The Briefing

The concept of the four-day working week has been around for almost a century, but like the idea of working from home which needed a pandemic to make happen, the four-day week concept hasn’t really taken off in Australia until recently.    Researchers have found a four-day work week without a pay cut improves both productivity and a sense of wellbeing, less stress and burnout, and a better work-life balance among workers.    Joe O’Connor is the CEO of 4 Day Week Global who’s running a huge trial in the UK. Joe joins us on The Briefing to talk about the possibility of a four-day week taking off in Australia.   Today's Headlines Minimum wage decision imminent RBA warns of more rate pain + sharemarket spirals Power companies on notice Airport mask mandate lifted  Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johann Hari’s new book Stolen Focus is all about the crisis in concentration sweeping the world. The book goes into why it’s happening, how much it’s affecting us, and what can be done to tackle the problem.   Johann joins us to explain there are so many things competing for our attention, it makes it really hard to focus. Can we fight back against it as individuals... by being more disciplined... or is there a bigger war we need to wage on the forces that are stealing our attention?   There is a lot we can do to change our own behaviour, but will it ever be enough when we’re up against the best engineers in the world, who work for the social media companies that so often fight for our focus.    Today's Headlines Australia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2022 East coast facing power outages Trump had “no chance” of winning election Defence Minister forges ties with Japan Monique Ryan reports ‘racist, misogynistic’ letters to police Rebel Wilson: newspaper issues apology   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s new government has appointed an Assistant Minister for the Republic.  Matt Thistlethwaite has been tasked with taking the Labor Party’s policy of making Australia a republic from policy to reality.   Mr Thistlethwaite joins us on the Queen’s Birthday holiday to talk about what his plans for a republic, what our new nation’s leader would be called….and if we’ll get to KEEP our Queen’s birthday long weekend!! On today’s Briefing…is Australia going to become a republic?   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie Cachia has always been in a rush. At twenty she met a bloke and fell in love, by age twenty-three she’d given birth to her first child, and within another year or two grew a formidable social media following for her account “The Young Mummy”. Then There Was Her is Sophie’s debut book. It’s intimate, illuminating and revealing - which might surprise readers given that so much of Sophie’s life has been lived publicly on Instagram. The book details Sophie’s catapult into the public eye and the identity crisis she was grappling with behind the shiny, happily married wife and mum of two kids image. It unpacks how Sophie lost and then found herself again in motherhood, and how she navigated her sexuality and fell in love all over again.   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filming on Australia’s longest-running television show Neighbours, finishes today…..after nearly 9,000 episodes, 63 weddings, 20 births and 68 deaths.   We’re joined by Ryan Moloney – who plays Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi to talk about the show’s legacy – and his plans for the future; and Andrew Mercardo – the TV reviewer and historian about why the show is ending and it’s place in the Australian psyche.   On today’s Briefing we look back on four decades of Neighbours with long-running cast member Toadie.   Today's Headlines ACT decriminalises drugs Russia sentences POWs to death Twitter to provide Elon Musk with bot data   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian journalist Cheng Lei has been charged in a Chinese court of supplying state secrets. Detained since August 2020, her family and friends now say she’s been denied access to consular officials and prison officials have tightened her food supply.   Her partner, Nick Coyle joins us on the Briefing to talk about what the future looks like for Cheng Lei and what life is like for her behind bars in a Chinese prison.   With the Albanese government pledging to improve relations with Beijing, it’s time to lobby for the release of Cheng Lei, who is believed to be in a prison in Beijing.   Todays Headlines No silver bullet for the energy crisis Stripping citizenship law struck down Chinese Port of Darwin lease to be reviewed Qld wins Origin I   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the next 20 years, almost 250 billion dollars will be transferred from baby boomers to Generations X, Y and Z.   We’re joined by Aleks Vickovich, the Wealth Editor at the Australian Financial Review to discuss what it means for the economy – and in particular young Australians hoping to buy their first home.   And with yesterday’s interest rate decision by the Reserve Bank….younger Australians are going to be watching the housing market, hoping prices fall to help them enter the market.   So what will the future look like with this massive transfer of wealth about to take place….and what can governments do to help younger Australians make the most of the windfall.   