Horror as US woman survives two executions + Why our moth plague is good news

Welcome back to Our Take!  It's the time of week that we loosen our ties (except we famously don't wear ties), kick off our shoes (figuratively because WHS rules) and talk the week that was in news and pop culture.   This week's debrief is on the question that's divided the internet this week: is it ok to rock up to a job interview with an iced coffee? Sach and producer Tessa weigh in.  We open the Inbox to hear YOUR thoughts on some of the stories we covered this week, with condom use and interest rates really getting you listening and talking.  Then it's time for the Weekend Quiz and we're on our best behaviour when office manager Tierney stops by to test her knowledge. Questions below, make sure you listen to get the answers!   As always, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories we've covered, or ones you'd like us to cover! Hit us up on Instagram @thebriefingpodcast and don't forget you can comment on eps if you listen on Spotify.   The Weekend Quiz:   1. Who took out this year’s men’s Dally M medal? CLUE: He did it from his dad’s couch ...   2. The Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate this week to what?  3. Who was named the new Greens leader? BONUS POINT: Who are they replacing and why?   4. Something we all have to pay when we tap our card at shops was axed this week. What was it? 5. Everyone became obsessed with what flying insect this week?   The Weekend List:   To do: Make a submission to the Select Committee on Women's Health (Sacha's recommendation, link here)  To watch: The Barbie movies on YouTube (Tessa's recommendation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines: Israeli PM says flydubai pilot underwent 'radical indoctrination' Woman rushed to hospital in Tennessee after surviving two execution attempts Australian news outlets call for AI companies to be included in media bargaining laws Sarah Hanson-Young addresses 'brutal' politics after losing Greens leadership bid Newcastle heads into Sunday's NRL decider with the highest representation of Indigenous players ever in a GF Deep Dive: Masses of bogong moths have swarmed the east coast this week, with videos of the migration going viral.   The massive numbers are being celebrated by experts, after the insects were declared endangered back in 2021.   In this episode of The Briefing, Zoos Victoria Senior Conservation Biologist Dr Marissa Parrott joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to talk about why there are so many this spring, and why they're so vital to Australia's ecosystems.   Report a moth sighting at Zoos Victoria’s moth tracker hereFollow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday Headlines:  Officials investigate possible terror attack on Israel-bound flight House prices drop for sixth month in a row Banks pass on interest rate rise David Shoebridge named new Greens leader Nathan Cleary wins the Dally M from his dad's couch Deep Dive:  One Nation has booted the ABC and The Guardian from press conferences across the country, sparking calls for better protections for journalists and media organisations.   Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom wants to see a Media Freedom Bill introduced, forcing Parliament to protect it like any other human right.    In this episode of The Briefing, executive director of the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom Peter Greste joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to talk about how Australian media can be better protected. Further listening: What falling house prices mean for you Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Headlines:  RBA lifts rates again, sparks fears of a looming recession Hanson-Young and Faruqi to make another tilt at the Greens leadership Home Affairs orders AI safety review of government systems Lindsay Clancy's lawyer questions whether she killed her children Socceroos go down to Brazil Deep Dive: The Reserve Bank has delivered another blow to struggling households by lifting the official cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6% in its ongoing bid to tame sticky inflation.    With growing frustration over the central bank's strategy, critics are questioning whether mortgage holders should continue bearing the brunt and if government spending is playing a bigger role than politicians care to admit.   In this episode of The Briefing, Economic Director at Compare the Market, David Koch, joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to explain the other tools that could be used and explain why households shouldn't be shouldering the burden of stubborn inflation.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday Headlines:  Larissa Waters announces shock leadership announcement Jim Chalmers facing increasing scrutiny as record-breaking hike looms Five terror suspects to be released on bail in the UK Nvidia launches new tool to keep AI agents from going rogue  Madge beats Tay in VMAs showdown Deep Dive: STI cases are climbing across the country, and condom use appears to be falling, despite government funding to fight sexually transmitted and blood-borne diseases.    Cases of gonorrhea and syphilis are of the most concern, increasing by about 50 per cent in the last decade.    In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Dr Stephanie Williams, the Assistant Director General of the Communicable Disease Branch at the Australian Centre for Disease Control to discuss what is being done to curb the rise in STIs, and whether it's time for more drastic action.    Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Headlines:  Open AI pauses training of models as AI agent incidents widens Pauline Hanson now preferred PM in QLD as Chalmers unveils major budget boost UK police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offences near air base used by US forces Bird flu public education campaign launches Massive weekend of Australian sport wraps up Deep Dive: Australians will no longer be hit with surcharge fees from this Thursday, October 1, after the Reserve Bank brought in reforms that will get rid of the extra charges for Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS payments.    