The Morning Edition
1,196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.
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Coronavirus: Hartcher on our "chess game" with China
May 19, 2020 05:55 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBPolitical and international editor Peter Hartcher discusses with national editor Tory Maguire what the state of play is in Sino-Australian relations after China announced it would back a coronavirus investigation. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your po...
Coronavirus: school's back, baby
May 18, 2020 03:23 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter an extended period of Australia's mums and dads trying their hand at assistant teaching, the kids are finally going back to school. But what will school look like, and how will it differ from what we're used to? Education editor Jordan Baker joins national editor Tory Maguire to figure out what schooling may look like on the other side, and how the kids are getting back to hitting the books. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becomi...
Coronavirus: School's back, baby
May 18, 2020 03:23 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter an extended period of Australia's mums and dads trying their hand at assistant teaching, the kids are finally going back to school. But what will school look like, and how will it differ from what we're used to? Education editor Jordan Baker joins national editor Tory Maguire to figure out what schooling may look like on the other side, and how the kids are getting back to hitting the books. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becomi...
Coronavirus: unemployment, the story of the pandemic
May 15, 2020 05:33 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSenior economics writer Matthew Wade joins national editor Tory Maguire to break down what the recently announced unemployment figures mean for our economy. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier ...
Coronavirus: Unemployment, the story of the pandemic
May 15, 2020 05:33 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSenior economics writer Matthew Wade joins national editor Tory Maguire to break down what the recently announced unemployment figures mean for our economy. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier ...
Coronavirus: Trump just got more Trump
May 14, 2020 03:06 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBNorth American correspondent Matt Knott joins national editor Tory Maguire to talk about what is happening in the wild world of Donald Trump. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest o...
Coronavirus: media takes a hit
May 13, 2020 03:26 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAustralia’s economy has been put under significant pressure during the pandemic, and nowhere has that been felt more acutely than in the media industry. On today’s Please Explain media reporter Zoe Samios steps national editor Tory Maguire through the big changes that could see our landscape permanently shift going forward. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invit...
Coronavirus: Media takes a hit
May 13, 2020 03:26 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAustralia’s economy has been put under significant pressure during the pandemic, and nowhere has that been felt more acutely than in the media industry. On today’s Please Explain media reporter Zoe Samios steps national editor Tory Maguire through the big changes that could see our landscape permanently shift going forward. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invit...
Coronavirus: Reviving a "decimated" entertainment industry
May 12, 2020 04:23 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBSenior culture writer Nathanael Cooper speaks to national editor Tory Maguire about how the entertainment industry is trying to get back on its feet in the era of social distancing. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thought...
Coronavirus: Pollies back to work
May 11, 2020 03:25 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBParliament returns to sit once again. Chief political correspondent David Crowe joins national editor Tory Maguire to discuss what's on the agenda as parliament resumes for the first time during the COVID crisis. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your po...
Coronavirus: The vaccine debates
May 08, 2020 04:27 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBScience reporter Liam Mannix joins national editor Tory Maguire to discuss if any progress is being made in creating a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier fo...
Coronavirus: the vaccine debates
May 08, 2020 04:27 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBScience reporter Liam Mannix joins national editor Tory Maguire to discuss if any progress is being made in creating a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier fo...
Coronavirus: UK's death toll surpasses Italy
May 07, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDespite having a head start and world-class healthcare system, the UK now has the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Europe, according to the latest government figures. National editor Tory Maguire is joined by Europe correspondent Bevan Shields, who contracted and recovered from COVID-19 himself, to discuss how England's struggle with the virus became the worst in Europe. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also...
Coronavirus: The Ruby Princess blame game
May 06, 2020 05:31 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBWill the Ruby Princess inquiry influence Friday’s national cabinet meeting where our leaders will discuss lifting restrictions? Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ Please take the time to rate & review us on App...
Coronavirus: Abolishing "our laziest tax"
May 05, 2020 05:01 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBWith tax reform on the table due to the need to kick start the economy, national editor Tory Maguire and senior economics writer Jessica Irvine talk through the potential abolishing of stamp duty and its economic implications. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscrib...
