How to be time wise in the age of distraction
Do you constantly underestimate how much time something takes? Do you agree to things, put them in your calendar only to get closer and regret it? Does trying to delineate between work and life leave you confused? Well, you’re not alone. We’re joined by Dr Amantha Imber - an organisational psychologist, host of the How I Work podcast and author of the book ‘Time Wise’ to learn how to make better use of our time. In this episode of The Briefing, how to be time wise in the age of distraction. Today's Headlines: - Veteran interim report details “national tragedy”- NSW bans Nazi swastika- Australian advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi testifies for first time- Paul Green’s family ‘devastated’ after NRL coach’s death Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Elo 202218min
Batgirl: Why a $113m film was trashed
Why was the DC spin-off movie Batgirl canned, when it was almost finished? Warner Brothers has cancelled Batgirl despite spending $113 million on it. It’s understood the film starring In the Heights actor Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser was so badly received by test audiences the studio decided to get rid of it. We’re joined by Rolling Stone magazine’s Tatiana Siegel to get the full story. Why has Warner Bros decided this wasn’t even worth posting on its streaming service, and how often do blunders like this happen anyway? Today's Headlines: - Military drills around Taiwan wind down- Inflation cools in USA- Trump invokes right to silence amid investigation into business practices- Grease wins timeslot as country mourns Olivia Newton-John Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Elo 202217min
What to do when Elon Musk’s space junk lands on your property
Three big hunks of space junk have been found in the Snowy Mountains. They’ve been confirmed as pieces of one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets. The latest piece, discovered by sheep farmer Mick Miners, stands nearly 10 feet tall and is firmly embedded in a paddock by one end. Dr Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist at the Notre Dame College of Science, joins us to explain what you can and can’t do with space junk if it falls on your property. In this episode of the Briefing, what to do if part of Elon Musk’s rocket lands in your backyard. Today's Headlines: - Serena Williams to retire- Republicans lash out over Trump raid- Olivia Newton-John’s family accepts state funeral- RBA to trial digital currency Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Elo 202220min
Monkeypox: Are you at risk?
On July 23, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus declared the monkeypox outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” – the highest global alert level for a disease outbreak. Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly followed by declaring monkeypox as a “communicable disease incident of national significance.” We’re joined by Dr Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, University of Queensland, who takes us through who’s at risk and why. In this episode of The Briefing, where are we at with monkeypox in Australia? Why should we get the vaccine? Who should get it? Today's Headlines: - Olivia Newton-John passes away- Commonwealth Games finishes- China extends military drills around Taiwan- NSW: Barilaro regrets applying for NY role- Stripper auctions off Prince Harry’s undies Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Elo 202221min
Taiwan explainer: how it became a global flashpoint
Why would China want to spark World War Three over Taiwan? US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has stoked fears the island could become the flash point for World War Three. China claims the island as a renegade province, despite Taiwan functionally acting as an independent nation for 70 years. We’re joined by Jennifer Hsu, a researcher at the Lowy Institute who was born in Taiwan. In today’s Briefing, we dive into why China cares so much about Taiwan, and why Australia should too. Today's Headlines: - Aussie cricketer allowed to play despite covid infection- China wraps up military drills around Taiwan- Biloela family starting the week without the threat of deportation- Qantas executives to head to the baggage carousel- Tributes flow for Judith Durham Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Elo 202217min
Introducing The Science Briefing; a new podcast about the science of everything
The Science Briefing is a brand new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In the first episode of The Science Briefing, host Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Evrim Yazgin about the first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and how the race is on to make the next major space discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Elo 202212min
Sammy J on privacy in the public eye
Samuel Jonathan McMillan was editing the United Nations Youth Australia newsletter and studying law at Melbourne University when he realised that he was more interested in telling jokes than studying.Fast forward 20 years and Sammy J is a household name. He hosts ABC Melbourne’s breakfast show, and his satirical videos are a fan favourite on ABC television. He’s an award-winning stand-up comedian, who also uses video and self-composed music in his work. In this joyful conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Sammy J discuss juice boxes, Disney’s golden age and how much of yourself you really share with those around you. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: Michelle Brasier – The Case for Optimism (The Imperfects Podcast) WATCH: Vikings: Valhalla (Netflix) WATCH: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman (Netflix) READ: Sundressed: Natural Fibres and the Future of Fashion (Book by Lucianne Tonti) Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Elo 202236min
LIV: Saudi Arabia’s global sportswashing campaign
Would you accept a billion dollars to play golf? A new competition funded by Saudi Arabia called LIV Golf is turning the usually staid and boring game of on its head. Saudi money is funding a new golf tournament around the world, and it’s ruffling feathers in the established corridors of the sport like the USPGA and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. The new tournament LIV is offering hundreds of millions of dollars to secure players from other tours, and many are accepting. In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Squiers from Fox Sports News who also hosts LiSTNR’s On Her Game and The Sport podcasts. We learn what is LIV - and what is sports washing? Today's Headlines: - Three dead in Queensland shooting- Japan condemns Chinese military exercise- Shortages of popular drugs- Breonna Taylor: four officers charged- Adelaide Crows players consider class action over camp 'disgrace' Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Elo 202220min
