Facebook’s week from hell

Eight people were killed at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in the US state of Texas last Friday. Scott’s history leaves you wondering if he could or should have done more to prevent the tragedy. There is also a criminal investigation happening. The investigation follows reports the local police chief visited Scott in his dressing room before the concert warning him trouble was brewing. Joey Guerra is a music journalist with the Houston Chronicle who was at the gig; and Randy Sorrels is a Houston lawyer who says lawsuits are already being filed by victims and people in the audience. Where to now for Travis Scott? And what is it about his music and his gigs that bring back the moshing and intensity that used to come from genres like punk? Todays Headlines CPM to unveil $1bn technology fund after defending EV u-turn Australia ranked last on policy in international climate report QLD to put limits on unvaxxed as ACT prepares to relax restrictions China conducts Taiwan patrol following US visit Tennis champion Dylan Alcott announces retirement Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Nov 202122min

We love doing episodes suggested by our listeners! Mel wrote to ask us to track down Sister Helen Prejean….a Catholic nun who has spent her life campaigning to scrap the death penalty. Sister Helen’s the nun from the Hollywood film, Dead Man Walking. It took us four months, but we finally had a chance to sit down to talk with this remarkable woman. Sister Helen tells us why she took up her life-long campaign…..and why she believes President Joe Biden might just be the man to stop the death sentence, once and for all. You’re going to love our chat with Sister Helen Prejean. Todays Headlines Commonwealth Future Fuels plan to provide EV charging stations, boost grid Obama warns of Pacific future at COP26 Perth nurse charged over alleged vaccine fraud Darwin remains on alert over super spreader fears Astroworld attendee sues Scott for $1 million Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Nov 202119min

The nation breathed a collective sigh of relief last Wednesday when four-year-old Cleo Smith was found alive and well. Detectives arrive in Carnarvon today to begin the lengthy investigation into exactly what occurred in the 18 days she was missing. We’re joined by Seven’s Ben Downie, who has covered the case since day one; and Dr Celine Van Golde, a psychologist from Sydney University who focuses on the reliability of eyewitness memory in children and adults. How will police proceed with the delicate task of interviewing Cleo Smith, now the investigation moves to the next phase? Todays Headlines Pfizer boosters available to all adults from today Wife of missing WA shark victim speaks out as search called off More freedoms for NSW as anti-vax protests condemned Covid “lockout” to last in NT until tonight following weekend outbreak Police open criminal investigation into Houston concert deaths Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Nov 202116min

You might know Deni Todorovic from their instagram page stylebydeni, where they regularly don fun and playful outfits including colourful evening gowns and tutus. Deni has styled just about every Australian celebrity you can think of, from Delta Goodrem to Samantha Jade. In this chat Deni joins Jamila Rizvi to discuss what it was like growing up without the words to describe their gender identity, why we all need to break out of our limited binary fashion choices, and how they’ve come to understand what it means to be a religious and spiritual queer person. THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: Morning Wars (Apple TV) Read: Love & Virtue by Diana Reid Read: Consumed by Aja Barber Podcast: Brooke and Linda’s Dream Club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Nov 202135min

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