Todays Headlines Banks start to pass on rate rise Emergency meeting called to address energy crisis PM to meet with NZ counterpart China accuses Australia of “dangerous and provocative” acts Biloela family heads home   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Joe Biden be the US President who actually changes gun culture in America?   19 students and two teachers were shot at an elementary school in Texas last week.  It was the 27th school shooting in the US this year.  It feels like every time it happens we hear the same calls for action on guns, AND the same rhetoric from the NRA and gun owners…..that the Second Amendment is the right to bear arms.  We’re joined by Farrah Tomazin, the US correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.   So where to now for Joe Biden?  What are his options…?  Could he be the US President who actually changes gun culture in the US once and for all?   Todays Headlines Boris Johnson faces no confidence motion Interest rate rise expected today PM pledges to meet Putin at G20 Submarine delays expected Italian Mafia infiltrates Australia’s crime gangs   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LiSTNR team has launched a new podcast, Post: News In Five    Hosted by journalist and producer Ninah Kopel, Post: News In Five is a brand new, daily news short cast adapted from The Saturday Paper’s daily newsletter Post, written by Max Opray.  Each weekday morning, a five-minute episode will drop, bringing listeners up to speed on the top five news stories of the day. By 8.30am you will know what’s going on, why it’s going on and where it’s going next.    Add it to your LiSTNR playlist or subscribe where you find The Briefing each morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In just 12 months, the video app TikTok has transformed the music industry….artists can reach audiences like never before.  Directly getting new music to their fans in seconds.  But some artists say they’re being told to create content purely for the short-attention span market of TikTok.  Halsey blew up last week after her record company insisted she create a FAKE post to promote a song she wanted to release.    We’re joined by Reuben Styles-Richards from Peking Duk who takes a hilarious approach to TikTok….and Cameron Adams, LiSTNR’s feature music writer who says record companies are using social media to fill the void created by no one buying albums anymore.   In today’s Briefing, TikTok’s growing influence in the global music industry and why musicians are unhappy about it.   Todays Headlines PM in Indonesia forging deeper ties Australia condemns Chinese jet confrontation Dutton reveals his shadow cabinet Queen’s Jubilee celebrations continue Nadal wins record 22nd grand slam   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Luke Mancuso are brothers who live in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. In 2010, after 23 years of marriage their parents separated. What followed was a campaign of intimidation and coercion by their father Paulino towards their mother Teresa. Hang up calls. Stalking. Threats. Rumors… Three years later, Daniel and Luke’s beloved mum was murdered at home by their father.These two remarkable young men have since moved back into what was once their family door and reconnected with their Greek neighbor Nina. Nina, or YiaYia, as she is known to Luke and Daniel, insists the boys are two skinny and over the past eight years she’s been passing home cooked meals to them over the fence. That relationship is now documented in a heart warming instagram and has since spawned a cookbook. https://www.yiayianextdoor.com.au/ Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal Party began its rebuilding process under new leader Peter Dutton this week.  The Young Liberals are the next generation of conservative politicians.  So what do young Liberals see as the future of the party - they will, after all, potentially be candidates for election for the Liberal Party in years to come.  What will the Liberal Party look like in 2030? Deyi Wu is President of the NSW Young Liberals.  Her brutal assessment of the election loss is both honest and troubling.  Deyi says the Liberals under Scott Morrison sought to divide the electorate and in doing so, drifted away from core Liberal policies. So in today’s Briefing…. the next generation of the Liberal Party’s assessment of Scott Morrison’s election loss, and what the party’s future should look like.   Todays Headlines Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations begin Gas supply crisis on the east coast Australia forges stronger ties with Samoa Amber Heard is planning an appeal against Johnny Depp Harvey Weinstein loses appeal   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised a referendum on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.  So what is it?  What will Australians be voting on? The Statement itself calls for an Aboriginal voice to parliament and a Makarrata Commission, a process of agreement making between governments and First Nations and truth-telling about their history.  It came from a convention bringing together over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders at the foot of Uluru.   Thomas Mayor was one of the 250 signatories.  He’s written a book on his 18-month journey taking the statement all across Australia.  The book is Finding the Heart of the Nation. On today’s Briefing, what is the Uluru Statement from the Heart?  And will it finally provide a voice for the people of Australia’s First Nations?   