Rhys Nicholson was born naked and the rest is drag
Rhys Nicholson is a multi-award winning Australian stand-up, writer, actor and judge on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under.His stand up comedy is daring and honest, witty and wildly inappropriate in the best possible way. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi sat down with Rhys Nicholson to talk about everything from being bullied at school, to falling in love, from making a political stand, to walking the runway on Drag Race. Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Apr 202238min
Two years in an Iranian prison: Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Imagine being locked-up in an Iranian prison for more than two years – when you’re innocent. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, an Australian expert on Islam, went to Iran in late August 2018 to attend a seminar. Three weeks later, as she checked-in at Tehran Airport to return home, she was arrested. Iranian authorities accused her of being a spy and she was jailed for 10 years, thrown into a high-security prison run by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. Kylie joins us to tell us how she survived, what it was like in solitary confinement in a two-by-two metre cell….and how her family and friends told the world of her plight, eventually securing her release. Her new book is called ‘The Uncaged Sky’ Todays Headlines Ukraine’s president addresses Australian parliament Albanese pledges to fix aged care NSW floods death toll rises Aussie journo remains locked up in China Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Mars 202223min
Annika Smethurst on the politics of the Budget
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Budget on Tuesday night….a critically important budget with an election due to be called in weeks. Annika Smethurst, a Walkley award winning political reporter at The Age, the author of The Accidental Prime Minister and regular contributor at The Briefing, tells us it’s a Budget for our time….when we’re coming out of a pandemic, inflation is rising, and the looming election. And it call comes as the Prime Minister is copping criticism from MPs on his own side of politics We’ll hear Annika’s take on the politics of the Budget….and what it means for Scott Morrison heading into an election in a matter of weeks. Todays Headlines Northern Rivers floods again Russia ramps up shelling despite scale-back claims PM Morrison plays down Lib Senator’s claims Hillsong loses footing in US World farewells Shane Warne Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Mars 202224min
Warne: What made him a cultural icon
Shane Warne’s send off at the MCG tonight will be one the biggest we’ve ever seen, especially when you consider the television audience, around Australia but also in India, Pakistan, and the UK. It could be Australia’s biggest TV event ever. Tracey Holmes is a veteran sports journo, host of the ABC podcast, The Ticket. Tracey joins us to explain the unique combination of factors that make this man one of the most popular Australians in history. Everyone loved Warnie….and you as you’ll hear, you didn’t need to be a cricket fan to fall under his spell. Todays Headlines What the Budget means for you More rain in flood-affected northern NSW Russia appears to be easing war attacks Will Smith apologises for Oscar meltdown Plans revealed for Warne funeral Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Mars 202223min
Hillsong has gone even deeper into crisis
What is going on at Hillsong...? The scandals at Australia’s most famous church have escalated to the point where its founder and global leader Brian Houston resigned for good last week. David Hardaker, Investigations Editor at Crikey, broke the story. The revelations came after Houston had already stepped down temporarily in January, to fight charges relating to his father’s sex crimes. That came off the back of the Carl Lentz scandal - he was the US celebrity pastor who was stood down for an affair. In today’s Briefing, we ask if Hillsong can survive the scandals plaguing the church around the world. Todays Headlines More rain and evacuations for northeast NSW Russia sabotaging peace negotiations Scott Morrison tries to shore up Pacific Cost of living to be focus of Budget Fallout continues after Oscars controversy Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Mars 202221min
The cost of living and what it means for you
You’ve probably heard a bit about the rising cost of living or you might have even noticed it yourself at the petrol bowser or the supermarket. We’re in a tricky situation in Australia - we’re dealing with rising inflation, stagnant wages, high national debt, and supply problems caused by global events including the Covid 19 pandemic and now the war in Ukraine. Economist, Peter Martin, will explain what’s happening with cost of living... how long this pain will last... and whether the pollies who bang on about it in the election... can actually do anything substantial about it! Todays Headlines Biden gaffe could escalate the war in Ukraine More rain to lash SE QLD and northern NSW Budget promises revealed Hawkins had ten drugs in his body prior to death 1000th goal ball to be returned to Lance Franklin Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Mars 202221min
Dave Hughes on life when everyone knows your name.
Dave “Hughesy” Hughes is one of Australia’s all-time favourite stand-up comedians, radio hosts and television presenters. What is Dave Hughes like under the froth and bubble of celebrity? What do his kids think of his radio antics? What made him give up booze at age 21? Where does his passionate veganism come from and what did he learn from the Dalai lama? In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Hughesy answer all these questions and more. Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Mars 202234min
How journalists are covering the unpredictable war in Ukraine
How are journalists managing to cover the war in Ukraine, given how unpredictable and dangerous it is. All the major Australian tv networks and newspapers have correspondents moving in and out of the country.... Many who are very well known to Australian audiences. Hugh Whitfeld is there for Seven News. Hugh is speaking to us from the outskirts of Kyiv... which is the capital, right in the central northern part of the country, which has been under attack from Russian forces coming across the Belarusian border. Todays Headlines NATO to give more weapons to Ukraine Lambie claims refugee deal is because of her China could gain a military foothold in the Pacific PM distances himself from Hillsong founder Barty remains tight-lipped on retirement Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Mars 202223min
