BONUS: Are you a psychopath?
Are we all just a bunch of psychopaths? Jon Ronson has made a career talking to people living life on the extreme and unpacking what makes us normal – or not. As we begin the wrap-up for 2024, the glo...
22 Nov 202416min
Methanol killed an Aussie backpacker. Can you tell it's in your drink?
Headlines: Fifth person dies of methanol poisoning in Laos, ICC issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers strike indefinitely, and an Aussie tv ...
21 Nov 202422min
What if I'm autistic? | What now?
Tom has discovered in his late twenties he’s on the autism spectrum. While Tom had always suspected he was autistic, he’s now had his suspicions confirmed - a story echoed by individuals and families ...
21 Nov 20249min
BONUS: Inside the ARIAs and what it takes to succeed
Yesterday was the 38th Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards. It’s Australia's musical industry night of nights, where artists from across the country are recognised for their succe...
21 Nov 20249min
Should we be ditching X for Bluesky?
Headlines: Social media ban legislation to be introduced to parliament today, US closes embassy in Ukraine amid warnings of ‘significant air attack’, Hawthorn settles court case with previous Indigeno...
20 Nov 202424min
What if I'm autistic? | Tom's diagnosis
Tom always suspected he was autistic, but had never been formally diagnosed. Now he knows the answer. In this five-part special series of The Briefing, we team up with Autism Awareness Australia and S...
20 Nov 20249min
Is your neighbour 3D printing a gun?
Headlines: Ukraine fires first US missiles at Russia, Female CEOs in Australia paid $170,000 less, Sydney train network to shut down for three days over union dispute, and a Doomsday fish washes up on...
19 Nov 202423min
What if I'm autistic? | Sit in on an assessment
Tom always suspected he was autistic, but had never been formally diagnosed. What does finding that out look like? In this five-part special series of The Briefing, we team up with Autism Awareness Au...
19 Nov 202417min