Coronavirus: Global emissions and a crippled economy
May 04, 2020 04:50 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBThe global economy has almost ground to a halt resulting in a sharp drop to our climate emissions, but is it enough to meet the Paris Agreement's targets? Today on Please ExplainNick O'Malley joins Tory Maguire to discuss COVID-19's impact on the global economy and our environment, and how there's more that can be done to tackle emissions. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world t...
Coronavirus: Chinese Wolves & Australian Wolverines
May 01, 2020 03:39 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBToday on Please Explain Eryk Bagshaw joins Tory Maguire to look back on a tumultuous week in Sino-Australian relations. From gate-crashed press conferences to 'Wolverine' diplomacy, there is clearly a great deal at stake when it comes to our largest trading partner. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Subscriptions power our newsrooms and are critical for the sust...
Coronavirus: America's unruly states
April 30, 2020 03:19 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAlbany in Southwest Georgia has been almost as badly hit as New York, yet the Georgian mayor has reopened all businesses. Today on Please Explain US correspondent Matthew Knott joins National Editor Tory Maguire to discuss how Albany became one of the worst COVID-19 outbreak areas, but also, now, has the loosest rules. About 130 people have died in Georgia, more than the amount in Australia and New Zealand combined. Today, Please Explain delves into how the community is coping with this sta...
Coronavirus: When will sport come back?
April 29, 2020 04:52 - 13 minutes - 12 MBMedia has been hit during the pandemic and sport is not immune. In an attempt to bring NRL, AFL and cricket back onto Aussie screens, sports bosses have been scrambling to sign new broadcast deals to save their bottom line. Today on Please Explain former media reporter and Executive Editor James Chessell joins National Editor Tory Maguire to analyse the media landscape to see how, and when, we might see the first bounce of a new Sherrin, the toss of a coin or the screech of a starting whist...
Coronavirus: Are students safer at school?
April 28, 2020 05:02 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe federal government last night released five different reports into why school students would be better off back at school rather than learning from home. Chief political correspondent David Crowe joins national editor Tory Maguire to speak about the conflicting arguments when it comes to balancing students’ safety and their ability to learn effectively. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of...
Coronavirus: what's next for Virgin?
April 27, 2020 03:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAfter several attempts at pleading the federal government to step in and save them, Virgin Australia went into administration, collapsing under the weight of their own $7 billion debt. Business reporter Patrick Hatch joins national editor Tory Maguire to speak about the final moments of Virgin's corporate life in Australia, who it owes money to, and what the path forward is for the troubled airline. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoug...
Coronavirus: What's next for Virgin?
April 27, 2020 03:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAfter several attempts at pleading the federal government to step in and save them, Virgin Australia went into administration, collapsing under the weight of their own $7 billion debt. Business reporter Patrick Hatch joins national editor Tory Maguire to speak about the final moments of Virgin's corporate life in Australia, who it owes money to, and what the path forward is for the troubled airline. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoug...
Coronavirus: We'll all be tested
April 24, 2020 03:42 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBAs the curve continues to flatten in Australia, health reporter Rachel Clun joins Tory Maguire to talk about just how our recovery rate is measured. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Subscriptions power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitati...
Coronavirus: Business rushes to JobKeeper
April 23, 2020 04:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn the first three days of the JobKeeper program a massive 27,500 companies registered. As the curve begins to flatten, the conversation has turned to how to bolster the economy ahead of a potential worldwide downturn. Chief political correspondent David Crowe joins national editor Tory Maguire to analyse how these systems will keep up with demand as Australian businesses begin to navigate an uncertain future. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear...
Coronavirus: when can the kids go back to school?
April 22, 2020 03:39 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIt's the question on every parent's lips: when are the kids going back? As parents around the country try their hand at homeschooling and remote learning, national editor Tory Maguire checks in with the Sydney Morning Herald's education editor Jordan Baker to discuss NSW's plan to send kids back for a day a week. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Subscriptions ...
Coronavirus: When can the kids go back to school?
April 22, 2020 03:39 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIt's the question on every parent's lips: when are the kids going back? As parents around the country try their hand at homeschooling and remote learning, national editor Tory Maguire checks in with the Sydney Morning Herald's education editor Jordan Baker to discuss NSW's plan to send kids back for a day a week. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Subscriptions ...
