Do Curfews Work?

Everyone knows a conspiracy theorist. Someone who believes we didn’t make it to the moon; or the September 11 attacks were a hoax. How do you talk to them? Is engaging with them, giving their theories legitimacy? Professor John Cook is from the Centre for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University in the US. He’s also written a book “Cranky Uncle v Climate Change” We talk about how to deal with conspiracy theorists – and how seemingly ludicrous concepts gain traction. TODAY'S HEADLINES News of an Israel/Gaza truce Doctors, opposition calling for better vaccine campaign Tourism, hospitality sectors still struggling as unemployment falls Journalist lies and BBC coverup behind Diana interview Internet explorer to end in 2022 OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The violence in Israel and Gaza explained. We’ll ask how it started... how similar is it to the last major flare ups in Israel... and what would it take to stop these cycles of violence? We’re joined by Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, MSF Deputy medical coordinator in Gaza; Greg Barton, Professor in Global Islamic Studies at Deakin University; and Sophie McNeil, a former ABC Middle East Correspondent, now a researcher for Human Rights Watch. The world is watching yet another flare-up in violence….what will it take to stop and bring about peace once and for all TODAY'S HEADLINES Biden tells Israel he expects de-escalation Opposition, experts slam government 600m spend on gas power plant Indian community calls on govt to do more for stranded Australians Government warns against wage rises McConnel blocks Capitol riot probe OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Everyone is talking about NFTs - Non-Fungible Tokens. These digital certificates have been hailed as a way for creators to get paid for digital works and files that get shared online. Cameron Wilson, tech journalist and Associate Editor at Crikey joins us to explain the new phenomenon. But what are NFTs and are they destined to live on the fringes of web culture? Or could they become part of our everyday lives? TODAY'S HEADLINES PM admits vulnerable people left behind by vaccine rollout Government sorry for Australian man’s death in India First responders speak of shark death scenes More than 50,000 already displaced in Gaza Drivers, unions welcome landmark ruling for app drivers OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Huge numbers of mice have been tormenting farms and communities in western NSW for months. After lobbying, the state government has finally come up with a support package which they say will help “napalm” the mice. But this comes after locals have had to see crops and livelihoods decimated as they spent months fighting the crisis on their own. We’re joined by Katrina Humphries, Moree mayor; Susie Rae, Narromine artist and farmer; and Steve Henry, mouse expert with the CSIRO. Will the mice take the bait? Or will rural communities suffer even more after drought, floods, bushfires and plagues?? TODAY'S HEADLINES Israel/Gaza conflict rages as diplomats look for truce India repatriation flights to continue after returnee tests positive “Some people may die” Virgin boss calls for border re-opening Covid outbreaks shock South East Asia Kia cars recalled over fire fears OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In last week’s federal budget papers, we discovered the government plans to keep our international borders closed until at least mid-2021. When can we realistically begin to plan to go back overseas? We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews – and we ask why the government is not providing more information on the timeline for international travel. We also speak to Tim Byrnes, an Australian who fled to Russia via New Zealand. What is the motivation for stopping us travelling? Surely, it’s the decision of the person leaving Australia Or is it? TODAY'S HEADLINES UN calls ceasefire as Israel says it won’t back down Government hits back at border criticism PM backs QANTAS testing despite Covid confusion Sydney Covid rules relax despite no news on mystery cases Indonesian fishermen rescued from WA coast OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tanya Hennessy is one of the funniest (and busiest) people in Australia. As well as being a podcaster, radio host, TV presenter, comedian and author, Tanya also counts makeup guru and an “adults should be able to eat children’s meals” campaigner in her pursuits. Jamila Rizvi and Tanya discuss her latest book Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie Louise, women in comedy and whether her career is what she expected. THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen (podcast): Linda Marigliano’s Tough Love podcast Watch: Call My Agent! (Netflix) Watch: The Flight Attendant (HBO Max) Cook: Yotom Ottolenghi’s vegan recipes Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In March/April last year, 33,000 homeless people were given emergency Covid accommodation around the country. It was amazing to watch; thousands of people taken off the streets or from couch surfing situations, put in nice hotels. At the time, people in the sector were hoping this moment would be a circuit breaker that could end homelessness. We’re joined by Katherine McKernan, CEO of Homelessness NSW; and Paul McDonald, CEO of Anglicare Victoria. So did we seize the opportunity... how many of those people have been thrown out of their hotel rooms and back onto the streets? TODAY'S HEADLINES Labor promises billions for housing Signs Israel considering land invasion Linda Reynolds to be interviewed over Higgins case Moderna vaccine to serve as booster NSW government promises aid to fight mice OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We go right to the top today to question the Finance Minister Simon Birmingham about Tuesday night’s budget. Some key questions: Where was the money for a quarantine facility; will we all be vaccinated by the end of the year; when will the borders open; and what about our struggling uni sector? Following up from Wednesday’s episode focusing on what’s in the Budget for our listeners, today it’s about what’s missing from the big-spending future outliner. TODAY'S HEADLINES Government sells Budget vision PM accused of being vague on vaccine rollout Fears of Israel/Gaza war Senior republican removed after criticising Trump Ellen to end show next year OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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