Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper
Every time there’s talk of lockdowns, Australians go into a frenzy, feverishly buying …. toilet paper. We’re joined by the clinical psychologist, Chris Basten, who explains why. Is it an existential threat to our pampered existence? Or is it exposing our insecurities. You’ll be fascinated by the psychological reasons for stocking up. Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper. In Todays Headlines Vic lockdown to end at midnight tonight while Andrews govt commits to stand-alone quarantine facility Tamil family thanks supporters as federal court keeps hopes of staying in Aust alive Secret inquiry to investigate Brittany Higgins rape allegations Djokovic says tennis season should be cancelled if quarantines continue OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Feb 202121min
Good v evil. The AI race to control the globe.
What will warfare look like in the future? Is artificial intelligence making us safer or making us more vulnerable? We’re joined by Max Heinemeyer, Director of Threat Hunting at the global cybersecurity experts, Darktrace. Everything you do makes you a target for AI collection. So what part is the gathering of that intel playing in our security, our vulnerability and the planet’s future. In Todays Headlines Liberal staffer says she was raped in Parliament House Rollout begins - Covid-19 vaccines arrive Tycoons in talks to run quarantine facilities Biloela Tamil decision to be handed down today Ash Barty through to Aus Open quarter finals Harry & Meghan to have another baby OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Feb 202121min
Introducing Your Morning Agenda
If you’re looking for intelligent and unbiased news coverage, join renowned journalist Natarsha Belling for the key headlines and analysis on the most important news stories of the day. Be up to date with breaking national and international stories as well as the top business and finance stories shaping our economy - every morning from 6:30am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Feb 20212min
Hemsworth, Hanks and The Rock. The Oz film boom.
Movie stars from all over the world are flocking to Australia to make their films, and our motion picture industry is booming. What’s behind the boom – and how can we cash in. We’re joined by Kate Marks, CEO of Ausfilm, the national body trying to lure big productions down under. We talk movie stars, blockbusters - and if it’s time to build Aussiewood to capitalise on the boom and to concentrate the local film industry in one region. In Todays Headlines First coronavirus jabs could begin as early as next Monday NZ travel bubble suspended after mystery Auckland case Poor infection control to blame for Melbourne outbreak, experts Biden laments 'sad chapter in our history following Trump acquital Commonwealth considers single dole payment as JobSeeker cliff loom OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Feb 202120min
The Weekend Briefing with Clementine Ford
Jamila Rizvi talks to Clementine Ford, a writer, speaker and feminist thinker, ahead of Valentine’s Day. Clementine is currently writing a book called How We Love, which features a series of personal essays on her relationship with love including how the birth of her son has changed her perspective. Jamila and Clementine look at Valentine’s Day, dating in a pandemic, the different kinds of love and whether she’s taken her feminism too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Feb 202121min
What can we learn from Israel’s vaccine rollout?
One of the questions that will define 2021 is how the vaccine rollout goes. And so far, one of the key countries to watch is Israel. It has more of its population vaccinated than any other country in the world. Professor Cyrille Cohen is from Israel’s Health Ministry and is one of the people advising the country’s government on the vaccine rollout. He joins us to explain how so far, 40% of the population have received one dose and 20% have had both doses. In Todays Headlines Melbourne Covid outbreak sparks fears of lockdown Chaos at the Australian Open as hecklers thrown out Crown bosses expected to quit over licence doubts Australia to fight UK proposal for carbon tariffs Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Feb 202121min
Inciter in Chief: the Trump impeachment explained
Today on the Briefing we look at the impeachment of Donald Trump. Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre breaks down the likelihood that former President Trump will be impeached. How does the impeachment work – and what does it mean for the Republican party post-Trump…..and for the Democrats who might be guilty of ‘be careful what you pray for, you just might get it!’ In Todays Headlines ALP push for casuals to transfer leave, entitlements SA border shuts as Melbourne Covid outbreak grows Crown scrambles to restructure in bid to secure casino licence Kygrios stuns in incredible Australian Open comeback Trump "inciter in chief" claims at impeachment hearing Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Feb 202121min
What’s with the military coup in Myanmar?
Today on the Briefing we explain the military crisis developing in Myanmar. We’re joined by host of the Global Truths podcast, Keith Suter who takes us through Myanmar’s chequered history. Will Aung San Suu Kyi’s legacy be tarnished by her handling of the refugee crisis four years ago? Will the military let democracy shine through? We find the answers. In Todays Headlines Trump impeachment begins today Eddie McGuire resigns from Collingwood Crown not fit to hold casino licence Two new Covid cases in Melbourne/WHO releases findings on Wuhan probe Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Feb 202119min
