The madness of Donald Trump surfaced again in the past day or so, according to many seasoned onlookers.

First, the president of the United States announced that he would impose a shipping toll on the Strait of Hormuz, something that would jack up petrol prices and spike inflation. Then he backed down, before he then threatened to take out Iranian bridges and power plants – a move that could be considered a war crime.

Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher reports from Washington DC, on what might be the American president’s most consequential flip-flop to date.

The madness of Donald Trump surfaced again in the past day or so, according to many seasoned onlookers.
First, the president of the United States announced that he would impose a shipping toll on the Strait of Hormuz, something that would jack up petrol prices and spike inflation. Then he backed down, before he then threatened to take out Iranian bridges and power plants &ndash; a move that could be considered a war crime.
Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher reports from Washington DC, on what might be the American president&rsquo;s most consequential flip-flop to date.

Bravado and the backflip: Peter Hartcher on Trump's 24 hours of 'madness'

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After the Wests Tigers announced Jarome Luai would be released from the final year of his contract by mutual agreement, coach Benji Marshall has broken his silence to deny rumours their personal relationship has broken down.

Luai will join the Parramatta Eels next season before linking with the PNG Chiefs for their debut season in 2028. What does this mean for the Wests Tigers? Could the Luai-Moses halves pairing at the Eels be a winning combination?

Plus, are the Dragons any closer to confirming their head coach?

And could we see Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase play in the rugby league and rugby world cups in consecutive years?

This week, sports reporter Billie Eder is joined by national head of sport Neil Breen and chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko to discuss the latest NRL news.

Read Adrians analysis on Luai at the Eels here.

After the Wests Tigers announced Jarome Luai would be released from the final year of his contract by mutual agreement, coach Benji Marshall has broken his silence to deny rumours their personal relationship has broken down. Luai will join the Parramatta Eels next season before linking with the PNG Chiefs for their debut season in 2028. What does this mean for the Wests Tigers? Could the Luai-Moses halves pairing at the Eels be a winning combination? Plus, are the Dragons any closer to confirming their head coach? And could we see Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase play in the rugby league and rugby world cups in consecutive years? This week, sports reporter Billie Eder is joined by national head of sport Neil Breen and chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko to discuss the latest NRL news. Read Adrians analysis on Luai at the Eels <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/watch-live-benji-marshall-speaks-after-jarome-luai-s-early-contract-release-20260714-p60f0x.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=40/20&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">here.</a>

Trouble in Tiger town: Luai signs with Eels

For nearly a century, the FIFA World Cup has carried fans throughout the world to great heights of unity and joy. This year's tournament, which is coming to a close, revealed some of the best of America. Scottish fans were welcomed by the city of Boston, and supposedly drank the city dry, while Japanese fans in Dallas marvelled in the delights of Texas barbecue.

Then there was the game itself and its stars, such as Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham.

But a maelstrom of complications threatened the sense of inclusion this year, particularly due to host country United States being at war with Iran.

Deputy editor Nick Ralston today discusses the joy and tension he witnessed at matches in the United States and Canada - as well as that viral Aussie chant about Donald Trump.

For nearly a century, the FIFA World Cup has carried fans throughout the world to great heights of unity and joy. This year's tournament, which is coming to a close, revealed some of the best of America. Scottish fans were welcomed by the city of Boston, and supposedly drank the city dry, while Japanese fans in Dallas marvelled in the delights of Texas barbecue.
Then there was the game itself and its stars, such as Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbapp&eacute;, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham.
But a maelstrom of complications threatened the sense of inclusion this year, particularly due to host country United States being at war with Iran.
Deputy editor Nick Ralston today discusses the joy and tension he witnessed at matches in the United States and Canada - as well as that viral Aussie chant about Donald Trump.

The best and worst moments of the World Cup

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A growing majority of Australians want housing prices to fall, in some cases by more than 20 per cent, according to new polling exclusive to our mastheads.
Could it be that our decades-long obsession with growing house prices is finally coming to a halt?
Today senior economics correspondent Shane Wright talks about why conventional wisdom about what voters want from housing seems to be wrong.

A growing majority of Australians want housing prices to fall, in some cases by more than 20 per cent, according to new polling exclusive to our mastheads. Could it be that our decades-long obsession with growing house prices is finally coming to a halt? Today senior economics correspondent Shane Wright talks about why conventional wisdom about what voters want from housing seems to be wrong.

More Australians, including Boomers, support a drop in house prices

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After leaving the Tigers in a hole, that’s now getting deeper, to play with “new toys” up north, Damien Hardwick has written off the Suns’ finals chances. Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure question what message that sends to his players.

They also discuss Cats carnage, Bomber voting blocs, coaching manoeuvres, Marcus Bontempelli’s duels with Nick Daicos and Harley Reid and whether the AFL’s biggest stars get paid enough.

Oh, and we debate whether South Australian footy fans should be more insulted about being called “peanuts” or “nuffies”.

