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It's being dubbed the 'Nvidia affair' and it could be the script for a Hollywood thriller.    The head of US AI chip maker Nvidia, Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a woman who US intelligence determined was a Chinese spy. And President Donald Trump was told twice.    Today, New York Times journalist Julian E. Barnes, who helped break the story, on everything you need to know so far.  Featured:   Julian E. Barnes, New York Times reporter on U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters

For years, his outrageous persona made him almost untouchable. But Russell Brand is now behind bars after being sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail for rape and multiple sexual assaults. He also remains under investigation over two further allegations of rape. Today, Jacqueline Maley, columnist at the Sydney Morning Herald on whether the disgraced actor will be the last celebrity predator to hide in plain sight. Featured:   Jacqueline Maley, Sydney Morning Herald senior writer and columnist

Since the crushing defeat of the Republicans in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has been widely labelled as a lame duck.   But is he, or will he be more Trumpian than ever?   Today, Michael Green from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on why Trump's elevation of Stephen Miller to his chief of staff should act as a warning sign of what's to come and what the midterm result will mean for Australians.  Featured:   Michael Green, United States Studies Centre CEO at the University of Sydney

Lately, we've heard a lot about the ways AI could destroy humanity.  But what if there's also a case for hope? Could AI usher in an age of abundance, making us richer, healthier and improving our quality of life?  Today, Andrew McAfee, MIT research scientist and technology optimist, on why he believes AI could make our lives better, without taking our jobs.  Featured:   Andrew McAfee, research scientist at MIT and co-founder of the generative AI company Workhelix

What's Donald Trump going to do next?   After his crushing defeat in the midterms, the US President's attention turned almost immediately to the construction of his White House ballroom. But what about the Iran war or talk of an invasion of Cuba? And does he still have the power to veto Congress?   Today, Geoff Kaberservice, vice president for political studies at the Niskanen Center on how the Democrats could hold the President and his backers to account.   Featured: Geoff Kabaservice, Vice President for Political Studies at the Niskanen Centre

The grand old dame of department stores, David Jones has survived wars, depressions and recessions, but now it's collapsing.  It's been placed into voluntary administration amid continued losses putting its 38 stores and the jobs of around 6000 staff at risk.  Today, Dee Madigan creative director of Campaign Edge on the demise of the David Jones brand.  Featured: Dee Madigan, Campaign Edge creative director

As the polls closed in the US midterm elections, the result became clear early on. It was a wipeout for the Republicans.  Voters across the country delivered a scathing assessment of Donald Trump's first two years of his second term, resulting in a blue tsunami, with the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.  Today, the ABC's America's editor John Lyons and staff writer at The Atlantic Nick Miroff break down this pivotal moment in US politics. Featured:   John Lyons, the ABC's Americas editor in Washington D.C. Nick Miroff, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine in Dallas, Texas

Interest rates are up again, the fifth hike this year.  It was almost an inevitable Melbourne Cup Day decision by the Reserve Bank, but could the government have done more to stop the pain?  Today, chief economist at AMP Shane Oliver, on whether Labor needs to cut government spending as the risk of a recession mounts.  Featured: Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP

They promise everything from anti-ageing to weight loss, or even a glowing tan.   But for a growing number of people, injectable peptides are delivering severe illnesses instead. Hospital presentations linked to their use are surging.   Today, Dr Norman Swan, co-host of Radio National's The Health Report, on the death of Australian actor Richard Norton, who had reportedly been taking unapproved peptides, and the concerning trends emerging around their use.  Featured:   Dr Norman Swan, co-host of The Health Report

Opinion polls suggest Republicans are heading for significant losses in this week's US midterm elections.  Democrats are heavily favoured to win back the House of Representatives, and the battle for the Senate is increasingly tighter.  But could Donald Trump defy the polls and pull off another upset?   Today, Matt Taglia, senior director at Emerson College Polling, on what the polls are telling us and whether they'll get it right this time.  Featured:   Matt Taglia, senior director at Emerson College Polling

