Background Briefing
ABC AustraliaBackground Briefing is the ABC's flagship investigative journalism podcast. Its award-winning investigations and documentaries expose cover-ups, corruption, real-life mysteries, whistleblowing, crime, fraud and miscarriages of justice — often before these stories receive mainstream attention. The Background Briefing podcast brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear, told by truste... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 360 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Jean Paul Mangin is a nom de plume, an alias, a fake name. But no one seems to know that. So why would a commercial gallery – a family-run business – go to such extreme lengths to protect the identity of its artist?
The only clue to Jean Paul Mangin's true identity is hiding in his art. Unlike everything else about the elusive French sculptor, the material he works with is right there for anyone to see — giant, flat sheets of plastic, in vivid colours and glossy... more
The sales pitch goes that Jean Paul Mangin is a reclusive Parisian sculptor whose works are internationally acclaimed. His pieces sell quickly through one particular Australian gallery, sought after by trendy interior designers. But gallery staff are... more
For years, art buyers have been told that this man is an internationally acclaimed, intensely private Parisian sculptor. His bold, brightly coloured plastic works are available through one Melbourne gallery, and they're selling fast. But there's a pr... more
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Overall good but I was expecting more background on both killers and how they managed so many guns with licences, their motivations. Analysis from social or psychological point of view could be added. Finally the hero ‘Ahmed’ was almost ignored who can be the FACE of the stability between religious clashes of our beautiful country.
Apple Podcasts4Tabaruk Hasan
Australiaa month ago - Wow
We live in a country where men are killing their partners frequently. I actually love Background briefing as a podcast, but wow this episode 2 of road to Bondi is almost mind boggling. Making excuses for a man who is in jail for assaulting (again) his pregnant partner because he ‘made some bad choices’ who is now going to be deported as he isn’t a citizen and continually ends up in jail, but oh - hang on we should treat him differently, because he was in the wrong place, at the wrong time - but ... more
Apple Podcasts1Samantha105Australiaa month ago - Courage and integrity
Hometown Boys was a wonderful series. I hope it stops some people in their tracks to consider their response. This shows just how much a football club can influence the culture of a town. For the worse instead of better. Very few people showed courage and integrity in this ‘Elyce’ and her family showed immense integrity and are the only ones who deserve to hold their head high. As a nurse I am disgusted in Lisa, advocating for the vulnerable is at the core of being a nurse……. You were misaligne... more
Apple Podcasts5JacL25Australiaa month ago - Great series on Bondi
Loving this series on Bondi and the new host Maddison, she’s great
Apple Podcasts5Max EdisonAustraliaa month ago - The road to Bondi 🤦♂️
Trust the ABC to make this all about how badly Muslim people are treated in Australia and all about migrant plight. Episode 2:- A new low for the ABC by advocating for drug selling, violent and domestic violence perpetrating refugee.This series highlights the ongoing antisemitism and terrorist supporting position of the woke ABC. DEFUND THE ABC!!!
Apple Podcasts1Ruffle_FeathersAustraliaa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #53 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #11 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #44 | New Zealand/News |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  Philippines/News |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  South Africa/News |
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Investigative long-form storytelling that probes cover-ups, crime, and social issues through rigorous reporting, archival context, and first-hand interviews. Episodes often center on communities grappling with accountability, fairness, and systemic problems—from sexual violence and policing to regulatory failures and public health risks. Notable strengths include meticulous sourcing, human-centered narratives, and a willingness to tackle uncomfortable truths that resonate beyond local contexts. The show tends to attract listeners who value deep-dive journalism, accountability, and stories with broad societal implications, and it often features voices from reporters, experts, and affected community members.
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Background Briefing launched 21 years ago and published 360 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Background Briefing include:
1. Shireen Yazbek
2. Anya Pesce
3. Arsen Ostrovsky
4. Torquay Hussain
5. Denny Slorak
6. Ed Ferguson
7. Craig Jones
8. Joseph Mizukovsky
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