The summer ahead: Group therapy for scientists with climate anxiety
Constant exposure to dire forecasts and extreme weather events is taking its toll on climate scientists. It's meant scientists are now trying group therapy to deal with their fear and anxiety. In this...
13 Sep 202319min
Caught with coke? Why Canberra thinks it's no big deal
In this headlines-free extra episode of The Briefing: The ACT has passed laws that decriminalise illicit drugs. This means you’ll get the equivalent of a speeding ticket if found in possession of 1.5 ...
13 Sep 20239min
Are you using AI at work? If not, your colleague is
AI is here: already a third of employees are using AI for work, and in two-thirds of those cases, their manager doesn't know. Sectors like media, finance and education will see the biggest changes; wi...
12 Sep 202319min
Jewellery, World Cup tix & VIP Lounges: What politicians get for free and you don't
In this headlines-free extra episode of The Briefing: What exactly are our politicians being gifted for free, and who takes the most? While gifts range from bicycles to sports tickets, and many aren't...
12 Sep 20239min
Chanel Contos: How an instagram post ignited a revolution on consent
Chanel Contos shot to fame when she uncovered thousands of horror stories about sexual abuse and coercion in Sydney’s elite private schools. Since then she’s successfully pushed for consent education ...
11 Sep 202322min
Rubiales resigns: the kiss that kicked off a revolution in women's sport
In this headlines-free extra episode of the Briefing: After three weeks of intense pressure, Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has finally succumbed and announced he will resign. Ru...
11 Sep 20238min
How Morocco is dealing with its biggest earthquake in 120 years
At least 2,012 people have died with at least 2000 more injured in the most powerful earthquake Morocco has suffered in 120 years. The 6.8 magnitude quake hit Morocco late on Friday local time, with e...
10 Sep 202316min
Flex Mami on influence
Welcome to On Topic with the Weekend Briefing, a special series where Jamila Rizvi talks to some of her favourite guests - old and new - about a single, fascinating subject. Over the next two months, ...
8 Sep 202327min
