India: a Covid-19 catastrophe

Lawrence Leung is a Melbourne-based comedian, writer and actor who, as it turns out, has a very surprising past! He was once a teenage goth who wore all white make-up and an origami crow on his shoulder to high school parties. There was also the time he jumped out of a plane and completed a Rubik’s cube before engaging his parachute. Jamila Rizvi gets to know Lawrence’s old phases, plus his thoughts on representation and parenting. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Listen: Juno by Remi Wolf Read: Daring to Fly: The TV Star on Facing Fear and Finding Joy on a Deadline by Lisa Millar Watch: Barry (Binge) Cook: Alphabet cake (thecookingfoodie.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Okt 202126min

Stealthing is the act of removing a condom mid-sex, without the partner’s knowledge. It’s become an issue of debate since the term was coined in the US back in 2017. The Australian Capital Territory has become the first jurisdiction in the country to make stealthing a crime. The ACT’s Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury joins us to talk through his motivation to legislate against stealthing. We’re also joined by the writer, Mary Madigan, who wrote about her personal experience back in 2019. While the ACT is the first state or territory to make stealthing a crime, it’s hopefully only a matter of time before other states follow. On today’s Briefing….what is stealthing…and what you need to know if it happens to you. TODAY'S HEADLINES Melburnians cheer in end to lockdown Nationals present demands to PM, paving way to net zero within weeks QLD authorities struggle to trace movements of ICU Uber driver $1M reward issued in Cleo Smith search Ruszczyk Damond could be released by next year following re-sentencing Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Okt 202120min

Australian comedian Dan Ilic has started a crowdfunding campaign to fund Times Square billboards to embarrass Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Commonwealth Government over their inaction on climate change. The campaign has exploded! As Dan explains, he started out wanting to raise $12,500 and has now raised more than $200,000! Dan’s campaign reached Times Square in New York, London and Glasgow. He’s a campaigner for climate change....and for comedians and the way they can change the world TODAY'S HEADLINES ADF supporting Smith search as police concerned by tent evidence Nationals leader promises progress on net zero negotiations ‘Incredulous’ Baird says should have known of Berejiklian relationship Suspects at large after father & son killed in Sydney gang violence Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Okt 202122min

Everyone’s talking about ‘net zero’. What does it actually mean? And …why is the Prime Minister Scott Morrison so reluctant to commit to a net zero policy? The world’s attention will turn to Glasgow next month when the United Nations COP26 gathers to discuss plans to reduce emissions to protect the planet. Professor Will Steffen is a climate change expert and researcher at the Australian National University, Canberra. Professor Steffen explains what net zero is, and how Australia can play its part in reducing carbon globally. Ordinary Australians are happy to play their part in reducing emissions and fighting climate change. Why is the Commonwealth Government so slow to act…….? TODAY'S HEADLINES Search for missing WA toddler continues as mother speaks out WA rules out opening border to NSW, VIC in time for Christmas Andrews targets tennis star, promising no reprieve for unvaxxed NSW assisted-dying bill delayed until 2022 Cowra considering Big Chris Hemsworth landmark after star agrees to spruik town Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 202122min

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was commander of the International Space Station. He became famous when he published videos of experiments he conducted in space. Chris has released his first novel....a murder mystery set in space, against the backdrop of the cold war. He joins us to talk about his very first day in space, his journey of discovery as a writer and about our collective journey to battle climate change. TODAY'S HEADLINES QLD calls on young people to get vaccinated as border plans unveiled Tasmania lockdown ends, but masks remain mandatory Morrison to push ahead with net zero in spite of Nationals NT Chief Minister in Twitter spat with Ted Cruz Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid-19 complications Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Okt 202121min

Today’s briefing investigates the world of psychics and asks the fundamental question - are they dangerous charlatans or do they actually provide some real value. Writer Gary Nunn investigates his own testing relationship with psychics and reveals their secret and surprising influence over a range of powerful cliques, from business to law enforcement. Gary’s new book is called The Psychic Tests and it takes him on a journey of discovery as he investigates psychics working with his own sister, to a stock broking firm, all the way up to a US president. TODAY'S HEADLINES Nationals to take their time on net zero deliberations Melbourne lockdown to lift on Friday for fully vaxxed Restrictions easing NSW as state becomes first to reach 80% dose coverage Police not ruling out foul play in search for missing WA child Caddick’s partner says missing fraudster was murdered Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Okt 202123min

Dr Yves Rees (they/them) is an award-winning writer, podcaster and historian. When Yves was 30-years-old, they came to the understanding that they’re trans. After being called Anne for their three decades on this earth, Yves had to not only grapple with their own knowledge that they were not a woman - but other people’s reactions as well. Jamila Rizvi and Yves discuss their new memoir ‘All About Yves’, which tells their journey of re-becoming, at the same time laying bare the messiness of gender and identity through the lens of history. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Sex Education (Netflix) Watch: Maid (Netflix) Listen: Optimist by FINNEAS Cook: Toasted Sesame Cookies (FOOD52) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Okt 202128min

Simone, a Briefing listener, reached out to ask us to do an episode on the plight of immunocompromised Australians. Many have terminal illness, or are not able to mingle freely in the community because of their condition. So what does their future hold? We invited Simone to join the Briefing panel in talking to Dr Sarah Sasson, a Clinical Immunologist at the Kirby Institute at UNSW. Dr Sarah tells us things are looking up. While Simone is right to have concerns, the future is a lot brighter than it may have looked, even a few months ago. In this Briefing, we explore the future for Australians with reduced immunity – a critical debate about the future of those we love who are already battling dangerous health conditions. TODAY'S HEADLINES Wealthy warn investors will abandon Australia without net zero target Prince William calls out billionaire space race Victoria holds course on reopening as mandatory jabs come into effect Fears up to 600 given Covid exemptions by QLD anti-vaxxer Half-shredded Banksy artwork goes back under the hammer Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Okt 202123min