It means no more surprises at the checkout, but small businesses are warning it will force them to absorb more costs or jack up their prices.   While some banks are pulling back on rewards programs typically funded by interchange fees, which are being lowered at the same time the surcharge is being axed.   In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by money saving expert Joel Gibson to explain the changes and how they will affect consumers, businesses and banks.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Our Take! It's the time of week that we loosen our ties (except we famously don't wear ties), kick off our shoes (figuratively because WHS rules) and talk the week that was in news and pop culture.  This episode starts with The Debrief, and we take on the launch of Trump TV and the US President banning certain media outlets from White House press events.  Then we crack open The Inbox to hear YOUR thoughts on the biggest stories of the week, with drug reform, Albo and Trump's selfie and the NRL dumping Tones and I dominating our comment sections and DMs.  Then it's time for the Weekend Quiz and this weekend we have our very first listener joining us to test their knowledge – listener Nat, who also got some very impressive (not really) merch. Questions below, make sure you listen to get the answers!  As always, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories we've covered, or ones you'd like us to cover! Hit us up on Instagram @thebriefingpodcast and don't forget you can comment on eps if you listen on Spotify.  The Weekend Quiz:    Albo’s in the US this week, and while there he has launched a campaign for Australia to get a seat on WHAT?  In the AFL, who won this year’s Brownlow medal, on Monday night? Donald Trump wants to change the name of AI, what has he suggested it be called instead?  A new report this week found that half of Aussies in their 20s are still doing what?  We lost an Aussie rock icon this week. Who was it? The Weekend List:   To Listen: Potterhead (Listener Pepper)   To make: Porridge (listener Helen, link here)   To watch: The Golden Spurtle on Netflix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Headlines:  Trump welcomes Xi to White House for AI talks Albanese disappointed in OpenAI after Medicare breach White House lifts press ban after judge order Two children die in NSW following separate tragedies Rate hike almost certain next week despite jobs data Lachie Neale wins appeal as Lions and Freo take unchanged sides into tomorrow's AFL Grand Final Deep Dive: Kylie Minogue headlines the AFL grand final this weekend.    A week later, the NRL will kick off its decider without a star act. The league says it would rather put the money into junior footy than pay a performer $90,000 a minute. Its broadcaster reportedly isn't happy, all the while plenty of fans are shrugging.   So are these pre-game spectacles worth the millions, or just a tradition nobody has thought to question?   In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Dr Hunter Fujak, senior lecturer in sport management at Deakin University. They unpack who these shows are really for, how they’ve changed over time and why the NRL’s move could completely change the game moving forward.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday Headlines: Iran accuses US and Israel of terrorism as Albanese pledges $60million to Ukraine Gus Lamont's parents make emotional plea as $1m reward offered Half of Aussies in their 20s still living with their parents as housing and financial stresses bite Swans players return to the club for the first time  Angry Anderson dies aged 79  Deep Dive: In the past week, four more women and children have been added to the national domestic violence death toll in Australia, which is currently sitting at 72.  They were lost in suspected murders across NSW, including a shocking case involving three children in the Blue Mountains, with their mother now accused of murder and two counts of attempted murder.  As these horrific cases continue to hit the news, it can feel like progress has stalled or completely halted.  In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by the NSW Women's Safety Commissioner, Dr Hannah Tonkin to discuss the ongoing fight to end domestic violence in our communities, and whether we're getting closer to that goal.  Additional resources:  1800 RESPECT: https://1800respect.org.au/ or call 1800 737 732  Full Stop Australia: https://fullstop.org.au/   eSafety Commissioner: https://www.esafety.gov.au/    Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Headlines:  Donald Trump addresses UN General Assembly on Iran, AI and domestic record NSW mother charged after fatally stabbing her son Beau Lamarre-Condon claims self defence in double murder case Coroner says Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose Brisbane Lions dealt major blow ahead of grand final NRL finals to go ahead without pre-match entertainment  Deep Dive: A patch of sea between Yemen and Saudi Arabia has become the Middle East's newest flashpoint. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have swept down Yemen's coast and now sit within reach of a shipping lane the whole world leans on.   Saudi Arabia is bombing back.   Missiles, drones, and tens of thousands of people have been forced to run.   So how did a rebel group end up with its hand on a valve of the global economy, and how much worse could this get?  In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor in International Relations at UNSW, to explain who the Houthis really are, why the US is staying on the sidelines and what it all means for the price you pay at the bowser.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.