7am Podcast
How the internet is about to change for everyone
Australia’s plan to ban teenagers from social media has been called “world‑leading”. The law, which comes into effect December 10, threatens platforms...
How China uses persuasive technology for social control
As companies across the world pursue generative AI technology, new forms of manipulation become possible. At the forefront of this are neurotechnologies,...
Richard Flanagan on the ‘ludicrous’ deal derailing Tasmanian politics
When Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff struck a deal with the AFL to build a brand new stadium in Hobart’s historic centre, it...
The students behind the historic international climate ruling
Countries have a legal obligation to tackle climate change, according to a landmark finding from the world’s highest court. Last week, the...
Amy Remeikis on parliament’s ‘messy’ return and the Coalition’s challenge
When parliament returned this week, the seating chart said it all. With 123 Labor members in the parliament – the government is...
Could Syria be headed for another civil war?
When an Israeli airstrike hit the gate of Syria’s Defence Ministry in central Damascus, the blast echoed far beyond the capital. It...
When the Australian Federal Police is failing to investigate itself
The Australian Federal Police investigate some of the country’s most serious crimes – terrorism, corruption, drugs, and human trafficking. But a new...