Todays Headlines Johnny Depp v Amber Heard verdict Treasurer warns of tough economic outlook PM creates super climate portfolio Foreign minister heads to Pacific again   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal Party has a new leader – and an uncertain future.  Australia voted to send a message in last month’s election….the Morrison government was out of touch and no longer listening.   Dave Sharma was defeated by Allegra Spender, one of the so-called ‘teal independents’ in the Sydney seat of Wentworth.    In today’s Briefing…Dave Sharma explains how and why the Liberals lost touch with the electorate and if he believes the party’s new leader Peter Dutton is the man to lead the party out of the wilderness.   Todays Headlines PM unveils new ministry Shanghai’s lockdown finally over EU puts Russian oil sanctions in place Major milestone in single use plastic Kevin Spacey to fight sexual abuse charges in UK   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows someone who’s been floored by the flu. And many say this flu virus is the worst they’ve ever experienced. They say they feel way worse than when they had covid.  Medical experts are worried about how quickly this so-called ‘super flu’ is spreading - particularly in Victoria.    Cases have tripled, meaning some schools have had to go back to at home learning - and  a lot of sporting teams are being affected - Collingwood lost their captain recently, and a Western Bulldogs player has been sidelined for more than four weeks with it.  Dr Paul Griffin is an infectious diseases expert at the University of Queensland and Dr Paul explains fit, healthy people who are getting really sick.    So, what do we need to know about this flu?   Todays Headlines Labor to form majority government New Nats leader wants a greater voice China suffers Pacific setback Mike Cannon-Brookes’ AGL victory Polar blast lashes Australia’s south east   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menstruation is having a bit of a moment in Australia.  Victoria and South Australia made tampons and pads free last year. The federal government poured $58 million into endometriosis from this year’s budget.     But with Spain becoming the first European nation to take steps to provide paid leave for period pain and new Aussie research finding that 1 in 3 women feel the need to hide their pain or endometriosis diagnosis from their employer– could we – and should we – be doing more?    On today’s episode of The Briefing Antoinette Lattouf catches up with Dr Mike Armour  about his new research and chats to women’s health author and podcaster Yumi Stynes.   Todays Headlines Liberals and Nats choose their leaders today  Labor on track for majority government   China delegation to meet Pacific leaders today  Second Aussie ever wins a cycling grand tour    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Henshaw looks like a model. But when she speaks? She defies all those stereotypes about what a woman who has been beautiful for a living might be. Laura started modelling at nineteen and when she was in Europe for a shoot was introduced to fellow model and now business partner Steph Claire Smith.The two became fast friends and have since built a remarkable business called Keep it Cleaner which is now a leading Australian health & fitness app that delivers a holistic wellness program to your pocket - minus the body shaming of similar products.  You can kickstart your health journey with the keep it cleaner app, now with their new workout routine - Barre, available on the appstore and google play. https://keepitcleaner.com/   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone’s talking about the Labor Party’s big win in last weekend’s election.  But the Greens too, have had an incredibly successful campaign, looking to pick up at least three seats in the House of Reps and a swag of seats in the Senate.   Greens leader – and member for Melbourne – Adam Bandt joins us to explain why voters turned away from the big parties to cast their votes with the Greens….particularly in Queensland.   On today’s Briefing, how did the Sunshine State end up being ‘Greensland’?   Todays Headlines Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault Penny Wong begins campaign to woo Pacific nations Soaring power prices to add to cost of living pressures NRA to hold annual conference in same state as school massacre German Chancellor Scholz says Putin cannot win the war   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women voted to send Scott Morrison a message on Saturday: the Liberal Party has a problem with women….and his government was going to pay for it.   Today’s Briefing takes a deep dive on how - and more importantly why - women turned their back on the Liberal Party (without necessarily flocking to Labor) and backed ‘teal independents’ at the 2022 federal election, changing the face of the federal parliament.  We’re joined by former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller who talks about the Liberal Party losing its way – and the long road it faces in turning the party around.   On today’s Briefing….the Liberal Party’s problem with women.   Todays Headlines US mourns victims of another mass school shooting Dutton confirms tilt at Libs leadership Wong flying to Fiji to sure up Pacific Kate Moss testifies for Johnny Depp   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asylum seekers Priya and Nades came to Australia separately by boat from Sri Lanka a decade ago.  