PART 2: Why we should ban greyhound racing episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 10 MIN

PART 2: Why we should ban greyhound racing

from The Briefing · host LiSTNR

A newly announced ban on greyhound racing in one Australian state has divided the public but left animal welfare advocates celebrating. Last week the Tasmanian Premier told those in the sector, the sport would be phased out by 2029, leaving many in the industry furious and questioning his true motives. In part two of this two-part deep dive, Tara Cassidy speaks with TasRacing CEO Andrew Jenkins and Coalition For The Protection of Greyhounds President Amy MacMahon about the controversial decision, and the future of greyhound racing in Australia. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW PLAYING

PART 2: Why we should ban greyhound racing

0:00 10:31

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Briefing?

This episode is 10 minutes long.

When was this The Briefing episode published?

This episode was published on August 17, 2025.

What is this episode about?

A newly announced ban on greyhound racing in one Australian state has divided the public but left animal welfare advocates celebrating. Last week the Tasmanian Premier told those in the sector, the sport would be phased out by 2029, leaving many in...

Can I download this The Briefing episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!