Background Briefing

By ABC

Background Briefing tells true stories not everyone will want you to hear. We infuse investigative reporting with captivating drama, following the thread of an individual story only to find that it le... more

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The podcast currently has 721 episodes available.

Background Briefing episodes:

May 01, 2016 Manildra money: did a big political donor buy favourable legislation?
What's the link between NSW's ethanol in fuel laws and political donations?
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41min
April 24, 2016 Crack a baby's back
Chiropractors are manipulating the spines of newborns to treat colic. The practice has caused an almighty uproar in the profession
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37min
April 17, 2016 Ebola with wings: the TB crisis on our doorstop
A deadly new strain of tuberculosis is incubating on the small PNG island of Daru, 10 kilometres off the top of northern Australia. Experts are calling it 'Ebola with wings'.
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41min
April 10, 2016 The education free-for-all
The VET FEE HELP scheme has descended into chaos. Enrolment forms were being flogged on Gumtree. The Turnbull government will have to write off billions in bad debt.
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39min
April 03, 2016 Queer, young and homeless
Why does being young and queer make you more at risk of being homeless? David Lewis investigates why home is not a safe place to be.
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41min
March 27, 2016 The trouble with quad bikes
Quad bikes are more popular than ever, but a disturbing number of fatalities has manufacturers under fire for making bikes that safety experts say are inherently unsafe.
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41min
March 20, 2016 Bridge to nowhere: The plan to give away Moore Park
A mysterious bridge to nowhere in the middle of a a public parkland that big sporting interests are eyeing off.
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41min
March 13, 2016 Should you trust your pharmacist?
Pretty vitamins and supplements are bankrolling today's Pharmacies. But with no proof of actual health benefit why is your friendly pharmacist giving them credibility?
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40min
March 06, 2016 Is the Joint Strike Fighter the right plane for Australia?
It's not terribly fast or agile, and the high tech helmet could take the pilots head off if they need to eject. Who's idea is this?
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41min
February 28, 2016 The TAFE plunder
TAFE has been the collateral damage from the federal government’s botched $6 billion scheme to fund vocational education and training. Reporter Paddy Manning investigates the rorting and the incompetence.
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39min

FAQs about Background Briefing:

How many episodes does Background Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 721 episodes available.