They met in detention and were given bridging visas before moving to Biloela, a small town in central Queensland. They worked there, their two daughters were born there, and they became much loved members of the community.    But when their bridging visas ran out in 2018, they were removed by border force and sent to Christmas Island detention centre - sparking huge protests.   Angela Fredericks is a friend and advocate who has campaigned tirelessly to have the family returned to Biloela.    The ALP repeatedly promised it would clear the way for the family to return home if it won the federal election.  So what’s the future look like for Priya, Nades, Kopika and Tharnicaa?    Todays Headlines Albanese urges China to lift Australia trade bans  China Foreign Minister to visit eight Pacific nations  Investigation over weekend asylum seeker boat turnback  Flu on the march prompting free vaccines  Queen’s surprise visit to Chelsea Flower Show    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big story out of the weekend’s federal election is the so-called ‘teal independents’.  Six women elected in key Liberal seats by campaigning for more action on climate change, greater focus on integrity in government and the electorate having a bigger say in how the country is run.    Kylea Tink won the long-held Liberal seat of North Sydney.  In this episode of the Briefing, we find out why Kylea decided to run....what she hopes to achieve....and what the next three years will look like IF the ALP doesn’t win with a majority to govern in its own right.    So on this episode of The Briefing....the teal wave....will it bring greater accountability to Canberra?    Todays Headlines New PM Albanese arrives in Japan for Quad meeting Labor edging closer to majority in House of Reps Dutton front-runner to lead Libs Kate Moss expected to front Heard/Depp trial   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election is done and dusted.....    Anthony Albanese has claimed an historic win – becoming only the fourth Labor leader to take the ALP to government from opposition. On today’s Briefing, we’re joined by The Age’s political correspondent and the Briefing’s Canberra reporter, Annika Smethurst.     Annika will explain how and why Scott Morrison and the Liberal Party were wiped out in an election whitewash......and if the teal independents are the new political power in Australia.   Todays Headlines Albanese to be sworn in as PM today Liberal Party in tatters after 'teal' wipeout Biden: “everyone should be concerned about monkeypox”  Seized Ukraine fighters facing tribunal  Ariarne Titmus sets world record    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polls show Anthony Albanese will be the next Prime Minister of Australia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yael Stone took the world by storm, as Lorna Morello on the hugely popular Netflix original Orange is the New Black.   After Orange is the New Black ended, Yael made international headlines when she alleged that actor Geoffrey Rush had behaved inappropriately towards her during the production of The Diary of a Madman. He denied the allegations and separately won defamation proceedings against The Daily Telegraph, and was awarded record damages by the court. In 2019, Yael was back home in Australia, expecting the birth of her daughter. The summer bushfires that would close out that year prompted her to take a new path. Setting acting to the side and pursuing advocacy and action to prevent dangerous climate change.   In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Yael Stone discuss life after Orange is the New Black, motherhood, her allegations against a fellow actor and her new career path, helping to find solutions against the climate crisis.   Yael is the founding director for the non-for-profit group, Hi Neighbour. This volunteer organisation is energised with the power of the past and excitement for the future.   You can find out more info about her newly found organisation Hi Neighbour here: www.hineighbour.com.au   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia heads to the polls tomorrow to elect the 47th Parliament of Australia.  Labor is ahead of the Coalition in the polls, but the margins have narrowed this week.    Ben Raue from tallyroom.com.au joins us to explain what seats to watch, what seats have traditionally been key to winning government....and how important it is, that you cast your vote.  Some of our Briefing listeners join the debate as well.    Grab a democracy sausage....grab a pencil....and cast your vote in tomorrow’s election.  (or a haloumi sandwich)   Todays Headlines Electoral race tightens  Dawson trial continues NSW passes voluntary euthanasia laws  Zac Stubblety-Cook breaks swimming record    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do I do when I get handed the two ballot papers on election day?  One is the size of a tablecloth...and the other makes no sense at all.   AND what key policies should I consider before I cast my vote?   Annika Smethurst joins Antoinette Lattouf on today’s Briefing to take us through the issues that matter pre-election day.  Annika not only goes through the policies.....but also explains how the parliament works.....and why it’s so important to make sure you vote correctly.   So, on today’s Briefing.....an election cheat sheet if you tuned out ages ago.   