Dan Ilic's Times Square campaign to embarrass Scott Morrison
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 clim...
20 Okt 202122min
What ‘net zero’ actually means
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 Glasg...
19 Okt 202122min
Superstar astronaut, now author Chris Hadfield
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 nove...
18 Okt 202121min
The hidden value of psychics
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 h...
17 Okt 202123min
Dr Yves Rees, the trans historian leaning into the messiness of gender identity
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 thre...
15 Okt 202128min
Immunocompromised: the forgotten people
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 beca...
14 Okt 202123min
Malcolm Turnbull’s campaign to change Australia’s energy future: Part Two
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is determined to change Australia’s energy future. He’s teamed up with mining magnate and billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, to lobby here and overseas for g...
13 Okt 202119min
Malcolm Turnbull’s campaign to change Australia’s energy future: Part One
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is determined to change Australia’s energy future. He’s teamed up with mining magnate and billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, to lobby here and overseas for g...
12 Okt 202125min
