The Briefing Headlines Aug 31

Is male fertility really in crisis?

Monday Headlines: 
One Nation claims top spot in Newspoll after winning WA by-election
Mourners gather for vigils across Australia for victims of Nepal and Tibet flash floods
New privacy laws to be unveiled today
Calls grow for Australia to follow the UK in banning strangulation in porn
Record crowd turns out for Sydney Marathon

Deep Dive: A group of scientists are warning the world is walking headfirst into a male fertility crisis, with crashing testosterone and sperm count levels witnessed in two major studies.  

While their research has been widely quoted, some in the scientific community feel warnings of a so-called ‘Spermageddon’ are overstated.  

In this episode of The Briefing, Dr Giselle Crawford from IVF Australia joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to discuss the research, whether male infertility is on the rise, and what can be done about it. 

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Monday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>One Nation claims top spot in Newspoll after winning WA by-election</li>
<li>Mourners gather for vigils across Australia for victims of Nepal and Tibet flash floods</li>
<li>New privacy laws to be&nbsp;unveiled today</li>
<li>Calls grow for Australia to follow the UK in banning strangulation in porn</li>
<li>Record crowd turns out for Sydney&nbsp;Marathon</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive:&nbsp;A group of scientists are warning the world is walking headfirst into a male fertility crisis, with crashing testosterone and sperm count levels&nbsp;witnessed&nbsp;in two major studies.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While their research has been widely quoted, some in the scientific community feel warnings of a so-called &lsquo;Spermageddon&rsquo; are overstated.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Dr Giselle Crawford from IVF Australia joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to discuss the research, whether male infertility is on the rise, and what can be done about it.&nbsp;
Follow The Briefing:&nbsp; TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefingpod">@thebriefingpod</a>&nbsp; Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingpodcast/">@thebriefingpodcast</a>&nbsp; YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBriefingPodcast">@TheBriefingPodcast</a>&nbsp;

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Then, we deep dive on an essential news story that'll make you feel smarter about the world.&nbsp;
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.