Tiger King star reacts to big Carole Baskin news
How does a former ‘Tiger King’ Animal Keeper feel about the court awarding Joe Exotics Zoo to his nemesis Carole Baskin? We speak to ‘Saff’ the former Animal keeper who lost his arm to a tiger attack, and fan favourite of the Netflix series. Joe is the controversial former tiger zoo operator who’s serving a 22 year jail sentence for attempting to order a hit on Carole Baskin who also ran a tiger zoo, but claimed it was for animal welfare rather than entertainment. In Todays headlines: No locally-spread coronavirus cases in Australia in 24 hours Footy fans return for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak began. US ups the pressure on Prince Andrew Microsoft’s robot editor mixes up mixed-race Little Mix singers In todays Briefing we ask: How did Saff respond to the news? Is the zoo in good hands or is Saff concerned? How would Joe Exotic be reacting to the news? Does Joe have good reason to be holding hope for getting anything back? What does it mean for Jeff Lowe who was in control of the zoo? What is Saff’s reaction to a Sheriff finding that Carole Husbands will was forged? How does Saff feel watching himself in the documentary series? How has the massive success of the documentary changed Saffs life? Do the Tiger King cast stay in touch? Saff’s reaction to Coronavirus lockdown and protests surrounding George Floyds deathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Juni 202023min
Should we reopen Australia's state borders?
One of the most contentious issues of the pandemic has been Australia’s state border closures, with 3 out of 4 of us supporting them. Where do you stand? The federal government and the NSW premier want the other states to open up their borders faster... but the WA and QLD premiers in particular are pushing back. Today we speak to Professor George Williams (Constitutional Expert) and Mechanic Chris Jobson, who lives in QLD but works in Tweed Heads NSW. Today's news headlines: The Conflicting health advice on whether protestors should self-isolate Police Officer who killed George Floyd fronts court for the first time China's threat: Fall in tourists 'just the tip of the iceberg' US requests formal interview with Prince Andrew over Jeffrey Epstein In today's Briefing we ask: Should we reopen Australia's state borders? What are the different travel restrictions in each state? What's it like to work across a border? Do Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson have a chance of winning their case against the government not reopening the borders? What does the Australian Constitution say about this? How long can these measures survive?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Juni 202018min
Our Top 5 Briefing Episodes ... as downloaded by you
Welcome to your Queens Birthday edition of The Briefing. Top 5 Briefing Episodes … as downloaded by you While many of you are enjoying a long weekend Tom Tilley and Jan Fran bring you this special episode, revealing the top 5 episodes as downloaded by you. The Briefing started at the height of the Covid-19 lockdown, and more recently the focus has been on the race riots and protests in America and around the world! An incredible time in world history to start a daily news podcast. In todays Briefing we also ask: When is the Queens actual birthday? Why did Jan Fran stop science in Year 10? How to win an argument online? and Does Tom Tilley believe peoples minds can be changed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Juni 202025min
Could Australia’s Drought be Ending?
Our farmers have been going through hell with one of the worst droughts in Australia’s history. But with above average rainfall expected for winter, could the drought be breaking? Joining us today we speak to Dr Andrew Watkins (Head of Long-range Forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology), James Nalder (a young cattle farmer from Coonamble in North West NSW) and Wayne Dunford (a Parkes farmer and the chair of the NSW Farmers Drought Taskforce). In today's news headlines: Australian Black Lives Matter protests to draw tens of thousands tomorrow U.S. latest: George Floyd memorial held as violence subsides Travel snapshot: Aussies can now register their interest in July New Zealand holiday “I’ve just reseeded that!”: Guy tells PM, reporters to get off his lawn In today's Briefing we ask: How much of Australia's food is sourced locally? Has the drought broken? Will the drought break? How do measure drought? Can we grow some crops in drought affected regions this winter/spring? What is required to guarantee water long-term? What is the impact on farmers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Juni 202021min
Robodebt explained: Does the Government owe you money?
Robodebt is the story the government didn’t want you to hear about, but last week it admitted defeat and agreed to refund thousands of Aussies it sent flawed demands to as part of its controversial robodebt recovery scheme. We speak to Joel Townsend - Program Manager of Economic and Social Rights at Victorian Legal Aid, which has been acting on behalf of people dudded by robodebt and Emma - a student who received a $9k robodebt bill. In today's news headlines: The latest from the U.S: Breaking: All four former officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges Protests Arrests George Floyds family Family of Indigenous teenager want police officer charged Australia is in a recession Australian journalist Sophie Walsh attacked live on air In today's Briefing we ask: where did the government go wrong? How will you get your money back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Juni 202022min
The race riots in America have begged the question: Do we face similar problems here?
Since the riots broke out in America, small groups of Australian protestors have been raising the uncomfortable question: do we face similar problems here? Today we find out how Indigenous people in Australia are reacting to what’s happening, and what we can learn from it to help solve our problems here. Joining us is Professor Marcia Langton AM is one of Australia’s most outspoken Indigenous voices, she’s a professor who’s been writing and researching about indigenous deaths in custody for over 30 years. We’re also joined by Jack Manning Bancroft, a young indigenous man devoting his life to giving young Indigenous kids a leg up in life. In today's headlines: Police officer investigated over video kicking Indigenous teen U.S wrap: Joe Biden leading push to outlaw police chokeholds Trump ‘I am your president of law and order’ Police attack on Seven Reporter Protesters gather in Sydney for Black Lives Matter rally Tiger King’s Carole Baskin taking over Joe Exotic’s zoo In today's Briefing we ask: How are the scenes in the US being viewed in Australia? How should leaders respond in this situation? How should everyday people respond in this situation? How should we focus our efforts for lasting positive change? How can we best foreground Indigenous voices when tackling these issues?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Juni 202018min
Will the intensity of the U.S protests increase?
Today we take you to the streets of Washington DC, the heart of one of America's most intense rallies where looters have overrun the streets and fires have been ignited near the White House. Today's headlines: White House protests force President Trump into bunker Hundreds gather for Australian George Floyd protest Youngest man to die of covid-19 tests negative Uber trials new ‘Uber Rent’ service in Australian world-first In today's Briefing: Will the intensity of the US protests increase? We speak to a black American protestor who understands what this moment is about, and the pain that has fuelled this outpouring of anger and rage for the last six nights across more than 100 American cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Juni 202015min
