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Covid-19 and rethinking national security
Season 5 Episode 57
We are facing existential threats to human security that are not amenable to solution by military forces. In this week's episode we discuss the need …
6 years, 5 months ago
The role of artists and the arts in rescuing the economy
Season 5 Episode 56
The Australian arts industry was one of the earliest economic casualties of Covid-19 as museums, theatres, galleries, festivals and music venues shut…
6 years, 5 months ago
What is your life really worth?
Season 5 Episode 55
It's early days, but it looks like the measures Australia has taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 appear to be working. But not everyone sees it tha…
6 years, 5 months ago
The complete reshaping of Australia's economy with Wayne Swan
Season 5 Episode 54
A live recording of a webinar with Wayne Swan, ALP President and former Deputy PM and Treasurer who helped steer Australia's economy through the GFC …
6 years, 5 months ago
No trust without scrutiny - the case for an Epidemic Response Committee
Season 5 Episode 53
In the middle of this unprecedented health and economic crisis, it is critical we do not let a crisis in our democracy emerge as well. Like Australia…
6 years, 5 months ago
Unpacking the Jobkeeper wage subsidy scheme
Season 5 Episode 52
The Morrison government performed an enormous and welcome backflip, announcing a $130 billion Jobkeeper package to support workers, through their emp…
6 years, 5 months ago
What the hell is happening to the economy?
Season 4 Episode 51
What does a global pandemic do to the economy? Richard Denniss explains why the government is shutting down whole sections of the economy and unpacks…
6 years, 6 months ago
The People vs Tech
Season 4 Episode 50
There is a growing awareness globally that unregulated technological development is not delivering on its promise to transform the world for the bett…
6 years, 9 months ago
See What You Made Me Do With Jess Hill
Episode 49
A new book, "See What you Made Me Do" by Walkley-award winning investigative journalist Jess Hill looks at the national emergency that is domestic vi…
7 years ago
Climate And The Pacific With Former President Anote Tong
Episode 48
The recent Pacific Islands Forum turned from a 'Pacific step up' to a Pacific step back for Scott Morrison, as Australia held a hardline on coal and …
7 years ago