In the last week, there have been two major incidents of turbulence hitting commercial flights, causing injury. On Sunday, 12 were injured on a Qatar Airways Doha to Dublin flight while in the air over Türkiye. In today’s podcast, we talk to Professor Dr Jason Middleton, the Head of UNSW's Department of Aviation between 1995 and 2017, about why we’re seeing a sudden spike in incidents of turbulence, and why you should always wear a seatbelt.

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In the last week, there have been two major incidents of turbulence hitting commercial flights, causing injury. On Sunday, 12 were injured on a Qatar Airways Doha to Dublin flight while in the air over Türkiye. In today’s podcast, we talk to Professor Dr Jason Middleton, the Head of UNSW's Department of Aviation between 1995 and 2017, about why we’re seeing a sudden spike in incidents of turbulence, and why you should always wear a seatbelt. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle Nicol <a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/KZbG6bS1" data-stringify-link="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/KZbG6bS1" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!</a> <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/" data-stringify-link="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/no-silly-questions-sam-koslowski/book/9780143777281.html" data-stringify-link="https://www.booktopia.com.au/no-silly-questions-sam-koslowski/book/9780143777281.html" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Buy our book No Silly Questions</a> Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself online at <a href="http://actnowstaysecure.gov.au/" data-stringify-link="http://ActNowStaySecure.gov.au" data-sk="tooltip_parent">ActNowStaySecure.gov.au</a>

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Is turbulence getting worse?

In a historic announcement yesterday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign. Biden said he believed it was “in the best interest” of the Democratic party and the U.S. for him to “stand down”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely candidate, and what’s set to happen next.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

In a historic announcement yesterday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign. Biden said he believed it was “in the best interest” of the Democratic party and the U.S. for him to “stand down”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely candidate, and what’s set to happen next.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher

Can Kamala Harris beat Trump?

One of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers will build a $US600 million nicotine pouch factory. Philip Morris International, which owns the nicotine pouch brand Zyn, said its planned facility will “help meet the growing global demand for smoke-free [nicotine] products”. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the rising popularity in these nicotine pouches, and whether they actually are better than cigarettes.

Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

One of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers will build a $US600 million nicotine pouch factory. Philip Morris International, which owns the nicotine pouch brand Zyn, said its planned facility will “help meet the growing global demand for smoke-free [nicotine] products”. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the rising popularity in these nicotine pouches, and whether they actually are better than cigarettes.
Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher

Are nicotine pouches the new vape?

You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President.

Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden has labelled it “biggest attack on our system of government  that has ever been proposed in the history of this country.” In today's deep dive, we explain everything you need to know about the plan.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

Links to previous shows:
An attempted assassination attempt: What we know
The string of lawsuits against Andrew Tate
The criminal allegations facing one of Australia's biggest unions
Should prisoners be allowed to read the news?

You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President.
Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden has labelled it “biggest attack on our system of government  that has ever been proposed in the history of this country.” In today's deep dive, we explain everything you need to know about the plan.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher
Links to previous shows: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HJAxxn3uXQz4eVo0FMxPq?si=X54IU3p7Qh2_KilKwOYeJQ" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HJAxxn3uXQz4eVo0FMxPq?si=X54IU3p7Qh2_KilKwOYeJQ" data-sk="tooltip_parent">An attempted assassination attempt: What we know</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gzr2qiVWHp1v0elhcTSdf?si=ZlNNdxinTteEqey9l1DlJg" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gzr2qiVWHp1v0elhcTSdf?si=ZlNNdxinTteEqey9l1DlJg" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The string of lawsuits against Andrew Tate</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JOXHha0LwqRmGPVLPYsOH?si=fCVonKPlT_Cy3YlZJ37SvQ" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JOXHha0LwqRmGPVLPYsOH?si=fCVonKPlT_Cy3YlZJ37SvQ" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The criminal allegations facing one of Australia's biggest unions</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UcOIoGV9NwS1TATHpEAZW?si=5ClvQvpdS_2gd0zvTJfflA" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UcOIoGV9NwS1TATHpEAZW?si=5ClvQvpdS_2gd0zvTJfflA" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Should prisoners be allowed to read the news</a>?

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