Why losing your religion is harder than it looks
Monica Dux has written a book called Lapsed... about walking away from Catholicism, her childhood religion. It’s a relevant story in today’s world because Catholicism in Australia has been in slow decline over the last 50 years... but at 22% of all Australians, it’s still the biggest single religion in Australia and it’s held ground much better than the Anglican Church. It’s partly about growing up Catholic... but it’s more about why it has such a hold over people... even once they think they’ve left it behind. Losing your religion is not as easy as you think. TODAY'S HEADLINES Covid restrictions in Melbourne amid fears of MCG spread Wave of sex crime allegations hits politics Hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders affected by blackouts Sorry day: Greens call for Stolen Generation compensation George Floyd anniversary marked in the US Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Maj 202119min
Colombia in crisis: power of the people
Violent protests have broken out on the streets of Colombia. Demonstrations about tax reform have turned into massacres on the streets. Neighbourhoods have become battlegrounds as Colombians fight with police and the military – and the government struggles to maintain order. Alexandra Phelan is an expert on Colombian politics. We learn what the protests are about, and what the government will need to do to quell the violence. Today’s Briefing is a response to one of our listeners, Carol, reaching out via Instagram. Send us a message via our DMs. We want to tell YOUR stories. TODAY'S HEADLINES Victorians told to be vigilant as race starts to find missing Covid link Fitzgibbon calls on Labor to take a different approach, as NSW leader Jodi McKay on borrowed time. Australia packs up Kabul embassy Aung San Suu Kyi makes first court appearance Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Maj 202119min
How to keep calm as the property market surges out of reach
There’s been a lot of talk this year about housing affordability after another surge in home and apartment prices. But interest rates have remained at record lows, meaning borrowing money is cheaper than ever. So on, balance, is housing really as unaffordable as we’re making it out to be? We’re joined by Steven Koukoulas, leading economist and economics consultant and former economic advisor to PM Julia Gillard. Ignore the noise and stay calm as the property market surges out of reach TODAY'S HEADLINES Government promises more Pfizer doses Second India repatriation flight lands Huge win for NSW Nats in Upper Hunter by-election BBC savaged as Bashir defends interview Eurovision winner to take drug test Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Maj 202121min
The Royal Record - Queen Lizzy and The Briefing say "check it out "
The Royal Record is your weekly dose of Royal news, without the spin! Royal correspondent and expert Juliet Rieden and journalist Bryce Corbett use their insider info on The Royals to separate the fact from the fiction behind the latest Royal headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maj 20213min
The Weekend Briefing with Rick Morton
Rick Morton’s book My Year of Living Vulnerably is topping best-seller lists around Australia for unpacking Australian masculinity. Jamila Rizvi sits down with Rick to talk about the male role models throughout his life, reckoning with his sexuality and the lightning bolt moment that made him realise he was grappling with complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Warning: This episode contains difficult conversations and graphic descriptions of injuries. THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen: Hey How You Going podcast Read: The Believer: Encounters with Love, Death & Faith by Sarah Krasnostein Watch: My Octopus Teacher (Netflix) Cook: The Great Pumpkin Pie recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction Send us your Weekend List suggestions on our Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maj 202128min
How to talk to conspiracy theorists
Everyone knows a conspiracy theorist. Someone who believes we didn’t make it to the moon; or the September 11 attacks were a hoax. How do you talk to them? Is engaging with them, giving their theories legitimacy? Professor John Cook is from the Centre for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University in the US. He’s also written a book “Cranky Uncle v Climate Change” We talk about how to deal with conspiracy theorists – and how seemingly ludicrous concepts gain traction. TODAY'S HEADLINES News of an Israel/Gaza truce Doctors, opposition calling for better vaccine campaign Tourism, hospitality sectors still struggling as unemployment falls Journalist lies and BBC coverup behind Diana interview Internet explorer to end in 2022 OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maj 202120min
Gaza stripped: Israel v Palestine explained
The violence in Israel and Gaza explained. We’ll ask how it started... how similar is it to the last major flare ups in Israel... and what would it take to stop these cycles of violence? We’re joined by Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, MSF Deputy medical coordinator in Gaza; Greg Barton, Professor in Global Islamic Studies at Deakin University; and Sophie McNeil, a former ABC Middle East Correspondent, now a researcher for Human Rights Watch. The world is watching yet another flare-up in violence….what will it take to stop and bring about peace once and for all TODAY'S HEADLINES Biden tells Israel he expects de-escalation Opposition, experts slam government 600m spend on gas power plant Indian community calls on govt to do more for stranded Australians Government warns against wage rises McConnel blocks Capitol riot probe OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Maj 202120min
NFTs: what are they, and are they the future?
Everyone is talking about NFTs - Non-Fungible Tokens. These digital certificates have been hailed as a way for creators to get paid for digital works and files that get shared online. Cameron Wilson, tech journalist and Associate Editor at Crikey joins us to explain the new phenomenon. But what are NFTs and are they destined to live on the fringes of web culture? Or could they become part of our everyday lives? TODAY'S HEADLINES PM admits vulnerable people left behind by vaccine rollout Government sorry for Australian man’s death in India First responders speak of shark death scenes More than 50,000 already displaced in Gaza Drivers, unions welcome landmark ruling for app drivers OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Maj 202118min
