India: a Covid-19 catastrophe

Australia heads to the polls tomorrow to elect the 47th Parliament of Australia. Labor is ahead of the Coalition in the polls, but the margins have narrowed this week. Ben Raue from tallyroom.com.au joins us to explain what seats to watch, what seats have traditionally been key to winning government....and how important it is, that you cast your vote. Some of our Briefing listeners join the debate as well. Grab a democracy sausage....grab a pencil....and cast your vote in tomorrow’s election. (or a haloumi sandwich) Todays Headlines Electoral race tightens Dawson trial continues NSW passes voluntary euthanasia laws Zac Stubblety-Cook breaks swimming record Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mai 202221min

What do I do when I get handed the two ballot papers on election day? One is the size of a tablecloth...and the other makes no sense at all. AND what key policies should I consider before I cast my vote? Annika Smethurst joins Antoinette Lattouf on today’s Briefing to take us through the issues that matter pre-election day. Annika not only goes through the policies.....but also explains how the parliament works.....and why it’s so important to make sure you vote correctly. So, on today’s Briefing.....an election cheat sheet if you tuned out ages ago. Todays Headlines Campaign update: real wages Key witness in Dawson trial speaks Inquiry launched into the case of Australia’s “worst female serial killer” Russian pleads guilty in first war crime trial Cody Simpson books spot in Commonwealth games Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mai 202225min

In this election, it finally feels like young first home buyers are front and centre with both major parties trying to woo voters with some bold new ideas they’re promising will go some way to easing the affordability crisis. From the Coalition’s superannuation scheme to Labor’s shared equity arrangement - these are policy areas where both sides are actually differing in a major way. Eliza Owen, CoreLogic's head of Residential Research explains how these schemes work, what would they mean for the market - and do any of them actually move the needle forward if you’re looking to buy your first home. Will this year's election policies, compared to other recent campaigns, finally provide young people with help in buying their first home? Todays Headlines Race tightens in latest poll Campaign trail update Mariupol under Russian control Youngest Aussie climbs Mount Everest Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mai 202222min

Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. It’s touted as a way to manage your weight and prevent — or even reverse — some forms of disease. Professor Lauren Williams, a nutritionist and dietician from Griffith University joins us to explain the first big-time intermittent fasting diet was the 5-2 diet, where you eat restricted calories for two days…on the other five you eat what you like…but keep calories pretty low. These days there’s 16-8, where you don’t eat at ALL for 16 hours….and only eat between say, 10am and 6pm….outside that window, you’re fasting. Some people swear by it, others say it simply didn't work. So, in this episode of The Briefing, is intermittent fasting a myth, or a genius hack. Todays Headlines LNP defends housing policy PM could continue leading LNP following election loss Chris Dawson: Defence heard for the first time North Korea admits Covid is out of control Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mai 202219min

In almost all energy debates in Australia you never hear about nuclear energy, even though it has a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels, such as coal, and even though we are the world’s third-largest uranium producer after Kazakhstan and Canada. Mick Foley - climate and energy correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald tells us other countries – like the US, France and the UK - have embraced it. So on this episode of The Briefing we’re asking, why hasn’t it quite taken off here. The good, the bad and the ugly of nuclear energy. Todays Headlines Scott Morrison’s pitch to younger voters US shooting to be treated as hate crime Tributes continue after Andrew Symonds' death Shanghai businesses begin to reopen Ukraine wins Eurovision Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Mai 202220min

Craig Foster was Australia’s 419th Socceroo and 40th Captain of our national men’s soccer side. He’s since had an illustrious career as a sports analyst and broadcaster.Craig Foster has always been passionate and dedicated to social justice. He’s campaigned for an Australian Republic, better support services for the homeless, Indigenous rights and self determination and for action to prevent dangerous climate change. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Craig Foster discuss life after football, his advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers, and the role this issue may play in the upcoming federal election. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: The Kardashians (Disney+) LISTEN: Big Brother (7 Network) WATCH: Old Enough (Netflix) WATCH: Tomorrow Tonight (ABC) Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Mai 202233min

What happens when your political leanings completely contradict those of your family and friends? In 2019 the Coalition received more voted from older Australians while younger Aussies favour the Greens/Labor parties. We’re joined by Briefing listeners Lauren, Laura and Finn…who are black sheep, and Wyatt Roy, the former MP for Longman in QLD, who was from a Labor family who became the youngest MP ever voted to Parliament – for the Liberal Party. On this episode of the Briefing, how to survive as the political ‘black sheep’ of the family. Todays Headlines Libs and ALP pitch new policies with just over a week to go in campaign Australia to host Rugby world cup Queensland’s south east hit with more rain WA posts bumper budget Finland to join NATO Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Mai 202222min

Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are embroiled in a bitter court battle - and it's all playing out like a pretty disturbing film. Both sides of the dispute argue they’re the victims ….with Depp suing Heard for $50m and Heard countersuing for $100m. Depp claims he was defamed in an op-ed article Heard wrote in the Washington Post where she claimed to have been the victim of domestic violence. Rolling Stone magazine’s Tatiana Siegel has been reporting on the case since day one. She joins us to provide the history….and predictions on what’s likely to happen when the trial resumes next week. In this episode of the Briefing, what’s at stake in the Depp v Heard trial....and who is likely to be the winner – or loser. Todays Headlines Anthony Albanese wins the third leaders debate Education Minister Alan Tudge to return to cabinet Craig McLachlan back in the witness box today UK and Sweden sign security pact Calls for WA to reintroduce mask mandate Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Mai 202222min