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The Briefing

A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.

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Episodes

Who is Zohran Mamdani? + Police arrest alleged uni hacker

Afternoon Headlines: First repatriation flight of Australians from Israel lands in Sydney, three men charged over murdered indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey and 27-year-old woman arrested over alleged cyber hacks at Western Sydney Uni Deep Dive: Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic Party candidate on track to be the next Mayor of New York City, propelled by a wave of community-led support with strong left-wing ideals. The 33-year-old candidate is making history as the first Muslim South Asian nomin...

Jun 26, 202515 minSeason 6Ep. 316

‘Daddy’ Trump and his NATO kids + Dating app turned hate crime trap

Thursday Headlines: Iran-Israel ceasefire seems to be holding as ‘Daddy’ Trump meets with NATO chief, economists are tipping there’ll be a rate cut next month, NSW political staffers to appear at caravan plot inquiry after being threatened with arrest, Australia’s ranked eighth in the world for work life balance and Australia’s first home made rocket will attempt to blast off from Queensland (again)! Deep Dive: There’s been a spate of horrific attacks on Australia’s gay and bi community, being f...

Jun 25, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 315

Day 37: 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 the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroo...

Jun 25, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 314

Antoinette Lattouf wins + Is Gout Gout the next Usain Bolt?

Afternoon Headlines: Donald Trump calls leaked intelligence report on US strikes “fake news”, Antoinette Lattouf wins unlawful termination case against the ABC and $500k reward for information on murdered backpacker Peter Falconio Deep Dive: Gout Gout is the 17-year-old Australian sprinter being compared to Usain Bolt, as he continues to break records across the globe. The teenager beat his own 200 metre national record at his first major senior world event this week and was confirmed for Austra...

Jun 25, 202513 minSeason 6Ep. 313

Are Australians racist? + The world's at war, should I fly?

Wednesday Headlines: Donald Trump's warning to Israel, Australia’s mental health reform plan 'not fit for purpose,' First Nations people are experiencing racism at a rate forty percent more than a decade ago, Antoinette's Federal Court judgement to be handed down today and a Victorian region wants a big fruit to put them on the map! Deep Dive: With tensions in the Middle East sparking flight cancellations and diversions, many Australians are questioning whether their mid-year travel plans are st...

Jun 24, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 312

Day 36: 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 the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR News...

Jun 24, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 311

What Trump’s ceasefire really means + Jeff Bezos wedding protests

Deep Dive: Donald Trump took to social media and announced an apparent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Just hours later, that was denied by Iran. So, what is going on in the Middle East and could this apparent breakthrough stop an escalating war? Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 24, 202513 minSeason 6Ep. 310

The $1bn loophole funding nose jobs, tummy tucks + Did we help bomb Iran?

Tuesday Headlines: Iran's targeting the US largest military base in the middle east in Qatar, a Queensland mother accused of torturing her one-year-old for social media fame has had her case delayed, Aussies are spending big on 'extravagant and unnecessary medical procedures', Australia’s eSafety commissioner is urging the government to include YouTube in our world-first social media ban, and the final season of Netflix’s most successful series ever set to launch this week. Deep Dive: Deep in th...

Jun 23, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 309

Jury lockdown explained: 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 the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR News...

Jun 23, 20251 minSeason 6Ep. 308

Iran threatens terror attacks + AC/DC reveals Australian tour

Deep dive: So, what happens next after the US attacked Iran? The US says its “Operation Midnight Hammer” was about destroying Tehran’s nuclear facilities, but other experts say it’s only set to escalate an already dangerous Middle East war. Iran has now reportedly threatened the US with terrorist attacks while our PM has appealed for diplomacy, dialogue and de-escalation. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Foreign Affairs Expert David Wroe who unpacks the latest devel...

Jun 23, 202519 minSeason 6Ep. 307

Aus evacuations axed after US strikes + The big brands gaslighting you

Monday Headlines: Planned evacuations of Australians trapped in the Middle East have been cancelled following the US’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, a manhunt is underway in NSW for a teenage driver who fled the scene of a deadly crash, a taste of spring is on the way after colder-than Antarctic weather, and a Queensland cat has survived a full 55-minute cycle inside a washing machine. Deep Dive: The end of financial year is almost here and so are the flashy sales, inbox promotions, and “limi...

Jun 22, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 306

OnlyFans queen Blue Eyed Kayla Jade on sex, love and Peggy Sue

OnlyFans queen Blue Eyed Kayla Jade is Australia's most famous sex worker, a mother of two and an icon to millions of her online followers, including a surprising number of middle-aged women. But with that fame and adoration comes scrutiny, meaning the Gold Coast creator has to know where to draw lines between her public and private personas to protect her family's privacy and safety. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Kayla explains how she got into the industry, why she actually loves what ...

Jun 20, 202544 minSeason 6Ep. 305

What's next: 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 the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR News...

Jun 20, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 304

Should we name underage offenders? + ADF step up Middle East evacuations

Deep Dive: There are new calls to overhaul our current laws that prevent us naming offenders under the age of 18 who are convicted of serious crimes. New rape charges this week have again reignited the debate, with some advocates arguing outdated legislation favours the reputation of alleged offendors and not the safety of victims. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by journalist Nina Funnell. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebri...

Jun 20, 202517 minSeason 6Ep. 303

Trump's two-week war deadline + Are the Logies rigged?

Friday Headlines: Trump's deciding whether the US will attack Iran, mass alert to parents after a child sex probe, Australia gets the green light for age verification in under 16s social media ban, Musk’s Starship explodes, and the results are in on that Sabrina Carpenter album cover and lab grown meats. Deep Dive: The 65th TV Week Logie Awards are just around the corner - but with a familiar crop of nominees and a rapidly changing media landscape, questions are swirling about their relevance in...

