The Briefing

Have you ever wondered why some people instantly click and others don’t? Dr Ali Walker is an Australian human connection scientist who's just written a book called Click or Clash. It covers why you bond easily with some people but have friction with others. It also looks at how we make friends and fall in love; the four types of belonging (and how to achieve them); the three types of loneliness (and how to avoid them); and how to communicate in true alignment with who you are.   In this episode, we explore why some of us click and some of us don’t with Dr Ali Walker.   Headlines: - Thousands still missing in NZ following cyclone- Australia loses second India test- Roald Dahl books edited to take out ‘fat’ and ‘ugly’   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Fa’Aoso is a film producer, director, screenwriter and actor, who also in his first career played professional rugby for the Canterbury Bulldogs.   Life for Aaron has been… so far, so good. His newly released autobiography is titled exactly that, and makes Aaron the first Torres Strait Islander to ever release a commercially published memoir.   In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Aaron touches on his triumphs and darkest days, what he’s learned and what he wants the next generation of young First Nations men to know.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Product: Willy and Bear drink bottle cup holder  Listen: Claire Tonti’s new album Matrescence Watch: Season 4 of You - Netflix  Watch: Full Swing - Netflix   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of online scammers has seen many Aussies losing their life savings with little to no hope of being reimbursed by their bank. In Australia, it’s estimated only 13% of scams are recorded, due to either embarrassment or the lack of confidence the victim will be reimbursed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Consumer Action Law Centre are calling for Australia to adopt a similar approach on banking scams as in the UK. CommBank recently announced NameCheck technology which will launch in late March and will check the account details match up on all transactions, helping reduce scams and fraud.  In this episode, we speak to Professor Steve Worthington from Swinburne Uni about how we can protect ourselves from scammers.   Headlines: - Last year’s fatal police shooting in Queensland labeled a religiously motivated terrorist attack. - Tragic end to North Queensland zinc mine search - Aussie disaster experts sent to help New Zealand - The unemployment rate is up   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, we investigate the concept that women have to somehow ‘have it all.’ It comes as a recent article in a News Corp paper suggested a string of high profile women’s marriages broke down because they ‘dared to have it all.’ The BBC also questioned New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ability to ‘have it all.' Antoinette wrote an op-ed in the Herald to suggest this is unfair and problematic.  In this episode, we speak to Annabel Crabb, writer and television host, about this 'having it all' mantra; what it means, who defines it and how it is used around successful women.   Headlines: - Captain of Thai rescue football team dies- RBA governor defends rate hikes- Search and rescue operation underway for two miners - Man arrested after cocaine haul discovery   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our second episode focusing on adult ADHD. Two weeks ago we spoke with Bridget Pringle, a Melbourne based advertising professional and mother of two who was diagnosed about two years ago.  Bridget told us about what it was like living with ADHD – and how it answered lots of unanswered questions for her.  In today’s Briefing, we’re joined by Mark Bellgrove, the President of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association to find out what you should do if you think YOU may have adult ADHD.  Unfortunately it’s not as straightforward as it should be to get the diagnosis and treatment for adult ADHD.  In this episode of the Briefing what do you if you have adult ADHD? Headlines: - Olympian Peter Bol cleared to run - NT Alcohol bans to be reinstated this week- Trump’s first challenger launches presidential bid- New Zealand declares state of emergency- Three men wanted after cocaine haul Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edelman’s annual Trust Barometer has revealed that the government and the media are among the least trusted by Australians. Whereas trust in business to take on social and structural issues, like climate change, is greater.   We’re joined by Tom Robinson, the Australian CEO of Edelman; and Zara Seidler is Co-Founder of leading youth news service The Daily Aus.  So in today's Briefing, why are Australians distrusting of government and the media – but more trusting of business – and why Gen Z is even more distrusting than Millennials.  Headlines: - Dutton says sorry for boycotting 'apology' - 7 month old rescued in Turkey - Brain surgeon Charlie Teo faces hearing - A tough day for the Aussies playing in the Super Bowl!   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has the highest skin cancer rates in the world - with one person here diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes. Last year alone, 17,000 people were diagnosed. Social media is adding to the problem with ‘suntanning’ now trending on TikTok and Instagram. So, how do we drive down the numbers when so many people are obsessed with tanning? In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Brett, who has created her own range of sun protection products to encourage Australians to protect themselves as part of their everyday routine. We also speak to Melissa Mason who is lobbying for the federal government to BAN sun tanning products.   Headlines: - Refugees stuck in limbo finally get answers- Blame game in Turkiye as death toll rises- Wholesale energy prices lower than predicted- Two more UFOs shot down over North America- Two Aussies to play in the Super Bowl   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanette Francis, better known as Jan Fran, is one of our brilliant hosts of The Briefing podcast. Jan recently returned to the show after having her beautiful baby boy.   Jan Fran is a Lebanese-Australian journalist, presenter and is ridiculously accomplished. She has won a Walkley award, worked as a foreign correspondent and is well known as a television presenter and content creator.  In this episode Jamila Rizvi and Jan Fran delve into everything from her childhood,  motherhood and multiculturalism in this country.    THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Pamela, A Love Story – Netflix   DO: Follow Molly Baz on Instagram   WATCH: Triviaverse - Netflix WATCH: Mary Poppins Musical      Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week a massive white balloon drifted across U.S. airspace before being shot down by the Air Force. But where did it come from? The US believes China was spying on its military camps with the 200ft balloon which contained sensors and surveillance equipment inside. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, China said the US overreacted by bringing the balloon down and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has cancelled his trip to China. So, what exactly was the balloon doing there and is this something that happens often?    In this episode, we speak to Jennifer Hsu, Research Fellow at the Lowy Institute, to find out more about the balloon and tensions between the US and China.  Headlines: - Turkiye faces second disaster- Tudge resignation triggers by-election- Calls for Communications Minister to resign- Composer Burt Bacharach dies Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural regions in Australia are facing major maternity shortages as services in rural hospitals are forced to close. Pregnant women are travelling for hours to get care – some fearing they may have to give birth on the side of the road. The problem is adding more pressure to Australia’s maternity crisis which has been ongoing for years.  In this episode, we speak to Sophie Walker - the founder of the Australian Birth Stories Podcast, who tells us more about the country’s maternity crisis.  Headlines: - Turkiye death toll passes 11,000- MH-17 investigation suspended- Albo agrees to a Voice pamphlet- Warne’s will revealed Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.