As a detective, Gary Jubelin used to sit on one side of the interview room table facing murderers, child abductors and rapists. Now he’s sitting on the other side: disgraced, forced out of the police and judged to be a criminal. His new book Badness, shows us the view from the other side. One of Australia’s most famous detectives has done a very different kind of investigation; instead of locking up criminals he’s befriended some of the country's worst criminals to understand what made them bad....
Sep 06, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 209
Japan is planning a dramatic shift back to nuclear power more than a decade on from the Fukushima disaster. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced last week Japan will restart idle reactors and develop new plants to avoid new strains on power grids that buckled under heavy demand this summer. We’re joined by Dr Carol Bond from RMIT, a political and social scientist with a focus on energy policy. In this episode of the Briefing, is Japan ready to transition back to nuclear energy, what are the ri...
Sep 05, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 208
A new study has found friendships between rich and poor can reduce poverty. The study looked at thousands of social media connections and found if poor children grew up in neighbourhoods where 70% of their friends were wealthy, it would increase their future incomes by 20%. We’re joined by one of the study’s authors, Matthew O Jackson, a professor of Economics and Stanford University who explains how the study was conducted and what they found. In this episode of the Briefing, how your friends i...
Sep 04, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 207
Johnny Ruffo is an Australian singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, television personality and now a newly minted author, with his memoir No Finish Line . Johnny auditioned for X-Factor Australia in 2011 on a whim and after placing third signed a recording contract with Sony. He won Dancing with the Stars the following year, released a debut single and joined the cast of Home and Away. Then Johnny started suffering from severe headaches, and after emergency surgery, woke up and was told he has brai...
Sep 02, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 206
Could your next job be in tech? Job shortages are hitting the Australian economy hard, mostly in lower-skilled lower-paid jobs. One sector is bucking the trend; the tech sector is growing, with the number of jobs set to triple while salaries are growing strongly. We talk to Australia Tech Council deputy CEO Tom McMahon to get to the bottom of why Australia is so bad at tech. Dude, where’s my tech job? Addressing chronic shortages in Australia’s tech sector. Today's Headlines: - Second day of job...
Sep 01, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 205
In one of the most anticipated courtroom verdicts in living memory, Chris Dawson was this week found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette more than 40 years ago. A packed court heard Dawson murdered his wife so he could pursue a relationship with the Dawsons’ teenage babysitter. We’re joined by Matthew Condon, a journalist with the Australian who worked alongside Hedley Thomas, the creator of the Teacher’s Pet podcast which sparked the renewed hunt for the truth behind Lynette Dawson’s disappear...
Aug 31, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 204
At May’s federal election, six so-called teal independents defeated six sitting Liberal MPs. Teal is a mix of green and blue - so voters saw the six candidates as having conservative views, while supporting a green, or climate active, political leaning. Tom and Annika take a deep dive on the teals, as both NSW and Victoria head to the polls in the next six months. Will the teal wave crash the upcoming elections - and could we see a repeat of what happened in the federal poll which saw a reshapin...
Aug 30, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 203
Back on July 19th, Australia’s first fixed pill testing site opened in Canberra’s city centre. The pilot program is running two nights a week for six months. Pill testing was one of the recommendations made by a coronial inquest into festival deaths. The team behind this latest site, called Harm Reduction Australia, has run a couple of trials of pill testing before at the Groovin the Moo festivals in Canberra. We’re joined by Professor Malcolm McLeod, a chemist from the ANU and chemistry lead fo...
Aug 29, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 202
Could BeReal overtake Instagram and Facebook? Data from Google trends, which ranks a search term’s popularity out of 100, shows social media platform BeReal shot from 38 to 92 points the same week “Make Instagram Instagram Again” started trending. We’re joined by Claire Reilly - an Aussie tech journo living in San Fran working for tech news site CNet to find out what Be Real is all about, and if it will eventually threaten the big guns, Facebook and Instagram. So how big a deal is BeReal, and co...
