The attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump

The man found guilty of the murder of US doctor Scott Johnson on Sydney’s northern beaches more than 33 years ago, was sentenced last week. Scott Phillip White was handed a sentence of 12 years and seven months - with a non-parole period of eight years and three months. Scott’s naked body was found at the base of a cliff at Blue Fish Point, at Sydney’s North Head in 1988. The area was known as a gay beat. Police determined it was suicide. A subsequent Coroner’s inquest agreed. Scott’s family believed he would never have taken his own life – and his brother Steve has fought for 34 years to secure justice for his younger brother. Steve Johnson joins us on this episode of The Briefing as we learn how and why he fought for justice – even going so far as spending a million dollars of his own money as a reward. Todays Headlines Chris Dawson trial begins Putin accuses West of invasion plans Tame slams Albanese for going on Alan Jones Show Warringah candidate takes back transgender apology Nick Cave announces death of son Jethro 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.

9 Mai 202222min

More than half of anyone born after 1997 uses social media as their main source of news. Google, Twitter, gaming and even Grindr, are being targetted by politicians and wanna-be politicians in the federal election campaign. Daniel Angus, a Professor of Digital Communication at the Queensland University of Technology, joins us to talk about hundreds of thousands of dollars being tipped into what’s known as ‘micro-targeting’ swing seats. It’s a new phenomenon and it’s relatively unregulated. On today’s Briefing, how and why you’re being targetted by political campaigns via social media Todays Headlines Second leaders debate ends in a draw PM promises to reintroduce religious discrimination act Ukraine: civilians evacuated from Mariupol Beijing hardliner becomes new Hong Kong leader Ncuti Gatwa announced as new Dr Who 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.

8 Mai 202219min

Our very own Antoinette Lattouf joins us on The Weekend Briefing. Antoinette's book 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People' has just hit the shelves and is available at all good bookstores. In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Antoinette Lattouf goes deep on growing up in Western Sydney from a poor refugee family, the blatant racism she has faced throughout her life and what she's doing to help the racism problem within Australian media, plus her experience with perinatal depression and anxiety. LISTEN: Just The Gist Podcast (LiSTNR) LISTEN: Decoder Ring Podcast WATCH: Bullshit: The Game Show (Netflix) EAT: Karen Martini's yoghurt-crusted roast cauliflower (Good Food) 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 Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, 24/7 crisis support is available from Lifeline by calling: 13 11 14. PANDA HELPLINE FIND SOMEONE TO TALK TO, MON TO FRI, 9AM - 7.30PM AEST/AEDT 1300 726 306See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mai 202231min

A 50 year old US federal law guaranteeing the right to abortion could be overturned. The draft Supreme Court ruling would strike down the 1973 Roe v Wade case – and would see abortion become a state issue. A draft finding has been leaked to the press. Damien Cave, the New York Times’ Australian correspondent, joins us to explain what Roe v Wade is, and what this latest decision means for Americans. President Joe Biden warns if it is handed down, the ruling could jeopardise other rights including same-sex marriage and access to contraception. As many as 26 states are expected to enact partial or total abortion bans if Roe falls - that’s half the country – so it’s going to have a massive impact in the US no matter which way the Supreme Court votes. Todays Headlines Albanese stumbles again Chinese boots could outnumber Australia’s in Solomon Islands WHO almost triples pandemic death toll Toddler left on bus remains in intensive care Ukraine sets up crowdfunding platform 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.

5 Mai 202220min

This is the second instalment of Jan Fran’s interview with Tom about his new book, “Speaking in Tongues” Today we learn how Tom took himself out of the hardcore Pentecostal church of his youth and how he ended up in media....via investment banking! And Jan asks if Tom’s planning on raising his new son in the Church. Tom’s memoir, “Speaking in Tongues” is out now. Todays Headlines The pitch for the economy Hungary to veto EU’s bid to cut Russian oil and gas imports Guy Sebastian’s trial continues Qantas heads to high court over baggage handlers Maradona's 'hand of God' jumper sells for record price 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.

4 Mai 202220min

Not many people know Tom Tilley was raised in a Pentecostal Christian community....his father was a pastor. The church expected him to live by a strict set of rules – and to one day speak in tongues. As pressure grew on Tom to conform and commit, he started to question his faith and the community’s hold over his life. Tom’s book Speaking in Tongues is out today. In this special two-part Briefing, Jan Fran sits down for a one-on-one chat with Tom about his life, the book and his future. When you no longer believe in eternity, every moment counts – Speaking in Tongues is a memoir of breaking free and reinvention. Todays Headlines Cash rate increases to 0.35% Abortion could fundamentally change in USA Boris Johnson invokes Churchill in speech to Ukrainian parliament 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.

3 Mai 202224min

We’re halfway through the federal election campaign – and Labor is well ahead in the polls. Anthony Albanese launched the ALP’s campaign at the weekend, outlining five key policy areas the Opposition will focus on in the lead-up to the May 21 poll. Annika Smethurst is Victorian state political correspondent for The Age and regular politics contributor for The Briefing. Annike predicts what we can expect from the remaining three weeks of campaigning…..and what the outcome of the election might be. Who will lead us over the next three years post the election on May 21st. Todays Headlines Interest rates expected to rise for the first time in a decade PM rules out indigenous Voice to parliament Tech billionaire to fight AGL’s plan to split US embassy to be moved back to Kyiv Kath & Kim house demolished 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.

2 Mai 202222min

Catherine Deves is the Liberal Party candidate for the Sydney seat of Warringah, handpicked by Scott Morrison, and she's been in the spotlight for offensive comments she’s made - and since deleted - about the trans community. Ms Deves says she’s protecting women’s sport but her critics say the sports debate is a veil for bigotry. We're joined by Dr Ada Cheung, an endocrinologist and founder of the Trans Health Research Group at The University of Melbourne. On today's Briefing, we go from the politics to a bit more of the science with an expert in hormone therapy and its impact on the body. Todays Headlines Labor ahead at the halfway mark Trapped Ukrainians evacuated from Mariupol Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner Olympic sport shake-up ahead of Brisbane 2032 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.

1 Mai 202221min