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Can Michael Bloomberg's billions buy the Democratic nomination?
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg stepped into the spotlight this week appearing on stage for a debate with five other candidates for the Democratic nomination. The billionaire has already spent… Audio
Can Bernie stay the Democratic front-runner for president?
USA correspondent Ron Elving looks at whether Bernie Sanders can continue his momentum as the Democrats head to the Nevada and South Carolina primaries. He'll also look at how super-billionaire Mike… Audio
The latest on the US primary vote in New Hampshire
Correspondent Simon Hampton talks to the Panel about the lastest results in the New Hampshire Primary for the Democrats. Audio
Rick Wilson - Saving America from Trump
For 30 years political strategist Rick Wilson helped Republican candidates get elected in America. Now he is doing everything he can to make sure the top Republican gets kicked out of office in 2020… Audio
After impeachment, Trump polls at new highs
US correspondent Susan Davis joins Kathryn for a look at the political fallout from impeachment, as Donald Trump hits new highs in the polls. She'll also preview the Democrats' New Hampshire primary… Audio
The week in US Politics - Nicholas Fandos
It's been an action packed week in US politics. First a debacle over the Democratic results in the Iowa caucuses, where a combination of technical glitches and an archaic voting system meant delays in… Audio
Latest on the Iowa caucus and preview SOTU
Feature story correspondent, Simon Marks, speaks to Jesse from the U.S where vote counting for the Iowa caucus has been delayed due to technological problems. Audio
Government needs to focus on elimination ISIS from Middle East - National Party
National says the government needs to focus its efforts on eliminating ISIS from the Middle East. Due to conflict this week between Iran and the US, the Defence Force has halted training activites of… Audio
Dopamine fasting the latest Silicon Valley craze
The latest fad to hit Silicon Valley is 'dopamine fasting' where people take time off from the world - in some cases avoiding all external stimuli, including food and contact with people, in a bid to… Audio
Open concept room for rent
An advertisement for a room in a three--story house in Philadelphia caught our eye ... Audio
US correspondent David Smith
Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Susie Ferguson about the latest in the President Trump impeachment inquiry, and the buzz around billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who is set… Audio
US will lose Pacific influence over Paris decision - Forum
The US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement will undermine its influence and credibility in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Forum says.
White House restricted Trump call transcripts - US media
The White House has restricted access to transcripts of some of US President Donald Trump's calls with foreign leaders, US media report.
Explainer: What does impeachment really mean?
A formal impeachment hearing will be opened against President Donald Trump. There's has been a lot of reaction to the news, but what is impeachment and what can history tell us about the process? Audio
Formal impeachment inquiry launched into President Donald Trump
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that the House will begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. The move comes after it emerged that he withheld aid to Ukraine, pressing… Audio
China exporting surveillance state technology
China has raised the ire of countries throughout the world for building an all-seeing surveillance state, but some nations are now looking to follow in its footsteps by using the same technology. Dr… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan - sharpie storm mapping
Susan Milligan with an erosion of facts surrounding the path of Hurricane Dorian, including the sharpie altered map which erroneously had Alabama in its path. And a look at who is still in the running… Audio
People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed
A new study suggests eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms. Dr Joseph Firth was involved in the research and joins the show to discuss the findings. Audio
Sitting for nine and a half hours a day linked to early death
Research has found that people spending nine and a half hours or more each day sedentary are associated with a significant increased risk of death. Professor Ulf Ekelund of the Norwegian School of… Audio
Scott Higham - Big Pharma's role in the US opioid crisis
Drug overdose is now the most common cause of death for Americans under 50, with nearly 50,000 people dying each year after taking opioids. Pulitzer-prize winning Washington Post journalist Scott… Audio