After leaving the Tigers in a hole, that&rsquo;s now getting deeper, to play with &ldquo;new toys&rdquo; up north, Damien Hardwick has written off the Suns&rsquo; finals chances.&nbsp;Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure question what message that sends to his players.
They also discuss Cats carnage, Bomber voting blocs, coaching manoeuvres, Marcus Bontempelli&rsquo;s duels with Nick Daicos and Harley Reid and whether the AFL&rsquo;s biggest stars get paid enough.
Oh, and we debate whether South Australian footy fans should be more insulted about being called &ldquo;peanuts&rdquo; or &ldquo;nuffies&rdquo;.

Richmond on the watch list, and Hardwick has 'lost it'

Virginia falls in love with Robbie Giuffre, who whisks her away to Australia. The birth of their daughter a few years later, sparks Virginia into action. No longer will she be silent about her abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle of high-powered friends. 

Virginia falls in love with Robbie Giuffre, who whisks her away to Australia. The birth of their daughter a few years later, sparks Virginia into action. No longer will she be silent about her abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle of high-powered friends.&nbsp;

Virginia | Ep 1: Escaping Epstein

Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson’s partybefore November's state election.

They say it’s in return for advocacy on key policy areas.It is advocacy these donors think will be stronger coming from One Nation, rather than the party they once supported – the Coalition.
But the identities of these donors are, so far, shrouded in secrecy.

Senior reporter Sarah Danckert says one reason is because they’re feeling some shame about their promise to One Nation.

In today’s episode, Danckert explains why Hanson is attracting more donations from business circles beyond her most wealthiest backer, mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s party before November's state election.
They say it&rsquo;s in return for advocacy on key policy areas. It is advocacy these donors think will be stronger coming from One Nation, rather than the party they once supported &ndash; the Coalition. But the identities of these donors are, so far, shrouded in secrecy.
Senior reporter Sarah Danckert says one reason is because they&rsquo;re feeling some shame about their promise to One Nation.
In today&rsquo;s episode, Danckert explains&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/a-real-leaching-of-donors-one-nation-steals-a-march-on-liberal-party-s-blue-blood-base-20260702-p60c15.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">why Hanson is attracting more donations from business circles</a> beyond her most wealthiest backer, mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

One Nation’s newest donors, and why they want to remain secret

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Starting a business is one thing, running it successfully is another – but doing it with your spouse and four kids is a different kettle of fish. Janine Allis has done all of the above, after founding Boost Juice as a single store in the 2000s and growing it into a global empire. She’s since become one of the most sought-after entrepreneurs in the country and a regular on small screens, both as a judge on Shark Tank and as a competitor on Australian Survivor - twice. She also owns one of Australia’s fastest-growing dessert chains, Yochi. Allis joins Good Weekend Talks to chat about the challenges and delights of building a family business, how she finds time to surf, and what she learned about leadership as a stewardess on David Bowie’s boat. Today’s episode is hosted by business reporter Jessica Yun.

Starting a business is one thing, running it successfully is another &ndash; but doing it with your spouse and four kids is a different kettle of fish. Janine Allis has done all of the above, after founding Boost Juice as a single store in the 2000s and growing it into a global empire. She&rsquo;s since become one of the most sought-after entrepreneurs in the country and a regular on small screens, both as a judge on Shark Tank and as a competitor on&nbsp;Australian Survivor - twice. She also owns one of Australia&rsquo;s fastest-growing dessert chains, Yochi. Allis joins Good Weekend Talks to chat about the challenges and delights of building a family business, how she finds time to surf, and what she learned about leadership as a stewardess on David Bowie&rsquo;s boat. Today&rsquo;s episode is hosted by business reporter Jessica Yun.

‘I know enough to be dangerous’: Boost Juice founder Janine Allis on failure and success

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This week, we’re talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister’s limelight, despite questions around Modi’s human rights record.

And in an environment where One Nation and the Coalition want to go hard on migration, Albanese’s friendship with Modi looks like it stands in stark contrast.

But that’s not what piqued everyone’s interest in Canberra this week. We’re still talking about Albanese’s perplexing podcast interview in which he said he’d "shag" popstar Kylie Minogue and joked about melons and the Japanese PM.

And, we cover the new data that shows how bad Australia’s inflation is compared to other nations.
This week’s episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley and features chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

This week, we&rsquo;re talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister&rsquo;s limelight, despite questions around Modi&rsquo;s human rights record.
And in an environment where One Nation and the Coalition want to go hard on migration, Albanese&rsquo;s friendship with Modi looks like it stands in stark contrast.
But that&rsquo;s not what piqued everyone&rsquo;s interest in Canberra this week. We&rsquo;re still talking about Albanese&rsquo;s perplexing podcast interview in which he said he&rsquo;d "shag" popstar Kylie Minogue and joked about melons and the Japanese PM.
And, we cover the new data that shows how bad Australia&rsquo;s inflation is compared to other nations. This week&rsquo;s episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley and features chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Albanese basks in Modi limelight. And, his weird podcast interview 

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