Aug 28, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 201
The Science Briefing is a new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In this episode, Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Petra Stock about how we perceive robots and the lengths to which we, as humans, breathe life into machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2022•15 min
Nevo Zisin is a queer author, speaker, performer, and activist. Their speaking and writing in the gender and LGBTQIA+ space has been affirming for so many queer kids and adults, and educative for friends, family and allies alike. Nevo’s books Finding Nevo and The Pronoun Lowdown are available at all good bookstores. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Nevo Zisin discuss queer activism, Nevo’s personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of a loving and supportive environment for all k...
Aug 26, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 200
Actor Sean Bean, known for Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings has been getting heat for saying intimacy coordinators reduce “the natural way lovers behave” into a “technical exercise.” Emma Thompson and Amanda Seyfried are among the high-profile actresses to come out against the comments—saying intimacy coordinators make sets safer and more comfortable. We speak to Chloe Dallimore, an intimacy coordinator who’s worked with a bunch of stars like Sam Worthington, Toni Collette and Idris Elba. C...
Aug 25, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 199
Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings is a narrative documentary series exploring the lives of people in Australia and Bali impacted by the 12 October 2002 Bali Bombings. Of the 202 people killed, 88 were Australian. It was our worst peacetime atrocity. We’re joined by Network Ten journalist Ali Donaldson who explains many of the survivors have incredibly uplifting stories to now tell. Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings podcast reveals the astounding journeys that tragic event has taken them on, both emotion...
Aug 24, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 198
There’s been a major split in Australia’s Anglican Church; conservatives who oppose same-sex marriage have launched a breakaway movement led by former Sydney Archbishop Glenn Davies. They aim to lure Anglicans who are unhappy with progressive bishops. Small, localised breakaway churches aren’t new, but there’s never been any with this sort of scope or involving such senior members of the established church before. We’re joined by Dr Renae Barker, an active member of the Anglican Church and a lec...
Aug 23, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 197
The oral contraceptive pill was an absolute game changer for Australian women when it was introduced back in 1961. Why then, are oral contraceptives on their way out. We’re joined by Kelsey Menzies, a 25-year-old who went off the pill and is now on the rhythm method; and Professor Jayashri Kulkarni from Monash University who’s been leading research in this area. In the last 30 years, people using oral contraceptive pills have been declining. It’s as more awareness grows around the adverse impact...
Aug 22, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 196
Salman Rushdie has been stabbed at a New York lecture and could lose sight in one eye. The motivation behind the attack may be more than 30 years old. In 1989 the Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini condemned Rushdie to death via Fatwah due to the ‘blasphemous’ nature of his book: The Satanic Verses. We’re joined by Vijay Mishra, Emeritus Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Murdoch University in Perth to look into why Rushdie is so controversial among those of the...
Aug 21, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 195
The Science Briefing is a new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In this episode, Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Jacinta Bowler about how potent methane is as a greenhouse gas and the concerns major coal companies could be underreporting their methane emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 20, 2022•14 min
This year’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is only a month away and Ezi Magbegor is more than ready. A self-described ‘quiet person’ Ezi says she has tried to stay grounded during her meteoric rise in the sport. A remarkable feat given that she’s currently playing in the WNBA and was part of the Seattle Storm’s championship winning team in her rookie season. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Ezi Magbegor talk all things basketball, keeping a level head and dealing with pressure at an elit...
Aug 19, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 194
Native Americans have been teaching Indigenous Australians how to strengthen their languages at a conference in Alice Springs. The Master-Apprentice method was developed by small Indigenous language communities in California and has proven to be the most effective method for endangered language communities with few resources. We’re joined by Dr Richard Grounds - Executive Director of the Yuchi Language Project in Oklahoma who has been in Australia; and Leon Yeatman CEO of Batchelor Institute in ...
Aug 18, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 193
The nation has been stunned by revelations in Simon Benson’s new book Plagued, where we learned former Prime Minister Scott Morrison assigned ministerial portfolios to himself. His colleagues in the parliament had no idea. It’s seriously damaged Morrison’s legacy, just months after the May election. Simon, who covers politics for Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, takes us behind the scenes as he compiled the book that has rocked Australia’s political landscape. In this episode of The Briefing, a deep di...
