
For Albanese, a significant moment was his confident interaction in an unscripted scenario with the public, while for Dutton, it was his interview on Kiss FM discussing where he would prefer to live as Prime Minister.
Turnbull spoke ‘plain truths’ about Trump. We should probably listen
Q: So at what point do we start seeing this as a risk to our sovereignty under Donald Trump?
These are now real concerns.

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2. Sean Kelly
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