Donald Trump’s been so busy upending the norms of democracy, igniting trade disputes and failing to end wars, it’s hard to see how he’s had time for renovations. But the US president’s real estate development roots are on full show, from splashing gold around the Oval Office, to ripping up the grass in the White House Rose Garden, he’s on a mission to Trumpify the symbol of American democracy and power. Today, policy editor at The Bulwark, Mona Charen on what Trump’s up to and what it says about his leadership. Featured: Mona Charen, The Bulwark policy editor
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Another IVF mix-up exposed
Every year tens of thousands of Australians turn to IVF to start or grow a family.But is it an industry that can be fully trusted given recent revelations of embryo and sperm mix-ups and women giving birth to strangers’ babies?Today, ABC journalist Grace Tobin on her latest investigation into one couple’s fraught experience and why the rules need to change.Featured:Grace Tobin, ABC Investigations reporter
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Why Putin’s obsessed with seizing Donbas
Since the fanfare surrounding Donald Trump’s face to face peace talks with the Russian President, perhaps unsurprisingly, the war continues in Ukraine. That’s partly because as part of any deal, Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to hand over the entire eastern region of Donbas. It’s a demand that Ukraine rejects. So, what is so important to Putin about that region? Today, John Haltiwanger from Foreign Policy magazine, explains why Donbas is at the heart of Putin’s war. Featured: John Haltiwanger, staff writer at Foreign Policy magazine
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Who's helping alleged police killer Dezi Freeman?
It’s one man against the might of the Victorian police force as accused police killer Dezi Freeman remains on the run. On Monday, Victoria Police suggested someone might be helping the fugitive and they should contact police. So, how are police approaching the search and how long are they willing to keep it going? Today, Vince Hurley, a criminologist and former police officer and hostage negotiator on the likely police tactics and whether they should re-consider how they approach so-called sovereign citizens. Featured: Dr Vince Hurley, fmr NSW police officer and criminologist at Macquarie University
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Do we need laws to stop AI taking your job?
Could artificial intelligence be key to improving Australia’s living standards?A Productivity Commission report suggests the roll out of the technology could inject more than a hundred billion dollars into the economy over the next decade. But there’s a catch. If AI can take over from workers on some tasks, are swathes of humans set to lose their jobs? Today, Toby Walsh, the chief scientist at the AI Institute at the University of New South Wales, on whether it's time for the government to step in. Featured: Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at UNSW.ai, the AI Institute of University of New South Wales Sydney
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