Episodes

  • Bondi attack prompts possible 15-year jail terms for hate group members

    Bondi attack prompts possible 15-year jail terms for hate group members
    Jan 14 2026
    People who join or support government-designated hate groups will face 15 years jail, under new legislation in response to the Bondi terror attack. Some Coalition MPs have already voiced concern about the laws' impact on freedom of speech - while one prominent extremist group has announced it will disband.
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    7 mins
  • Global central bankers show support for US Fed Chair Jerome Powell

    Global central bankers show support for US Fed Chair Jerome Powell
    Jan 14 2026
    SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hebe Chen from Vantage Australia about the day's sharemarket action including the significance of a joint statement released by a dozen global central bankers, including the RBA's Michele Bullock, supporting US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who is under investigation by the US administration.
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    8 mins
  • Iran's diaspora desperate to hear word from family as communications blackout persists

    Iran's diaspora desperate to hear word from family as communications blackout persists
    Jan 14 2026
    Iran’s nationwide communications blackout has entered its second week, severely limiting access to real-time information about the deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters. Iranian authorities have warned that those taking part in the protests could face the death penalty, as reports suggest the death toll has risen to around 2,000. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting against the country’s leadership, telling demonstrators that “help is on its way.”
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    10 mins
  • Greenland chooses Denmark as Trump steps up the rhetoric

    Greenland chooses Denmark as Trump steps up the rhetoric
    Jan 14 2026
    United States President Donald Trump is escalating his push for U.S. control of Greenland, declaring the United States will take the Arctic territory “one way or another” and warning that Russian and Chinese forces are operating in the region. Arctic and security experts say those claims are overstated, as Denmark and Greenland firmly reject any U.S. takeover. NATO is closely monitoring the dispute, amid concerns the escalating rhetoric could strain or fracture the alliance.
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    7 mins
  • Global markets and precious metals hit record high despite Powell investigation

    Global markets and precious metals hit record high despite Powell investigation
    Jan 13 2026
    SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about why US, Japanese and German markets are hitting record highs despite the US Administration's investigation into Jerome Powell, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac on consumer sentiment.
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    10 mins
  • Major bank issues warning on AI Deepfake scams

    Major bank issues warning on AI Deepfake scams
    Jan 13 2026
    10 mins
  • Newly unveiled hate crime laws ignite political debate

    Newly unveiled hate crime laws ignite political debate
    Jan 13 2026
    People who join or support government designated hate groups face 15 years jail under new legislation in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. MPs today scrambling to get across the detail of the laws, to be voted in just a week, with concerns already around some religious freedom exemptions.
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    5 mins
  • Kevin Rudd announces resignation as Australia's ambassador to the United States

    Kevin Rudd announces resignation as Australia's ambassador to the United States
    Jan 13 2026
    Kevin Rudd will end his tenure as Australia's ambassador to the US a year early, to take up a role in international policy and research. It follows a tumultuous period for the former Labor prime minister under the Trump administration and marks the end of a long and sometimes controversial public life.
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    7 mins