Jimmy Lai is a media tycoon and hero of Hong Kong’s freedom movement. 

A symbol of the city’s fight for democracy and a free press – he has been silenced, handcuffed, and now sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court.

Seen as a traitor by Beijing, Lai has been jailed on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces – which he says are politically motivated.

Today, Sebastien Lai on fighting for his father’s freedom and what this case says about China’s ongoing crackdown in Hong Kong.

 

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Guest: Sebastien Lai, son of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai

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Jimmy Lai is a media tycoon and hero of Hong Kong&rsquo;s freedom movement.&nbsp;
A symbol of the city&rsquo;s fight for democracy and a free press &ndash; he has been silenced, handcuffed, and now sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court.
Seen as a traitor by Beijing, Lai has been jailed on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces &ndash; which he says are politically motivated.
Today, Sebastien Lai on fighting for his father&rsquo;s freedom and what this case says about China&rsquo;s ongoing crackdown in Hong Kong.
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Guest: Sebastien Lai, son of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai
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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

The son of Hong Kong’s jailed democracy hero

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For months, Jim Chalmers has been trying to write a budget about the future – productivity, reform, repair.

But events have a way of dragging budgets back into the present. And right now, the present looks expensive.

People are still under pressure. The economy’s been hit by another oil shock. And the Treasurer is trying to make the case for restraint without looking like he’s asking Australians to wear even more pain.

So will Jim Chalmer's upcoming budget be one of reform - or crisis management?

Today, senior economics correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Shane Wright, on what kind of budget this moment demands. 

 

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Guest: Senior economics correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Shane Wright.

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For months, Jim Chalmers has been trying to write a budget about the future &ndash; productivity, reform, repair.
But events have a way of dragging budgets back into the present. And right now, the present looks expensive.
People are still under pressure. The economy&rsquo;s been hit by another oil shock. And the Treasurer is trying to make the case for restraint without looking like he&rsquo;s asking Australians to wear even more pain.
So will Jim Chalmer's upcoming budget be one of reform - or crisis management?
Today, senior economics correspondent for&nbsp;The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Shane Wright, on what kind of budget this moment demands.&nbsp;
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Guest: Senior economics correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Shane Wright.
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas Coch

It’s a tough time to be Jim Chalmers

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Readers and writers have been left reeling after a horror novel became the first book to be cancelled over AI claims.

The New York Times has reported that an AI detection program indicated that ‘Shy Girl’ was 71 percent AI generated.

The news has shocked the publishing industry, with the novel discontinued in the UK and pulled from publication in America.

So what are the implications for writers, for readers and for the publishing industry as AI seeps into new and frightening corners of our creative industries?

Today, beloved Aussie author Kathy Lette on how AI slop is threatening the future of young writers, and how to protect our art from the onslaught of bots.

 

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Guest: Author Kathy Lette

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Readers and writers have been left reeling after a horror novel became the first book to be cancelled over AI claims.
The New York Times has reported that an AI detection program indicated that &lsquo;Shy Girl&rsquo; was 71 percent AI generated.
The news has shocked the publishing industry, with the novel discontinued in the UK and pulled from publication in America.
So what are the implications for writers, for readers and for the publishing industry as AI seeps into new and frightening corners of our creative industries?
Today, beloved Aussie author Kathy Lette on how AI slop is threatening the future of young writers, and how to protect our art from the onslaught of bots.
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Guest: Author Kathy Lette
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Kathy Lette on the AI book scandal

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Donald Trump says Cuba's next.

For decades, the United States has tried to isolate the country, but now the language is getting stronger, and a tightening of the oil blockade has brought the island to its knees.

President Trump has said taking the country would be an "honour", and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Cuba cannot fix its economy without changing its government.

In Havana, officials are now preparing for the possibility of a U.S. attack.

Today, Havana-based journalist Ruaridh Nicoll, on what people inside Cuba are living through – and fearing might come next.

 

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Guest: Havana-based journalist Ruaridh Nicoll.

Photo: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

Donald Trump says Cuba's next.
For decades, the United States has tried to isolate the country, but now the language is getting stronger, and a tightening of the oil blockade has brought the island to its knees.
President Trump has said taking the country would be an "honour", and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Cuba cannot fix its economy without changing its government.
In Havana, officials are now preparing for the possibility of a U.S. attack.
Today, Havana-based journalist Ruaridh Nicoll, on what people inside Cuba are living through &ndash; and fearing might come next.
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Guest: Havana-based journalist Ruaridh Nicoll.
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

‘Cuba’s next’: Can anything stop Trump?

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The son of Hong Kong’s jailed democracy hero

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