The Briefing

Welcome to On Topic with the Weekend Briefing, a special series where Jamila Rizvi talks to some of her favourite guests - old and new - about a single, fascinating subject. Over the next two months, you’ll hear from singers, writers, models, actors and change makers on topics as diverse as power and influence, mindset and money, bodies and brains.  Today you’ll hear from Elly Desmarchelier, on access. Elly is a disability rights advocate who is determined to make change for the one in five Australians who live with disability. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Elly explains how people with disability are left out of important conversations and why the NDIS cannot be the answer to every medical funding challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dee Madigan, Creative director and Labor strategist, discusses the role of brands in politics, specifically focusing on Qantas supporting the 'yes' campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. They explore why Qantas is receiving extensive coverage and the potential risks and benefits for companies getting involved in social issues.

Johnny Keko, an expert on the World Cup tournament, discusses the twists and turns of the tournament so far and emotions at the game. Topics include Sam Kerr's call for more funding in women's soccer, chaos around the game, impact on young fans, analysis of Australia vs. England match, and growing interest in women's soccer in Australia.

The podcast discusses the watershed moment for women's sports in Australia with the Matildas' World Cup match. It explores the future of women's sport and the financial implications of the Matildas' success. The podcast also covers Donald Trump's indictment, a heartwarming rescue, and good news about four Australian surfers found alive.

Journalist, Amelia Oberhardt, uncovers her mother's hidden past through a photo discovered at her funeral, leading her on a journey to uncover forced adoptions in Australia. The podcast also covers news headlines, disappearance of Australians, bomb threats, political drama, and mistreatment of unwed mothers.

Sharpen your spears ladies! Research has debunked the hunter-gatherer theory finding a high number of our female ancestors used to hunt too. A group of anthropologists from Washington and Seattle Pacific universities analysed 63 modern hunter-gatherersocieties, including 14 in Australia and found women hunted in nearly 80 per cent of them. This includes hunting for big game - and they left the kids behind. It's thought early anthropological work was carried out by men who have inflated the importance of men's roles and that's why this wasn't uncovered until now.   Headlines: We could have a Matildas public holiday! Hawaii wildfire death toll rises  Hope Julian Assange could be brought to Australia    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to On Topic with the Weekend Briefing, a special series where Jamila Rizvi talks to some of her favourite guests - old and new - about a single, fascinating subject. Over the next two months, you’ll hear from singers, writers, models, actors and change makers on topics as diverse as power and influence, mindset and money, bodies and brains.  Today you’ll hear from Kemi Nekvapil, on power. Kemi is a coach, speaker and author. She teaches people all over Australia and the world how to understand and embrace their power.  In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Kemi explains how to recognise you’re worthy without having to prove it, why presence is more important than false positivity and how to step into and how to step into your power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has been gripped by a story out of Victoria where three people died after eating a meal of wild mushrooms. Police investigations are continuing. One man remains in a critical condition in hospital. So, how prevalent are deadly mushrooms? What should we look out for? What happens when you're poisoned? And how often are people hospitalised after consuming mushrooms. In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by Diego Bonetto "The Weedy One" Forager to take us on a journey of mushroom discovery.   Headlines: Disaster declaration for Hawaii with at least 36 dead following wildfires   Six tourists successfully fly to space for first time   Matilda's play France on Saturday       Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record - almost all of Australia was 2-6°C above average temperatures. Australia has battled with bushfire seasons since 1970, with more than 2,000 homes having been destroyed in three of it’s biggest fire seasons, 1982-1983, 2008-2009 and 2019-2020. In this episode of the Briefing, we're joined by Greg Mullins, former Commissioner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales, a Climate Councillor with the Climate Council and a founding member of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action. Following on from a horror summer in Europe, what will this year's bushfire season look like?   Headlines: Commonwealth Bank's profits off high interest rates Hard solo has MPs wanting to tighten alcohol restrictions Brittany Higgins speaks out after inquiry report Man who killed an ibis has been jailed for six months    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forty-five paediatricians have signed a letter warning the government about the risks of fracking to child and infant health. On Tuesday morning health professionals in support of the letter protested outside APH in Canberra. The letter states research that links fracking to birth defects, low birth weight, cancer and respiratory conditions. Paediatrician Louise Woodward who drafted the letter joins Jan Fran to explain the significance of fracking. Headlines: Matildas' ratings  $3-billion in rent increases   Thousands gather for funeral of Sinéad O’Connor in Ireland  One supermarket has been voted Australia’s favourite   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.