Should we be worried about the BA.2 wave?
Just as we begin to enjoy our renewed freedoms, a potentially more infectious coronavirus mutation is emerging. Across the globe, countries have experienced a surge in cases credited to BA.2, including Denmark, the UK, Norway and Sweden. Should we be worried? Dr Norman Swan from the ABC's The Health Report and Coronacast joins us to discuss. Todays Headlines "Gutted” Ash Barty’s retirement shocks the world Putin’s senior advisor flees due to the war Election job creation campaign ramps up Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Mar 202222min
The case for magic mushrooms as mental health treatment
Could magic mushrooms hold the key to treating mental health problems? A group of Australians made up of psychiatrists, a former Federal Minister and the former head of the Armed Forces says yes. In Australia in December, the TGA rejected a bid to approve it for broad use for mental health treatment. Now, a group of Australians who call themselves Mind Medicine Australia, are applying again to the TGA to get this across the line- with even tighter controls. Dr Eli Kotler is a psychiatrist who’s part of this group and he’s also the medical director of Malvern Private Hospital - the first addiction hospital in Australia. Todays Headlines Russian forces “kidnapping” children New head of space command “scared” of Russian and China The UN calls out Australia over climate policy Optus and TPG to pay out $6.5M for slow internet Ben Roberts-Smith's former girlfriend details affair Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Mar 202221min
Will the Ukraine conflict spread into space
Nearly three decades of close collaboration in space between Russia and the western world seems to be coming to an end. Dr Mark Hilborne- Lecturer of Defence Studies, King's College London specialises in strategic stability in arms control with an emphasis on outer space. With increasing tensions over Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Russia has arguably threatened to crash the International Space Station and refuse to launch satellites for western countries. It seems at the moment that lack of trust that we see between the large space and various nations will certainly have an impact on those kinds of programs. Todays Headlines Bombs drop on Ukrainian city every 10 minutes US declares violence against Rohingya ‘genocide’ Kitching’s husband addresses bullying allegations Australia’s new space division begins operations today Plane crashes in China: 132 feared dead Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Mar 202217min
Independents Day: How worried should the LNP be come Election 2022?
Support for independent candidates is growing steadily. We also know that Australians care about climate change. Now all of this is a perfect storm for a group of two dozen Independents who will be running in coalition held seats at the upcoming federal election on a strong climate agenda platform. Independence have always run for parliament, but this time around it's different. At least that's what Georgia Steele thinks. She's the independent candidate for Hughes in Sydney’s south. Todays Headlines Zelensky: “if negotiations fail this will mean World War 3” Labor wins the SA election Warne farewelled in private ceremony Hillsong apologises for Brian Houston conduct breach Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Mar 202219min
Sean Szeps comes out wherever he is
Sean Szeps is a podcaster, content creator and presenter. Through kindness and humour, he is making life better for queer kids everywhere. Sean is the host of the LiSTNR Podcast ‘Come Out Wherever You Are’, where Sean talks to famous queer Australians about their coming out stories. Through his podcast you also get the chance to get to know Sean on a deeper level. A loving husband to Josh, and a passionate dad to twins Stella and Cooper. In this conversation Jamila and Sean discuss raising twins as a queer dad, being brought up in a religion which didn't accept him and his own coming out journey. Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mar 202239min
The Tragedy of Kanye West
Is Kanye West wanting his divorce to entertain you? We speak to Atlantic Journalist, Spenser Kornhaber who has been following Kanye’s career and rise to fame for over 20 years. Kanye separated from Kim Kardashian in early 2021. Kardashian began dating SNL star Pete Davidson, 28, in the final months of 2021, prompting Kanye to share posts encouraging his followers to publicly harass Pete. Is it the spillover from Kardashian’s own brand of fame, which turns living rooms into TV-show sets? The difficulty of knowing how to deal with mental-health crises, which West has experienced in public previously? Or just voyeurism—the fun of watching the Kanye show? Todays Headlines The Ukraine president addresses the German parliament Australia’s unemployment rate falls to 4% Delays on flood recovery package Kimberley Kitching allegedly ‘bullied’ by Labor colleagues Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Mar 202222min
Mayor admits Byron Baes outrage was ‘a bit precious’
The first Aussie reality show commissioned by Netflix- Byron Baes. The outrage from the Byron community was huge and they protected, trying to stop it. The basic concern was bringing more people to Byron buying houses and increasing the prices pushing real locals out of the market. Mayor Michael Lyon’s main concern was the housing issues and the increase in homeless people. Julian Morgan, Executive Producer of Byron Baes gives us the low down on the show. Todays Headlines Zelensky calls on US Congress to ‘close the skies’ PM threatens sanctions if China supports Russia NSW Liberal MP resigns over unfair flood support NT rejects calls to ban guns following Rolfe verdict NZ border to reopen on April 12 Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Mar 202222min
Are $2+ petrol prices here to stay?
Roberto Aguilera- Energy Economist Curtin University Oil and Gas Innovation Centre gives us a deep dive on fuel prices… The Prime Minister has left open the possibility of slashing petrol excise in the budget–.as rising prices hit household budgets. The fuel excise is a flat tax levied on petrol and diesel set at 44 cents per litre. It raises around 11 billion dollars in net terms for the commonwealth each year. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent fuel costs soaring around the country! How long will these high prices last? Todays Headlines EU leaders head to Kyiv in show of support Federal court overturns teenagers’ climate change case Plan for Melbourne’s new art gallery revealed China faces biggest Covid-19 outbreak since start of pandemic Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Mar 202221min