Michigan is shaping up as one of the biggest battlegrounds in the US midterm elections. So much so that both Donald Trump and Barack Obama have hit the campaign trail there.  The Senate race is a contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and conservative Republican Mike Rogers, with race and religion emerging as key fault lines.  Today, Margaret Talev, director of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, on what’s at stake in Michigan, how identity is shaping the campaign, and what it reveals about the mood of American voters.  Featured:   Margaret Talev, director of the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

Israelis came out in record numbers to vote but as the polls closed it was too close to call.   Although that didn't stop Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot both claiming success.   Today, Dov Waxman, presidential chair in modern Jewish studies at UCLA on what happens next, the surge in support for Arab parties and whether Netanyahu could still cling to power.      Featured:   Dov Waxman, Presidential chair in modern Jewish studies at UCLA

Is Donald Trump about restart the fighting with Iran?   Ahead of the midterm elections next week, the US President has been raising the prospect of renewed attacks that could begin after Americans vote.   Today, Cole Bucy, former CIA analyst and former director for Iran at the US National Security Council on why Trump might have little option but to escalate the conflict. Featured:   Cole Bucy, former CIA analyst and former Director for Iran at the US National Security Council

Did you know we are in the midst of a new 'woke' era? It's being dubbed 'Woke 2.0' and unlike 'Woke 1', it's thought to be winning over voters for the Democrats ahead of next week's midterm election. Today, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, Jonathan Chait on what he believes woke is and why campaigning against it won't win Trump any votes this time. Featured: Johnathan Chait, staff writer at The Atlantic magazine

Unemployment is on the rise, interest rates are up, the price of fuel is soaring and everything just costs more.   Recent polling shows voters are blaming the Prime Minister and his Treasurer for the tough times with their popularity rating taking a dive. Today, senior economic correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Shane Wright on how the governments losing control of the cost-of-living narrative.  Featured:   Shane Wright, senior economic correspondent at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

It’s been a fortnight of extraordinary setbacks for US relations with Ukraine.  Donald Trump has struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, delivering a financial boost to Vladimir Putin’s war effort, he briefly interrupted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while his special envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Putin as a 'humanitarian.'  Today, CNN's chief national security analyst, Jim Sciutto on what Trump is up to now and what it could mean for Ukraine's survival.  Featured: Jim Sciutto, CNN chief national security analysts and host of The Brief

Brendan Nugent, the 43-year-old Victorian man accused of ramming his LandCruiser into Independent MP Helen Haines, has appeared in court today on five charges.  Authorities say they are still working to determine an alleged motive.   The incident has opened a fierce debate about the safety of politicians and worsening political discourse.  So, will the tragedy change anything?   Today political commentator and author Niki Savva on what needs to happen now.  Featured:   Niki Savva, political commentator and author

On Monday afternoon, Victorian man Brendan Nugent, 43, allegedly used a white Toyota LandCruiser to strike independent MP Helen Haines twice.   The 65-year-old member for Indi in regional Victoria is in critical condition with devastating injuries. The Prime Minister says it was a deliberate act.   Today, 7.30 political editor Jacob Greber on what we know and why the alleged attack is a wake-up call as threats of political violence surge.  Featured:   Jacob Greber, ABC TV's 7.30 political editor

From a press secretary who lasted just five days to a dramatic pivot to Putin, Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh wave of chaos inside the White House.  So, with the US midterms looming, is he still holding out for a so-called 'October surprise' that could turn things around.  Today, staff writer at The Atlantic, David A. Graham on a woeful past week for the US President and whether voters are simply sick of the chaos.

They've been fired, demoted, and even offered sham redundancies.  Decades after the Sex Discrimination Act was introduced, women across the country say they're being pushed out of the workforce for having kids under laws that haven't kept up with the demands of modern parenting.  Today, Avani Dias on her Four Corners investigation into the tactics being used by employers and the laws failing mothers.   Featured: Avani Dias, investigative reporter with ABC Four Corners