The Briefing

Journalist Elfy Scott grew up in a household where her mother's schizophrenia was rarely spoken about. For many years, this complex mental health condition was treated as an open secret, until she was told about her mother’s condition by a school counsellor. Her book ‘The One Thing We’ve Never Spoken About’ explores why schizophrenia is still such a taboo topic. In this episode of the Briefing, we discuss why complex conditions like schizophrenia have been left behind while more common conditions like anxiety and depression are now more widely spoken about. Headlines: - Concern over cost of AUKUS subs- Players launch class action against AFL- La Niña ends- US inflation eases- New study could speed up endometriosis diagnosis Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded by two Aussies, F45 was launched on the New York Stock Exchange back in 2021 and was immediately valued at $2 billion with endorsees among the biggest names in sport and entertainment. Less than two years later, it is a vastly different story.  At least five F45 gyms across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia - which are individually owned but franchise operated - have entered liquidation in the past six months. So why has the shine gone off F45?  And what does the future hold for what was once, one of the fastest-growing gym franchises in the world? In today’s Briefing, we speak to Daniel Bova, who ran F45 gyms for 8 years, about the rise and fall of the Australian franchisor. Headlines: - “New dawn” in Australian defence announced - Biden reassures US banking sector - Latrell Mitchell speaks out about racial abuse saga - Enid Blyton’s books to be updated - Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeps the Oscars  Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingA    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of schoolgirls have been poisoned across Iran. The attacks have been described by some observers as part of an extremist response – perhaps with tacit state endorsement – to the protests led by women and girls that have rocked Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini in September.  Human Rights groups say the total number of victims is more than 7,000.  So why are schoolgirls being poisoned in Iran? In this episode, we speak to Nos Hosseini - Secretary and Spokesperson at Iranian Women's Association to find out, what role, if any, the Iranian government is playing in the attacks.   Headlines: - Historic AUKUS meeting to go ahead- Hillsong hits back after fraud allegations- Teen says Mitchell slur not ‘racially motivated’- US: Second biggest bank collapse ever - Aussie-made Elvis nominated for 8 Oscars   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Marigliano is an Australian radio announcer and musician, turned podcaster and storyteller. She’ll likely have kept you company during the afternoon on Triple J back in the 2010s or in lockdown with her poignant, honest podcast Tough Love. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Linda reflects on how her sense of career changed when she couldn’t control the next step whilst also being in a long distance relationship.  Find Linda’s podcast Tough Love here All About Women event hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As interest rates rise for a tenth consecutive time, we have a cautionary tale about Cherish Kuehlmann. One night last month the student was woken up by officers who ‘barged into the house’ and took her to a police station, where she was charged with a trespass offense. Her crime? Protesting the Reserve Bank. In this episode, Cherish tells us how she was put in a cell for protesting the cost of housing, bank profits and the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy. Headlines: - Australia is buying up to five nuclear submarines- Hillsong has been accused of money laundering and tax evasion- Trial of Jewish school principal Malka Leifer closes - Alice Springs sees drop in crime Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Gen F'd? economist Alison Pennington writes about how the most educated generation in Australian history looks set to be the first generation worse off than their parents. Millions of young people are struggling to secure full-time work and own homes. The book gives young people the tools needed to help create change and opportunities. Headlines: - Ten and Newscorp file Lehrmann defamation defence - Murdoch admits Fox may have gone “too far” - Thorpe cleared of contempt of parliament - Albo touches down in India - RBA hints rates could pause   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Ruth Phillips discusses the decline in South Korea's fertility rate, the societal and economic implications, and how it could relate to other countries. The podcast also covers news updates, interest rate hikes, plastic recycling programs, asylum seeker policies, and the unveiling of statues of female politicians in Canberra.

Australia's largest soft plastics recycling scheme REDcycle collapsed last November and last week the scheme was declared insolvent by the Supreme court. Soft plastics collected from supermarkets were sent to warehouses where they’ve been stockpiled for months, leaving consumers disappointed and pushing Australia even further from its national packaging target. So, how far are we from that 2025 goal? In this episode, we speak to Jeff Angel, Director of the Total Environment Centre and Boomerang Alliance, about the collapse of REDcycle. Headlines: - Turnbull gives evidence at robodebt inquiry - Perth mint accused of diluting gold - Protests in Aldi over transport workers’ wages - Reserve Bank to hike rates again - Toblerone to change logo   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 8 is International Women's Day.  We asked the women (and a couple of men) behind your favourite LiSTNR podcasts and radio shows to share about a time they’ve #EmbracedEquity and challenged gender stereotypes, called out discrimination, drawn attention to bias and sought out inclusion.  Hear from Carrie Bickmore, Jess Rowe, Sarah Maree Cameron,  Fifi Box, Turia Pitt, Natarsha Belling, Jamila Rizvi, Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw, Erin Molan, Lem Zakharia, Loren Barry and Kymba Cahill along with Tommy Little, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody.  Check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years into the pandemic there are still people who (as far as they know) have never contracted or tested positive for Covid. They’re called ‘novids’ and right now there’s an international, first-of-its-kind study underway into why these people have dodged the rona. Is there a genetic basis for this or are they just lucky? In this episode, we speak to our social media producer Sarah Bol, who has never caught covid and Adrian Esterman Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia.   Headlines: - Aussies back Super changes - Trump’s support diminished at conservative event - World Pride wraps up- NRL: Dream start for new the Dolphins- Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith in comedy special   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.