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By: Solstice Media
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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.

2026 Solstice Media
Politics & Government
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  • Albo’s gambling ad gamble: too little too late?
    Apr 16 2026

    For years, gambling advertising has spread far beyond the ad break, becoming a familiar part of how Australians watch sport, follow news about sport and spend time online. Three years after the Murphy review called for a comprehensive ban, the Albanese government has finally responded.

    But the government’s plan to reign in online gambling advertising has drawn sharp criticism. With campaigners and crossbenchers arguing it falls well short of what was recommended.

    And in that gap, a bigger fight has opened up about how deeply betting has worked its way into Australian media and Australian’s lives.

    Today, Crikey media reporter, Daany Saeed, on the government’s plan to reduce gambling ads, and why its long-awaited response is already under fire.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

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    Guest: Crikey media reporter Daanyal Saeed

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    16 mins
  • When kids = content: Inside the world of family influencers
    Apr 15 2026

    It started as a bunch of mummy bloggers on the internet trading tips on everything from breastfeeding to toddler tantrums.

    Now the world of child and family influencers has become a billion-dollar business where kids equal content and absolutely nothing is off limits.

    Today, Fortesa Latifi, author of the new book “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online” offers a rare look inside the belly of the beast from some of the kids who have come out the other side.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

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    Guest: Author and journalist, Fortesa Latifi

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    17 mins
  • Migrants draining the nation: Angus Taylor's hard line immigration plan
    Apr 14 2026

    It’s a controversial proposal – immigration based on blatant discrimination.

    Opposition leader Angus Taylor has laid out the beginnings of the Liberal Party’s hard line migration policy in a provocative speech in Canberra.

    Some of his proposals had echoes of Donald Trump, others of John Howard – as he made a play for One Nation’s growing pool of lapsed Liberal voters.

    So what does it all mean? And will his bold move on migration pay off at the polls?

    Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton on the Liberal Party’s controversial new migration policy.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

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    Guest: Press gallery journalist, Karen Middleton

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    17 mins
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I enjoy these reports, following up on our politicians and their policies! Informs me, and gives me more facts to deal with the false news coming from the regular media!

Saturday Paper and Monthly follow ups

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It's extraordinary how often the 7am podcast finds an angle that every other outlet has missed, and which turns out to be CRUCIAL months or years later.

Proven right every time

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This podcast is strongly left wing and biased. It always paints Liberals in a bad light. Not worth it.

Left wing tripe

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