Todays Headlines Campaign update: real wages Key witness in Dawson trial speaks Inquiry launched into the case of Australia’s “worst female serial killer” Russian pleads guilty in first war crime trial Cody Simpson books spot in Commonwealth games   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this election, it finally feels like young first home buyers are front and centre with both major parties trying to woo voters with some bold new ideas they’re promising will go some way to easing the affordability crisis.  From the Coalition’s superannuation scheme to Labor’s shared equity arrangement - these are policy areas where both sides are actually differing in a major way.      Eliza Owen, CoreLogic's head of Residential Research explains how these schemes work, what would they mean for the market - and do any of them actually move the needle forward if you’re looking to buy your first home.      Will this year's election policies, compared to other recent campaigns, finally provide young people with help in buying their first home?    Todays Headlines Race tightens in latest poll Campaign trail update Mariupol under Russian control Youngest Aussie climbs Mount Everest   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule.   It’s touted as a way to manage your weight and prevent — or even reverse — some forms of disease.    Professor Lauren Williams, a nutritionist and dietician from Griffith University joins us to explain the first big-time intermittent fasting diet was the 5-2 diet, where you eat restricted calories for two days…on the other five you eat what you like…but keep calories pretty low.  These days there’s 16-8, where you don’t eat at ALL for 16 hours….and only eat between say, 10am and 6pm….outside that window, you’re fasting.   Some people swear by it, others say it simply didn't work.   So, in this episode of The Briefing, is intermittent fasting a myth, or a genius hack.    Todays Headlines LNP defends housing policy PM could continue leading LNP following election loss Chris Dawson: Defence heard for the first time North Korea admits Covid is out of control   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In almost all energy debates in Australia you never hear about nuclear energy, even though it has a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels, such as coal,  and even though we are the world’s third-largest uranium producer after Kazakhstan and Canada. Mick Foley - climate and energy correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald tells us other countries – like the US, France and the UK - have embraced it.   So on this episode of The Briefing we’re asking, why hasn’t it quite taken off here.  The good, the bad and the ugly of nuclear energy.   Todays Headlines Scott Morrison’s pitch to younger voters US shooting to be treated as hate crime Tributes continue after Andrew Symonds' death  Shanghai businesses begin to reopen Ukraine wins Eurovision    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Foster was Australia’s 419th Socceroo and 40th Captain of our national men’s soccer side. He’s since had an illustrious career as a sports analyst and broadcaster.Craig Foster has always been passionate and dedicated to social justice. He’s campaigned for an Australian Republic, better support services for the homeless, Indigenous rights and self determination and for action to prevent dangerous climate change. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Craig Foster discuss life after football, his advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers, and the role this issue may play in the upcoming federal election.   THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: The Kardashians (Disney+) LISTEN: Big Brother (7 Network) WATCH: Old Enough (Netflix) WATCH: Tomorrow Tonight (ABC)   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your political leanings completely contradict those of your family and friends?        In 2019 the Coalition received more voted from older Australians while younger Aussies favour the Greens/Labor parties.  We’re joined by Briefing listeners Lauren, Laura and Finn…who are black sheep, and Wyatt Roy, the former MP for Longman in QLD, who was from a Labor family who became the youngest MP ever voted to Parliament – for the Liberal Party.      On this episode of the Briefing, how to survive as the political ‘black sheep’ of the family.    Todays Headlines Libs and ALP pitch new policies with just over a week to go in campaign Australia to host Rugby world cup  Queensland’s south east hit with more rain  WA posts bumper budget  Finland to join NATO    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are embroiled in a bitter court battle - and it's all playing out like a pretty disturbing film. Both sides of the dispute argue they’re the victims ….with Depp suing Heard for $50m and Heard countersuing for $100m.   Depp claims he was defamed in an op-ed article Heard wrote in the Washington Post where she claimed to have been the victim of domestic violence.   Rolling Stone magazine’s Tatiana Siegel has been reporting on the case since day one.  She joins us to provide the history….and predictions on what’s likely to happen when the trial resumes next week.   In this episode of the Briefing, what’s at stake in the Depp v Heard trial....and who is likely to be the winner – or loser.   