We're back with The Briefing: Our Take, our weekend hang-out where we loosen our ties and kick off our shoes to take you behind the scenes of the week that was, and what you (and we) made of it.

This weekend Chris is joined by Dan Mullins - LiSTNR's Acting Head of Factual, and a voice you'll already know from The Briefing - to debrief the story we couldn't stop talking about: Bension Siebert turning to sex work to fund his investigative journalism.  
 
From there Chris and Dan crack open the inbox and read your comments on Bension's story, the fuss over the PM and those Japanese melons, and whether anyone outside a newsroom actually cares about the Census.

We’re also joined by Karli from marketing who takes on this weekend’s quiz and then we of course cap it all off with The Weekend List!

The Weekend Quiz:
One of Donald Trump's key allies resigned this week. Who was it?
Did the RBA increase, decrease or leave unchanged the official interest rate this week?
What occurred across Australia on Tuesday night?
Two planes almost collided at an airport this week. Where was it?
What were school students protesting when they walked out of school?

The Weekend List:

To Watch: Ted Lasso Season 3 (Listener Georgie)  
To Watch: Dark Matter with Joel Edgerton (Listener Jane)  
To Read: Realms of Gold by A.J. Mackinnon

Follow The Briefing:  

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We're back with The Briefing: Our Take, our weekend hang-out where we loosen our ties and kick off our shoes to take you behind the scenes of the week that was, and what you (and we) made of it.
This weekend Chris is joined by Dan Mullins -&nbsp;LiSTNR's Acting Head of Factual, and a voice you'll already know from The Briefing - to debrief the story we couldn't stop talking about: Bension Siebert turning to sex work to fund his investigative journalism. &nbsp; &nbsp; From there Chris and Dan crack open the inbox and read your comments on Bension's story, the fuss over the PM and those Japanese melons, and whether anyone outside a newsroom actually cares about the Census.
We&rsquo;re also joined by Karli from marketing who takes on this weekend&rsquo;s quiz and then we of course cap it all off with The Weekend List!
The Weekend Quiz:
<ol>
<li>One of Donald Trump's key allies resigned this week. Who was it?</li>
<li>Did the RBA increase, decrease or leave unchanged the official interest rate this week?</li>
<li>What occurred across Australia on Tuesday night?</li>
<li>Two planes almost collided at an airport this week. Where was it?</li>
<li>What were school students protesting when they walked out of school?</li>
</ol>
The Weekend List:
To Watch: Ted Lasso Season 3 (Listener Georgie) &nbsp; To Watch: Dark Matter with Joel Edgerton (Listener Jane) &nbsp; To Read: Realms of Gold by A.J. Mackinnon
Follow The Briefing:&nbsp;&nbsp;
TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefingpod" aria-label="Link @thebriefingpod">@thebriefingpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingpodcast/" aria-label="Link @thebriefingpodcast&nbsp;">@thebriefingpodcast&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBriefingPodcast" aria-label="Link @TheBriefingPodcast">@TheBriefingPodcast</a>

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Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou wake up early to bring you all the important daily news headlines. 

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We&rsquo;re your friends in news.&nbsp;
Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou wake up early to bring you all the important daily news headlines.&nbsp;
Then, we deep dive on an essential news story that'll make you feel smarter about the world.&nbsp;
Listen every weekday to know more in minutes.

The Briefing

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.

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.