Best Gordie Waters Podcasts (2024)

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Meet the woman paid to be a bride’s fake friend 11:37

1h ago11:37

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Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful - especially with the average wedding in Australia costing nearly $35,000. That’s a price tag that can cover everything from venue hire, catering, hair, make-up, photography and now a professional bridesmaid. It’s like paying for a best friend (who's not actually your best friend) to support you every …

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Should the Census ask you if you’re gay? + Headlines 20:41

16m ago20:41

20:41

Should the 2026 Census ask you if you’re gay? That’s one of the questions advocacy groups for queer Australians have been grappling with as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares its next census. LGBTIQA+ advocacy groups have argued that the government does not collect enough fine-grain data on queer Australians to improve physical and …

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Telegram’s CEO is under arrest. What does that say about free speech? 12:42

30m ago12:42

12:42

Telegram is ranked as one of the world's major social media platforms, after Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok and Wechat. Just like Apple’s iMessage, Facebook messenger, Discord and WhatsApp, it lets you send end-to-end encrypted messages, meaning most of the time nobody – governments, law enforcement, private companies – can access t…

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PFAS is in testicles, platypuses and drinking water. What now? + Headlines 20:36

9h ago20:36

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PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) are forever chemicals that seem to be turning up in just about everything. We now know they’re in platypuses, human testicles, and Sydney’s water supply. Last week, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe won support to hold a Senate inquiry into the health and environmental impacts of PFAS. But for tho…

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A love calculator started Jimmy & Nath’s 10 year radio career 43:21

34m ago43:21

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Jimmy Smith and Nathan Roye choose the name of their radio show using a $12 love calculator app and it looks like it was right. The duo have formed back in 2015 and since then the Jimmy and Nath show has made it to the big time - brekkie radio. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Jimmy and Nath reveal what it’s like working with your best friend …

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Kamala Harris has delivered the most important speech of her career 15:56

17m ago15:56

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Appearing at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Kamala Harris has accepted the party's nomination for president in the most important speech of her career so far. Taking the opportunity to outline her platform to millions of Americans set to cast her vote in November, she made passionate points for women’s and reproductive rights,…

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Chappell Roan, the cult of celebrity, and fans going too far + Headlines 20:54

5d ago20:54

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Mid-west princess and pop megastar Chappell Roan says some fan behavior is ‘abusive’, bordering on ‘harassment’, and ‘weird’. In a series of TikToks posted to her account, the singer has outlined her immense discomfort at the behaviors of fans approaching her on the street, demanding pictures and also physical contact like hugs. The posts have star…

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Delivery death - riders dying for your dinner 13:13

3h ago13:13

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How many times a week are you ordering from Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Menulog? Is your dinner order putting delivery riders at risk? A 27-year-old Door Dash delivery cyclist died in a hit and run accident in Melbourne this week. Victorian police say the driver allegedly fled the scene, but handed himself into officers later in the night. The Transpor…

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The far-right is turning on the Trump campaign + Headlines 20:43

19m ago20:43

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Candace Owens once suggested the US invade Australia to save us from “tyrannical” COVID policies. Laura Loomer has described herself as a proud Islamophobe. Nick Fuentes is a white supremacist who’s praised Hitler. All three have been big Donald Trump supporters, using huge social media platforms to advocate for the former president. But recently, …

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Josh Pyke and Gordi on the threat, and promise, of AI in music 11:26

19h ago11:26

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AI is coming for the Australian music industry. Whether that’s a catastrophe or a creative revolution (or both) is yet to be seen. But this week music licensing lobby group APRA AMCOS released a report surveying thousands of musicians across Australia and New Zealand. Economic modelling in the report found AI is likely to wipe more than half a bill…

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Why Alex Dyson is still trying to crack into politics + Headlines 21:54

3h ago21:54

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Alex Dyson has been working in breakfast radio since 2010 and now he’s running for politics (again). The radio presenter confirmed on his Matt & Alex - All Day Breakfast podcast with co-host Matt Okine that he’ll be running as an independent candidate for the Victorian seat of Wannon at the next federal election. For the third time, he’ll go up aga…

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We're in a housing crisis. So why are 100,000 homes sitting empty? 14:29

1d ago14:29

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Australia has more than 100,000 houses sitting empty. Is an obvious solution to our housing crisis staring us in the face? This week, data analysis commissioned by the Greens showed those in every day jobs like aged or disability carer, retail manager or nurse would need to spend more than two-thirds of their income to pay off a mortgage on an aver…

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Why can’t we seem to stop the global mpox spread? + Headlines 20:46

4d ago20:46

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Is mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) a runaway train? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a “public health emergency of international concern”, following a rise in the number of cases across the globe. The declaration triggers an international mobilisation of resources, including vaccination and testing, to try and slow down th…

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Racehorse Black Caviar had nine foals before she died. Was it too many? 10:16

1h ago10:16

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One of the greatest racehorses of all time was euthanised after a short illness over the weekend. Australian thoroughbred Black Caviar was considered the world’s best sprinter, clocking up 25 wins for 25 starts over a career spanning 2009 to 2013. But the champion died over the weekend, a few days before her 18th birthday and reportedly just hours …

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Cruising might be causing a climate crisis + Headlines 19:58

7d ago19:58

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Cruise ships have doubled in size in the last two decades - and so has their impact on the environment. A new report from European lobby group Transport and Environment is warning that by 2050, cruise ships will be eight times bigger than the Titanic and the industry’s emissions are getting “out of control”. So, is the cruising industry doing enoug…

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Michael Theo's seven non-negotiables for Love On The Spectrum 28:15

2d ago28:15

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We fell in love with Michael Theo on Love on the Spectrum and now he’s embarking on an exciting new career. Since the show Michael has been busy hosting his podcast, doing Ted Talks and now is jumping into the world of acting, staring in ABC’s series Austin. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Michael explains the important of neurodiverse repres…

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Baby food in Australia fails WHO standards. So what are they eating? 11:29

1h ago11:29

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An alarming new study our this week has found no baby or toddler foods in Australian supermarkets meet World Health Organisation standards. But how can this be possible, and what does this actually mean? And is there anything the Australian government should be doing about it? Daisy Coyle is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Research Fellow at Th…

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Brooke Schofield has been cancelled - but does that matter anymore? 22:13

3h ago22:13

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Brooke Schofield has been cancelled. But in 2024, does that matter to anyone anymore? Since the term entered the zeitgeist, 'getting cancelled' was once the worst thing that could happen to a public figure – and for some it still is. But in 2024 how do we decide who gets cancelled, and does it even matter anymore? Cancel culture looks different for…

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Here's what happens if you ignore the government's travel advice 12:27

1h ago12:27

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The federal government has advised Australians not to travel to Lebanon, and any Australians in Lebanon to return home due to a "volatile security situation and the risk of the security situation deteriorating further" in the region. There are currently 23 countries on Australia’s ‘do not travel’ list - places like North Korea, Russia, Mali, Myanma…

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The Wieambilla police massacre and criminally insanity 21:04

1d ago21:04

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An inquest into the December 2022 Wieambilla police massacre has heard evidence the trio responsible – Gareth, Stacey and Nathaniel Train – would have been ruled morally insane and unfit to stand trial had they not been killed in a shootout. Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity is a legitimate legal defence in Australia and is thought to be used in as …

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Raygun is breaking the internet. Is the criticism justified? 10:59

10m ago10:59

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Everyone’s talking about Australian breaker Dr Rachael Gunn – aka Raygun – and her performance at the Paris Olympics less than a week ago. Some think she is a national treasure who should be celebrated for her representation of the Australian ‘give-it-a-go' attitude on the world stage. Others say she’s embarrassed the country with a lacklustre atte…

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Algorithms dictate everything we see. It's time to crack them 22:20

2d ago22:20

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The algorithms that decide what we experience on social media, and on the internet in general, have a profound impact on the way we see the world. Yet giant companies like Meta and Google keep the details of these algorithms and how exactly they influence each of us a closely guarded secret. Now, researchers across the country are working to change…

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Breaking down Trump and Elon’s 'biggest interview in history' 16:55

7h ago16:55

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Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made a significant (and significantly delayed) return to social media platform X, formally known as Twitter, in a ‘live conversation’ with the platform's owner and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Well over 1 million people tuned in to listen to what unfolded. The two weren't a…

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We're back! Chinese car invasion, Gordie's new Genesis and Thailand antics 37:48

12h ago37:48

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Sorry about the long break! Gordie has finally started returning Paul's phone calls after the 'incident'. On this show we talk about the huge invasion of Chinese cars coming to Australia and what you can expect, Gordie tries to sell his Outback and is shocked by the value and we also talk about the raft of cars you'll find in Thailand that you don'…

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What choosing to die looks like in Australia in 2024 22:47

8d ago22:47

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A new report on Australia’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws was handed down in federal parliament on Monday - and it's found euthanasia is more widely accepted than ever before. Almost 2500 terminally ill patients have used VAD in Australia since 2019, with the average age of applicants between 70 and 79. As our parents and grandparents age, un…

