Financial help for flood victims + Juiced up Enhanced Games
Afternoon Headlines: Anthony Albanese promises finical help for flood disaster victims, the Liberals and Nationals inch closer to reuniting and Donald Trump’s administration bans Harvard University from enrolling international students Deep Dive: Fair game or a disgrace to sport? The controversial Enhanced Games were officially launched this week with its first event set to take place next year in Las Vegas. Aussie world champion James Magnussen is among those to sign up and take performance enhancing drugs to compete in the major event next year in Vegas with million dollar prizes up for grabs. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by sports journalists Tracy Holmes who argues the Enhanced Games aren’t about the athletes, they’re about the multi-billion-dollar bio tech industry. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Maj 14min
The Aussie sport in doubt for Brisbane 2032 + Wtf is a Labubu?
Friday Headlines: Third body pulled from NSW flood waters, Benjamin Netanyahu accuses world leaders of being ‘on the wrong side of humanity’, Rapper Kid Cudi calls Diddy a ‘Marvel supervillain’ in court, Australia is already recording a record-breaking flu season, Aussie teens are turning away from booze, and Brisbane 2032 Olympics chief says sport selection needs to be 'realistic.' Deep Dive: They’ve got maniacal eyes, razor teeth and an army of die-hard fans lining up for hours or paying thousands of dollars just to get one. Labubus are the latest global obsession, popping up on backpacks and luxury handbags from Asia to Australia. But what’s behind the hype? And who’s fuelling the frenzy? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou unpacks the cultural chaos surrounding the plush toy with Helen Smith - talking all things fan madness to fashion symbols and why this creepy monster is having a very cute moment. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maj 21min
Day 17: Two-minute mushroom trial recap
Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing Helen Smith unpacks day seventeen of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maj 1min
Two shot dead outside Jewish Museum + Flood disaster worsens
Afternoon Headlines: Couple shot dead outside a Jewish Museum in Washington DC with ties to the Israeli Embassy and the Liberals and Nationals split has been put on hold Deep Dive: At least two people have died, three others are missing and over 50,000 are being told to evacuate in Northern NSW, in what's being called one of the worst flood disasters in Australian history. Up to 600 millimetres have fallen in some areas, with thousands of rescue workers and SES crew on the ground, as the deadly weather system heads south. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by 7News journalist Sam Payne who’s on the ground for the latest on this unfolding crisis. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maj 7min
Record floods isolate nearly 50,000 + Fire, fear & politics at the CFMEU
Thursday Headlines: Almost 50,000 people isolated by one in 500 year flood, Donald Trump ambushes the President of South Africa, AFL great Joel Selwood has made his first public comments following the death of his brother Adam, groundbreaking new Alzheimer's treatment now available, and EV sales drop to lowest level in two years. Deep Dive: Victoria’s construction industry has been rocked by a recent spate of violent attacks, from fire-bombed family homes to torched government-backed sites. Allegations are now mounting that the CFMEU is trying to claw back control, just nine months after its construction arm was placed into administration. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with award-winning investigative journalist Nick McKenzie, who broke the story for The Age and 60 Minutes, to unpack what’s really going on inside one of Australia's most powerful and influential unions. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maj 20min
Day 16: Two-minute mushroom trial recap
Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing Helen Smith unpacks day sixteen of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maj 1min
Worst floods in a century + Reece Walsh punch video backlash
Afternoon headlines: Thousands isolated from recording breaking floods, NSW Premier urged hundreds of thousands of commuters to leave work early with Sydney’s train chaos and former AFL umpire on the run accused of $9 million fraud scheme Deep Dive: NRL superstar Reece Walsh has gone viral from a video he posted showing him punching a friend to the ground. The latest sporting controversy has sparked a bigger controversy about role models, normalizing violence and providing a safe space for all men to have honest conversations. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Dr Zac Seidler the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movemeber who says we need urgent action to better support these role models and stop normalising violence. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maj 13min
SPONSORED: How to use AI to work smarter not harder
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, streamlining everyday tasks and enhancing productivity across industries. Platforms like Smartsheet are using AI to automate the repetitive parts of our jobs, giving us more time to focus on things like creativity and strategy. In this sponsored episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Helen Masters, Managing Director for Asia Pacific Japan at Smartsheet, to explore how Australians are working smarter with AI.Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maj 12min
