What can we learn from Israel’s vaccine rollout?
One of the questions that will define 2021 is how the vaccine rollout goes. And so far, one of the key countries to watch is Israel. It has more of its population vaccinated than any other country in the world. Professor Cyrille Cohen is from Israel’s Health Ministry and is one of the people advising the country’s government on the vaccine rollout. He joins us to explain how so far, 40% of the population have received one dose and 20% have had both doses. In Todays Headlines Melbourne Covid outbreak sparks fears of lockdown Chaos at the Australian Open as hecklers thrown out Crown bosses expected to quit over licence doubts Australia to fight UK proposal for carbon tariffs Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Feb 202121min
Inciter in Chief: the Trump impeachment explained
Today on the Briefing we look at the impeachment of Donald Trump. Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre breaks down the likelihood that former President Trump will be impeached. How does the impeachment work – and what does it mean for the Republican party post-Trump…..and for the Democrats who might be guilty of ‘be careful what you pray for, you just might get it!’ In Todays Headlines ALP push for casuals to transfer leave, entitlements SA border shuts as Melbourne Covid outbreak grows Crown scrambles to restructure in bid to secure casino licence Kygrios stuns in incredible Australian Open comeback Trump "inciter in chief" claims at impeachment hearing Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Feb 202121min
What’s with the military coup in Myanmar?
Today on the Briefing we explain the military crisis developing in Myanmar. We’re joined by host of the Global Truths podcast, Keith Suter who takes us through Myanmar’s chequered history. Will Aung San Suu Kyi’s legacy be tarnished by her handling of the refugee crisis four years ago? Will the military let democracy shine through? We find the answers. In Todays Headlines Trump impeachment begins today Eddie McGuire resigns from Collingwood Crown not fit to hold casino licence Two new Covid cases in Melbourne/WHO releases findings on Wuhan probe Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Feb 202119min
Where is missing millionaire Melissa Caddick?
Today on the Briefing we discuss the missing millionaire financial advisor, Melissa Caddick. We’re joined by Nine Newspapers’ award-winning investigative journalist Kate McClymont to discuss Caddick’s motives, the allegations she’s facing and the trail of financial destruction she’s left in her wake. How can someone just disappear from a ritzy Sydney suburb? Is she still alive? More than 60 victims have come forward to tell police they invested with Caddick. They deserve answers. In today's headlines: China tells Australia to tread warily after charging Australian journalist Cheng Lei Scientists say more infectious variants of Covid could be fuelling quarantine outbreaks Aus Open underway with Nick Kyrgios back to his old antics Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Feb 202121min
Russia’s future: A Pussy Riot perspective
Russian citizens are marching in the streets. It’s being called the greatest threat to President Vladimir Putin’s reign in a generation. We’re joined by Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founders of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot to discuss the groundswell campaign backing Opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny remains in prison after surviving an assassination by poisoning, when spies, believed to be working on behalf of the Kremlin, put a nerve agent in his underpants. In today's headlines: NSW returned traveler tests positive two days after leaving quarantine. Melbourne hotel worker tests positive as Aus Open gets underway WA arson squad investigating six deliberately lit fires Agriculture to be excluded from zero emissions by 2050 scheme Super Bowl LV begins in Florida this morning Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Feb 202116min
The Weekend Briefing with Jelena Dokic
Jamila Rizvi talks to former tennis champion Jelena Dokic ahead of the Australian Open about her impressive career and the pressures of professional sport. Jelena made headlines in 1999 at just 16 years old when she beat world number one Martina Hingis in the first round of Wimbledon. She then continued to climb the ranks to world number four, all while suffering horrific abuse at the hands of her father and coach, Damir Dokic. She opens up about her traumatic personal life while competing on the world stage and gives insight into the pressures that the Australian Open competitors could be feeling, particular amidst a pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Feb 202120min
Reddit v Wall St. Behind the GameStop heist.
What’s with the Reddit v Wall St rumble – and why is the GameStop stock soaring? This story ticks all the boxes of being a big cultural ‘moment’ of our time? It involves the internet; it’s got the internet mob and meme culture element and even Elon Musk is tweeting about it. We're joined by Scott Phillips from Motley Fool. It’s got the little guy, the small-time internet investor, attacking the entrenched power and privilege of the big Wall St investors who’ve always had lots of access to information and control big enough amounts of money to move the markets. Not anymore. In today's headlines: Australia secures an additional 10 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine Rain on the way as Perth bushfire losses rise Australian Open on track despite Covid-19 case Collingwood players pen apology after scathing racism report Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Feb 202119min
QAnon: where do conspiracies go to die?
The world watched on as the QAnon conspiracy theory circled over the White House during the Trump years. Trump has gone, what now for the QAnon believers and their claims? We’re joined by New York Times writer and editor Stuart Thompson who spent three weeks in a QAnon chat room. What he learned will make you wonder what the QAnon conspiracists truly believed. In today's headlines: Aus Open in chaos after Covid finding in Melbourne quarantine hotel Japan releases plan for Tokyo Olympic Games PM chides Coalition MP Craig Kelly after fiery clash with Labor MP Tanya Plibersek RBA says interest rates to remain low until 2025 Dragons backflip on Folau deal after backlash Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Feb 202119min
