Please Explain
A daily podcast hosted by Tory Maguire, National Editor, and regular contributors. We cut through the noise and give you insight into the stories that drive the nation.
Hear directly from some of the most experienced journalists in the country such as David Crowe, Peter Hartcher, Adele Ferguson and Stephen Bartholomeusz.
We cover the biggest news events in national affairs, from federal politics, to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of the economy, and more.
Latest Episodes
Please Explain podcast: How is the economy tracking as we farewell 2020?
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright discuss the state of the economy as we see out 2020.
Please Explain podcast: How did the federal government perform in 2020?
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire and deputy federal editor Stephanie Peatling recap the year that was in Canberra.
Please Explain podcast: Where is Melissa Caddick and how did she allegedly con people out of $40 million?
In this episode of Please Explain Daily, Sunday Age editor David King and senior investigative journalist Kate McClymont to discuss the disappearance of Sydney woman Melissa Caddick.
Please Explain podcast: Australian economy threatened as China blocks coal indefinitely
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire and North Asia correspondent Eyrk Bagshaw discuss the future of Sino-Australian relations after China blocks Australian coal exports.
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