The Briefing

When Melissa Leong tastes her food, everyone pays attention. As the first female MasterChef judge her elegant and evocative descriptions make you feel part of the experience. When it comes to food, there isn’t much Melissa hasn’t done and in 2022 she was nominated for a Gold Logie.  In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Melissa touches on her experience of fame as a self-described introvert and what it means to be a woman of colour on prime-time television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the TV show Succession predict it? The Murdoch's have fired Tucker Carlson and retreated from two giant legal fights with Dominion & Crikey. In this episode we speak with Paddy Manning, author of The Successor on just how rotten things are in the state of Fox News.   Headlines: Tucker Carlson speaks out after Fox sacking US talkshow icon Jerry Springer dies at 79 Credit cards to be banned from online gambling Katy Perry loses her copyright case with an Australian clothing designer Ed Sheeran sued by Marvin Gaye's estate   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australian states have experienced a huge increase in the number of license suspensions. It’s a result of AI detection software that is now being rolled out across the country. We speak with Listnr's investigative journalist Joey Watson on whether this is just good policy? Or is there more at play?    Headlines: Annual inflation rate falls to 7% A new migration strategy to be outlined Zelenskyy speaks with Xi for the first time Major Microsoft gaming deal blocked An update in the Kathleen Folbigg case   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The luxury goods industry is worth $5.3 billion, but it turns out despite the cost of living crisis, young people are driving demand with a third of luxury items purchased by Australians under the age of 30. We speak with IBISWorld report author Kayla Wheeler, and fashion lecturer Alison Izzo about the new obsession with quiet luxury among young people.   Headlines: - Biden announces re-election bid - Tucker Carlson fired by Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News - Medicine to be cheaper for six million Australians - Victoria is raising the age of criminal responsibility - Prince William got a secret pay out from Murdoch newspaper   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Australia’s megachurch in turmoil, Tom Tilley has been working on an documentary investigation that reveals how far the problems go back and the real reasons its founder Brian Houston lost control of his church. In this extended interview with Katrina Blowers, Tom explains how the investigation began and what he learned along the way. Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-awaited review into the RBA has been handed down, with the government supporting the 51 recommendations in principle. Among them, the board that sets interest rates will be split off from the people who govern the overall running of the bank. We speak with Jonathan Kearns who spent three decades at the RBA and was one of the people consulted by the review panel.     Headlines: - Tributes pour in for Barry Humphries - Landmark Defence Review to be released - Citizenship rules eased for Kiwis - Talor Gooch wins Aussie LIV Golf tournament - Twitter flips again over the “blue tick”    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Hill is an investigative journalist who has dedicated the last six years of her life to exploring, explaining and making sense of family violence, domestic abuse and sexual assault. This week she returns to SBS television with a documentary series called Asking For It featuring Grace Tame, Saxon Mullins and other survivors and experts who candidly share their experiences. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Jess reflects on her significant work while also receiving treatment for a brain tumour - an experience Jamila unfortunately knows a bit too well.  *content warning* this episode includes mention of sexual harassment, domestic violence and assault   1800Respect - 1800 737 732 Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take six well known cosmetics to an independent laboratory for testing. The results show that two of the brands contain PFAS, which are dangerous synthetic ‘forever chemicals.’   Find out which brands and how they respond to the results in this special report from Clair Weaver, Investigations Editor at Listnr.  Complaints about PFAS in cosmetics should go to the ACCC (Problem with a product or service you bought | ACCC.)   Headlines: QLD to introduce major drug law changes  ACT to offer free abortion  BuzzFeed News is shutting down  Elon Musk’s rocket explodes  Mother and son survive light plane crash    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been one year since Sydney artist Scott Marsh caused a storm on social media after posting controversial comments about vaccines. The Aussie artist is here to tell us about his experience of having pericarditis after getting the vaccine and how the fallout from that post affected his life. We’re also speaking to infectious diseases expert Paul Griffin for the facts on vaccine injury.   Headlines: - Reserve Bank to be shaken up- Australia’s first EV strategy announced- PM slams Lidia Thorpe- Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88- India to overtake China’s population   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian-first study has been launched looking at the online hate directed at female athletes. At the Tokyo games, 87% of online abuse towards athletes was directed at females. Female athletes say it's not an option to not use social media, because they are paid less and rely on it for income. So, what is it like being on the receiving end of daily online abuse? We talk with Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell and Dr Caitlin McGrane from Deakin University about the problem.   Headlines: - Landmark Fox trial settles  - Jacinta Price named as new Shadow Minister   - Jobseeker payments deemed "seriously inadequate" in new report   - Charles chooses quiche for coronation    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.