Afternoon Headlines: One of two black boxes from Air India plane crash found, US Federal Judge rules Trumps deployment of the National Guard in LA protest's illegal and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Fiji ahead of G7 summit in Canada Deep Dive: Israel has launched new strikes on Iran, targeting its defence sites and nuclear facilities in a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. Iran is now retaliating with experts fearing this has the potential to spark an all-out war. In ...
Jun 13, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 286
Friday Headlines: Air India crash kills at least 290 people, Trump's National Guard order to be challenged in court, Australian woman faces court for human trafficking, Australian health ministers to meet after second IVF bungle, and what TV shows should never have been axed? Deep Dive: Two of Australia’s long-running current affairs programs -The Project and Q+A, have been axed, marking the end of an era for nightly and weekly political TV. One blended news with celebrity sparkle, the other was...
Jun 12, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 285
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 31 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...
Jun 12, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 284
Afternoon Headlines: $368 billion AUKUS deal under review by the US, National Anti-Corruption Commission rules out any corruption in Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m pay-out and Elon Musk has apologies to US President Donald Trump over X posts Deep Dive: The federal government is under growing pressure to step in over an increasing rate of rising Aboriginal incarceration and deaths in custody. Calls are growing for an independent review into the death of a 24-year-old Kumanjayi White, who allegedly died ...
Jun 12, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 283
Thursday Headlines: Harvey Weinstein found guilty in #MeToo sex crime retrial, Pentagon reviewing AUKUS to ensure ‘America First’, PM & politicians to get big pay rise, most sunscreen brands not meeting SPF claims, and one of Australia’s most famous families are at war with Queensland MP Bob Katter. Deep Dive: It Ends With Us was tipped to be a box office sensation - and it delivered, earning more than $580 million AUD. But behind the success, stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have faced...
Jun 11, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 282
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 30 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...
Jun 11, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 281
Afternoon Headlines: LA enforces a curfew after days of protests with the Mayor declaring an emergency, Greta Thunberg lands in Paris after being deported by Israel and world’s richest shipwreck found worth billions Deep Dive: Australia has issued sanctions against two members of Israel's government, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, accusing both men of inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The Coalition has condemned the sanctions along with the US government, with the m...
Jun 11, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 280
Wednesday Headlines: Australia sanctions far-right Israeli ministers, three days of mourning declared in Austria following mass school shooting, elective surgery wait times blow out across the country, The Prime Minister says a major barrier to achieving affordable housing in Australia is “red tape”, and are we watching the death of free-to-air TV? Deep Dive: Drug testing is being trialled in various states and territories with promising results. Advocates and experts say it reduces harm and sav...
Jun 10, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 279
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 29 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...
Jun 10, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 278
Afternoon Headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms investigation launched into shooting of an Australian journalist during LA protests, second Monash IVF mix-up sparks internal investigation and new regulations for Buy Now Pay Later services come into place. Deep Dive: Thousands of US Marines and soldiers are on standby to be deployed to LA, as the immigration protests continue. Donald Trump is standing firm warning he will do what it takes to restore law and order, while LA authoriti...
Jun 10, 2025•13 min•Season 6Ep. 277
Tuesday Headlines: Greta Thunberg’s IDF interception sparks protest outside Anthony Albanese’s Sydney office, pressure mounts on PM to condemn shooting of Australian journalist in the US, Queensland government criticised over social housing crackdown and The Project is coming to an end. Deep Dive: The longevity sector is booming in Australia, already worth billions, and growing. The popularity of longevity tests and tech has surged across the globe, capturing not only the attention of the rich, ...
Jun 09, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 276
Deep Dive: Millions of us watch TV shows like Australian Idol and The Voice, cheering on ordinary people with music talent as they chase their dream for stardom. But a new LiSTNR podcast documentary The Moment It Changed: Touchdown lifts the lid on the truth behind how music competition TV is made, from stories of shocking exploitation and humiliation to the euphoria of overnight success. Among those who speak out in the series are former Australian Idol judges Mark Holden and Ian "Dicko" Dickso...
Jun 09, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 275
Monday Headlines: Scomo among hundreds on King’s Honours list, National Guard arrives in LA against anti-ICE protests, candlelight vigils held for Pheobe Bishop, a record number of young Aussies are working more than one part-time job and three quarters of Aussies don’t know their neighbours. Deep Dive: The Big Freeze is an annual event that’s become a highlight of the AFL’s King’s Birthday clash for more than a decade. It features Aussie celebrities and sport stars in blue beanies plunging into...
Jun 08, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 274
Cheng Lei was detained by the Chinese Government back in 2020, accused of espionage and of leaking state secrets to foreign organisations. The Australian journalist, born in China, spent years in detention with no trial, no access to her children and no lawyer - including over six months in solitary confinement. Lei was eventually forced to plead guilty to trumped-up charges, but in late 2023 she was released with the help of the Australian Government. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Lei s...
Jun 06, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 273
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 28 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...
Jun 06, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 272
Afternoon Headlines: Jumping castle operator found not guilty over incident that left six children dead, Chris Dawson’s legal bid over a sexual abuse charge fails and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US President Donald Trump in the G-7 summit next week Deep Dive: Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s fight has just escalated to dangerous new levels with the tech billionaire letting loose on social media. After leaving the White House, Musk has made some explosive allegations against the US Pres...