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Can I sell my eggs and sperm for a profit? Part 2 12:11

7d ago12:11

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Selling your sperm or eggs is illegal in Australia, and has been for a long time. Unlike other parts of the world, where you can make a considerable profit – in some cases up to $10,000 per egg cycle, and hundreds of dollars per sperm donation – in Australia we’re only able to participate in ‘altruistic donation’ of eggs and sperm, meaning donating…

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Can I sell my eggs and sperm for a profit? Part 1 18:07

16d ago18:07

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Selling your sperm or eggs is illegal in Australia, and has been for a long time. Unlike other parts of the world, where you can make a considerable profit – in some cases up to $10,000 per egg cycle, and hundreds of dollars per sperm donation – in Australia we’re only able to participate in ‘altruistic donation’ of eggs and sperm, meaning donating…

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Amy Shark on songwriting for TikTok and keeping up with the Kardashians 28:34

4d ago28:34

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Amy Shark is one of Australia’s biggest names in pop music. When she changed her name to Amy Shark in 2013 her career took off, winning multiple ARIA Awards and working with Ed Sheeran to Keith Urban. Shark's new album, Sunday Sadness, features a dream line up of producers and artists including Kid Harpoon, who has produced and co-written with Harr…

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North Korea is playing diplomatic gymnastics at the Olympics 11:37

14d ago11:37

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There was a bit of a media frenzy at the Paris games recently when North Korean athletes posed for selfies with South Korean competitors at the gymnastics. Those same athletes were also spotted cheering for American rivals, hugging competitors and waving and smiling for tv cameras. There has been cautious optimism that the usually hermit-like North…

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Two astronauts are still stuck in space. Can we get them down? 21:44

19d ago21:44

21:44

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been in the International Space Station (ISS) since early June – and they can’t get down. The pair have been stranded in space for over 60 days due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft – and NASA now says they'll remain there for some time yet. The American space agency says the astronauts wi…

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Macca's is McFlopping. Is the global economy in a pickle? 11:30

19d ago11:30

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McDonald’s is an economic juggernaut. Since its inception in the 1940s, the golden arches have dominated the fast food market globally, becoming a beacon of success. But is the seemingly never-ending fast food honeymoon with them, and other outlets around the globe, over? McDonalds has reported experiencing its first downturn in years, and it’s not…

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What the Olympics and shoplifting have in common 22:37

20d ago22:37

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Artificial intelligence is colliding with elite sport and mega-events like the Olympics in ways that could soon affect our daily lives, in surprising ways. AI is being used to identify talented future Olympians around the world, to help coaches identify minute flaws in athletic performance, and to improve training. But it’s also seriously ramping u…

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Oat, full cream, soy: should you be drinking milk? 11:59

20d ago11:59

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Previously, dairy milk was viewed as an irreplaceable part of a balanced diet. But things are more complicated now, and Australians are drinking less of it. So why the shift? Is it due to greater awareness of lactose intolerance, concerns over animal welfare, or environmental considerations? And how do dairy milk alternatives, such as soy, almond o…

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Teenage terrorists - Australia's radicalisation problem 21:49

21d ago21:49

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ASIO and the federal government announced on Monday that Australia’s terror threat level had increased from 'possible' to 'probable'. Part of the reasoning - an increase in young men being radicalised. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said “governments around the world are concerned about youth radicalisation, online radicalisation and the rise …

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Why the stock market is crashing and what it means for you 12:13

21d ago12:13

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Are you in need of a go-to explainer on what the hell is going on with the stock market and how it could affect you? This time last week, everything was coming up Milhouse for Australian investors. The Australian Stock Exchange – or ASX – hit yet another record high after months of relatively consistent growth. But since Friday markets across the g…

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Baghdad Nights: How Australia funnelled $300 million to a dictator 20:51

22d ago20:51

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September 11, the Iraq War and John Howard’s prime ministership were among the most pivotal news events of the early 2000’s. But did you know that during that same period, Australia lived through its biggest corruption scandal – where Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was paid kickbacks for lucrative Australian wheat contracts? Today, investigative rep…

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Why we're chickening out of a ban on gambling ads 13:02

22d ago13:02

13:02

Yesterday, Nine Newspapers reported the government was about to walk away from a near-total ban on gambling ads across the country, to instead focus on banning gambling ads from social media and other digital platforms. The new plan for TV would reportedly be caps on the number of gambling ads per hour and banning them an hour before and after live…

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Your new AI 'Friend', or foe? 20:26

