5G Conspiracy Theories (Part 2)
The Briefing20 Mai 2020

5G Conspiracy Theories (Part 2)

Despite advice from the overwhelming majority of scientists, the concerns and conspiracies around 5G continue to get traction with so many people. Today we find out why. This is part 2 of our Briefing on the 5G Corona Conspiracy.

Today we find out why the 5G concerns have gained so much traction during this pandemic with Dr Robin Canniford University of Melbourne who researches Human Behaviour.

Today’s news headlines:

  • Casual workers are entitled to paid leave: Federal court
  • Chinese state media labels Australia “this giant kangaroo that serves as a dog of the US”
  • Queensland woman develops Covid-19 two months after travel
  • UK war veteran who raised record amount for Covid-19 Knighted

In today’s Briefing: The internet has been lighting up with theories in this time of fear, and in several countries people have been setting 5G towers on fire. 5G is a big concern for a lot of people. A poll released this week found 1/5 of young people believed 5G was spreading the coronavirus. Despite the advice from the overwhelming majority of scientists... the concerns and conspiracies around 5G continue to get traction with so many people. Today we once again delve deeper into why?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episoder(2581)

Larissa Waters on Sussan Ley, One Nation, and the embarrassment of Aussie politics

Larissa Waters on Sussan Ley, One Nation, and the embarrassment of Aussie politics

Australia’s political landscape feels bleak at the moment. From the coalition consumed by infighting to the brutal realities facing women in leadership, voters are frustrated. As trust erodes, support...

29 Jan 27min

Perth bomb threat probed for terrorism + ChatGPT’s about to get shit

Perth bomb threat probed for terrorism + ChatGPT’s about to get shit

Thursday Headlines: Perth bomb scare investigated as a potential terrorist act, PM to push states on gun buyback scheme, Trump threatens Iran as US fleet arrives in the Gulf, Telstra phone update leav...

28 Jan 23min

The journo who took on a surgeon (and won) + Nats face leadership spill

The journo who took on a surgeon (and won) + Nats face leadership spill

What happens when a trusted surgeon doesn’t listen to his patients? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by investigative journalist and author of Duty to Warn, Charlotte Griev...

28 Jan 17min

Questions over player privacy at the AO + Are celebs ruining surrogacy?

Questions over player privacy at the AO + Are celebs ruining surrogacy?

Wednesday Headlines: Bushfire threatens homes in Victoria after record-breaking heat, Perth man remanded in custody after allegedly throwing homemade bomb at Invasion Day rally, support for One Nation...

27 Jan 22min

Are bail laws failing DV victims? + Controversial British Israeli influencer banned

Are bail laws failing DV victims? + Controversial British Israeli influencer banned

Bail laws are under the spotlight after the alleged murders of three people, including a young pregnant mother in rural NSW. The alleged gunman, who is still on the run, was on bail at the time for do...

27 Jan 18min

Temps nudging 50C expected today + Why we’re pirating again

Temps nudging 50C expected today + Why we’re pirating again

Tuesday Headlines: Australia Day and Invasion Day events marred by bomb threat and antisemitism, heatwave hits large parts of southeastern Australia, Trump says his administration is ‘reviewing everyt...

26 Jan 23min

Albo pleads for unity + How patriotism became ‘cringey’

Albo pleads for unity + How patriotism became ‘cringey’

Monday Headlines: Australian of the Year named, dingoes involved in Canadian backpacker’s death euthanised. calls for a full investigation after second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, heatwave to h...

25 Jan 23min

BONUS: Inside the Beckham-Peltz feud

BONUS: Inside the Beckham-Peltz feud

The Beckham family feud has reignited after Brooklyn Peltz Beckham posted a damning statement addressing his fractured relationship with his parents. In this bonus episode of The Briefing, Alexandria...

24 Jan 10min

Populært innen Politikk og nyheter

giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
forklart
aftenpodden-usa
i-retten
popradet
fotballpodden-2
stopp-verden
det-store-bildet
rss-gukild-johaug
dine-penger-pengeradet
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
rss-ness
nokon-ma-ga
hanna-de-heldige
aftenbla-bla
e24-podden
rss-dannet-uten-piano
frokostshowet-pa-p5
rss-utenrikskomiteen-med-bogen-og-grasvik