The Briefing

Imagine you could control digital devices using just the power of thought. Although it’s a little more complex than that, an implantable brain-computer interface is essentially trying to do just that.  There have been some promising trials in New York where, in a world-first, a person who is severely paralysed was implanted with this new brain-computer technology. Now 20 patients in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast are getting onboard. Professor Nicholas Opie is a biomedical engineer and he’s also the co-founder of this new technology the Stentrode implant Headlines: - The Queen’s memorial day wraps up- Russians flee after Putin announces conscription- Optus investigates major hack- Hawthorn allegations rock AFL Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know crime statistics in Australia have been steadily falling over the last 20 years. We are now living arguably some of our safest lives ever. We speak with former director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Don Weatherburn about how this has happened, and why our perception of crime could be out of whack. Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A campaign has been launched to bring back the Tasmanian Tiger; the carnivorous marsupial extinct in Australia since the 1930s. Despite hundreds of sightings in ensuing years, the Tassie Tiger – or thylacine – is now a distant memory. Colossal Biosciences is a tech and investment company in the US – and it’s recruited people like Paris Hilton and the Hemsworth brothers to invest in its project to re-wild the Tassie Tiger.  We’re joined by Ben Lamm, founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences who explains why they chose the thylacine – and what it would mean for Tasmania’s native animal population and environment, if it’s re-introduced to the wilds of the Apple Isle.  In today’s Briefing, the campaign to bring back the Tasmanian Tiger.  Headlines: - Podcast triggers release on Adnan Syed- $50b windfall for federal budget- QLD government to look into forensic lab results- Flooding forecast for east coast Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google is trying out pre-bunking techniques in a number of eastern European countries after a study found pre-bunking helped ‘inoculate’ people against misinformation.  The study showed 30,000 participants cartoons explaining some of the most common manipulation techniques- and later asked them about the tactics.  We speak with Jon Roozenbeek, lead author of the study and a postdoctoral fellow at Cambridge University’s Social Decision-Making Lab about how the study works and if this could help fight the deluge of misinformation online. Headlines: - The Queen is laid to rest - States scrap masks on public transport  - QLD police to stop using spithoods - Japan typhoon downgraded Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen’s funeral is tonight and it’s expected to be the most-watched television event of all time. Four billion people are expected to tune in. It will be the end of an era in Australia with King Charles III taking over from his mother. So what will it mean for Indigenous Australians? Our very own Rhianna Patrick, a Torres Strait Islander, tells us about her connection with the Queen and how growing up, she had a fascination with the monarch and royal family. We’re also joined by Blak Douglas, an Indigenous artist who won this year’s Archibald Prize, who has an entirely different perspective. He says Australia’s continued support for the monarchy is salt in the wounds of First Nations people. In this episode of the Briefing, Indigenous perspectives on the Queen’s funeral Headlines: - The Queen's funeral tonight- A massive typhoon has made landfall in Japan- Australia's biggest Childcare provider is offering incentives to entice workers- Patrick Cripps takes home the Brownlow medal  Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Van Cuylenburg is a bestselling author and co-host of the popular podcast, The Imperfects. Hugh works in the area of resilience, through his podcast and books, he’s worked with everyone from school kids to football stars on how to live a more resilient life. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Hugh Van Cuylenburg discuss embracing the current season of your life, the power of resilience and the importance of everyone, but men in particular, sharing their emotions and allowing each other to be vulnerable.   THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Me Time (Netflix) DO: Finalist 2022 Australian Life Photography Competition in Hyde Park 15th Sept – 9thOct DO: Get a Frank Green Water bottle and stay hydrated! LISTEN: The Imperfects - Podcast   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper Tasman Keith says the ARIA Awards should be judged on art, not charts. Is he right?  Keith posted a lengthy explainer on how the ARIA Awards are not based on merit, they’re based on sales this week.  ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd joins us to explain why those claims are not quite right, but the awards could do more to acknowledge artists who fly under the radar.  We’re also joined by ARIA judge and music journo Sosefina Fuamoli, who says the awards probably don’t adequately recognise artists who don’t have big record company backing. It’s a complicated issue.  In today’s Briefing, Tasman Keith says the ARIA Awards should be judged on art, not charts. Is he right?  Headlines: - Roger Federer announces retirement- William says Queen's procession reminded him of Diana's- Xi and Putin meet in Uzbekistan- WHO says end of pandemic in sight Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, a wide range of sanctions has been imposed by western countries. Sanctions are penalties imposed by one country on another, to stop it acting aggressively, or breaking international law.     We’re joined by David Uren - an economic analyst and commentator with the Australian   Strategic Policy Institute - to determine the real impact of the sanctions. In today’s Briefing we take a deep dive on the real impact of six months of sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Headlines: - Mourners pay respects to the queen- Pandemic payments extended- Saudi golf tournament could come to Australia- 900k Aussies hold down two jobs- RBA board under review Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have now entered the realm of King Charles III. To many, Charles is an eccentric environmentalist whose relationship with his first wife Diana filled tabloids and documentaries for decades.  Now he’s ascended the throne on his mother’s death, we take a deep dive on the man himself with Dr Cindy McCreery, a historian with the University of Sydney and an expert on the history of the Royal Family.   In today’s Briefing, Australia has a new King. Do you know the real Charles, the person behind the crown? Headlines: - The Queen’s coffin arrives in London- Uncle Jack Charles dies- Third La Nina confirmed - Pet kangaroo kills owner- Aussie actor Murray Bartlett wins an Emmy Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Queen’s death last week, the world woke to a new generation. We have a new King, a new heir to the throne and many expect conversations to begin about Australia’s future in the Commonwealth. What should you do if you feel unsure about the future? In today’s episode of the Briefing, we’re joined by Brigid Delaney whose new book Reasons Not To Worry - How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times, comes out next week. Brigid explains what we can learn from stoics, philosophers who lived by a set of rules that helped them find solace and comfort in difficult times. As Australia – and the world – enters a new era, we talk about Stoicism and why worrying is simply a waste of time. Today's Headlines: - King Charles admits to feeling ‘weight of history’- New Covid vaccine approved by ATAGI- Caddick inquiry hears unlikely she cut off own foot Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.