Aug 17, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Not all disrespect towards women ends in violence, but all violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour. We want to set good examples for the young people we influence in our lives. Stop It At The Start has practical resources so together, we can work to stop violence against women. Tom is joined by TV and radio host and journalist Carrie Bickmore and together they interview Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch to talk about how best to have these conversations, because it’s not just ...
Aug 16, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 191
We’re joined by leading investigative journalist Nick McKenzie to take a deep dive into Australia's neo-Nazi movement. McKenzie has gained footage from inside secret meetings, bush camps, gym sessions and even uncovered the way they use encrypted messaging apps like Telegram to organise their movement and share their racism. In this briefing Nick McKenzie shares what he’s learnt about this movement and the threat it poses. Today's Headlines: - Scomo resisting calls to quit - Indigenous ministers...
Aug 16, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 190
It’s estimated 140,000 people have medical issues misdiagnosed in Australia every year, and as many as 4000 end in death. We’re joined by Mary Dahm from the ANU’s Institute for Communication in Healthcare, and Jen M, a person who has been misdiagnosed. A new study has looked into how and why misdiagnosis happen; we speak with the researchers to find out what to do if you suspect you’re being misdiagnosed or not being listened to by your medical practitioner. Today's Headlines: - Turnbull says Sc...
Aug 15, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 189
US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $A70 million in damages after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. Jones – host of Infowars, and a renowned conspiracy theorist - has repeatedly argued that the shooting was a hoax orchestrated by the government to strip Americans of gun rights, and that the parents of the dead children were "crisis actors." We’re joined by Elizabeth Williamson - New York Times journalist and author of Sandy Hook: An American T...
Aug 14, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 188
The Science Briefing is a new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In this episode, host Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Matthew Agius about a new independent review stressing the Murray-Darling Basin is likely to meet a major environmental target for South Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 13, 2022•16 min
Indira Naidoo is an Australian author, journalist, television and radio presenter. She has had a colourful life, full of travel and unique experiences. Indira is the eldest in her family, she is one of three sisters. In 2020, Indira’s whole world changed when she lost her vivacious, intelligent, younger sister. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Indira Naidoo, discuss loss, grief and the incredible healing powers of nature. CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of death by suicide. Help and support is al...
Aug 12, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 187
Do you constantly underestimate how much time something takes? Do you agree to things, put them in your calendar only to get closer and regret it? Does trying to delineate between work and life leave you confused? Well, you’re not alone. We’re joined by Dr Amantha Imber - an organisational psychologist, host of the How I Work podcast and author of the book ‘Time Wise’ to learn how to make better use of our time. In this episode of The Briefing, how to be time wise in the age of distraction. Toda...
Aug 11, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 186
Why was the DC spin-off movie Batgirl canned, when it was almost finished? Warner Brothers has cancelled Batgirl despite spending $113 million on it. It’s understood the film starring In the Heights actor Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser was so badly received by test audiences the studio decided to get rid of it. We’re joined by Rolling Stone magazine’s Tatiana Siegel to get the full story. Why has Warner Bros decided this wasn’t even worth posting on its streaming service, and ho...
Aug 10, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 185
Three big hunks of space junk have been found in the Snowy Mountains. They’ve been confirmed as pieces of one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets. The latest piece, discovered by sheep farmer Mick Miners, stands nearly 10 feet tall and is firmly embedded in a paddock by one end. Dr Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist at the Notre Dame College of Science, joins us to explain what you can and can’t do with space junk if it falls on your property. In this episode of the Briefing, what to do if part of Elon Mu...
Aug 09, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 184
On July 23, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus declared the monkeypox outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” – the highest global alert level for a disease outbreak. Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly followed by declaring monkeypox as a “communicable disease incident of national significance.” We’re joined by Dr Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, University of Queensland, who takes us through who’s at risk ...
Aug 08, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 183