Todays Headlines Anthony Albanese wins the third leaders debate Education Minister Alan Tudge to return to cabinet Craig McLachlan back in the witness box today UK and Sweden sign security pact Calls for WA to reintroduce mask mandate   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is in the grip of a rental crisis.  The number of rental vacancies is at a record low.   On this episode of the Briefing, we hear from families living in their car; another family of five living in a single room; and others who simply cannot afford to rent a home. Professor Wendy Stone heads up the Housing Futures Research Program at Swinburne Research Centre, and tells us the crisis will likely get worse before it gets better.   The total number of properties available for rent in March 2022 was the lowest since August 2003.  On today’s Briefing….the rental crisis gripping Australia   Todays Headlines Businesses warn wage increase could cripple them Treasurer could lose his seat Charles delivers Queen's speech to British parliament Musk to reverse Trump's Twitter ban   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man found guilty of the murder of US doctor Scott Johnson on Sydney’s northern beaches more than 33 years ago, was sentenced last week.   Scott Phillip White was handed a sentence of 12 years and seven months - with a non-parole period of eight years and three months.   Scott’s naked body was found at the base of a cliff at Blue Fish Point, at Sydney’s North Head in 1988.  The area was known as a gay beat.    Police determined it was suicide.  A subsequent Coroner’s inquest agreed.    Scott’s family believed he would never have taken his own life – and his brother Steve has fought for 34 years to secure justice for his younger brother.    Steve Johnson joins us on this episode of The Briefing as we learn how and why he fought for justice – even going so far as spending a million dollars of his own money as a reward.   Todays Headlines Chris Dawson trial begins Putin accuses West of invasion plans Tame slams Albanese for going on Alan Jones Show Warringah candidate takes back transgender apology Nick Cave announces death of son Jethro   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than half of anyone born after 1997 uses social media as their main source of news. Google, Twitter, gaming and even Grindr, are being targetted by politicians and wanna-be politicians in the federal election campaign.   Daniel Angus, a Professor of Digital Communication at the Queensland University of Technology, joins us to talk about hundreds of thousands of dollars being tipped into what’s known as ‘micro-targeting’ swing seats.   It’s a new phenomenon and it’s relatively unregulated.    On today’s Briefing, how and why you’re being targetted by political campaigns via social media   Todays Headlines Second leaders debate ends in a draw PM promises to reintroduce religious discrimination act Ukraine: civilians evacuated from Mariupol Beijing hardliner becomes new Hong Kong leader Ncuti Gatwa announced as new Dr Who   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our very own Antoinette Lattouf joins us on The Weekend Briefing.   Antoinette's book 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People' has just hit the shelves and is available at all good bookstores.   In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Antoinette Lattouf goes deep on growing up in Western Sydney from a poor refugee family, the blatant racism she has faced throughout her life and what she's doing to help the racism problem within Australian media, plus her experience with perinatal depression and anxiety.  LISTEN: Just The Gist Podcast (LiSTNR) LISTEN: Decoder Ring Podcast WATCH: Bullshit: The Game Show (Netflix) EAT: Karen Martini's yoghurt-crusted roast cauliflower (Good Food)   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU    Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, 24/7 crisis support is available from Lifeline by calling: 13 11 14.   PANDA HELPLINE FIND SOMEONE TO TALK TO, MON TO FRI, 9AM - 7.30PM AEST/AEDT 1300 726 306See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 50 year old US federal law guaranteeing the right to abortion could be overturned.  The draft Supreme Court ruling would strike down the 1973 Roe v Wade case – and would see abortion become a state issue.  A draft finding has been leaked to the press.     Damien Cave, the New York Times’ Australian correspondent, joins us to explain what Roe v Wade is, and what this latest decision means for Americans. President Joe Biden warns if it is handed down, the ruling could jeopardise other rights including same-sex marriage and access to contraception.    As many as 26 states are expected to enact partial or total abortion bans if Roe falls - that’s half the country – so it’s going to have a massive impact in the US no matter which way the Supreme Court votes.   Todays Headlines Albanese stumbles again  Chinese boots could outnumber Australia’s in Solomon Islands  WHO almost triples pandemic death toll  Toddler left on bus remains in intensive care Ukraine sets up crowdfunding platform   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second instalment of Jan Fran’s interview with Tom about his new book, “Speaking in Tongues”    Today we learn how Tom took himself out of the hardcore Pentecostal church of his youth and how he ended up in media....via investment banking!  And Jan asks if Tom’s planning on raising his new son in the Church.    