The Briefing

The oral contraceptive pill was an absolute game changer for Australian women when it was introduced back in 1961. Why then, are oral contraceptives on their way out. We’re joined by Kelsey Menzies, a 25-year-old who went off the pill and is now on the rhythm method; and Professor Jayashri Kulkarni from Monash University who’s been leading research in this area. In the last 30 years, people using oral contraceptive pills have been declining. It’s as more awareness grows around the adverse impact of the pill on mental health. We look into this trend, and why researchers are worried about Tik Tok influencing contraceptive decisions. Today's Headlines: - PM to release legal advice into Scomo’s secret portfolios- Rise in welfare compared to pre-pandemic levels- Major drug bust of opioid fentanyl- US disease expert Anthony Fauci steps down- Satirical musical about Prince Andrew announced Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salman Rushdie has been stabbed at a New York lecture and could lose sight in one eye. The motivation behind the attack may be more than 30 years old. In 1989 the Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini condemned Rushdie to death via Fatwah due to the ‘blasphemous’ nature of his book: The Satanic Verses.   We’re joined by Vijay Mishra, Emeritus Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Murdoch University in Perth to look into why Rushdie is so controversial among those of the Muslim faith.  What was it about the Satanic Verses that made it so controversial, and why has Salman Rushdie been under a Fatwah since 1989? Today's Headlines: - Legal advice on Scomo’s secret appointments issued- Australia’s skills crisis- Putin advisor’s daughter killed in car bomb- Union calls Qantas ‘apology’ a stunt- Singapore legalises gay sex Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science Briefing is a new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In this episode, Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Jacinta Bowler about how potent methane is as a greenhouse gas and the concerns major coal companies could be underreporting their methane emissions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is only a month away and Ezi Magbegor is more than ready. A self-described ‘quiet person’ Ezi says she has tried to stay grounded during her meteoric rise in the sport. A remarkable feat given that she’s currently playing in the WNBA and was part of the Seattle Storm’s championship winning team in her rookie season.   In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Ezi Magbegor talk all things basketball, keeping a level head and dealing with pressure at an elite level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Native Americans have been teaching Indigenous Australians how to strengthen their languages at a conference in Alice Springs. The Master-Apprentice method was developed by small Indigenous language communities in California and has proven to be the most effective method for endangered language communities with few resources. We’re joined by Dr Richard Grounds - Executive Director of the Yuchi Language Project in Oklahoma who has been in Australia; and Leon Yeatman CEO of Batchelor Institute in the Northern Territory, who tells us about programs to save indigenous languages in Australia. With many Indigenous languages under threat in Australia, will this new approach help? Today's Headlines: - Bali bomb-maker to walk free early- Unemployment rate falls to record low- Scomo apologises to former Home Affairs minister- Covid cases drop 24% globally Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation has been stunned by revelations in Simon Benson’s new book Plagued, where we learned former Prime Minister Scott Morrison assigned ministerial portfolios to himself. His colleagues in the parliament had no idea. It’s seriously damaged Morrison’s legacy, just months after the May election. Simon, who covers politics for Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, takes us behind the scenes as he compiled the book that has rocked Australia’s political landscape. In this episode of The Briefing, a deep dive on Scott Morrison’s chaotic prime ministership. Today's Headlines: - Scott Morrison refuses to resign- Plan to cut emissions by biggest polluters released- Senior Republican loses seat over not supporting Trump- Japanese government wants young people to drink again Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all disrespect towards women ends in violence, but all violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour.  We want to set good examples for the young people we influence in our lives.   Stop It At The Start has practical resources so together, we can work to stop violence against women.     Tom is joined by TV and radio host and journalist Carrie Bickmore and together they interview Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch to talk about how best to have these conversations, because it’s not just one big conversation, it’s many little ones.   In this special episode of The Briefing, Tom and Carrie discuss the campaign from a parents’ point of view – the link between our endemic violence against women and attitudes of disrespect and gender which start as children.  Every little talk you have shapes them. When you bring up respect, respect grows.    For conversation starters, tools, and resources, visit respect.gov.au   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by leading investigative journalist Nick McKenzie to take a deep dive into Australia's neo-Nazi movement. McKenzie has gained footage from inside secret meetings, bush camps, gym sessions and even uncovered the way they use encrypted messaging apps like Telegram to organise their movement and share their racism.  In this briefing Nick McKenzie shares what he’s learnt about this movement and the threat it poses. Today's Headlines: - Scomo resisting calls to quit- Indigenous ministers meet to talk referendum- NSW flood report issues 28 recommendations- Anglican church split underway- Plan to bring Tasmanian tiger back to life Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s estimated 140,000 people have medical issues misdiagnosed in Australia every year, and as many as 4000 end in death. We’re joined by Mary Dahm from the ANU’s Institute for Communication in Healthcare, and Jen M, a person who has been misdiagnosed. A new study has looked into how and why misdiagnosis happen; we speak with the researchers to find out what to do if you suspect you’re being misdiagnosed or not being listened to by your medical practitioner. Today's Headlines: - Turnbull says Scomo revelations ‘appalling’- New Omicron vaccine approved by UK- Assange suing CIA over spying claims- Australian rentals below WHO safety rating Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $A70 million in damages after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.  Jones – host of Infowars, and a renowned conspiracy theorist - has repeatedly argued that the shooting was a hoax orchestrated by the government to strip Americans of gun rights, and that the parents of the dead children were "crisis actors."  We’re joined by Elizabeth Williamson - New York Times journalist and author of Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth” who explains how and why Jones spread these awful untruths, and what this court decision means for his future.  Can Alex Jones and Infowars survive this brutal demolition by the parents of a Sandy Hook victim?  Today's Headlines: - Organised crime has infiltrated NDIS- Scomo secretly sworn in as Resources Minister- Flights return to normal in Canberra- Salman Rushdie on road to recovery- Five members of US Congress visit Taiwan Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.