The insane seems to have been dialled up in the midst of this pandemic when it comes to the conspiracy theories people are sharing on their social Media. We speak to Sabrina Gewargis who jumps right in, and we find out why she takes it upon herself to correct people. We also catch up with Tech Writer Claire Riley for her tips, and what the tech companies are doing in this space to ensure misinformation is curtailed. In today's news headlines: Almost 600,000 Aussies lost their job in April End to...
May 14, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd is today's guest and he joins us to answer your burning questions around Coronavirus. Questions were submitted via our Instagram account: @thebriefingpodcast Today's news headlines: Pubs and clubs opening in a stack of Aussie states and territories The Queensland government wants to buy Virgin Australia AFL’s restart hopes hurt as South Australia refuses to waive quarantine rules Travel boss who said Tracey Grimshaw needed a “firm uppercut” res...
May 13, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Our Pubs and Clubs and restaurants have been hit really hard in this pandemic and for the most part they haven't complained, they've shut their doors in order to save lives. We speak with Stephen Ferguson (CEO of the Australian Hotels Association) and Celebrity Chef Colin Fassnidge about how hard COVID-19 has been for the hospitality industry. In today's headlines: China blacklists four Aussie abattoirs without any notice Treasurer awaiting covid-19 test after parliament coughing fit metres from...
May 12, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
With thousands of young people out of work, is re-skilling and retraining young people the solution to the coronavirus youth employment crisis? We put the idea to Education Minister Dan Tehan and Greens leader Adam Bandt on today's podcast. Today's news headlines: Brief Corona update No new cases for most of Australia VIC easing restrictions 5G statement by NSW Health New Cluster at Wuhan and Beijing trialing temperature monitoring bracelets AFL & NRL players fined for breaching social dista...
May 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Today we take a look at how we’re looking after our elderly loved ones and how it all went wrong at some Nursing Homes in Australia. We speak to Liz Lane whose 85 year old mother is a patient at Newmarch House in palliative care with less than a year to live, and the moment she became really scared for her mum. We also speak to Aged Cared Advocate Ian Yates about how we might solve the visiting dilemma in aged care facilities. In today's news headlines: Roll out of restrictions – Updates for VIC...
May 10, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
If someone was writing horrific abusive messages to you, would you out them? Post the message publicly with their name? ... what if they’re a child? This week Clementine Ford received an abusive message from a stranger and she posted his message online along with his photo and details. He was 14. We speak to Clementine Ford (feminist writer and commentator) and Justin Quill (M&K Lawyers). In today's news headlines: National cabinet’s meeting, but some states have already flagged no changes R...
May 07, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We’re living through a once in a century pandemic. Today we explore the mental health impact of having normal life ripped out from under you, with no promise of return. The signs to look out for, and where you can go for help if you are struggling. Our guest is Professor Ian Hickie, co-director of the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney. Today's news headlines: Corona wrap: National cabinet reportedly considering letting 10 people gather for Mother’s Day Businesses push for power t...
May 06, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We explore the impact of Coronavirus on live Music and how hard the industry has been hit. Our guests are Michael Chugg (Chugg Entertainment) and singer Dave Hosking (Boy and Bear). Today's News Headlines: COVID-19 UPDATE: TIME TO GET BACK TO WORK, “RANDOM HUGGING” STILL 10-15 MONTHS AWAY CALLS FOR MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE TO $810 PW QUEEN CALLS SCO MO In today's Briefing we ask: Why is Australia’s music Industry is asking fans to hold on to their tickets rather than ask for refunds? How many fa...
May 05, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
More than 11,000 Aussie weddings have been affected by the current restrictions. Would you get married over a zoom call, or would you postpone? We’ll also find out why some couples are resorting to drive-thru weddings. Our guests today include Jane Costin (who was supposed to get married on Anzac Day) and Klara McMurray – Co-founder ‘Drive Thru I do wedding’ Today's news headlines: Jacinda Ardern joins National Cabinet to discuss the trans-Tasman “bubble” National Cabinet also looking at communi...
May 04, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As we edge towards lifting restrictions and slowly get our freedoms back we’re constantly being warned about a second wave of Covid-19 infections. How concerned should we be about this in Australia, given what has happened overseas? We speak to Dr Nic Geard - Computational Epidemiologist. Today's news headlines: COVIDsafe can’t be hacked International University students may be allowed into country despite travel ban Photos leaked of Former North Melbourne Coach after arrest Slater and Gordon ur...
