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France will vote in a Presidential election this weekend that could really impact the very future of Europe. The race is between incumbent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen. Paul Kirby: the BBC’s European editor joins us to explain Macron is pro EU, pro Ukraine. Le Pen is not a fan of the European Union … and let’s just say has a record of cosy ties with Russia. The French are facing two very different directions …and France is one of Europe’s largest countries … and it could go either way. Todays Headlines Labor wins the first leaders debate Scott Morrison fends off Solomon Islands criticism Ukrainian city makes last stand Johnny Depp tells court he was ‘bullied’ Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Apr 202223min

Zoe Daniel is a former ABC foreign correspondent. She’s worked as a journalist for more than 30 years. So why on Earth would she consider running for parliament. In this episode of The Briefing, Zoe joins us to talk about her motivation, her policies, her plans if Australia elects a hung parliament…..and what it’s like to get down and dirty in the murky world of politics. Zoe is running as an independent in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein against the Coalition’s Tim Wilson when Australia heads to the polls on May 21 Todays Headlines Close contact rules to end in NSW and VIC The campaign trail: Scare tactics step up Ukraine: the battle for Donbas has begun Ben Roberts-Smith calls first witness Ash Barty picks up the golf clubs Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Apr 202224min

We’re repeatedly told this election is all about the cost of living. Basically, the cost of living is the amount of money it takes to cover basic expenses - things like food, fuel, electricity, childcare and healthcare…things you can’t do without. Jan Fran’s joined by Cassandra Goldie, CEO of ACOSS and Adjunct Professor with UNSW Sydney; and Mellita Rose, a single mother of two from Perth struggling to makes ends meet. In last month’s federal budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the government was focused on helping Australians make ends meet. It was all about the cost of living. Well, why are low-income earners being left behind? And what can be done to help them? Todays Headlines Major missile escalation in Ukraine Second week of election campaign kicks off Warringah candidate “isn’t going anywhere” Voters won’t know cost of submarine deal until after the election Cruise ships welcomed back Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Apr 202221min

Craft chocolate companies in Australia have almost tripled over the last six years - from 12 to 34 manufacturers. They are a small but growing group of Australian chocolate makers with a passion for carefully curated small-batch, sustainable, craft chocolate. We’re joined by Brett Holmes from Two Lost pilots; and Chris Brown from Bean Bar You It is within this emerging "bean to bar" industry that craft chocolatiers are able to control every aspect of the chocolate-making process, from the flavour profile of the cacao beans, to the intensity of the roast, to the composition of the final product. Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Apr 202212min

Jamila Rizvi would like to be Roxanne Gay when she grows up. Ignore the fact she’s “technically” a grown up already! Roxane Gay is an American-born writer of Haitian descent and is known internationally as a New York Times best-selling author, a speaker, a podcaster, a teacher and cultural icon. In this conversation, recorded live at The Wheeler Centre, Jamila and Roxane unpack race, privilege, bodies, feminism and yes, bad reality television. A massive thank you to The Wheeler Centre for today’s episode. To find out more about upcoming events head to wheelercentre.com Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Apr 202233min

Could you imagine playing golf with Donald Trump...? Getting face to face with Steve Bannon or trying to make a deal with Tony Abbott about when he’d hand you the Prime Ministership... or admitting you love Nickelback... or really wanting to meet Jerry Springer.... more than any other celebrity. This is the life of Joe Hockey, the former treasurer who went on to be Australia’s ambassador to the United States, who is our guest on this special episode of the briefing. Joe Hockey was federal MP for 19 years, served as Treasurer for a very tumultuous 2 years... before getting knifed and taking the job as US ambassador from 2016 until 2020... His new book is called “Diplomatic” and is out now Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Apr 202223min

The Australian Financial Review has today released research on focus groups it surveyed this week. The paper asked average voters what they made of Prime Minister Scott Morrison...and what they made of Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. We’re joined by Stela Todorovic – 10 News First Canberra correspondent who asked Anthony Albanese THAT question; and Phillip Coorey, the Australian Financial Review’s Political Editor, based in Canberra. Phillip tells us the results of the AFR’s research will have alarm bells ringing at Labor’s campaign headquarters. Clearly Albanese’s gaffe on day one of the election has resonated loudly with voters. Scott Morrison is not out of this election, not yet Todays Headlines Google it mate! Bandt hits back at journo’s gotcha Australia urges Solomons not to sign China deal Airport chaos expected as Australia gets ready to travel Russia says 1000 troops surrendered in Mariupol Iconic Nirvana guitar up for auction Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Apr 202224min

Part two of Jan’s interview with the award-winning Australian comedian, Hannah Gadsby. Hannah’s new book is called “Ten steps to Nanette” and explores her journey growing up queer in Tasmania where homosexuality was illegal until 1997, her relationship with her career as a comedian, the build up to her hit show and understanding autism and ADHD. Hannah joins Jan Fran for a one-on-one interview and in this episode she talks about her dispute with Dave Chappelle …and her plans to take her new show around the world. You’ll love this deep dive into Hannah’s motivation and inspiration, her backstory and what the future holds. This is part two of a two-episode Briefing Todays Headlines Morrison fronted by activist at campaign event Christensen to run as One Nation candidate Sixteen injured in New York shooting British PM Johnson fined for lockdown breaches Putin says war in Ukraine is ‘noble’ Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Apr 202216min