Jun 06, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 271
Friday Headlines: Pheobe Bishop’s housemates charged with murder, NZ MPs who performed haka in Parliament given record suspensions, weight loss drug warning over pregnancies, major pet changes in family law disputes, and the Socceroos have all but qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Deep Dive: Chocolate prices have surged in the last year, with blocks now selling for $8 at major supermarkets - more than double what we were paid a decade ago. Global cocoa prices have hit record highs, but climate c...
Jun 05, 2025•18 min•Season 6Ep. 270
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 twenty-seven of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Faceb...
Jun 05, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 269
Afternoon Headlines: US President Donald Trump bans 12 countries from the US, Senior Coalition members hit back at former Liberal Party Leader Alan Stockdale over comments on assertive women and Perth banned the hiring of E-Scooters after man's death Deep Dive: This week the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or AHPRA announced sweeping new rules for the cosmetic industry, putting dodgy operators on notice. The new regulations come into force in September and will apply to a number...
Jun 05, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 268
Thursday Headlines: NSW gamblers now losing $24 million to pokies every day, future of Tasmanian Premier and AFL team hangs in the balance, Australia’s defence force chief issues new warning, Enhanced Games hits back at World Aquatics, and Hungry Jacks trials AI drive-thru in Sydney. Deep Dive: Australia now has the highest rates of early-onset bowel cancer globally, with the number of people diagnosed under 50 growing each year. A recent study found Aussie Gen Z’ers and Millennials are up to th...
Jun 04, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 267
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 twenty-six of the trial in under two minutes. You can access the Butterfly Foundation if this raises any issues for you on 1800 33 4673 or webchat . Follow The Briefing: ...
Jun 04, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 266
Afternoon Headlines: GDP slow growth as economists predict further interest rate cuts, Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging and $70 million Oz Lotto has finally been found Deep Dive: The powerful bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk seems to be over, after the tech billionaire left the White House and lashed out at the US Government on social media. So, what went wrong and how did a powerful entrepreneur end up with a key job in The White House? In this episode of The Brief...
Jun 04, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 265
Wednesday Headlines: Samantha Murphy’s accused killer given trial date, Australia’s economic growth downgraded as the OECD singles out our housing crisis, calls for government intervention into e-scooters, the TGA's expanding the use of Mounjaro, and record Ashes ticket demand causes drama for fans. Deep Dive: Young Australians are among a growing group of critics calling on Australia's Environment Minister, Murray Watt, to walk back a 40-year extension granted to Woodside's controversial gas pr...
Jun 03, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 264
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 twenty-five of the trial in under two minutes. You can access the Butterfly Foundation if this raises any issues for you on 1800 33 4673 or webchat . Follow The Briefing:...
Jun 03, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 263
Afternoon Headlines: Minimum wage going up by $32 a week, Erin Patterson continues to give evidence in murder trial and Bluey Lego has arrived in Australia. Deep Dive: The sale of illegal tobacco is skyrocketing and has been linked to crime waves across the country. The NSW Premier says one solution is to cut back on the federal excise on legal cigarettes, but some experts are slamming the move saying we need to shut down the supply chains and follow South Australia’s lead. In this episode of Th...
Jun 03, 2025•11 min•Season 6Ep. 262
Tuesday Headlines: Greens senator Dorinda Cox joins Labor, one in three Australian men have used intimate partner violence, one of Europe’s largest volcanos erupts, Queensland’s looking to become the events capital of Australia, and the Tillies send off interim coach Tom Sermanni with a 4-1 win. Deep Dive: Whistleblowers are warning that Australia’s mental health system is overwhelmed, underfunded, and unable to meet growing demand, and it’s putting lives at risk. While demand for support grows,...
Jun 02, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 261
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 24 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @L...
Jun 02, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 260
The Ukraine drone attacks on Russia have changed our world forever. The top-secret mission dubbed “Spider’s Web” wiped out 40 Russian aircraft worth around $11 billion dollars. Natarsha Belling is joined by defence expert Dr Malcolm Davis, who explains why this Ukraine attack signals a new frontier in modern warfare and why we all need to be prepared for a new world order. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Faceboo...
Jun 02, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 259
Monday Headlines: Property prices tipped to surge up to 10% by 2026, Sydney vigil held for Alice Springs man who died in custody, major escalation in the war in Ukraine overnight, Covid and flu vaccines reduce hospitalisations, and Oscar Piastri wins the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. Deep Dive: Bots that refuse to shut down, threaten blackmail, and generate entire soundscapes without human help are the latest developments in artificial intelligence. From ChatGPT sabotaging its own kill switch,...
Jun 01, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 258
Dr Michelle Wong is a chemist, beauty myth-buster and the brain behind the viral sensation Lab Muffin Beauty Science. What began as a side project to make sense of skincare labels has grown into a trusted online destination for over a million people, where Michelle dishes no-nonsense, science backed beauty advice. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Michelle explains the psychology behind beauty marketing and why even the most rational among us can be seduced by miracle serums. Weekend list wi...
May 30, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 257
