Facebook’s week from hell

Poor and economist, two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence. But this week we’re looking into what it’s like growing up below the poverty line and moving into a typically middle-class career. Alison Pennington is a Senior Economist at The Australian Institute – a progressive thinktank and recently she has opened up about her experience growing up in poverty. Many of us know what it’s like to stress about money, but what is it like to grow up in a genuine working class environment? Well in this two-part special on The Briefing, we’re talking to ‘The Poor Economist’. TODAY'S HEADLINES US drone strike takes out suicide bombers in Kabul Victoria to extend lockdown as Delta case numbers climb Hurricane Ida approaching US coast Coalition dips in latest Newspoll Another strong day for Aussies at Tokyo Paralympics Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Aug 202120min

Political reporter and author and co-host of The Briefing Annika Smethurst joins Jamila in this captivating conversation. Annika is a double Walkley Award Winner, and has worked in the press gallery at parliament house in Canberra and now covers state politics for The Age newspaper in Melbourne.In 2019 she became the accidental poster girl for press freedom when her house was raided by the Australian federal police over a story she wrote. In today’s episode she sits down with Jamila to talk about, what drew her to journalism, losing her innocence after the AFP raided her home, and her new book ‘The Accidental Prime Minister‘ the first biography of Scott Morrison as PM. THE WEEKEND LIST: App: Gartic Phone Watch: The Chair on Netflix Watch: Dr Death on Stan Scroll: Please hate these things on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Aug 202128min

With Tom about to take time off to welcome his first child, we thought we’d look at how the pandemic is influencing the traditional roles in the home. Mark Tamhane is an ABC reporter and stay- at-home father with six children. Madonna King is a journalist and author. Madonna has written 12 books; three of them focusing on what our teen girls are thinking but not telling us...and also the important roles fathers play in their children's lives. We all know a dad who’s spending more time at home with the family as a result of the pandemic. Well, on today’s Briefing, could the pandemic be a game changer for stay-at-home dads? TODAY'S HEADLINES Death toll rising as two massive explosions rock Kabul airport Covid restrictions to ease in NSW as case numbers soar Woman pulled from boot of car trying to sneak into QLD Huge truck strike to cripple retail industry More medals for Australia at the Paralympics Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Aug 202121min

Regional NSW and Victoria are currently in lockdown as the Delta variant of the Covid virus spreads across rural Australia. We’re joined by Dr John Hall, President of the Regional Doctors Association of Australia who tells us the challenge is getting personell across borders and into remote communities; and Dubbo Mayor Stephen Lawrence, who says he’s fearful of what the crisis means for remote Indigenous communities. The next few weeks will be critical. Today on The Briefing, regional Australia’s race against Delta. TODAY'S HEADLINES US confirms August 31 withdrawal from Afghanistan States firm up borders to battle Delta NSW’s hospitals at breaking point; HSC delay considered Aussies score first gold medals at Paralympics Kanye West changing his name Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Aug 202121min

The federal government has introduced a new rule requiring Australians who live overseas to apply to return. One of our listeners asked us to get to the bottom of the story. We’re joined by Karen Andrews, the federal minister for Home Affairs who explains the reasons for the stricter rules. Why are there stringent rules in place for Australians returning home ….and those who live overseas who want to come back home, to visit their loved ones? TODAY'S HEADLINES Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dead at 80 Taliban urges US to stop evacuating Afghans Sydney hospital forced into Covid ‘crisis’ mode NAPLAN results show little Covid impact on literacy and numeracy The Paralympics underway in Tokyo Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Aug 202120min

Curtis McGrath, OAM is an Australian para canoeist who took up canoeing competitively after having both of his legs amputated as a result of a mine blast while serving in the Australian Army in Afghanistan. Curtis joins us just days before heading to Tokyo to defend his gold medal he won at the Rio Paralympics. The Games begin tonight. TODAY'S HEADLINES Stay the course: PM’s plan to re-open Australia Berejiklian: Covid-zero is unattainable Pfizer vaccine approved in the US Qantas vaccine incentive campaign The Paralympics kick off tonight in Tokyo Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Aug 202120min

Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers, is suing Prince Andrew, saying the royal sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Giuffre, who now lives in Australia, filed a civil suit in the Manhattan federal court. She claims she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew on three occasions at properties owned by Epstein. Adam Klasfeld is a journalist and managing editor at Law & Crime,he also hosts a law/crime podcast called ‘Objection’. Adam joins us to talk about the case and how it’s likely to play out in court. Guiffre is suing under a New York State law permitting alleged victims of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims that might otherwise be blocked by statutes of limitations. Reports out of the UK say the prince could be served the papers personally as early as this weekend. TODAY'S HEADLINES WA Premier blames NSW for Covid crisis New restrictions begin today across NSW Border clash completes weekend of protests 300 Australians evacuated and security warnings issued at Kabul Airport Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Aug 202120min

In 2011, Turia Pitt was competing in an ultramarathon through Western Australia's Kimberley region, when she was trapped in a bushfire. She suffered burns to 65 percent of her body.Turia defied doctors’ expectations to not only survive but to thrive. Today she is a best-selling author, podcaster, motivational speaker and mum. She sits down with Jamila Rizvi to talk about how her accident set her on a new path of success, rehabilitation, building a family and how she’s beaten her crippling fear of public speaking. Check out Turia Pitt's new podcast: 'Turia Pitt Is Hard Work'! THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) Watch: Question Everything (ABC TV and ABC iView) Do: Order hot chocolate from the Yarra Valley Hot Chocolate Festival Listen: When Facing The Things We Turn Away From by Luke Hemmings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Aug 202132min