The incredible story of Asia’s el Chapo
Today we discuss the arrest of the man they call Asia’s el Chapo. It’s estimated, Tse Chi Lop oversees a drug empire worth $90 billion a year. Considering Mexico and South American drug lords trade in amounts in the vicinity of $2-5 billion, Tse’s arrest, at the request of Australian authorities, is a massive coup for the federal police. We're joined by Nine's feature reporter Chris Uhlmann and Sean Williams, host of The Underworld podcast. In today's headlines: "Urgent tracing" after two more Covid-19 cases found in New Zealand Alleged paedophile Malka Leifer to front court after extradition from Israel Aussies to start repaying $4.5b in Centrelink debts from next week Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Jan 202118min
How proposed cuts to JobSeeker and JobKeeper will affect you.
What do proposed buts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker mean for those who have come to rely on the increased payments in the wake of the Covid pandemic? We're joined by Charmaine Crowe from the Australian Council of Social Services; and two payment recipients, Bane Williams and Freya Pollard, who say they're headed back to poverty. We look at the impact of the proposals and what it means to people who living on or near the bread line. In today's headlines: Margaret Court’s controversial award intended to address gender inequality Scientists say our pets may need a Covid-19 jab too Queensland on high alert after Covid-19 traces found at seven new sites Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Jan 202120min
Creating good habits – and why we make resolutions we can’t keep.
Today we learn how to form good habits and why willpower isn’t the answer. And that there is a way to form good habits... even when your willpower is waning. This is the time of year where the New Year’s resolutions start to get tested or for some people they may have fallen apart already. So let’s say someone four weeks ago made some resolutions about doing more exercise, eating better. This episode is all about the struggle to live up to intention. You’ll learn how to be a better you. We're joined by Wendy Woods, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California. Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Jan 202120min
The seasonal worker crisis and how it will impact you.
Australian farmers are plowing crops into the ground. Covid has meant the overseas workers aren’t getting in and the government’s trying to get young Aussies - any Aussies - to step in, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Only 500 have taken up a new incentive to get picking. A register set up by growers found they've lost more than $38 million worth of fruit and veg already. and the fruit harvest hasn’t peaked yet - that’s in March. Today we look at the background of the crisis and what's being done to put Australian fruit and vegies on Australian tables. In today's headlines: A new poll shows only one third of Australians support changing the date of Australia Day Five states to get hit by a heatwave over the next two days NZ first Covid-19 case in months Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jan 202117min
Could Covid-19 lead to golf courses being turned into parkland...?
Covid turned a Melbourne golf course into a public park and now no one wants to leave. There’s a push to turn the course into a public park permanently. In Sydney for example - there are 91 golf courses and they take up 38 kilometres of open space - space that can only be accessed by members or paying guests. In this Briefing... how Covid has ignited the debate about turning golf courses into parks. This issue was alive before the pandemic. The population of our cities has grown massively since many of our golf courses were zoned... and number of people playing golf has been declining. In today's headlines: Cricket Australia stands firm on plans to scrap Australia Day Joe Biden overturns Trump policies on his first day in the White House Treasurer rejects hospitality appeal for JobKeeper extension Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jan 202120min
What can Australia learn from the international rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines?
Today, we take a look at the international roll-out of the various Covid-19 vaccines. So far over 40m people have been vaccinated in more than 50 countries... including the Queen and Joe Biden! America and China are going fastest... with over 12 and 10 million people vaccinated respectively. This a critical point to bring you a briefing on the vaccine rollout because we’re getting to see what’s happening in other countries before we start ours next month. In today's headlines: Joe Biden is sworn in as president of the United States Donald Trump tries to steal Biden's thunder Joe Exotic not included on Trump's pardon list Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jan 202120min
Australian Open: Is it worth the risk?
Today on the Briefing we discuss the crisis engulfing the Australia Open. One of the main reasons being put forward for taking the risk of going ahead with this tournament is a threat that we’d lose the Australian Open if we didn’t. How real was that risk? Because Wimbledon was cancelled last year and its future’s not in doubt? A lot of Australians don’t have sympathy for the players, especially their complaints and demands, but can you tell us more about where they’re at. What has the last year been like for them? How much have they played and how much income have they lost? In today's headlines: The latest on the Australian Open and Victoria's plans to make sure the event goes ahead Japan determined to make sure the Tokyo Olympics goes ahead The final days of Donald J Trump's presidency India win one of the most remarkable cricket tests in history. Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Jan 202120min
Bitcoin: Could it make you rich?
Today on The Briefing we explain Bitcoin. Have you missed the chance to buy Bitcoin? The value has tripled over the last few months and there's been greater institutional acceptance, so should you put your savings in this new currency? Could it make you rich? or is it like playing the pokies? Finance/crypto expert Scott Philips Chief Investment officer from Motley Fool joins us to explain everything you need to know about Bitcoin In today's headlines: Sam Groth says Australian Open players should check their privilege Tropical Cyclone Kimi puts hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders on high alert Norway officials say “no link” between vaccine and elderly deaths Biden’s inauguration rehearsal locked down, evacuated by small fire Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jan 202118min
