Was Queen Charlotte the UK's first black Queen?
New Netflix show Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has hit the number one spot on the streaming service and gives the back story of the British Queen Charlotte. The show has been sparking conversation about whether or not she was the first black Queen. British historian Cindy McCreery joins Jan Fran to explain why. Headlines: Two charged over neo-Nazi rally Road death toll climbs despite national strategy Education fees have almost tripled since 2023 Turkiye could have a new president Will Australia compete in Eurovision 2024? Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Maj 202321min
Sarah Harris won’t take the media mum guilt
Sarah Harris is the newest host of The Project, filling the shoes of Carrie Bickmore who has been with the agenda-setting news show since its inception. Harris is no stranger to television. She previously hosted Studio 10 for nearly a decade, and before that was a reporter for Channel 9 and Channel 7. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Sarah explains how nothing could have prepared her for the invasive attention and outdated criticism from some parts of the media and how she’s balancing her new work and parenting. The Weekend list Watch: Season 2 Ginny & Georgia on Netflix Read: Inequality on Steroids | Between the Lines Watch: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix Listen: But are you happy? Flex Mami podcast epSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Maj 202332min
Sentencing Day: The downfall of Jarryd Hayne
Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is expected to be sentenced today. The 35-year-old was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on grand final night in 2018, following a third trial last month. Host of This Arvo in Sydney Sacha Barbour Gatt takes us through the backstory of Jarryd Hayne, his massive fall from grace and why it’s taken so long to get this conviction. Headlines: - Opposition leader Peter Dutton gives his budget reply - The trade minister is trying to repair relations with China - Biden might skip the quad meeting because of the debt ceiling - Google’s AI chatbot Bard has launched in Australia Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Maj 202322min
"Bonkers and ridiculous": Behind the scenes of Eurovision 2023
Eurovision is back again, this year being played out in the UK. It’s a change from the norm after Ukraine won last year’s contest, but couldn’t host themselves. We go behind the scenes with commentator Myf Warhurst to hear all the goss all the way from Liverpool. Headlines: - Inquiry into the handling of the Brittany Higgins rape trial continues - The Opposition to deliver its budget reply today - QLD Path to Treaty legislation passes parliament - AFL to find out if they can use Tasmanian Devils name Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Maj 202320min
Budget rundown & How AI is wired up to be a privileged white man
We’ve heard artificial intelligence could take our jobs, now a new investigation shows how it could make inequalities worse. We speak to Tracey Spicer about her new book Man Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future. Headlines: Budget breakdown Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse Jenny Craig Australia in voluntary administration Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Maj 202323min
Inside a Kenyan starvation cult
110 people have been confirmed dead in a Kenyan forest, believed to have starved themselves after following the teachings of a cult called The Good News International Church. The church taught that the end of the world was coming and its followers should starve themselves before that time and then they would go to heaven. Children were to die first, then the unmarried, then mothers and the elderly, and then lastly the church’s leaders. The leader Paul Mackenzie now faces charges of terrorism, murder, kidnapping and cruelty towards children. We speak with Guardian reporter Caroline Kimeau on the ground about how this tragedy came about. Headlines: - What to expect in the budget - ACT prosecutor takes stand in Lehrmann-Higgins enquiry - 'No' vote groups to merge -QLD Police Commissioner cautions against retaliating to youth crime Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Maj 202322min
First home buyer’s nightmare: is the market already bouncing back?
Is that it? Housing market data shows the downturn in prices is over, for now. One of Australia’s leading property market analysts, Tim Lawless from CoreLogic, explains what this means for first home buyers. Headlines: The Coronation celebrations continue Federal Budget update Eight people killed in another US mass shooting Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Maj 202320min
The writer behind Offspring, Wentworth and the Newsreader
While you may not have heard Michael Lucas’ voice before, you’ve almost certainly heard his words. Michael is an award winning screenwriter who has been at the helm of some of Australia’s most loved TV shows, from Offspring, to Wentworth and The Newsreader. In this chat with Jamila Rizv, Michael deep dives into what draws him to telling certain kinds of stories and how his own life experiences shape the lives of his characters. THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Listen: The Imperfects podcast: Chrissie Swan Do: Mothers Day gifts – dress up a pot plant, vouchers and planning a day together. Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Maj 202328min
