Superstar astronaut, now author Chris Hadfield
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was commander of the International Space Station. He became famous when he published videos of experiments he conducted in space. Chris has released his first nove...
18 Okt 202121min
The hidden value of psychics
Today’s briefing investigates the world of psychics and asks the fundamental question - are they dangerous charlatans or do they actually provide some real value. Writer Gary Nunn investigates h...
17 Okt 202123min
Dr Yves Rees, the trans historian leaning into the messiness of gender identity
Dr Yves Rees (they/them) is an award-winning writer, podcaster and historian. When Yves was 30-years-old, they came to the understanding that they’re trans. After being called Anne for their thre...
15 Okt 202128min
Immunocompromised: the forgotten people
Simone, a Briefing listener, reached out to ask us to do an episode on the plight of immunocompromised Australians. Many have terminal illness, or are not able to mingle freely in the community beca...
14 Okt 202123min
Malcolm Turnbull’s campaign to change Australia’s energy future: Part Two
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is determined to change Australia’s energy future. He’s teamed up with mining magnate and billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, to lobby here and overseas for g...
13 Okt 202119min
Malcolm Turnbull’s campaign to change Australia’s energy future: Part One
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is determined to change Australia’s energy future. He’s teamed up with mining magnate and billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, to lobby here and overseas for g...
12 Okt 202125min
Space tourism: how long before ordinary Aussies blast off?
Briefing listener, Laura, contacted us asking for an episode on the commercial space race….and in particular, when Australians should expect to be able to fly on rockets at an affordable price. Prof...
11 Okt 202121min
Are we headed for a global economic meltdown?
Financial markets are jittery with at least four critical economic fault lines developing across the globe….Covid-19, the Evergrande crisis in China, the US fiscal cliff and concerns over rising infla...
10 Okt 202119min
