P1: Epstein sex trafficking scandal explained + Victim's family speak out

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

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

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

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

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

Today on the Briefing we discuss the missing millionaire financial advisor, Melissa Caddick. We’re joined by Nine Newspapers’ award-winning investigative journalist Kate McClymont to discuss Caddick’s motives, the allegations she’s facing and the trail of financial destruction she’s left in her wake. How can someone just disappear from a ritzy Sydney suburb? Is she still alive? More than 60 victims have come forward to tell police they invested with Caddick. They deserve answers. In today's headlines: China tells Australia to tread warily after charging Australian journalist Cheng Lei Scientists say more infectious variants of Covid could be fuelling quarantine outbreaks Aus Open underway with Nick Kyrgios back to his old antics Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Feb 202121min

Russian citizens are marching in the streets. It’s being called the greatest threat to President Vladimir Putin’s reign in a generation. We’re joined by Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founders of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot to discuss the groundswell campaign backing Opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny remains in prison after surviving an assassination by poisoning, when spies, believed to be working on behalf of the Kremlin, put a nerve agent in his underpants. In today's headlines: NSW returned traveler tests positive two days after leaving quarantine. Melbourne hotel worker tests positive as Aus Open gets underway WA arson squad investigating six deliberately lit fires Agriculture to be excluded from zero emissions by 2050 scheme Super Bowl LV begins in Florida this morning Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Feb 202116min

Jamila Rizvi talks to former tennis champion Jelena Dokic ahead of the Australian Open about her impressive career and the pressures of professional sport. Jelena made headlines in 1999 at just 16 years old when she beat world number one Martina Hingis in the first round of Wimbledon. She then continued to climb the ranks to world number four, all while suffering horrific abuse at the hands of her father and coach, Damir Dokic. She opens up about her traumatic personal life while competing on the world stage and gives insight into the pressures that the Australian Open competitors could be feeling, particular amidst a pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Feb 202120min