23d ago20:26

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Would you wear an ‘always-on’ AI chatbot buddy around your neck to keep you company? Meet your newest ‘Friend’. Picture a small, white pendant – kind of like an Apple AirTag, about the size of a button large – enclosed in a necklace so it sits perfectly at your chest. It’s watching, listening, and ready to chat to you all day, every day. A user wea…

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Daizy Maan Kaur is a shameless brown comedian 33:30

25d ago33:30

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Daizy Maan Kaur is full of surprises and her name is one of them. She’s the founder of Brown Women Comedy and Soul house with a mission to create more inclusive spaces for south Asian and migrant women. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Daizy reveals where her comedic side came from and why she legally changed her name when she was just thirtee…

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Sex testing and the Olympics. How do we make sport fair? 11:35

25d ago11:35

11:35

Overnight, Italy’s Angela Carini abruptly withdrew from her Paris Olympics boxing match against Algeria's Imane Khelif, saying she’s never felt a punch as hard as the one Khelif delivered to her nose in that match. Khelif had previously been disqualified from last year’s World Boxing Championships after failing a gender eligibility test, and the de…

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Why hasn't netball had its Matildas moment? 22:28

26d ago22:28

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The Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final is happening tomorrow, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds facing off against the Melbourne Vixens at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The Thunderbirds hoping to win back-to-back titles and its set to be a thrilling game. This season has been the most attended in the history of Australian women’s sport, with a rec…

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert on Israel, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah 11:25

26d ago11:25

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Iran has vowed “revenge” on Israel and negotiations to end the war in Gaza have been thrown into doubt after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran. Meanwhile, Australians have been urged to leave Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah escalates. In the last few weeks, fears of a widening conflict have grown. …

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Are 'tradwives' dangerous? 22:09

27d ago22:09

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Is your social media serving you ‘tradwife’ – or traditional wife – content? These creators embrace a ‘traditional existence’, which includes being a wife, mother and homemaker, making things like sourdough to bubble gum from scratch, and honouring a nuclear family, their husband and God. Big names, including Nara Smith, Estee Williams and Ballerin…

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Will Rex's collapse make flying more expensive? 11:12

27d ago11:12

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Rex Airlines has gone into voluntary administration. Has it been bullied out of the market by its competitors? The airline has grounded its fleet of 737 aircraft that service capital cities and will continue to fly its Saab 340 flights between regional centres. Rex employs about 2000 people and their jobs and futures are uncertain, as calls across …

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Who will be Kamala’s VP? 20:51

28d ago20:51

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Usually, nominating a vice president doesn’t have a huge effect on an average US presidential race - but this is no average US presidential race. Donald Trump has his pick – self-proclaimed hillbilly JD Vance. Now that Kamala Harris has gone from VP to Democratic presidential nominee, how will she choose her running mate? In this episode of The Bri…

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Why the world's uncontacted tribes don't want to know us 11:08

28d ago11:08

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There are a lot of misunderstandings about the world’s uncontacted tribes - communities that are indigenous to the land they live on and reject any contact with the outside world. The idea that they’re primitive or “stuck in the Stone Age” are outdated notions, with advocates passionately defending their place in the world and their freedom to choo…

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They knew, 50 years ago: Australia's big climate cover-up revealed 19:38

29d ago19:38

19:38

Who betrayed Australia on climate change? In this episode of the Briefing, Bension sits down with journalist and author Royce Kurmelovs to discuss his investigation into what Australia’s fossil fuel industry knew about climate change more than 50 years ago. Royce describes how the industry managed to win the support of Australia’s governments and m…

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Breaking into the Olympics (literally) 11:28

29d ago11:28

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Breaking has, for the first time ever, danced its way into the Olympic Games. Spectators in Paris and around the world will watch as B-girls and B-boys windmill, 6-step, and freeze their way to gold, silver or bronze. But what does ‘good’ breakdancing look like, and what's been the journey to the sport's debut in Paris? The Briefing’s Helen Smith i…

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The internet might be dying. Is shrimp Jesus to blame? 20:51

30d ago20:51

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Could bad bots on social media be leading to the death of the internet? You might have come across a weird AI generated images of ‘shrimp Jesus’, or similarly strange content on Facebook, often linked with absurdly high numbers of likes and comments. It all connects with the ‘dead internet’ theory – the idea that bot created content is accounting f…

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Tim Minchin wants you to stop policing opinions online 46:29

1M ago46:29

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Tim Minchin thinks policing other people's opinions online is a waste of time. He’s a talented musician and author, who’s smart, has great teeth and was even given three honorary doctorates. His thought provoking ideas on everything from empathy and identity, to why Australia can’t fall into the trap of far-right America is fascinating. In this cha…

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