Our Top 5 Briefing Episodes ... as downloaded by you
Welcome to your Queens Birthday edition of The Briefing. Top 5 Briefing Episodes … as downloaded by you While many of you are enjoying a long weekend Tom Tilley and Jan Fran bring you this special episode, revealing the top 5 episodes as downloaded by you. The Briefing started at the height of the Covid-19 lockdown, and more recently the focus has been on the race riots and protests in America and around the world! An incredible time in world history to start a daily news podcast. In todays Briefing we also ask: When is the Queens actual birthday? Why did Jan Fran stop science in Year 10? How to win an argument online? and Does Tom Tilley believe peoples minds can be changed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Jun 202025min
Could Australia’s Drought be Ending?
Our farmers have been going through hell with one of the worst droughts in Australia’s history. But with above average rainfall expected for winter, could the drought be breaking? Joining us today we speak to Dr Andrew Watkins (Head of Long-range Forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology), James Nalder (a young cattle farmer from Coonamble in North West NSW) and Wayne Dunford (a Parkes farmer and the chair of the NSW Farmers Drought Taskforce). In today's news headlines: Australian Black Lives Matter protests to draw tens of thousands tomorrow U.S. latest: George Floyd memorial held as violence subsides Travel snapshot: Aussies can now register their interest in July New Zealand holiday “I’ve just reseeded that!”: Guy tells PM, reporters to get off his lawn In today's Briefing we ask: How much of Australia's food is sourced locally? Has the drought broken? Will the drought break? How do measure drought? Can we grow some crops in drought affected regions this winter/spring? What is required to guarantee water long-term? What is the impact on farmers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Jun 202021min
Robodebt explained: Does the Government owe you money?
Robodebt is the story the government didn’t want you to hear about, but last week it admitted defeat and agreed to refund thousands of Aussies it sent flawed demands to as part of its controversial robodebt recovery scheme. We speak to Joel Townsend - Program Manager of Economic and Social Rights at Victorian Legal Aid, which has been acting on behalf of people dudded by robodebt and Emma - a student who received a $9k robodebt bill. In today's news headlines: The latest from the U.S: Breaking: All four former officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges Protests Arrests George Floyds family Family of Indigenous teenager want police officer charged Australia is in a recession Australian journalist Sophie Walsh attacked live on air In today's Briefing we ask: where did the government go wrong? How will you get your money back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jun 202022min
The race riots in America have begged the question: Do we face similar problems here?
Since the riots broke out in America, small groups of Australian protestors have been raising the uncomfortable question: do we face similar problems here? Today we find out how Indigenous people in Australia are reacting to what’s happening, and what we can learn from it to help solve our problems here. Joining us is Professor Marcia Langton AM is one of Australia’s most outspoken Indigenous voices, she’s a professor who’s been writing and researching about indigenous deaths in custody for over 30 years. We’re also joined by Jack Manning Bancroft, a young indigenous man devoting his life to giving young Indigenous kids a leg up in life. In today's headlines: Police officer investigated over video kicking Indigenous teen U.S wrap: Joe Biden leading push to outlaw police chokeholds Trump ‘I am your president of law and order’ Police attack on Seven Reporter Protesters gather in Sydney for Black Lives Matter rally Tiger King’s Carole Baskin taking over Joe Exotic’s zoo In today's Briefing we ask: How are the scenes in the US being viewed in Australia? How should leaders respond in this situation? How should everyday people respond in this situation? How should we focus our efforts for lasting positive change? How can we best foreground Indigenous voices when tackling these issues?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jun 202018min
Will the intensity of the U.S protests increase?
Today we take you to the streets of Washington DC, the heart of one of America's most intense rallies where looters have overrun the streets and fires have been ignited near the White House. Today's headlines: White House protests force President Trump into bunker Hundreds gather for Australian George Floyd protest Youngest man to die of covid-19 tests negative Uber trials new ‘Uber Rent’ service in Australian world-first In today's Briefing: Will the intensity of the US protests increase? We speak to a black American protestor who understands what this moment is about, and the pain that has fuelled this outpouring of anger and rage for the last six nights across more than 100 American cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jun 202015min
US Protests: The Aussie journalist detained at gunpoint
On today’s episode we’ll take you to streets of Minneapolis and speak to Aussie journalist Tim Arvier who was detained at gunpoint while reporting on the riots. In today's headlines: Rioting spreads to London, Canada, Germany over George Floyds death Former Robodebt tribunal member doubts the government can pay it all back Our states are continuing to open up Superannuation being spent on bets & booze Space X lands at International Space Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Mai 202019min
How to put more money in your pocket post pandemic!
The coronavirus pandemic has been a financial nightmare for young people. They’ve been much harder hit by job losses and they’ll also be the ones paying back the debt we’ve accumulated in the long term. This week we also found out it is younger Australians who have rushed to cash out their super to get through the pandemic. Today we speak to award winning finance expert Natasha Janssens – Founder of "Women with Cents" and Kirk Pearson, who took out $10k from his Super fund In today's news headlines: Covid-19 safe gym plans revealed Sad News for Newspapers - Newscorp shutting down 100 local papers Trump V’s Social Media NRL returns with controversial fake crowd noise In today's Briefing we ask: Should you access your super early? How else can you save or make money in this troubled time? What are the top 3 things that we should be thinking about in this time in terms of our finances?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Mai 202019min
Could the return of Sport spark a second wave?
Australians are keen to get back on the sporting field but given the close contact and the huge numbers of people involved, could it spark a second wave that undoes all our hard work? We speak to Tim Cotter - Head Coach Newcastle City Blues Australian Football Club and Paul Kelly - Deputy Chief Medical Officer. In today’s headlines: 30-year-old man becomes Australia's youngest coronavirus death Annika Smethurst won’t be charged over spy agency story Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after tweet is fact-checked NASA and SPACE-X launch humans into orbit for the first time on a private rocket 300 million expected to watch NRL’s return tonight In today’s Briefing we ask: Does the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly think we’re taking too big a risk? How is a Newcastle Aussie Rules club preparing for training with the governments complicated list of dos and don’ts and COVID-19 protocols for community sport?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Mai 202022min