Tom’s memoir, “Speaking in Tongues” is out now.  Todays Headlines The pitch for the economy Hungary to veto EU’s bid to cut Russian oil and gas imports Guy Sebastian’s trial continues Qantas heads to high court over baggage handlers Maradona's 'hand of God' jumper sells for record price   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many people know Tom Tilley was raised in a Pentecostal Christian community....his father was a pastor.  The church expected him to live by a strict set of rules – and to one day speak in tongues.  As pressure grew on Tom to conform and commit, he started to question his faith and the community’s hold over his life.    Tom’s book Speaking in Tongues is out today.  In this special two-part Briefing, Jan Fran sits down for a one-on-one chat with Tom about his life, the book and his future.    When you no longer believe in eternity, every moment counts – Speaking in Tongues is a memoir of breaking free and reinvention.    Todays Headlines Cash rate increases to 0.35% Abortion could fundamentally change in USA Boris Johnson invokes Churchill in speech to Ukrainian parliament   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re halfway through the federal election campaign – and Labor is well ahead in the polls.  Anthony Albanese launched the ALP’s campaign at the weekend, outlining five key policy areas the Opposition will focus on in the lead-up to the May 21 poll.   Annika Smethurst is Victorian state political correspondent for The Age and regular politics contributor for The Briefing.  Annike predicts what we can expect from the remaining three weeks of campaigning…..and what the outcome of the election might be.   Who will lead us over the next three years post the election on May 21st. Todays Headlines Interest rates expected to rise for the first time in a decade PM rules out indigenous Voice to parliament Tech billionaire to fight AGL’s plan to split US embassy to be moved back to Kyiv Kath & Kim house demolished   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Deves is the Liberal Party candidate for the Sydney seat of Warringah, handpicked by Scott Morrison, and she's been in the spotlight for offensive comments she’s made - and since deleted - about the trans community.    Ms Deves says she’s protecting women’s sport but her critics say the sports debate is a veil for bigotry.   We're joined by Dr Ada Cheung, an endocrinologist and founder of the Trans Health Research Group at The University of Melbourne.  On today's Briefing, we go from the politics to a bit more of the science with an expert in hormone therapy and its impact on the body.   Todays Headlines Labor ahead at the halfway mark Trapped Ukrainians evacuated from Mariupol Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner Olympic sport shake-up ahead of Brisbane 2032   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April Hélène-Horton isThe Bodzilla. An online moniker that has won tens of thousands of social media fans thanks to April’s loud and proud revolutionising of beauty standards. April not only reveals the absence of diverse bodies in the media but she is part of the solution. She was the first plus size model to appear in a bikini as part of a major Australian advertising campaign. Of that experience, April has said "I was the first fat chick on a billboard, and I don't want to be the last.”   In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and April Hélène-Horton go deep on the body inclusivity movement in Australia, where we need to go from here and how to navigate tricky topics around body descriptors with young children.    THE WEEKEND LIST: DO: Monikers (Card Game) EAT: Medjool Dates WATCH: Queer Eye Germany (Netflix)   WATCH: Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix)    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanghai, a city of 28 million people has been locked down now for five weeks... and dozens of other cities have had partial lockdowns.  But covid cases and deaths in China are way lower than ours here in Australia... and our population is less than 2% of China’s   The reason it’s so strange is that for the last two years Chinese people were living quite normally while parts of Australia went in and out of lockdown.   Now the tables have turned...   So, in this episode we’ll speak to New York Times reporter Amy Qin who is covering China from Taiwan, and a Shanghai local from inside her locked down apartment, as you’ll hear she is sounding very depressed.    Todays Headlines Albanese back on the campaign trail Biden asks to double aid for Ukraine Scientology accused of sex trafficking; forced labour Twitter leans right SA, Tasmania and Western Australia roll back restrictions   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk has done the deal to buy Twitter. The announcement was made this week……Twitter’s board has agreed to sell the social media giant to the world’s richest man for 61 billion dollars.   In a statement said “…free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated.”        We’re joined by David Swan, the Australian newspaper’s Technology Editor; and Axel Bruns,Professor in the Digital Media Research Centre at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane    There are some big questions here. What will this do for public debate... will he let Trump back onto Twitter?  And... whether he can make it more profitable and get a good return on this huge investment.   