Day 10: Two-minute mushroom trial recap
Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Holly Mitchell unpacks day 10 of the trial in under two minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Maj 1min
New female Liberal leader + The two words banned inside the party
Sussan Ley has made history as the first female to lead the Federal Liberal Party. So, can she help rebuild a broken party? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Former Liberal MP Julia Banks, who says Sussan’s leadership is already under threat from the hard right of the party and they will never succeed if they don’t garner the female and younger voter. Julia also shares a brutal insight into what really happens within the Liberal party room and the two words you're never allowed to mention. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Maj 15min
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial begins + Exposing Australia's 'weak' rapists
Tuesday Headlines: The new leader of the Liberal party will be unveiled today, Hamas release American-Israeli hostage, the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun in New York City, the supermarket wars are heating up, and we're getting a Wicked Live Musical Special. Deep Dive: Australia is one of the world leaders for sexual violence against kids and teens, according to a new study. Nearly one in three girls experience it before the age of 18, and one in six boys, and experts say the issue is cultural. In this episode of The Briefing, sexual crimes expert & host of Crime Insiders Detectives, Brent Sanders, joins Tara Cassidy to explain what’s behind the concerning rates. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Maj 21min
PM’s new cabinet + Who can save the Liberal party?
Who will lead the Liberal Party? Ahead of tomorrow’s crucial vote, we look at the top candidates and what the Liberals need to do to win back Australians In this edition of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by political expert Kos Samaras who warns the current candidates to lead the Liberals won’t work unless the party undergoes a complete overhaul. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Maj 13min
Backroom battles in Canberra + When religion & abortion rights collide
Monday Headlines: Albo to reveal ministerial lineup today, Pope calls for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message, a tonne of cocaine seized off NSW's east coast, and Brisbane has secured the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for 2026! Deep Dive: Should doctors be required to help patients access abortion services, even if it conflicts with their personal beliefs? That was the question at the centre of a major pro-life protest that brought parts of Sydney’s CBD to a standstill last week. At the heart of the controversy is a new bill introduced by Greens MP and former GP Dr Amanda Cohn, aimed at expanding access to abortion across New South Wales. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Dr Amanda Cohn and one of its leading critics, University of Adelaide law professor Dr Joanna Howe. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Maj 22min
Luisa Dunn on grey hair fame, beauty tricks & saying no to injectables
Luisa Dunn has transformed her natural grey hair into a powerful statement and an Instagram following of over 1.4 million. The model and activist harnessed the power of her beauty and career in marketing to challenge the impossible beauty standards, faced by women in particular, and ageing. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Luisa explains how we are tricked into thinking ageing gives us an expiry date and why she uses her following as a platform for amplifying social issues. Weekend list with Helen Smith TO READ: The Nightmare Sequence by Omar Sakr TO READ: Funny Story by Emily Henry TO TRY: Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment TO TRY: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Maj 44min
Day 9: Two-minute mushroom trial recap
Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing Helen Smith unpacks day nine of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Maj 1min
Surprise name in Lib leader race + Who is F1 star Oscar Piastri?
Afternoon Headlines: The battle for the Liberal Party leadership begins and the 2025 Archibald prize goes to Julie Frager becoming the 13th women to win Deep Dive: Oscar Piastri is Australia’s only hope for becoming the Formula One world champion, after winning four of the past six races in the multi-billion-dollar sport. Formula One’s popularity has continued to rise with recording breaking crowds flocking to the Australian Grand Prix this year and Netflix’s Drive to Survive showing a new side of the drivers. In this episode of The Briefing Helen Smith is joined by Greg Rust, host of LiSNTR’s Rusty's Garage, to unpack the 2025 Formula One season and whether Oscar Piastri could become the third Australia to take home the title. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Maj 16min
