Why the world's uncontacted tribes don't want to know us
There are a lot of misunderstandings about the world’s uncontacted tribes - communities that are indigenous to the land they live on and reject any contact with the outside world. The idea that they’r...
30 Jul 202411min
They knew, 50 years ago: Australia's big climate cover-up revealed
Who betrayed Australia on climate change? In this episode of the Briefing, Bension sits down with journalist and author Royce Kurmelovs to discuss his investigation into what Australia’s fossil fuel i...
29 Jul 202419min
Breaking into the Olympics (literally)
Breaking has, for the first time ever, danced its way into the Olympic Games. Spectators in Paris and around the world will watch as B-girls and B-boys windmill, 6-step, and freeze their way to gold, ...
29 Jul 202411min
The internet might be dying. Is shrimp Jesus to blame?
Could bad bots on social media be leading to the death of the internet? You might have come across a weird AI generated images of ‘shrimp Jesus’, or similarly strange content on Facebook, often linked...
28 Jul 202420min
Tim Minchin wants you to stop policing opinions online
Tim Minchin thinks policing other people's opinions online is a waste of time. He’s a talented musician and author, who’s smart, has great teeth and was even given three honorary doctorates. His thoug...
26 Jul 202446min
Childless cat ladies are trending in US politics
Polls released in the US overnight show the presidential election campaign is neck and neck. Kamala Harris, who has all but secured the Democratic nomination after Joe Biden dropped out of the race, i...
26 Jul 202413min
The Olympics begin! Here’s what you need to know
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin tomorrow morning our time. The 33rd hosting of the summer games will feature 329 events in 32 sports. More than 10 and a half thousand athletes from 206 nations will part...
25 Jul 202421min
Getting a puppy? How to know your breeder is a good one
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with around 70% of households owning one. While choosing to bring a puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time, the sad re...
25 Jul 202413min