Coronavirus: social distancing and the police
April 21, 2020 05:22 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBOne thing that's noticeable about the pandemic is that people are off the street and the police are on the beat. And with new policing powers to enforce social distancing, some Australians have found themselves on the wrong side of the law - sometimes accidentally. Legal affairs reporter Michaela Whitbourn talks to national editor Tory Maguire about the restrictions, whether you can challenge a fine in court and how police are managing their new powers. Please take the time to rate & review...
Coronavirus: Social distancing and the police
April 21, 2020 05:22 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBOne thing that's noticeable about the pandemic is that people are off the street and the police are on the beat. And with new policing powers to enforce social distancing, some Australians have found themselves on the wrong side of the law - sometimes accidentally. Legal affairs reporter Michaela Whitbourn talks to national editor Tory Maguire about the restrictions, whether you can challenge a fine in court and how police are managing their new powers. Please take the time to rate & review...
Coronavirus: How Australia bypassed WHO's China problem
April 20, 2020 03:41 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAustralia has already shown a willingness to go above and beyond recommendations made by the World Health Organisation in dealing with coronavirus, as the reputation of the organisation is under fire. National editor Tory Maguire speaks with national security correspondent for Anthony Galloway about Australia's February decision to move ahead of WHO and never look back. Now it must help find a way to keep the world body out of Beijing's grip. Please take the time to rate & review wherever ...
Coronavirus: Is Australia close to eliminating COVID-19?
April 17, 2020 03:40 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBSome good news: federal government modelling indicates social distancing is holding new COVID-19 infection levels low enough to eliminate the virus from mainland Australia. But could this cause us problems down the road? National Editor Tory Maguire is joined by science reporter Liam Mannix to examine how Australia has become a world leader in decreasing the number of new cases and discuss estimates about when the virus could be defeated. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you g...
Coronavirus: When our correspondent got COVID
April 16, 2020 02:37 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBAs British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital following his life-threatening battle with coronavirus, Europe Correspondent Bevan Shields had a harrowing experience of his own. Despite reports about how mild symptoms can be, Bevan's case was severe. He joins National Editor Tory Maguire to recount his battle with the virus, and how Britain is coping under intense pressure the virus is exerting on their healthcare system. Please take the time to rate & review wherever y...
Coronavirus: Tracking your movement through your phone
April 15, 2020 03:42 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBAustralians will soon be asked to sign up for a mobile app that can alert them to the risk of catching the coronavirus, using their movements to find out whether they have been close to someone already infected. Deputy Business Editor Supratim Adhikari sits down with National Editor Tory Maguire to explain how the voluntary measure is going to work, and any privacy concerns that are attached to a measure that could be considered invasive. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you g...
Coronavirus: Welcome to the hotel COVID-19
April 14, 2020 03:43 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBTested positive? The government might just pay for your hotel. Today on Please Explain federal health reporter Dana McCauley and national editor Tory Maguire take you to the 'Medi-hotels' that patients with COVID-19 could be quarantined in instead of at home in a bid to prevent family members and housemates from being infected. By doing so, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt thinks it might promote compliance with isolation requirements. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you g...
Coronavirus: Debt for generations?
April 09, 2020 05:02 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features senior economics correspondent Shane Wright and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss how the Australian public and the federal government will look to pay back the $196 billion that has been spent during the coronavirus crisis. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our sup...
Coronavirus: The new normal
April 08, 2020 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features Eryk Bagshaw who is leading our coverage out of Parliament House in Canberra and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss the coronavirus modelling that shows Australia avoided a horrendous scenario because of social distancing restrictions and the prospect of restrictions being lifted. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the...
Coronavirus: Your questions answered
April 07, 2020 04:06 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe do's and the don'ts. The yeses, noes and the maybes. Today on Please Explain reporter Sherryn Groch and national editor Tory Maguire answer your burning questions amid the confusion of the coronavirus pandemic. As rules change constantly and different governments give different messages, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have you covered by updating key information to keep you in the know. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thought...
Coronavirus: Our toughest-talking leader
April 06, 2020 04:28 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features state political editor Noel Towell and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew's hard-line stance and his backflip on the confusing partner visiting ban. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical ...
