The story behind US rapper Mac Miller's death
The US rapper Mac Miller died in his LA home in 2018. It was accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol. He was just 26 years old. LA prosecutors say Miller thought he'd been sold the painkiller oxycodone but it had actually been laced with fentanyl, a powerful drug that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Rhian Daly from Britain’s NME joins us to talk about the three men charged over his death. Fentanyl was the substance that’s killed a number of famous musos including Prince and Tom Petty. Is the user responsible for their own death? Do we make pharmaceutical drugs more difficult to get legally? We try to find the balance in a vexed debate about the escalating problem of opioid deaths. TODAY'S HEADLINES NZ flight cases discovered as NSW travel bubble paused Senior nationals open to net zero deal as coalition negotiations continue Government challenges UNESCO reef concerns Sun Yang ruled out of Olympics Online safety bill passes Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jun 202117min
What’s China doing in space?
China has made no secret of its plans to dominate the space race. So how does this latest space race reflect tensions here on earth? Beijing has launched the Tiangong Space station...a rival site to the aging international space station. Last month they landed a remote-controlled rover on Mars making it only the second country after the US to operate a rover there. Dr. Rebecca Allen, an Astronomer and researcher at Swinburne University’s Space Technology and Industry Institute joins us to talk about how and why China has joined the space race. TODAY'S HEADLINES Barnaby Joyce to be sworn in as Deputy PM Sydney restrictions likely to remain after new cases Tokyo Olympics reveals spectator rules Hong Kong democracy newspaper set to close Sony boss Denis Handlin removed after 50 years service to label Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jun 202121min
AFL star: my battle with an eating disorder
In this briefing we’re bringing you Brock ‘Chooka’ McLean’s story. He played in the AFL for ten years up until 2014... playing157 games with Carlton and Melbourne. But while he was kicking goals on the field … it was a very different story behind the scenes. Over a third of people with eating disorders are male and Brock was one of them - he was suffering from Bulimia. Brock McLean’s inspirational story….. TODAY'S HEADLINES Covid rules tightened in Sydney McCormack denies leadership threat West’s mission to Afghanistan was a failure, former leader says First Covid case among Olympians in Tokyo Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jun 202117min
Nyadol Nyuon, the refugee who become a celebrated lawyer and activist against all odds.
Nyadol Nyuon was dealt a hand of cards against her from birth. At just four-years-old, the conflict in Ethiopia forced her family to trek 40 days to South Sudan where they settled in a refugee camp. It was there that she was split up from her mother, caring for her siblings while her father led the liberation army. It was only after her father was killed when she was a teenager that she was able to reunite with her mum. The family was finally granted resettlement in Australia when Nyadol was 18. With limited English and not a single dollar, Nyadol went on to obtain her HSC and study law at the Melbourne Law School. She now works in the Department of Justice, decorated in accolades for her work in the combat of racism and empowering migrant and refugee women through her activism and advocacy. Her tale is a truly remarkable story of beating the odds, as Jamila Rizvi sits down to find out. THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen (podcast): Shameless presents Books That Changed My Life Watch: Sweet Tooth (Netflix) Watch: Cruella (Disney+) Listen (podcast): Tonts Send us your recommendations on Instagram @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jun 202124min
Saving life on Earth: shooting sperm to the moon
Scientists have come up with a plan to send egg, sperm and seed samples from 6.7 million Earth species to a vault inside the moon. Jekan Thanga, Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona is part of the team planning to store eggs, sperm, seeds and other DNA matter inside lunar lava tubes - massive caverns under the moon’s surface. The point is to preserve the human race - as well as animals, plants and fungi - in the event of a global catastrophe. They’re calling it “a modern global insurance policy” which really just sounds like a futuristic version of "Noah’s Ark.” You heard it here first!! TODAY'S HEADLINES Police investigate Sydney Covid outbreak AstraZeneca advice changes following more clots Unemployment returns to pre-Covid levels Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jun 202120min
What will Brisbane’s Olympic Games look like?
Brisbane is one step away from hosting the 2032 Olympic Games. What will it mean for the city - and the country?Five-time Olympian and Sydney gold medallist Natalie Cook has been involved in the Brisbane bid since day one. The Games will also feature events on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, spread across almost 40 venues. So what will it mean for south-east Queensland …? Is the region ready to stage one of the biggest events on the global calendar? Australians learned from the Sydney Games that staging a world event can change a city forever. What does the future hold for Brisbane….? TODAY'S HEADLINES Two new community Covid cases in Sydney Minimum wage rise to be delayed for Covid-hit industries Ben Roberts-Smith cross-examination begins Ceasefire broken between Israel and Hamas Putin accuses US of hacking Russia Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jun 202120min
How your birth order can determine your fate
There’s a theory… called ‘Birth Order Theory’... originally developed by psychologist Alfred Adler last century… that says whether you’re a first born, a middle child or the youngest… has a huge influence on how successful you’ll be, your personality and your view of the world. ABS figures out last year show our fertility rate at its lowest level in recorded history… in 2003, the average family in Australia had three children. That number is now down to two. We’re joined by parenting expert Michael Grose who’s releasing an updated version of his book Why First Borns Rule the World and Later Borns Want To Change It…. Does your family’s birth order determine your fate….? TODAY'S HEADLINES Tamil Biloela family reunited in Perth, but future remains uncertain Leaders welcome new Australia-UK free trade deal Two week lockdown for Melbourne apartment block Swimming Australia admits failure in complaints process after stars hit back Exclusive Sydney club to remain men only Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jun 202121min
Ommm: why meditation is having a rockstar moment.
Lately it feels like meditation is being mentioned everywhere. Celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Diddy have recently released guided meditations you can download… there are meditation apps for kids…. and even cats! And it’s popping up on movies and TV shows like Billions, where the main character, who’s a hedge fund trader, meditates before negotiating big deals. Sporting stars have recently spoken publicly about how much mediation has helped them, too… AFL Brownlow winner Dusty Martin attributed mindfulness and meditation to being key to his football comeback. We’re joined by the Garry Gorrow, meditation coach for celebrities and footballers….as we look into why meditation is having a moment right now. TODAY'S HEADLINES Biloela family expected to be released from detention PM meets with UK leaders over free trade deal Lawyers concerned by YouTube producer arrest Hopes cold snap to end mouse plague Aung San Suu Kyi trial begins Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jun 202120min
