Why are schoolgirls being poisoned in Iran?
Thousands of schoolgirls have been poisoned across Iran. The attacks have been described by some observers as part of an extremist response – perhaps with tacit state endorsement – to the protests led by women and girls that have rocked Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini in September. Human Rights groups say the total number of victims is more than 7,000. So why are schoolgirls being poisoned in Iran? In this episode, we speak to Nos Hosseini - Secretary and Spokesperson at Iranian Women's Association to find out, what role, if any, the Iranian government is playing in the attacks. Headlines: - Historic AUKUS meeting to go ahead- Hillsong hits back after fraud allegations- Teen says Mitchell slur not ‘racially motivated’- US: Second biggest bank collapse ever - Aussie-made Elvis nominated for 8 Oscars Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Mars 202319min
Linda Marigliano knows tough love
Linda Marigliano is an Australian radio announcer and musician, turned podcaster and storyteller. She’ll likely have kept you company during the afternoon on Triple J back in the 2010s or in lockdown with her poignant, honest podcast Tough Love. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Linda reflects on how her sense of career changed when she couldn’t control the next step whilst also being in a long distance relationship. Find Linda’s podcast Tough Love here All About Women event hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Mars 202326min
“Disbelief and shock”: arrested for protesting interest rates
As interest rates rise for a tenth consecutive time, we have a cautionary tale about Cherish Kuehlmann. One night last month the student was woken up by officers who ‘barged into the house’ and took her to a police station, where she was charged with a trespass offense. Her crime? Protesting the Reserve Bank. In this episode, Cherish tells us how she was put in a cell for protesting the cost of housing, bank profits and the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy. Headlines: - Australia is buying up to five nuclear submarines- Hillsong has been accused of money laundering and tax evasion- Trial of Jewish school principal Malka Leifer closes - Alice Springs sees drop in crime Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Mars 202317min
Are you part of Generation F’d?
In Gen F'd? economist Alison Pennington writes about how the most educated generation in Australian history looks set to be the first generation worse off than their parents. Millions of young people are struggling to secure full-time work and own homes. The book gives young people the tools needed to help create change and opportunities. Headlines: - Ten and Newscorp file Lehrmann defamation defence - Murdoch admits Fox may have gone “too far” - Thorpe cleared of contempt of parliament - Albo touches down in India - RBA hints rates could pause Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Mars 202320min
South Korea: why is the country shrinking?
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world and last month it broke its own record. The average number of expected babies per South Korean woman fell to 0.78 in 2022 down from 0.81 a year earlier. This makes South Korea the only country in the world with a fertility rate below one, which means more people are dying than being born. In this episode, we speak to professor in policy studies Ruth Phillips to find out why it's happening and if it could ever happen here. Headlines: - RBA rate hike will still “sting”- Preliminary report into Gold coast helicopter crash released- Supermarkets to pilot a new soft plastics recycling program- Grace Tame’s abuser pleads not guilty to harassing her on Twitter- Britain introduces new law to “stop the boats” - Statues of our first female parliamentarians to be unveiled Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Mars 202320min
The epic fail of our soft plastics recycling system
Australia's largest soft plastics recycling scheme REDcycle collapsed last November and last week the scheme was declared insolvent by the Supreme court. Soft plastics collected from supermarkets were sent to warehouses where they’ve been stockpiled for months, leaving consumers disappointed and pushing Australia even further from its national packaging target. So, how far are we from that 2025 goal? In this episode, we speak to Jeff Angel, Director of the Total Environment Centre and Boomerang Alliance, about the collapse of REDcycle. Headlines: - Turnbull gives evidence at robodebt inquiry - Perth mint accused of diluting gold - Protests in Aldi over transport workers’ wages - Reserve Bank to hike rates again - Toblerone to change logo Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Mars 202322min
Special International Women's Day ep with your fave LiSTNR hosts
March 8 is International Women's Day. We asked the women (and a couple of men) behind your favourite LiSTNR podcasts and radio shows to share about a time they’ve #EmbracedEquity and challenged gender stereotypes, called out discrimination, drawn attention to bias and sought out inclusion. Hear from Carrie Bickmore, Jess Rowe, Sarah Maree Cameron, Fifi Box, Turia Pitt, Natarsha Belling, Jamila Rizvi, Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw, Erin Molan, Lem Zakharia, Loren Barry and Kymba Cahill along with Tommy Little, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody. Check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Mars 202347min
"Maybe I'm superhuman": Why some people still haven’t had Covid
Three years into the pandemic there are still people who (as far as they know) have never contracted or tested positive for Covid. They’re called ‘novids’ and right now there’s an international, first-of-its-kind study underway into why these people have dodged the rona. Is there a genetic basis for this or are they just lucky? In this episode, we speak to our social media producer Sarah Bol, who has never caught covid and Adrian Esterman Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia. Headlines: - Aussies back Super changes - Trump’s support diminished at conservative event - World Pride wraps up- NRL: Dream start for new the Dolphins- Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith in comedy special Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Mars 202320min
