THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Melb protests, Trump vs Harris, why Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala & Meta using us for AI

LISTEN NOW: Melbourne protests, Trump vs Harris debate unpacked, why Taylor Swift officially endorsed Kamala, Meta admits Aussie user data is training AI & Plibersek talks to Greens about Nature Positive deal.

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On today’s show, shocking scenes as police use stun grenades on the streets of Melbourne to stop protestors at a weapons convention.

The first and perhaps only presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place today.

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Taylor Swift has picked a side in the presidential race.

Meta executives made a huge admission in front of a senate inquiry today.

And another big admission, this time from Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.

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