Could it be his Murdoch Myspace moment?    Todays Headlines Interest rate expected to rise due to surging inflation Federal minister suggests Solomons deal is “political interference” EU calls out Russia’s blackmail tactics 400+ Victorian teachers stood down over vaccine mandates Ex-SAS soldier charged after giving evidence at Ben Roberts-Smith trial   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The polls were wrong ahead of the 2019 Australian federal election….and spectacularly wrong back when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton at the 2016 American presidential election….and don’t mention Brexit.   Casey Briggs is a data journalist at the ABC – he rose to fame explaining Covid figures….well now he’s turned his hand to opinion polls ahead of this year’s election on May 21.   So, what are the polls telling us? And can they be trusted?    Todays Headlines Coalition infighting over net zero Six million Australians eligible for $250 from today Guide dogs Vic boss stood down Russian officials talk up World War III Djokovic cleared to defend Wimbledon title Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians streamed through airports over the Easter and Anzac Day weekends.  There were queues out the door and onto the street in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.   “Emma” (not her real name) is a flight attendant who was thrown into the chaos over the two long weekends…and Michael Kaine is national secretary of the Transport Workers Union.  Both paint a picture of chaos arising from staff shortages and companies outsourcing jobs.   So can we be sure the problems will be fixed before we all start to expect travel to return to normal in the wake of the pandemic.   Todays Headlines Morrison extends lead as preferred PM  National security dominates week three of campaign Elon Musk does deal to buy Twitter Russia destroys five Ukraine railway stations in latest attacks Macron vows to re-unite France after election win Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2010, three years after Rachel Kerrigan left the RAAF, her mental health deteriorated rapidly.  At her lowest point in 2012, Rachel attempted suicide, she was diagnosed with severe post traumatic stress and depressive disorder, was put on 30 pills to manage her moods, anger and anxiety, was having two psychiatrist visits a week and she became physically unhealthy weighing in at 119 kilos.    Rachel was also diagnosed with uterine cancer and had to fight the disease alongside managing her mental health and learning how to re-use the left side of her body after having a stress induced stroke.   In this very special Anzac Day episode of the Briefing, we explore Rachel’s motivation for beating PTSD and how sport – and the Invictus Games – led her out of her post-war depression.   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chrissie Swan has spent almost 20 years being stared at down the barrel of paparazzi cameras. In that time, the beloved radio and television host, reality star and household name has become thoroughly baffled by the interest in her self-described boring life.She has brought her good humour, warmth and generosity to breakfast radio, television panel shows, a diverse range of hosting gigs and, most recently, filling in for Carrie Bickmore as host of The Project.    In this interview, we’re introduced to a different side of Chrissie Swan. The side that the public doesn’t see, not because Chrissie hides her true self but because the media seems so intent on imposing a narrative on her life. A narrative she rarely gets a say in, and one that only occasionally resembles the truth.   THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Pharma Bro (Amazon Prime Video) DO: Go to local farmers market! WATCH: The Castle (25th Anniversary) WATCH: The Debate     Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created a massive refugee crisis. More than five million Ukranians have fled their country since the conflict began. Eleven million have been displaced from their homes.   Tetiana Sydoryshyna and her 11-year-old son are now safe in Melbourne after fleeing Kyiv… but they remain in limbo.   We’re also joined by Stefan Romaniw, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations who has been assisting families in fleeing Ukraine and settling in Australia.    What does the future hold for Ukrainians fleeing the war?     Todays Headlines Anthony Albanese tests positive to Covid-19 Scott Morrison apologises over “blessed” comment Ukraine update: USA announces $1B more funding NSW flood victims still waiting for business grants Boris Johnson to face inquiry over partygate Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France will vote in a Presidential election this weekend that could really impact the very future of Europe.   The race is between incumbent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen.    Paul Kirby: the BBC’s European editor joins us to explain Macron is pro EU, pro Ukraine. Le Pen is not a fan of the European Union … and let’s just say has a record of cosy ties with Russia.    The French are facing two very different directions …and France is one of Europe’s largest countries … and it could go either way.    Todays Headlines Labor wins the first leaders debate Scott Morrison fends off Solomon Islands criticism Ukrainian city makes last stand Johnny Depp tells court he was ‘bullied’   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.