Who is JD Vance? And why has Donald Trump chosen him as his preferred vice president?

Vance is, famously, a former 'Never-Trumper'. The junior senator from Ohio was once so violently opposed to Trump, that he likened him to Hitler.

Today, political and international editor, Peter Hartcher, reporting from Washington DC, on the wider message Trump is sending to the world, with his choice of running mate. And why the United States has a long history of presidential assassinations and assassination attempts (hint: it’s not just about the guns).

Audio credits:
Rachel Maddow on MSNBC

Further reading:
Assassination in the USA: Why does America take aim at its leaders?
Trump anoints his heir in a bid to extend his influence for decades to come

Who is JD Vance? And why has Donald Trump chosen him as his preferred vice president?
Vance is, famously, a former 'Never-Trumper'. The junior senator from Ohio was once so violently opposed to Trump, that he likened him to Hitler.
Today, political and international editor, Peter Hartcher, reporting from Washington DC, on the wider message Trump is sending to the world, with his choice of running mate. And why the United States has a long history of presidential assassinations and assassination attempts (hint: it’s not just about the guns).
Audio credits:
<ul>
<li>Rachel Maddow on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7x62HdEULI&amp;t=334s"> MSNBC</a></li>
</ul>
Further reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/assassination-in-the-usa-why-does-america-take-aim-at-its-leaders-20240715-p5jtse.html">Assassination in the USA: Why does America take aim at its leaders?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-anoints-his-heir-in-a-bid-to-extend-his-influence-for-decades-to-come-20240716-p5ju5o.html">Trump anoints his heir in a bid to extend his influence for decades to come</a></li>
</ul>

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) 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 (formerly Please Explain) 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.

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.

Peter Hartcher on the mood in America - and Trump's millennial VP pick

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear energy is the cheapest, most consistent and cleanest energy around. 

But if that’s the case, then what to make of the dirty history of 'Nukey Poo', a little-known nuclear reactor that was built in our region in the 1960s? 

Today, climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley fact checks the Opposition’s claims about nuclear energy, and delves into the latest poll about what voters want and how this might impact the Coalition's desire to usher in nuclear energy,

And later, national environment and climate editor Nick O’Malley on what happened at ‘Nukey Poo’, and the cancer cases linked to it.

Credits:
The Federal File and U.S Navy/Atomic Energy Commission on the installation of 'Nukey Poo'.
PeriScope Film and the Antartic nuclear reactor at McMurdo Station.

Further reading:
Mike Foley's 'Nuclear debate is getting heated, but whose energy plan stacks up?'
Nick O'Malley and 'The dirty history of Nukey Poo, the reactor that soiled the Antartic.' 

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear energy is the cheapest, most consistent and cleanest energy around. 
But if that’s the case, then what to make of the dirty history of 'Nukey Poo', a little-known nuclear reactor that was built in our region in the 1960s? 
Today, climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley fact checks the Opposition’s claims about nuclear energy, and delves into the latest poll about what voters want and how this might impact the Coalition's desire to usher in nuclear energy,
And later, national environment and climate editor Nick O’Malley on what happened at ‘Nukey Poo’, and the cancer cases linked to it. Credits:
<ul>
<li>The Federal File and U.S Navy/Atomic Energy Commission on the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcgS_xnzvlA"> installation of 'Nukey Poo'</a>.</li>
<li>PeriScope Film and the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSmQ7TUowao&amp;t=288s">Antartic nuclear reactor at McMurdo Station.</a></li>
</ul>
Further reading:
<ul>
<li>Mike Foley's <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/nuclear-debate-is-getting-heated-but-whose-energy-plan-stacks-up-20240624-p5jo45.html">'Nuclear debate is getting heated, but whose energy plan stacks up?'</a></li>
<li>Nick O'Malley and <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/the-dirty-history-of-nukey-poo-the-reactor-that-soiled-the-antarctic-20240708-p5jrzd.html">'The dirty history of Nukey Poo, the reactor that soiled the Antartic.' </a></li>
</ul>

Fact-checking Dutton's nuclear energy plan

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/32fd6cbc-5a80-4155-be64-b1ab00534a12/transcript

It is one of the most powerful unions in the country. And has long barracked for rights that are at the core of the Australian Labor Party: decent pay and working conditions.But now, an investigation by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes has revealed that underworld figures and bikies have infiltrated the union, and major building projects in Victoria and NSW.

Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie on the sudden resignation of controversial CFMEU boss John Setka, in the wake of these allegations. And whether it’s possible to rid the union of corruption, and a culture of standover tactics and bullying.

It is one of the most powerful unions in the country. And has long barracked for rights that are at the core of the Australian Labor Party: decent pay and working conditions.But now, an investigation by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes has revealed that underworld figures and bikies have infiltrated the union, and major building projects in Victoria and NSW. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie on the sudden resignation of controversial CFMEU boss John Setka, in the wake of these allegations. And whether it’s possible to rid the union of corruption, and a culture of standover tactics and bullying.

How bikies, underworld figures have infiltrated our construction industry

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/298093c0-d27e-44c6-9850-b1ae0067141f/transcript

On Sunday morning, Australian time, we woke to the news that Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. 

We saw the images of him with blood streaming down his face, and shortly after, his fist raised in a seeming show of triumph. 

It’s the first time an American president, or presidential candidate, has been shot at in 43 years.

That was then-American president Ronald Reagan. He nearly died. Afterwards, commentators speculated that his grace under fire helped him solidify the support and affection of the American people. 

Today, in a special episode, North American correspondent Farrah Tomazin, on what happened in Pennsylvania. And how this might impact the presidential election.

On Sunday morning, Australian time, we woke to the news that Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. 
We saw the images of him with blood streaming down his face, and shortly after, his fist raised in a seeming show of triumph. 
It’s the first time an American president, or presidential candidate, has been shot at in 43 years.
That was then-American president Ronald Reagan. He nearly died. Afterwards, commentators speculated that his grace under fire helped him solidify the support and affection of the American people. 
Today, in a special episode, North American correspondent Farrah Tomazin, on what happened in Pennsylvania. And how this might impact the presidential election.

The extraordinary fallout of the Trump shooting that rocked the world

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/2dfa70ef-5cf0-4169-9f1f-b1ad0067fa6a/transcript

Peter Hartcher on the mood in America - and Trump's millennial VP pick

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