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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced last week the social media giant would now be known as Meta, to reflect his vision of dominating the “metaverse” Jeremy Kaplan is Content Director at Future, the publisher of TechRader. He says most of us wouldn’t trust Mark Zuckerberg to walk our dog, let alone rule the internet. So, what IS the Metaverse? What will it mean for us? What will the future look like if we’re all linked, socially and digitally? And is Meta the right company to be running the future of the internet? Todays Headlines Man charged over Cleo Smith abduction NT records first Covid-19 case Britain approves Covid-19 pill Joe Exotic diagnosed with cancer Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Nov 202123min

Young Aussie artist AViVA is a perfect example of someone you mightn’t have heard of in the mainstream, but who has had her emo/pop songs downloaded billions of times. She’s had nearly 70 million views of her debut single Grrrls on YouTube. AViVA’s story is remarkable because she’s managed to forge a career, and a very successful career, without going down the traditional path of signing record deals and working with record labels. In this Briefing, AViVA tells us about her determination to play by her own rules. We talk about AViVA’s new book, Self/less set in a world, halfway between A Handmaid’s Tale and 1984…. when ‘outsiders’ learn to be creative on their own terms. Learning to express yourself how YOU want to. TODAY'S HEADLINES WA police release footage of Cloe Smith rescue French ambassador slams Morrison over SMS leaks Morrison visits Australian troops on return from Glasgow Baldwin hits back at claims of chaos on Rust set Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Nov 202121min

Police in Western Australia have found missing four-year-old Cleo Smith. Officers broke into a locked house in the town of Carnarvon, 900 kilometres north of Perth, about 1am local time (4am AEDT) where they found the young girl in one of the rooms. Cleo was reunited with her parents, Ellie Smith and Jake Gliddon, shortly after. TODAY'S HEADLINES Cleo Smith is found alive and well Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Nov 20213min

Gladys Berejiklian stunned the people of NSW on October 1st by announcing her resignation. The state’s Independent Commission Against Corruption had announced it was investigating Ms Berejiklian over grants provided to her then-boyfriend Daryl Maguire’s electorate. After two days of astounding testimony Ms Berejiklian will move to the next phase of her life. The Australian’s NSW parliamentary reporter Yoni Bashan has covered the 11 days of ICAC hearings. He details the untruths, surprises, twists and turns in a remarkable story. Gladys Berejiklian led NSW through the Covid crisis and just as life was returning to normal, she stood aside amid accusations of pork-barrelling and hiding a relationship which may cast a shadow over her legacy as Premier. TODAY'S HEADLINES World leaders commit to curb deforestation Australia leads new initiative to address island climate change At least 25 killed in Kabul hospital attack Musk billions could fight global hunger Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Nov 202123min

In today’s Briefing, we’ll learn just how much better life could be if we properly understood loneliness... because it’s connected to so many things that go wrong in our lives, like drug addiction, violence, crime Dr Michelle Lim from Swinburne University is chair of Ending Loneliness Together - a national network of organisations working through collaborative action, research & policy to address loneliness in Australia. Lockdown has ended….the community is opening up. But what if I’m still in personal lockdown? How do I know if I’m lonely? Loneliness - what it feels like, how difficult it is to identify, and the remedies to alleviate its impact on our daily lives. TODAY'S HEADLINES PM Scott Morrison addresses COP26 in Glasgow Morrison concedes scrapping sub deal damaged relationship with France Gladys Berejiklian finishes giving evidence at ICAC hearing Norwegian bikini rule scrapped 10,000 expected at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Nov 202123min

When Damien Cave brought his young family to Sydney to set up the New York Times’ Australian Bureau, they encountered the local pursuits of Nippers and surfing – and a completely different approach to risk that changed the way they lived their lives.Damien is the New York Times’ Australian correspondent. He has always been fascinated by risk. Having covered the war in Iraq and moved to Mexico City with two babies in nappies, he and his wife Diana thought they understood something about the subject. Then they arrived in Australia...... TODAY'S HEADLINES World leaders agree to carbon neutrality by ‘around mid-century’ Singapore tourists next step in reopening Gladys Berejilklian to return to ICAC today Rapid Antigen Tests available from today Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Okt 202120min

Steph Claire Smith isn’t your average model turned fitness influencer. Boasting over one million followers on social media, the 27-year-old uses her platform to champion how healthy doesn't need to be hard, which inspired the business empire she co-founded with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Keep It Cleaner. She's also navigating becoming a new mum through the pandemic, showing the raw and realistic sides of the journey with her followers as she embraces imperfections and celebrates flaws. Jamila Rizvi sits down with Steph to talk about her business ventures, motherhood, the trappings of the modelling and fitness industries and the pressures they put on young women. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Hacks (Stan) Watch: The Great Kiwi Bake Off (Apple TV) Listen: Essential Vinyl with Ed Sheeran (LiSTNR) Cook: Chunky chocolate chip peanut butter cookies (Keep It Cleaner) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Okt 202129min

What’s behind the stoush between Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby and the US superstar Dave Chapelle? It’s all about Chappelle’s Netflix comedy special, The Closer. Netflix has stood by its decision to air The Closer despite Chappelle slurring members of the LGBTIQ community – particularly the trans community. Its CEO Ted Sarandos said that content on-screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm, and he also named the other shows they produced that promote inclusivity and diversity including... Sex Education, Orange Is the New Black AND Aussie comedian Hannah Gadsby – Gadsby struck back with a vengeance. She didn’t like being used by Netflix to justify The Closer. We’re joined by Variety’s senior entertainment and media writer, Matt Donnelly who secured an interview with Sarandos where he conceded he “screwed up” in managing Netflix staffs’ concerns about the special. But he won’t be binning it. This is a fascinating story about big media, comedy in 2021….. and how the actions of one of the planet’s biggest corporate players has two the world’s biggest comedians, facing off. TODAY'S HEADLINES PM to touch down in Rome as Canberra net zero ructions continue Proposed voter ID laws labelled “racist” Berejiklian to face ICAC after day of bombshell evidence Covid restrictions ease again in Victoria Australia Post boosting staff, facilities ahead of Christmas rush Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Okt 202122min