Jun 19, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 302

Day 35: 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 35 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...

Jun 19, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 301

Will the US attack Iran? + Embarrassing fail for our top universities

Afternoon Headlines: Car plunges throw Melbourne shopping centre, Unemployment figures hold firm at 4.1% and Australia’s top universities have dropped in global rankings Deep Dive: US President Donald Trump is leaving the world on edge, on whether the US will back Israel and attack Iran. Threats and strikes from both sides continue as the conflict enters its seventh day, with countries closing their embassies in the regions and evacuating. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is join...

Jun 19, 202513 minSeason 6Ep. 300

The CEOs making 55x more than you + The dark side of crypto

Thursday Headlines: Iranian ambassador to Australia calls on Anthony Albanese to condemn Israel, court for teens accused of six-hour Sydney gang rape, Australia’s highest paid CEOs revealed, Australia’s first lab-grown meat will be on menus within weeks, and Origin will be decided in Game III in Sydney after Queensland wins Game II. Deep Dive: While cryptocurrency has its critics, it's shifted from being viewed as a millennial get rich quick scheme to a legitimate source of wealth, and invested ...

Jun 18, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 299

Day 34: 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 34 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...

Jun 18, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 298

Iran vows to show “no mercy” + World first for LGBTQIA+ blood donation

Afternoon Headlines: Iran's supreme leader vowed to show “no mercy”, third Australian arrested in Bali over the alleged targeted shooting of two Melbourne men and Optus facing $100 million fine for inappropriate sales practices and misconduct Deep Dive: Lifeblood has announced a major overhaul of restrictions that prevent gay and bisexual men and transgender women from donating plasma and blood. It will allow an estimated 600,000 thousand more Australians to help save and change lives through ge...

Jun 18, 202514 minSeason 6Ep. 297

Trump won’t kill Iran's leader ‘for now’ + Masked hitmen in suburbia

Wednesday Headlines: Australians in Iran and Israel told to ‘shelter in place’, Victoria to propose laws making churches vicariously responsible for abuse, two arrested over Bali shooting, Billy Slater responds to ex-blues ‘grub’ comments ahead of Origin Game 2, and three Aussie cities among the world's most liveable. Deep Dive: A restaurant worker was among those shot in a “shockingly brazen” lunchtime shooting in suburban Sydney this week, with the commotion also reportedly sending a nearby pr...

Jun 17, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 295

Day 33: 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 33 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...

Jun 17, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 294

Trump’s evacuation warning + 700 half siblings IVF horror story

Deep Dive: Australia’s Health Ministers have now ordered a “rapid review” of our IVF industry after two recent embryo bungles involving Monash IVF. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Katherine Dawson, who was conceived via a sperm donor and then found out she has at least 700 half-siblings. He donated sperm at various clinics across the country using different names. Katherine alleges these latest mistakes involving Monash IVF are just the tip of the iceberg and she is...

Jun 17, 202519 minSeason 6Ep. 293

SPONSORED: The new shot defending Aussie babies

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common and highly contagious virus that can affect the nose, throat and lungs. Nearly all Australian infants will catch RSV before age two, and while many cases are mild, the virus can cause severe illness - particularly in babies and young children. Now, a new free maternal vaccine has been added to the National Immunisation Program, offering free protection for newborns. In this episode of The Briefing, in partnership with the Australian Government, Sa...

Jun 17, 202511 minSeason 6Ep. 296

The vices costing us $13k a year

Tuesday Headlines: Recovered bodies from Air India crash returned to families, heavy strikes between Israel and Iran enter fourth day, tributes are flowing for a police officer who was shot dead in Tasmania, Tabcorp has copped a $4 million fine for breaching spam laws and Aussies are spending big on vices. Further listening from headlines: Why more men are sports betting Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook:...

Jun 16, 20257 minSeason 6Ep. 292

Day 32: 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 32 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiST...

Jun 16, 20252 minSeason 6Ep. 291

Three hit in Sydney shootings + Why Trump can’t escape Israel-Iran war

Afternoon Headlines: Three men shot in Auburn Sydney’s South-West outside a family restaurant, Tasmania Police officer shot dead, Minnesota manhunt over with alleged shooter arrested and Anti-tour protest break out across Europe Deep Dive: The war between and Israel and Iran continues to escalate with neither side backing down, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government is organising repatriation flights for Australians trapped in the Middle East. The US President has warned it will step...

Jun 16, 202513 minSeason 6Ep. 290

Pro-abortion Democrats in shooter manifesto + Is feminism a ‘joke’ in 2025?

Monday Headlines: Anthony Albanese will be holding his first-ever face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, manhunt continues for Minnesota shooter, search continues in Bali for the gunmen who killed an Australian man, 1.9 million Aussies skip specialist doctors and Australia’s very first talking post boxes are here! Deep Dive: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover, Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap, a glass box ‘petting zoo’ stunt by OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue, and a Year 9 debating topic on Tradwi...

Jun 15, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 289

Ed Gamble on Nigella Lawson, food porn and Off Menu with Robert De Niro

Ed Gamble is the British comedian who’s pulled off the rare combo of tattoos and fine dining, carving out a unique space in comedy and culinary culture. From judging Great British Menu, winning Taskmaster to selling out stand-up tours worldwide he’s turned the fantasy meals of celebrities into a chart topping podcast with co-host James Acaster - Off Menu. In this chat with Helen Smith, Ed unpacks interviewing A-listers like Robert De Niro, his upcoming tour Hot Diggity Dog and if he is the male ...

Jun 13, 202528 minSeason 6Ep. 288

What's next: 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 the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroo...

Jun 13, 20251 minSeason 6Ep. 287
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