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

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

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Latest Episodes

The Treasurer, is spruiking new data, which shows the latest federal budget came in 6 Billion dollars better than expected, but tomorrow the Reserve Bank is expected to hike up interest rates.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a 20-minute address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to advocate for Australia to secure another term on the Security Council - arguing middle powers had a vital role to play in a changing wo... more

The Federal Government has launched a taskforce to investigate how a rogue AI agent hacked into a Medicare data website.

It's been almost a year since four year old, Gus Lamont disappeared from the family's homestead in far-north South Australia and to mark the anniversary his parents have spoken publicly for the first time.

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Recent Guests

Karishma Vyas
ABC's Asia Editor
ABC News
Episode: Interest rates: Reserve Bank signals tough approach
Felicity Bell
Deputy Director of the Centre for the Future of the Legal Profession at UNSW
UNSW
Episode: Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca
Alison Horne
ABC's China correspondent
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Episode: China dismisses AI concerns as fearmongering
Sean Tarrick Goodwin
Reporter at University of New South Wales segment
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Episode: China dismisses AI concerns as fearmongering
Tim Bale
Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: China dismisses AI concerns as fearmongering
Shelley Guo
Dietitian interviewed in Burwood segment
Burwood, Sydney area resident
Episode: Hundreds of jobs losses at Whyalla steelworks
David Bergman
Australian Army Major; World Trade Center recovery work
Australian Army
Episode: September 11 terror attacks remembered 25 years on
Garner Clancy
University of Sydney criminologist
University of Sydney
Episode: September 11 terror attacks remembered 25 years on
Emily Foley
Postdoctoral research fellow at University of Canberra and Flinders University
University research
Episode: Trump promises voters cash if Republicans win mid-terms

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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.

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    CurbedEnthusiasm
    Australia4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Playahata321
    Australia6 years ago

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#48
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#163
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#172
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#183
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#191
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#218
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
September 11 terror attacks remembered 25 years on
Q: What was it like emotionally for you during the immediate aftermath?
Bergman describes the emotional burden and the ongoing support among rescuers, noting how colleagues were affected but continued to perform their duties with a sense of national solidarity.
Social media companies slammed at antisemitism Commission
Q: What has Josh Burns told the Commission regarding online hate and safety measures?
He described the firebombing of his Melbourne electorate office, the ongoing online abuse, and urged reinstating a vilification clause and strengthening the Online Safety Act to better protect targeted individuals.
Albanese calls China missile test "provocative"
Q: What are the immediate regional implications of the missile test?
The panel stresses that the test signals a more assertive Chinese posture in the Pacific, prompting calls for clear warnings, adherence to international norms, and reinforced regional security arrangements.

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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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2. Felicity Bell
3. Alison Horne
4. Sean Tarrick Goodwin
5. Tim Bale
6. Shelley Guo
7. David Bergman
8. Garner Clancy

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