The Briefing

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

Know more in minutes.

Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

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Is 'dark oxygen' the secret to life?

Is 'dark oxygen' the secret to life?

In the dark depths, four kilometres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found small clumps of rocks producing oxygen. Previously scientists believed oxygen was created by living th...

24 Jul 202410min

Why are our pollies heading to the mines?

Why are our pollies heading to the mines?

Politicians and jobs in the mining sector seem to go hand in hand - with former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet and former Western Australian premier Mark McGowan both making the jump. But m...

23 Jul 202419min

Gen Z is a lonely generation. Is ' social prescribing' the cure?

Gen Z is a lonely generation. Is ' social prescribing' the cure?

Young Australians are living in a world more connected than ever before, thanks to social media. But an increasing number of 15- to 24-year-olds are experiencing loneliness and feelings of social isol...

23 Jul 202410min

Katy Perry to Chappell Roan: What the new pop renaissance says about us

Katy Perry to Chappell Roan: What the new pop renaissance says about us

Female made and focused pop music is having a revolution. Why is the happy and light 2000’s pop sound from the likes of Katy Perry out, and the complex and heavy pop of Chappel Roan and Charlie XCX in...

22 Jul 202422min

Who is Kamala Harris - and can she beat Trump?

Who is Kamala Harris - and can she beat Trump?

Joe Biden has announced that he’s dropping out of the race for the 2024 US presidential election. In making the announcement he also endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, to take his spot for th...

22 Jul 202414min

Joe Biden has announced he won't run in November

Joe Biden has announced he won't run in November

Joe Biden has announced he won't run at this year's 2024 presidential election. It will set off a race for the Democratic nomination - with Biden formally endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in his...

21 Jul 202419min

Frances Rings’ first language is dance

Frances Rings’ first language is dance

For Frances Rings dance is her first language. Since childhood Frances has always know dance would be part of her identity and in 2023 she was appointed the Artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre...

19 Jul 202429min

Trump speaks and Biden's last stand: America's crazy week in politics

Trump speaks and Biden's last stand: America's crazy week in politics

It’s been an absolutely batshit crazy week in American politics. Donald Trump has accepted the Republican nomination to be president, days after surviving an attempted assassination. Then, at the Repu...

19 Jul 202417min

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