How YouTubers Boy Boy snuck into a CIA base without getting arrested
The Briefing6 Apr 2024

How YouTubers Boy Boy snuck into a CIA base without getting arrested

Imagine going to North Korea to get a haircut or breaking into a military base, well YouTubers Alex Apollonov and Aleksa Vulovic did just that.

The guys are behind the YouTube channel Boy Boy, with content that clocks up millions of views and boasts almost a million subscribers.

In this chat with Tom Tilley, Alex and Aleksa explain what it’s like working with Friendlyjordies and their close calls with the police.

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Albo wins election

Albo wins election

Anthony Albanese has become the first Prime Minister since John Howard to win back-to-back elections. In this special election episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou and Helen Smith unpack how Labor managed to secure a second term in Government and what it all means for Medicare, cost-of-living relief and housing. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Maj 3min

Peter Greste on his prison nightmare, threats to journalism & new movie

Peter Greste on his prison nightmare, threats to journalism & new movie

Peter Greste was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of falsifying news and damaging Egypt’s international image. The Australian foreign correspondent spent over two years in an Egyptian prison before the Australian government intervened. The Correspondent, is the new movie based on his ordeal fighting for press freedom. It comes at a time when attacks on journalists are reaching record highs and nowhere has the toll been deadlier than Gaza, with more Palestinian media workers being killed than in any other conflict. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf on World Press Freedom Day, Peter opens up about his healing process from solitary confinement and the escalating dangers facing journalists. Find out more about Peter's story and new movie here Weekend list with Helen Smith TO READ: You Are Here by David Nicholls TO WATCH: Real Housewives of New York season 12 TO TRY: Paddle boarding TO WATCH: The Accountant 2 Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Maj 42min

ELECTION DAY: How to maximise your vote

ELECTION DAY: How to maximise your vote

In case you missed it, here's your one-stop guide to voting in this federal election. We’re breaking down the most common voting questions and busting a few myths, like what’s the difference between voting above or below the line, do preference deals still exist and what really happens to your vote after you cast it? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou and Tara Cassidy break it all down for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Maj 12min

Psychic crocodile predicts new PM + Mushroom trial update

Psychic crocodile predicts new PM + Mushroom trial update

Afternoon headlines: On election eve nearly 40% of Australians have already voted, chopper crash south west of Melbourne leaves three in serious condition and a psychic crocodile predicts election winner Deep Dive: It’s the murder trial that has gripped the world - a mother accused of murdering three relatives in a poisonous mushroom lunch. Erin Patterson’s trial started this week with explosive allegations, involving inheritances, mushroom dehydrators and text messages. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by 7NEWS reporter Estelle Greipink on the twists and turns unfolding inside the regional court room. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Maj 12min

Celeb cook calls off trolls in Brooki saga + How to maximise your vote

Celeb cook calls off trolls in Brooki saga + How to maximise your vote

Friday Headlines: It is the final official day of campaigning before the federal election, police investigating after Trumpet of Patriots volunteer attacked, the biggest moments from the Mushroom case this week, Trump ousts national security advisor over Signal group chat, and a call for calm from Nagi Maehashi. Deep Dive: Millions of Australians have already voted early - but if you’re heading to the polls today or tomorrow, this is your essential guide. We’re breaking down the most common voting questions and busting a few myths, like what’s the difference between voting above or below the line, do preference deals still exist and what really happens to your vote after you cast it? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou and Tara Cassidy break it all down for you. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Maj 21min

Trump’s secret link to Australia + Coalition set for election bloodbath

Trump’s secret link to Australia + Coalition set for election bloodbath

Afternoon Headlines: PM Anthony Albanese hits back over Labor candidate’s father’s comments, YOUGOV poll shows Labor is set to win and heated text exchange in Mushroom trial Deep Dive: The latest polls are predicting the Coalition is set to suffer its worst election defeat in almost 80 years this weekend and the blame game has already started. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Tom McIlroy, the chief political correspondent for Guardian Australia, who unpacks what has gone so horribly wrong for Peter Dutton and why trying to be like Donald Trump was a fatal error. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Maj 15min

Trumpet of Patriots spam texts + Ketamine 'changed my life'

Trumpet of Patriots spam texts + Ketamine 'changed my life'

Thursday Headlines: Greens officially launch their campaign, Coalition costings to be released, MKR contestants facing abuse claims named, Kylie Minogue honoured for her contribution to the Australian music industry and Albo responds to Joe Exotic endorsement. Deep Dive: For the first time in 30 years a new form of depression treatment will be added to the PBS, making it astronomically cheaper to buy for those suffering with the mental illness. The nasal spray form of esketamine has been approved for patients with treatment resistant depression and is expected to help up to 30,000 Australians. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy is joined by Garth Camac, a veteran whose life’s been changed for the better thanks to the new drug, as well as Professor in Psychiatry Malcolm Hopwood on why it's taken so long. Further listening from the headlines: Joe Exotic on The Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Apr 21min

Cancer claim in mushroom trial + Sex time bomb

Cancer claim in mushroom trial + Sex time bomb

Afternoon Headlines: Shock twist in Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial; good news for interest rates after latest inflation data; Peter Dutton's no-show on election trail Deep Dive: Australia's new STI epidemic - why we're seeing a concern in sexually transmissible infections and the urgent need for a new education campaign. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by epidemiologist Dr Skye McGregor from UNSW’s Kirby Institute, who explains who is most at risk and why STIs can be incredibly dangerous. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Apr 12min