What are nurses worth?
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Thousands of nurses didn't turn up for work today in NSW, where the same work attracts much lower pay than other parts of Australia. Plus, the Defence Force has a problem with keeping staff. Will a new retention bonus work, or are there deeper issues it needs to address? And from an anti-vaxxer in a major health role, to Elon Musk leading a government department: here's who President-elect Donald Trump wants by his side.  Guests: Nick Dole, NSW political reporter, ABC Grace Searle, nurse Jennifer Parker, expert associate, ANU's National Security College Dan Diamond, health reporter, Washington Post
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