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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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The week in federal politics could not have been more fun. We had Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travel to Washington, finally, for his meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting was a total hit, and Albanese came home with a deal on critic... more

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It was the meeting that has been hanging over our prime minister’s head for nine months. But Anthony Albanese’s face-to-face with Donald Trump, on Tuesday morning Australian time, was never going to be easy.

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Stacey Price
Former registered training coordinator at Westpac Rescue Service
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Episode: They might rescue you from danger. But is Westpac Rescue safe?
Aunty Jill Gallagher
CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Episode: Victoria's treaty is an Australian first. What will this agreement mean?
Amin Saikal
Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
The Australian National University
Episode: Hostages free after 737 days, but is the war over?
Professor Julie Stout
A researcher from Monash University's Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health
Monash University
Episode: The ‘remarkable breakthrough’ made for Huntington’s disease
Renee Jeffery
International Relations Professor
Griffith University
Episode: Why Gen-Z fury led to destruction in Nepal
Jason Stanley
A University of Toronto philosophy professor and author of Erasing History, How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future
University of Toronto
Episode: ‘The cult of the leader’: The professor who left America says fascism is flourishing
Michael Crosby
Current CFMEU New South Wales executive officer
CFMEU
Episode: 'Like an episode of the Sopranos': Life inside the clean-up of the CFMEU
Dr. Joshua Roose
Associate professor and expert on sovereign citizen movements
Episode: Porepunkah police shooting: What is the sovereign citizen movement?
Charlotte Grieve
Investigative reporter who led the investigation into Dr. Munjed Al Muderis
The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: The unravelling of a star surgeon, and the journalist who took on the fight

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Samantha Selinger-Morris
Host of The Morning Edition, bringing insights from journalism to the discussion of current events.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • 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

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    MarnieEd68
    Australia2 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
    3
    User40342
    Australia2 months ago
  • Quality variable

    Sometimes this podcast is really worth listening to, but it depends on the quality of the guests. Today’s episode on the four day working week was so poor, I wonder how it passed muster.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Marlie8424
    Australia3 months ago
  • Michael Lewis Interview

    Thank you Samantha! Realistic and optimistic commentary of what is going on in the US and our society!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ziyingyangcav
    Australia4 months ago
  • Consistently concise, intelligent and interesting

    Impressive work by all on this show, especially the host, Ms Sellinger-Morris.

    Peter Hartcher is always an outstanding guest with his insightful explanations of current affairs.

    Love listening to The Morning Show

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    Rusted-on Listener
    Australia6 months ago

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The dynamic between the main host and guests is often highlighted as a strong point.
Listeners appreciate the concise and intelligent commentary on current affairs.
Insights into both local and international issues are valued, though some listeners express concerns over pronouncing errors.
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Victoria's treaty is an Australian first. What will this agreement mean?
Q: So tell us about this treaty legislation in Victoria that is soon set to become law. Tell us what's been proposed and what it will actually do.
The legislation will establish a representative body of elected Aboriginal representatives to engage with Parliament, ensuring Indigenous voices are heard in the legislative process.
Victoria's treaty is an Australian first. What will this agreement mean?
Q: So, can you please just take us through the basics and define what a treaty actually is?
A treaty is basically an agreement between two sovereign entities, recognizing the importance of Indigenous rights in Australia where there is currently no treaty.
Inside the Trump and Albanese meeting: two deals and a humiliation
Q: Did we get any relief on tariffs, in particular an easing of the 50% tariffs that Trump has imposed on our steel and aluminum exports?
There was no indication of that, but it is possible that tariff discussions occurred behind closed doors after the public meeting.
Have we just seen a tipping point in the US-China fight for supremacy?
Q: What was going on then, [when Biden spoke about winning or losing the 21st century] and was he wrong?
Biden was correct in seeing that China was expanding its power at a rate the US couldn't effectively respond to.
Albanese meets with Trump next week. Anything could happen
Q: What does Albanese want to achieve on tariffs?
He wants to raise the topic of existing tariffs, although there is skepticism about actual changes due to the U.S. budget situation.

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Focuses on current affairs, politics, and social issues, providing insights into significant events and trends in Australia and abroad. The discussions often feature influential journalists and experts, diving into topics such as international relations, domestic policies, and cultural debates. Unique in its emphasis on journalistic integrity and balanced reporting, the content delivers both informative and thought-provoking perspectives, making it appealing for listeners interested in staying updated and engaged with the complexities of contemporary issues.

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2. Aunty Jill Gallagher
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