India: a Covid-19 catastrophe

Across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, AJ Clementine has almost 2 million followers, educating her audience on her transgender experience. AJ began her transition at the age of sixteen and at eighteen was formally diagnosed with gender dysphoria. At 22 she underwent gender reassignment surgery after spending 18 months on a waitlist. Her new book Girl, Transcending is the story of a woman finding her way in the world, with promise and purpose. It shines a light on AJ’s part to self-acceptance and hopefully does the same for her many readers and fans, as Jamila Rizvi discovers. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Listen: Electric Easy podcast by QCODE Cook: Irish Soda Bread Watch: Little Fires Everywhere (Apple TV) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The divorce rate has been in decline in Australia for the last twenty years, but Covid has changed all that. In this Briefing, we’re joined by Jack Whelan, cofounder of The Seperation Guide who tells an astonishing story about the increase in people trying to find out how to break free from their relationships. Laura Smith, a mother who recently split with her husband, tells us about the pressure Covid placed on her relationship and why her husband decided to walk out on her and her daughter. Has Covid flipped the long-running trend in divorce rates in Australia…? TODAY'S HEADLINES Australia on track to open borders by Christmas Melbourne protestor tests positive to COVID-19 Three members of a Tamil family granted a 12 month bridging visa Aussie stars in cliff diving final Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie headed off on the trip of a lifetime, a van adventure across the US, last month. They’re social media influencers with more than a million followers between them. Laundrie arrived home without Gabby earlier this month, while her reported her missing on September 11. Her body was found at a national park in Wyoming last weekend. Laundrie is now missing. We’re joined by Walt Buteau, a reporter from WFLA TV in Florida who tells us police have now confirmed the cause of Gabby’s death was homicide. The search for Laundrie has been escalated. What made a seemingly happy couple detach and destroy their idyllic life? TODAY'S HEADLINES More aftershocks expected after Victorian earthquake Melbourne police brace for more protests PM Morrison meets with US military officials in Pentagon Sydney hospital outbreak includes ICU nurse Trump suing niece and NY Times Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tom sits down with his co-host Annika Smethurst to take a deep dive into what motivates Scott Morrison, the man Annika has dubbed ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’. In this episode we hear about Morrison’s ability to make and sell difficult decisions, and his journey through the ranks of big business. This is a fascinating discussion about the Scott Morrison’s rise to the highest office in the land. Annika answers the question we all want to know, ‘will Scott Morrison win the election scheduled for the new year?’ TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria police prepare for more protests after second day of chaos Pfizer for kids by the end of the year as Australia seeks data QLD border bubble paused following latest northern NSW lockdown PM begins New York meetings as sub fallout continues Trudeau scrapes back in early election gamble Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Syys 202121min

Annika Smethurst’s new book on Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been released. Annika is a Briefing co-host and Walkley-award winning journalist. Tom sits down with Annika to take a deep dive into what motivates Scott Morrison, the man Annika has dubbed ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’. This is a fascinating discussion about the Scott Morrison’s rise to the highest office in the land. We learn about his childhood and what he was like at school. Did his friends see him as a future PM – and how did he chart his pathway to the Lodge? And what is the one skill he shares with Bill Clinton? TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria shuts down construction for two weeks following violent protest Acting PM Joyce backs Christian Porter for return to cabinet NSW Premier warns against complacency, says cases will surge Search continues for missing fiance in Petito case Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Syys 202120min

Deepfakes have been called the modern version of photoshopping… and they use a form of artificial intelligence called ‘Deep Learning’ to make fake images that look so real. Dr Mushhuda Glencross from the University of Queensland joins us to explain what they are, how they work, how to spot one… and why it can happen to anyone. But there’s a more sinister side to deepfakes. Noelle Martin was 18 when she was horrified to discover countless, doctored, sexualised images of herself online. Noelle has since become an activist and law reform campaigner on the issue, as well as the 2019 Young West Australian of the year. TODAY'S HEADLINES PM calls time on blind trust saga following Porter resignation Victoria unveils road out of lockdown NSW lifts restrictions for hotspot LGAs First all-civilian space mission touches down Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Syys 202122min

Jamila Rizvi sat down with Australian journalist, TV presenter, author, and now podcast host, Jessica Rowe to talk about how she finds little moments of joy through lockdowns, her personal experiences and incredible work in the mental health space, and her new LiSTNR show, The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show! Content Warning: Jess and Jamila go deep on several mental health topics, if this brings up issues for you, help is available by calling Lifeline 13 11 14 for a safe place to talk day and night. THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: Dave (Binge) Eat: Aquafaba Meringues (recipe at sbs.com.au) Read: Dear Son by Thomas Mayor Sent in by listener Cathy: All My Friends Are Racist (ABC iView) Thanks, Cathy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Syys 202132min

We all love our pets, and they’re loving having us around all the time. What’s going to happen when lockdown ends, and we’re no at home all the time? The Today Show’s resident vet Dr Katrina Warren is one of Australia’s most-loved veterinarians. Dr Katrina explains what our pets are thinking; how best to manage their anxiety; and steps to take to make life easier for them. She also has excellent advice for people thinking of buying a pet. This episode could change your pet’s life, and yours. TODAY'S HEADLINES AUKUS deal angers China and France Victoria to ease lockdown restrictions from Saturday QLD legalises voluntary assisted dying Biloela family lifeline extended in visa reprieve Damond family ‘heartbroken’ after conviction overturned Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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