Does Donald Trump have an overarching plan? 

Lots of commentators have rejected this idea – Trump just does what he wants, when he wants, as the thought strikes him.

But, says international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, many of his initiatives, or desires, share a common narrative.

Today, Hartcher discuss how the United States, under Donald Trump, is becoming more like China. 

For more:
Day by day, Trump’s America becomes more like Xi’s China, Peter Hartcher, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

China Heritage, Geremie R. Barmé

Does Donald Trump have an overarching plan?&nbsp;
Lots of commentators have rejected this idea &ndash; Trump just does what he wants, when he wants, as the thought strikes him.
But, says international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, many of his initiatives, or desires, share a common narrative.
Today, Hartcher discuss how the United States, under Donald Trump, is becoming more like China.&nbsp;
For more: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/day-by-day-trump-s-america-becomes-more-like-xi-s-china-20250324-p5lm1h.html">Day by day, Trump&rsquo;s America becomes more like Xi&rsquo;s China</a>, Peter Hartcher, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
<a href="https://chinaheritage.net/academicians-and-archives/geremie-r-barme/">China Heritage</a>, Geremie R. Barm&eacute;

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition&nbsp;brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/samantha-selinger-morris-p4yvwp">Samantha Selinger-Morris</a> from the newsrooms of <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
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America is becoming more like China. Is this Trump's end game?

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This week, we take a look at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's incorrect claim about a $6 million grant to his local golf club – which has become another instance of the government fumbling potentially trivial political issues. 

Plus, tensions between the Liberal and National parties, and mounting pressure on treasurer Jim Chalmers to tackle Australia's economic challenges – notably persistent inflation, rising interest rates, and a looming mid-year budget update.

 

Further reading:
The stink, the septic system and the $6m question: Inside Albanese’s Marrickville mess
Cracks emerge in reunited Coalition over trade deal and AI
Who would want to be Jim Chalmers right now?

 

Cut through the noise of federal politics with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal on Inside Politics, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, every Friday.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods. 

This week, we take a look at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's incorrect claim about a $6 million grant to his local golf club &ndash; which has become another instance of the government fumbling potentially trivial political issues.&nbsp;
Plus, tensions between the Liberal and National parties, and mounting pressure on treasurer Jim Chalmers to tackle Australia's economic challenges &ndash; notably persistent inflation, rising interest rates, and a looming mid-year budget update.
&nbsp;
Further reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-stink-the-septic-system-and-the-6m-question-inside-albanese-s-marrickville-mess-20261029-p619mw.html">The stink, the septic system and the $6m question: Inside Albanese&rsquo;s Marrickville mess</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/cracks-emerge-in-reunited-coalition-over-trade-deal-and-ai-20261029-p6197x.html">Cracks emerge in reunited Coalition over trade deal and AI</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/who-would-want-to-be-jim-chalmers-right-now-20261029-p6197n.html">Who would want to be Jim Chalmers right now?</a></li>
</ul>
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Cut through the noise of federal politics with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal on Inside Politics, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, every Friday.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-politics/id1738365431"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/29UKjyueywTgAL0Pk4Er8v"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your pods.&nbsp;

Is the PM at risk of "Albo derangement syndrome"?

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Strong man populism has grownso much over the years that analysts have expressed despair about whether democracy could have a future. Even former USpresident Barack Obama, a famously hopeful politician, recently resorted to trolling Donald Trump in a bid to call out the currentpresident’s alleged corruption.

And yet, events of this week suggest we may be witnessing a new political trend.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on the burst of democratic support around the globe, and advice from the world’s most famous political scientist on how politicians can counter rising populist anger.

 

Further reading:
Australia is approaching American levels of anger. Here’s how we defuse the bomb

 

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your podcasts.

Strong man populism has grown so much over the years that analysts have expressed despair about whether democracy could have a future. Even former US president Barack Obama, a famously hopeful politician, recently resorted to trolling Donald Trump in a bid to call out the&nbsp;current president&rsquo;s alleged corruption.
And yet, events of this week suggest we&nbsp;may be witnessing a new political trend.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on the burst of democratic support around the&nbsp;globe, and advice from the world&rsquo;s most famous political scientist on how politicians can counter rising populist anger.
&nbsp;
Further reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/australia-is-approaching-american-levels-of-anger-here-s-how-we-defuse-the-bomb-20261027-p618k7.html">Australia is approaching American levels of anger. Here&rsquo;s how we defuse the bomb</a></li>
</ul>
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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/smh-the-age/id6442611511"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0tWOA2mdi5WU9hvjJ3da?si=f4b8d7fafdf5495d"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your podcasts.

Is the tide turning on strongman politics?

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For more than a decade, Sam Wood was one of the greatest success stories to come out of the reality TV series, The Bachelor.

He met the love of his life, Snezana, on the show. And he built a hugely popular, multi-million dollar fitness franchise, geared at women, off the back of their joint fame.

But now the 46-year-old faces charges of domestic violence against Snezana, including an allegation that he strangled her, after police were called to their luxury beachfront apartment during a recent holiday.

Today, senior reporters Angelica Snowden and Christine Lacy reflect on the unravelling of Sam Wood’s empire, and what led up to these allegations.
...
And just a note, the domestic violence allegations against Sam Wood are now before the court. Wood's lawyer has said his client would defend the charges.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your podcasts.

For more than a decade, Sam Wood was one of the greatest success stories to come out of the reality TV series, The Bachelor. He met the love of his life, Snezana, on the show. And he built a hugely popular, multi-million dollar fitness franchise, geared at women, off the back of their joint fame. But now the 46-year-old faces charges of domestic violence against Snezana, including an allegation that he strangled her, after police were called to their luxury beachfront apartment during a recent holiday. Today, senior reporters Angelica Snowden and Christine Lacy reflect on the unravelling of Sam Wood&rsquo;s empire, and what led up to these allegations. ... And just a note, the domestic violence allegations against Sam Wood are now before the court. Wood's lawyer has said his client would defend the charges.
The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/smh-the-age/id6442611511"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0tWOA2mdi5WU9hvjJ3da?si=f4b8d7fafdf5495d"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your podcasts.

‘Cracking the facade’: The unravelling of the Sam Wood empire

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America is becoming more like China. Is this Trump's end game?

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