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Iran
Bondi Terror Attack
United States
Donald Trump
Hate Speech Laws
Reserve Bank Of Australia
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Inflation
Strait Of Hormuz
One Nation
Artificial Intelligence
Liberal Party
Antisemitism
Isaac Herzog
Victoria
Angus Taylor
Islamic State
Middle East Conflict
Anti-Semitism

PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.

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The world leader of an evangelical church and his son have been called to answer questions about whether members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church intimidated candidates and paid neo-Nazis to heckle the Prime Minister.

Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after reports surfaced of multiple allegations of inappropriate comments towards women over almost a decade.

Parents who pay private school fees from their trust funds could escape Labor's proposed trust tax, in what the Greens say is a loophole that must be closed.

Immigration agents have raided the home of Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation which Ms Omar says is an attempt by Donald Trump to target his political enemies.

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Recent Guests

Evelyn Manfield
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Danita Warren
CEO of Master Builders Australia
Master Builders Australia
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Jason Kwan
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John Knosky
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Tim Reardon
Chief Economist, Housing Industry Association
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Michael Gurran
Head of the National Farmers Federation
National Farmers Federation
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Julian Hill
Assistant Citizenship Minister
Australian Government
Episode: Minister says lawyers are 'gaming' visa rules
Carina Ford
Immigration lawyer
Private practice
Episode: Minister says lawyers are 'gaming' visa rules

Host

Samantha Donovan
Host of PM; widely associated with PM programming across ABC channels

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Doesn’t follow journalistic standards

    This show does not follow journalistic standards. The producers (and host) are unprofessional in their presenting. Some content contains triggers and they do not give any trigger warnings before airing content. This is very amateurish. Fair warning to anyone listening, this show won’t give any warnings to triggering content.

    Apple Podcasts
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    CurbedEnthusiasm
    Australia5 years ago
  • Bring back the individual podcasts

    Need individual podcasts. Otherwise those of us that are time poor are missing out on the stories we want to hear and eventually going to get our news from another source instead.

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    Gjyre47864323688
    Australia5 years ago
  • AM, RN Brekky, World Today, PM, Drive et al. Sabra, Linda, Sally, Fran, Bevo, Hamish ... all y'all ABC current affairs crew - thanks for years of transparent, factual, thoughtful reporting. Stand firm, keep a straight face (except for the Nats - can't help but laugh) you do represent the majority despite efforts of the IPA and Scomo's office load of rent seekers. Can't imagine the info landscape without you. Lots of love Matt.

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    dhufish scales
    6 years ago
  • Bring back the individual podcasts

    Bring back the individual podcasts. You have a separate PM podcast for the full story, so why are you only uploading the full story here too????

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    Gjyre47864323688
    Australia6 years ago
  • Quality

    If you only listen to one news source - make it this, or AM.

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    Playahata321
    Australia6 years ago

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Some listeners dislike the format split into shorter segments and request a full-episode option.

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#55
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#174
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#175
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#191
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#199
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Inflation for August hits 4 per cent
Q: How should we interpret today's inflation figures?
Analysts suggest that while the headline rate is higher than ideal, the underlying rate being steadier and some components showing softness indicates a gradual path for policy to bring inflation down, though rate hikes may continue.
PreCOP climate summit kicks off in the Pacific
Q: Tell us about the key agenda issues you mentioned, particularly climate financing and the oceans agenda.
The guest outlined the frustration with slow climate financing processes, emphasized the need for faster, more accessible funding for Pacific projects, and highlighted the importance of integrating oceans considerations into the broader climate response.
Rogue AI hacks into Australian health data
Q: What exactly is an AI agent?
An AI agent is a system that can perform tasks by delegating to other AI processes, effectively acting on requests to gather or process information, sometimes autonomously.
Government announces immigration overhaul
Q: What are the headline changes for international students under the proposed migration overhaul?
International students will be restricted from bringing family members, with certain carve-outs, and will face tighter progression rules, pushing them to advance in their studies to maintain immigration status.
Trump promises voters cash if Republicans win mid-terms
Q: What is the likelihood that Trump's $5,000 promise could influence voter turnout in key battleground states?
Experts suggest it may mobilize a portion of the base while also risking alienation of independents and swing voters, depending on how the policy is framed and whether it can be funded legally.

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A fast-moving current-events program that blends hard news with human-interest angles, covering Australian and international stories across politics, economics, science, sports, and culture. Episodes frequently feature on-the-ground reporting, expert commentary, and firsthand accounts to illuminate how policy, public events, and personal experiences intersect. Noteworthy is its ability to pair high-stakes issues (government policy, industry inquiries, disasters) with diverse voices, including whistleblowers, ministers, and frontline observers, making the show useful for listeners who want broad context and multiple viewpoints in a single briefing.

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PM launched 18 years ago and published 148 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on PM include:

1. Evelyn Manfield
2. Danita Warren
3. Jason Kwan
4. Dave Orr
5. John Knosky
6. Tim Reardon
7. Michael Gurran
8. Julian Hill

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