May 03, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Australians think of ourselves as rebellious and free but has Covid-19 revealed who we really are? What have we learnt about what it means to be Australian in the time of Corona? Our guests include Merrick Watts (Comedian, Presenter, Broadcaster) and Dr Rebecca Huntley (Social Researcher) Today's news headlines: How Covid restrictions are lifting, state by state America slams Chinas threat to boycott Aussie exports Viral Tweet compares Captain Cooks arrival to virus Lawyer for gangland figures w...
Apr 30, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The question is will Australia’s homeless be turfed back on to the street after this pandemic? Or will the minor miracle that they’ve been kept quite safe help us find a long-term solution? Our guest is Gareth Ward - NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Service. Today’s news headlines: The Key Covid info you need to know today (COVIDsafe app, NewMarch House, UK reporting deaths) Australia - China Relations hit new low Australia’s Rental Affordability snapshot On today’s Briefing...
Apr 29, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Vaccines usually take years (like, ten years...) but last week Oxford Uni researchers started testing a vaccine on humans they hope could protect us against Covid-19. The first two volunteers were injected last week and one of them is a Sydney PhD working in oncology medical research living in the UK. His name is Edward O’Neill he joins us from London. Today’s news headlines: Corona Wrap – Newmarch/Greg Hunt Community Transmission NRL/AFL season restarts Supermarket restrictions lifted In today’...
Apr 28, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Young Australians have been hit hardest by job losses and short-term economic pain , but we’re also going to be the ones paying it back for decades. Today we find out what we should be doing first before we look at dipping into our super and how we can get through this as best as we can. Our guest today is Danielle Wood – Economist,The Grattan Institute. Today's News Headlines: COVIDsafe update & hoax text House prices could drop by 30% according to NAB Chinese scientists under Covid probe s...
Apr 27, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
There have been 270 reports of these horrific attacks so far. We speak to Rosa Do - a Vietnamese Australian who was the 19-year-old victim of a racial attack that went viral and Race Commissioner Chin Tan (from the Australian Human Rights Commission). Today's news headlines: COVIDsafe App is live Some states are rolling back restrictions Victorian Truck Driver Charged Harry & Meghan plan tell all book PM’s Ratings approval highest in almost a decade On today's Briefing we ask: Why are these ...
Apr 26, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
You’d think that deadly outbreaks of Covid-19 on several cruise ships around the world would be enough to keep holiday makers away from taking a cruise for some time, but people are still booking cruises. A cruise booking site claims their bookings are up 40% from this time last year. Today we speak to a cruise-a-holic who isn’t cancelling her upcoming bookings and a passenger from the Ruby Princess who caught the virus. Today's news headlines: An update on Melbourne Officer Deaths The National ...
Apr 23, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How do you go on a date when you can’t even go out to dinner? We take a look at what dating is like in an age of isolation. We talk to some singles trying to continue their romantic journey and relationships expert Dr Nikki Goldstein. Today's news headlines: Four officers killed in Victoria police’s single biggest loss of life Covid-19 update (0.2% increase, Ruby Princess, the PM speaks) 1in 3 Aussies have gained Quarantine Kilos In today's Briefing we ask: What is an 'exercise date'? Would you ...
Apr 23, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
They’ve been blamed for Covid-19 but what are wet markets and should they be closed altogether? Guests include Aussie Annabelle Brett, who has visited these types of markets backpacking across China and Dr Delia Linn (Senior Lecturer in Chinese studies) who grew up in Wuhan and believes we’ve got it all wrong. Today's news headlines: Young Aussies hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses South Korea and China have denied Kim Jong-Un is fighting for life. UK to trial human vaccine from Thursday In toda...
Apr 22, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst has spent nearly two years with the threat of jail hanging over her head. Last week, the High Court ruled that the warrant used to raid her Canberra home was invalid. But the evidence seized has not been destroyed, and she could still face prosecution. Today we interview The Briefing's co-host and ask what is it like to be raided by the AFP? Guests include Lawyer Peter Bartlett (MinterEllisons) to recap the decision of the high court last week. Today's news ...
Apr 21, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
How is the social tracing app the government wants you to download going to work, what info will it collect, and how will it aid efforts to control the spread of Covid-19? Guests include: Mark Andrejevic (Professor of Communications and Media Studies at Monash University) and John Dawson (an Australian living in Shanghai). Today's news headlines: Pollies weigh in on the proposed contact tracing app. One World: Together at Home concert. Turnbull's tell-all memoir out today. In today's Briefing we...
Apr 20, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
