Dating apps in 2023: Are we over them?
Mid-last year, figures showed Tinder subscriptions dropped, and it was largely attributed to Gen Z making a switch. More recently, Bumble has taken a tumble late last year, and it was largely Gen Z users who were not renewing their subscriptions. We talk to Lisa Portolan is a dating expert about whether people are turning away from dating apps altogether or moving towards more niche ones? Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Huhti 202315min
Kath Koschel made a list of names and called everyone
Kath Koschel is a former Australian Cricket player and founder of The Kindness Factory who has lived the highest of highs and lowest of lows, to a degree you’d never expect of someone who hasn’t yet reached her 40s. On track for a sensational cricketing career, debuting for NSW in 2011, Kath’s dream was abruptly cut short. In the space of five years she would break her back twice, and in that same period lose the love of her life to suicide. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Kath explains how her new book explores what she’s learned about perspective, connection and happiness, and how the kindness of strangers helped her through life’s cruellest moments. *content warning* this episode includes mention of suicide Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Huhti 202343min
Chocolate scorecard: where do your eggs rank?
Have you ever thought about where the chocolate in your Easter egg comes from and how it is made? In this episode, we speak to John Dumay, research lead on the chocolate scorecard which rates the ethics and sustainability of some of the world’s biggest chocolate brands. Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Huhti 202316min
Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish: what’s it like to live with Tourettes?
Pop star Lewis Capaldi has announced he may have to quit his music career as the stress of making a second album has made his tourettes worse. The Scottish star is the latest to speak publicly about the condition, Billie Eilish has also opened up about her diagnosis. In this episode, we’re looking into what it’s like living with the condition and how it impacts daily life. Headlines: - Dutton confirms LNP will oppose plans for the Voice - Lowe warns of interest rate jumps - Cleo Smith abductor sentenced- Trump slams NY judge following arrest Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Huhti 202318min
Why Elon Musk wants AI development paused
AI technology jumped onto most people’s radar last year with the launch of Chat GPT. Now, one of the biggest tech leaders, Elon Musk, has signed a letter calling for a pause on the GPT technology. So, what are Elon Musk and the other high-profile signatories to this letter worried about? In this episode we explore what GPT actually is and find out if it’s realistic to pause it. Headlines: - Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges - RBA pauses interest rates - NRL star Jarryd Hayne convicted of sexual assault- Madeleine McCann claimant gets DNA results- Rupert Murdoch’s engagement called off Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Huhti 202318min
Why Malcolm Turnbull backflipped on The Voice: Part 2
Malcolm Turnbull originally rejected the idea of a Voice to parliament in 2017, but he's now come around. In this episode, we find out if the former Prime Minister takes responsibility for setting The Voice back and why he supports it now. Malcolm Turnbull's brand new podcast is Defending Democracy and dives deep into his thoughts on the state of the world and our political system. Headlines: - Trump heading to New York over Stormy Daniels charges- TikTok banned from government devices- Melbourne principal guilty of sexual abuse- Finland joins NATO- Tributes for Indigenous leader Yunupingu Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Huhti 202322min
Malcolm Turnbull on Putin, media and why he still backs the NBN: Part 1
Malcolm Turnbull was Australia's 29th Prime Minister, holding office from 2015 - 2018. His brand new podcast Defending Democracy dives deep into his thoughts on the state of the world and our political system and asks the question - are we witnessing the decline of western/liberal democracy? Headlines: - Liberals smashed in Aston by-election - VIC: Daniel Andrews breaks silence over China trip - NSW Premier vows to never work with Mark Latham- The Pope is on the mend - Max Verstappen wins F1 Grand Prix Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Huhti 202322min
Susanne Legena has a plan to tackle poverty
Susanne Legena is the CEO of child rights organisation Plan International Australia, a passionate feminist, and champion of young people. In 2014, after spending a 15 year career working in corporate and government communications, Susanne decided to make a big career change. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi Susanne talks about how she became CEO of Plan and how her own story of fertility struggles played a big part in deciding to dedicate her life’s work to girls’ equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Maalis 202332min
