New world, same Reserve Bank
There’s a war on Iran choking global oil supplies, an artificial intelligence boom, and a US president torpedoing the global trading system, but inflation simply MUST be normal, according to the RBA. ...
1 Okt 30min
How the NT won Australia's race-to-the-bottom on online gambling regulation
Australia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis. On this episode of Follow th...
30 Sep 28min
Placid Trump-Xi summit bucks Washington ‘consensus’ of ever-rising tensions
Last week’s Trump-Xi meeting delivered few tangible outcomes, but is a bigger shift in US-China relations under way? On this episode of After America, Professor James Laurenceson joins Dr Emma Shortis...
28 Sep 26min
What’s the point of inflation?
On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains what’s really driving inflation in Australia and why interest rates aren’t actually the only way to control it. This episode was recorded...
28 Sep 17min
Will Australia "keep up and succeed"? Lessons from the Intergenerational Report
Artificial intelligence dominates the latest Intergenerational Report – but are multi-decade predictions about the rapidly changing technology any more than just a stab in the dark? On this episode of...
24 Sep 30min
The promise of a future: it’s time to phase out fossil fuels
Despite dire warnings from the scientific community and Australia’s Pacific neighbours, the federal government isn’t getting the message. On this episode of Follow the Money, Tuvalu Minister for Clima...
23 Sep 36min
Where are the red lines? Australia, genocide and international law
A new suite of legislation aims to ensure that Australia doesn’t fund, arm or invest in illegal settlements, war crimes or genocide – but the federal government has blocked an inquiry into the bills. ...
21 Sep 29min
What’s the point of progressive politics?
The Prime Minister said he wants to promote ‘progressive patriotism’ – but his policies tell a different story. In this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard explains the dangers of centrism and what ...
21 Sep 22min