Coronavirus: The race for a vaccine
April 03, 2020 03:04 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features science reporter Liam Mannix and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss where we are at with developing a COVID-19 vaccine and the long road to recovery. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news ...
Coronavirus: Calm before the storm
April 02, 2020 03:24 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features health editor Kate Aubusson and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss preparations being made at COVID-19 intensive care units, and how hospitals and ambulance services are equipped for a potential surge. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsro...
Coronavirus: Enforcing movement restrictions
April 01, 2020 03:11 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features crime reporter Sally Rawsthorne and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss the confusing social distancing rules and how police have enforced the new restrictions. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainabilit...
Coronavirus: $130 billion economic lifeline
March 31, 2020 03:20 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features chief political correspondent David Crowe and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss the unprecedented $130 billion stimulus package JobKeeper, whether it will save jobs and last the intended six months. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsroom...
Coronavirus: Retail sector on the brink of collapse
March 30, 2020 02:18 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBAlready under strain, the coronavirus pandemic has plunged Australia's delicate retail sector into crisis. Retail reporter Dominic Powell and national editor Tory Maguire discuss the challenges facing smaller retailers as supermarket giants boom. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and...
Coronavirus: U.S surpasses China
March 27, 2020 03:18 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn today's episode of Please Explain American correspondent Matthew Knott and national editor Tory Maguire discuss how the coronavirus is impacting the United States of America and how Donald Trump's approval rating has never been higher. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are cri...
Coronavirus: Deep impact on the markets
March 26, 2020 03:08 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBToday's episode of Please Explain features senior business columnist Stephen Bartholomeusz and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss how the coronavirus has impacted sharemarkets and superfunds as well as how the current stock market crash compares to the GFC and dot com crashes. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscribe...
Coronavirus: Kids ask the questions
March 25, 2020 00:51 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBFor the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, Please Explain is coming to you five days a week. In today's episode, Archie Miles (9) asks Miki Perkins all the things that are on his mind about the virus. It's a great episode to play to your kids, to share with other parents, and to get some practical ideas on how to discuss the crisis with young people. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier f...
Coronavirus: The school or home dilemma
March 24, 2020 03:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBFor the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, Please Explain is coming to you five days a week. In today's episode of Please Explain,Tory Maguire and Jordan Baker discuss the contention around the shut down of Australian schools. They delve into the confusion parents and teachers are experiencing after hearing different messages from the state premiers and the Prime Minister as well as what this means for childcare services. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever ...
Coronavirus: Cracks in the national cabinet
March 23, 2020 03:21 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBFrom today, Please Explain goes daily, Monday to Friday, bringing all the latest news on the coronavirus. In today's episode, Tory Maguire talks to Steph Peatling about the increasingly fractious relationship between the Prime Minister and the states over school closures, and what the latest stimulus package is intended to do. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podc...
Coronavirus: Are we flattening the curve in Australia?
March 19, 2020 01:09 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBLike so many other Australians, most of the team at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age are now working from home - part of the effort to flatten the curve. The COVID-19 story is moving so fast it’s hard to pick which element to discuss on this week’s Please Explain podcast episode. In this week's episode of Please Explain, Tory Maguire will talk to Eryk Bagshaw who is one of the people leading our coverage out of Parliament House in Canberra about whether or not the Government has a plan f...
White Island tragedy: the road to recovery
March 17, 2020 23:11 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOn December 9 2019, 47 tourists and guides were visiting the White Island volcano in New Zealand when it erupted. 20 people were killed, and 26 were injured, and many Australians were among those numbers. Many of the injured suffered serious burns, and in the days after the eruption 13 Australians were flown to hospitals in Sydney and Melbourne for treatment. Six patients ended up in the Burns Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, a statewide burns service that was also treating...
Will coronavirus trigger a recession?
March 12, 2020 03:59 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn the past week, the sharemarket has suffered its biggest dive since the global financial crisis. On Monday, Wall Street plunged and the effects have been felt in markets across around the world. So is Coronavirus to blame or were we heading towards a recession anyway? On this week's Please Explain podcast, Chris Zappone talks to senior economics writer for the Sydney Morning Herald, Matt Wade who will decode what has been happening with the markets and the Australian economy. Become a ...