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Craft chocolate companies in Australia have almost tripled over the last six years - from 12 to 34 manufacturers. They are a small but growing group of Australian chocolate makers with a passion for carefully curated small-batch, sustainable, craft chocolate. We’re joined by Brett Holmes from Two Lost pilots; and Chris Brown from Bean Bar You It is within this emerging "bean to bar" industry that craft chocolatiers are able to control every aspect of the chocolate-making process, from the flavour profile of the cacao beans, to the intensity of the roast, to the composition of the final product. 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.

17 Huhti 202212min

Jamila Rizvi would like to be Roxanne Gay when she grows up. Ignore the fact she’s “technically” a grown up already! Roxane Gay is an American-born writer of Haitian descent and is known internationally as a New York Times best-selling author, a speaker, a podcaster, a teacher and cultural icon. In this conversation, recorded live at The Wheeler Centre, Jamila and Roxane unpack race, privilege, bodies, feminism and yes, bad reality television. A massive thank you to The Wheeler Centre for today’s episode. To find out more about upcoming events head to wheelercentre.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.

15 Huhti 202233min

Could you imagine playing golf with Donald Trump...? Getting face to face with Steve Bannon or trying to make a deal with Tony Abbott about when he’d hand you the Prime Ministership... or admitting you love Nickelback... or really wanting to meet Jerry Springer.... more than any other celebrity. This is the life of Joe Hockey, the former treasurer who went on to be Australia’s ambassador to the United States, who is our guest on this special episode of the briefing. Joe Hockey was federal MP for 19 years, served as Treasurer for a very tumultuous 2 years... before getting knifed and taking the job as US ambassador from 2016 until 2020... His new book is called “Diplomatic” and is out now 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.

14 Huhti 202223min

The Australian Financial Review has today released research on focus groups it surveyed this week. The paper asked average voters what they made of Prime Minister Scott Morrison...and what they made of Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. We’re joined by Stela Todorovic – 10 News First Canberra correspondent who asked Anthony Albanese THAT question; and Phillip Coorey, the Australian Financial Review’s Political Editor, based in Canberra. Phillip tells us the results of the AFR’s research will have alarm bells ringing at Labor’s campaign headquarters. Clearly Albanese’s gaffe on day one of the election has resonated loudly with voters. Scott Morrison is not out of this election, not yet Todays Headlines Google it mate! Bandt hits back at journo’s gotcha Australia urges Solomons not to sign China deal Airport chaos expected as Australia gets ready to travel Russia says 1000 troops surrendered in Mariupol Iconic Nirvana guitar up for auction 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.

13 Huhti 202224min

Part two of Jan’s interview with the award-winning Australian comedian, Hannah Gadsby. Hannah’s new book is called “Ten steps to Nanette” and explores her journey growing up queer in Tasmania where homosexuality was illegal until 1997, her relationship with her career as a comedian, the build up to her hit show and understanding autism and ADHD. Hannah joins Jan Fran for a one-on-one interview and in this episode she talks about her dispute with Dave Chappelle …and her plans to take her new show around the world. You’ll love this deep dive into Hannah’s motivation and inspiration, her backstory and what the future holds. This is part two of a two-episode Briefing Todays Headlines Morrison fronted by activist at campaign event Christensen to run as One Nation candidate Sixteen injured in New York shooting British PM Johnson fined for lockdown breaches Putin says war in Ukraine is ‘noble’ 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.

12 Huhti 202216min

Hannah Gadsby’s new book is called “Ten steps to Nanette” and explores her journey growing up queer in Tasmania where homosexuality was illegal until 1997, her relationship with her career as a comedian, the build up to her titular show and understanding autism and ADHD. Hannah joins Jan Fran for a one-on-one interview to explore Hannah’s career, controversies and massive global success. You’ll love this deep dive into Hannah’s motivation and inspiration, her backstory and what the future holds. This is part one of a two-episode Briefing Todays Headlines Horror start for Albanese on campaign trail Questions over government’s Tudge payout Teenager dies after stabbing at Royal Easter Show Macron to face Le Pen in French election 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.

11 Huhti 202218min

The election campaign has officially begun. What now? Annika Smethurst is a Walkley award winning political reporter at The Age, and the author of The Accidental Prime Minister and regular contributor at The Briefing. Annika explains what rules apply to things like campaign funding and advertising....and IF the parties obey the rules. We also learn if incumbency gives Scott Morrison and the Coalition an upper hand as we head to the polls. On today’s Briefing....what happens now the election has officially begun? Todays Headlines PM calls election for May 21 Newspoll shows ALP in poll position Pope calls for peace in Ukraine at Palm Sunday address Ferrari wins Australian Grand Prix in front of massive crowd All-private space crew arrives at ISS 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.

10 Huhti 202219min

Darcy Vescio has been playing footy since they were five years old. Growing up when there was no such thing as the AFLW, they were forced to give the game away at age fourteen when they could no longer play with the boys.In 2017, everything changed. A women’s league was formed and Darcy was signed as a marquee player for Carlton. In this conversation, Jamila and Darcy discuss growing up in a world where your future career path doesn’t exist, being signed as a marquee player in the AFLW and coming out as non-binary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Huhti 202228min