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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs podcast. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation’s daily news and current affairs coverage.

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Latest Episodes

Emmanuel Macron calls for order as violent protests fuelled by education cuts and cost-of-living pressures sweep across France.

The Greens are launching an investigation into W-A Senator Jordon Steele-John, after multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the presence of women were made against him.

Bad inflation numbers spell trouble for Donald Trump and the Republicans weeks before the mid-terms.

The Government's controversial discretionary trust changes before parliament - small businesses are angry and the Greens are demanding changes before they agree to anything.

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Recent Guests

David Shoebridge
Greens leader in New South Wales, commenting on the WA Greens' inquiry
Greens Party
Episode: Greens investigation into WA Senator
Kaitlyn Kelly
Middle East correspondent
AM
Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Lurian DeMello
Senior Lecturer in energy markets
Macquarie University
Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Lauren Day
North America correspondent
AM
Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Evelyn Manfield
Reporter
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Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Marina Berger
Poverty advocate and interviewee
Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Cassandra Goldie
CEO, Council of Social Service
COSS
Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Javad Salahi Isfahani
Iran economy expert
Virginia Tech
Episode: Houthis causing chaos with Saudi attacks
Lexi Junewick
Political reporter
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Episode: Coalition to slash immigration to counter One Nation

Host

Melissa Clark
Host of AM with extensive involvement across ABC AM programming; coverage includes politics, national affairs, and investigative-style reporting; multiple spellings observed in transcripts.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Great, but not so great

    I like how I’m able to listen to one news episode in the morning and one in the afternoon, it’s great for coming to and from places especially in rush hour. But I would like AM episodes to be released earlier. At around 7:00 AM when I leave home. That would make this podcast more accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TylerB46312
    Australia2 months ago
  • Victorian Resident

    The reporting is just becoming so weak and lacking context and depth. The ABC no longer undertake a subjective review with reporting focused on facts and providing the non-baised in depth reporting which our country and tax money deserves. The focus on the Middle East lacks this clearly, with attention to detail and context lacking.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jgdwdbkodhofxswxmjh
    Australiaa year ago
  • Bright side

    How about a ‘Bright side’ dedicated podcast!!

    It’s sad that it’s mixed in with the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Anothet ABC supporter
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent

    It is my morning staple! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizlamour
    Australia2 years ago
  • Dross

    Total dross

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Xyzasghrfh
    Australia3 years ago

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Strong, credible coverage with hard questions in interviews.
Listeners value accessible explanations of policy trade-offs.
Balanced mix of domestic and international stories; timely updates.

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#105
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#192
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
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#20
Australia/News/Daily News
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#59
Australia/News
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#79
France/News/Daily News
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#37
Indonesia/News/Daily News

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Jewish mark October 7 anniversary
Q: Do you accept his position that his boss, OpenAI's boss, Sam Altman, didn't know about the breach when he met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister on September 1st?
The guest/media acknowledged there was insufficient information to confirm the claim, but stressed that it is inappropriate for a company to have a long delay between a breach and government notification, and emphasized the need for timely, transparent reporting.
Israel says FlyDubai pilot was radicalised
Q: Matthew, what's the Israeli Prime Minister had to say?
He noted there are early details about the passengers' account and suggested motive will take days to clarify, with possible links to broader regional tensions.
Political shockwave as German far-right party surges
Q: Tell us about the AFD. Who are they and what are some of their policies?
The AFD is described as far-right, advocating deportation of migrants, segregation in classrooms by immigration status, a Eurosceptic stance, and proposals for a referendum on exiting the EU, signaling a significant shift in Germany's political landscape.
Labor seals NDIS deal
Q: With the passage of this legislation, are you entrenching two classes of disability?
The guest argues that the reforms are intended to expand supports and ensure investment across states, while emphasizing that alternatives and additional supports are being developed to prevent gaps, and that the policy aims to protect participants rather than create a two-tier system.
Families seek justice over Lao poisoning
Q: And has there been any response from the federal government to this?
The government has expressed deep disappointment and said it will advocate for the families at every level, including representations to local authorities.

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What is AM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily, Australia-focused current affairs show with a strong emphasis on politics, policy, and governance. Episodes thread domestic policy debates (gambling reform, housing, migration, energy), national security, health, and economy together with international context and investigative reporting. Guests range from ministers and policymakers to journalists and industry experts, often delivering on-the-record takes, expert analysis, and real-world impact stories. Notable strengths include high-profile political interviews, cross-issue reporting, and a habit of weaving local and global perspectives into timely coverage. Potential listeners may value clear explanations of policy trade-offs, credible sourcing, and perspectives from both governm... more

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AM launched 18 years ago and published 155 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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1. David Shoebridge
2. Kaitlyn Kelly
3. Lurian DeMello
4. Lauren Day
5. Evelyn Manfield
6. Marina Berger
7. Cassandra Goldie
8. Javad Salahi Isfahani

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