logo
episode-header-image
Jul 15
25m 5s

Unpacking Albo’s AI plan + Why Trump lov...

LiSTNR
About this episode

Thursday Headlines: 

  • Albanese’s plan to protect water, energy, and content from AI
  • Brisbane teen granted bail after alleged school stabbing
  • Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran 
  • A network of Australian doctors’ clinics have been hit by a cyberattack
  • Argentina v England World Cup semifinal is underway 

Deep Dive: From the demolition of the White House East Wing to his push for a towering, 250-foot Triumphal Arch, Donald Trump is physically rebuilding Washington D.C. to match his personal brand.  

But aside from an obsession with the grandiose, what is motivating the president to push for these ego-driven federal megaprojects? 

In this episode of The Briefing, former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to explore why he believes this obsession with monarchical grandeur is a direct threat to democratic ideals. 

Follow The Briefing: 
TikTok: @thebriefingpod
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast 
YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
The on-air walkout that inspired Georgie Tunny's new chapter
Georgie Tunny has spent more than a decade working her way through Australian newsrooms, from an ABC cadetship to Network 10's flagship desk. In this episode of The Weekend Briefing, Helen Smith asks Georgie what it took to carve out a place in sports journalism as a woman when t ... Show More
46m 4s
Jul 16
Big change in Aussie smoking habits + The verdict on Albo’s AI plan
Friday Headlines: Bianca Jones’ father calls on Albanese to intervene over inadequate methanol poisoning charges Iran launches fresh attacks on Gulf states as US strikes ship attempting to breach blockade Second case of bird flu detected in NSW Smoking rates hit historic low acro ... Show More
24m 34s
Jul 14
Trump's Hormuz backflip + Aussie theatre can be saved. Here’s how
Wednesday Headlines: Donald Trump walks back threat to charge toll on the Strait of Hormuz Albanese to announce world-first AI office Brisbane teen critical after school stabbing Angus Taylor rules out a coalition with One Nation First FIFA World Cup semi-final underway Deep Dive ... Show More
25m 33s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2021
Hands, Face, Embrace
Matt Hancock says he's "let people down" after getting caught kissing his aide. Will he survive the affair claims? Adam and Vicki discuss what the long-term ramifications might be.As Britney Spears speaks out about her 'abusive' conservatorship, we are joined by filmmaker Mobeen ... Show More
35m 34s
Feb 2021
February 21, 2021: How fact-checking is changing in a post-Trump world; why hysterical headlines hurt the Covid vaccine rollout; will countries link arms and make Facebook pay for news?
Plus... Power and water disasters in Texas are shining a light on local news; out-of-context headlines are clouding Covid-19 vaccine news; how Ted Cruz's trip to Cancun was exposed by Twitter sleuths; and more. Emily Ramshaw, Bill Carter, Carol Leonnig, Daniel Dale, Angie Drobnic ... Show More
41m 45s
Jun 2022
Pomp and ceremony in the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Crisis talks underway as Australia faces its worst energy crisis in 50 years; The new push to increase wages as the cost of living soars; And, a rare first edition of a Harry Potter book goes under the hammer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
11m 57s
Feb 2022
Levelling Shake-Up
Government's plan to tackle regional inequality is published... Adam talks through what it means with the BBC’s Alex Forsyth and Sheffield filmmaker, Mark Herbert.   More Tory MPs say they want Johnson out of Downing Street. Laura's got the latest...   And the BBC's Jon Kay tells ... Show More
32m 29s
Mar 2021
The sun may be shining but the danger is far from over in flood affected areas across NSW and QLD
Also today, the PM apologies for an extraordinary attack on a journalist at a news conference. A major Aussie hospitality business goes bust with fears hundreds of thousands of jobs could go as JobKeeper comes to an end next week. And, Prince Harry gets a job! Find out what the r ... Show More
18m 44s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami