Podcasts about living standards

Why have so many hand car wash services replaced automatic machines?It has to do with immigration policies and there are implications for Australia's productivity which is among the worst in the developed world. Economists insist boosting productivity is the only way to improve our living standards, but could delivering higher wages first actually help to fix the problem?Today, chief business correspondent Ian Verrender on the key factors left off the agenda at this week's economic round table in Canberra - population and property. Featured: Ian Verrender, ABC Chief Business Correspondent

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One of the nation's big economic thinkers joined Nightlife to discuss the government's Economic Reform Roundtable and more. Philip Clark is joined by Alan Kohler, economist and journalist with over 50 years of experience, ABC Finance Commentator, and founder of the Eureka Report.

Backers of a casino proposed for Times Square have reversed course on a proposal to create a $22 million fund benefiting residents of a nearby affordable housing complex. Plus, the Central Park Conservancy says it's time to ban horse-drawn carriages. Also, a judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to improve conditions at their hold rooms in downtown Manhattan. And finally, WNYC's Mike Hayes hit the Jersey Shore to see how voters are feeling about the upcoming race for governor.

The Reserve Bank cuts rates but it warns living standards will stall unless something's done to boost productivity.

The Reserve Bank cuts rates but it warns living standards will stall unless something's done to boost productivity.

The UN's top climate diplomat is in Australia, and is urging Australia to aim high when it reveals its carbon emissions reduction target later this year. But it's an issue heavily coated in politics.... and not the only climate change related issue Australia is dealing with right now..

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, as part of this year's Republic Day celebrations, hosted a luncheon in honor of the country's senior citizens to appreciate their contributions to national development. According to the President, his government aims to enhance and uphold the dignity of older persons for the nation's benefit

The effects of Covid-19 and double-digit inflation may have faded, but the cost of living remains a top concern for families. Recent tax increases, coupled with rising utility bills and housing costs, are adding to the pressures that households face. The jobs market is loosening with unemployment rising and real-pay rises shrinking. And these domestic pressures sit aside global economic uncertainty that will inevitably impact families at home. How has the outlook for living standards changed in light of recent events? What do these developments mean for the experiences of different households?  How might changes in the economic or policy outlook affect households, for better or for worse? And what policies would have the biggest impact for lower-income families?  

Jim talks to an analyst with a grim outlook for Canada’s finances. Plus – Why is Jim hoarding air conditioning units?GUESTS: John Turley Ewart - contributing columnist at the Globe & Mail and a Canadian banking historian

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news we are still waiting for indications of the China-US trade talks in London.Meanwhile, the World Bank said global trade expansion is now at its weakest since 2008 as the tariff tit-for-tat undermines it. They say without a swift course correction, "the harm to living standards could be deep". But they still see a global expansion of +2.3%, largely driven by China, Indonesia, Thailand and India. The retreat of growth in the US will be sharp they say halving in 2025 (+1.4%) from 2024 (+2.8%). The EU will be largely unaffected and maintain their low growth. Japan's low growth is expected to rise in the next three years. They don't review Australia or New Zealand.Elsewhere, the overnight dairy Pulse auction brought downbeat results. The key WMP price fell -1.1% in a retreat expected by the derivatives market. But even at this level it remains in the rising trend that started in mid-2024. However, the SMP price fell a hard -4.8% and much more than expected. In fact, SMP prices have now broken through their weak rising trend, and look quite vulnerable.Also showing signs of running out of steam were US retail sales growth as measured by their Redbook survey. They were up +4.6% from the same week a year ago, the weakest rise since March 2024. After inflation, this isn't any better.The the US NFIB small business optimism survey turned up in May, the first time it has done that in 2025.There was a US Treasury 3 year bond auction earlier today and that showed a small fall-off in support, something worth watching. The winning investors got a median yield of 3.92%, up from the 3.77% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.Across the Pacific, Japanese machine tool orders came in at a similar level in May as April, but that is only a +3.4% gain from the same month a year ago. It was kept positive by export orders, although domestic orders, which had been strong earlier in the year, are now cooling.In China, concerns persist about overproduction in their car manufacturing sector even though local new-vehicle sales overall, including exports, rose almost +10% in April. Those concerns are rippling through commodities that supply this juggernaut industry. Rubber prices, for example, are being hit hard as buyers lose confidence the China car industry can avoid a crash like the property sector. There are signs the government there is worried too, with Beijing telling carmakers to make sensible commercial decisions.In Australia, the Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey wasn't particularly upbeat, coming in little-changed in June from May. But at least it isn't going backwards. Aussie consumers remain relatively averse to real estate as an investment option and to risk in general. Indeed, responses to a question on the ‘wisest place for savings' suggest that the tariff-related turmoil this year has seen what was already a high level of risk aversion intensify even further.And staying in Australia, the closely-watched NAB business sentiment survey has improved marginally in May, recording its first positive reading in four months. But, business conditions weakened in this survey and it will be hard for sentiment to improve if business conditions get weaker. Those weaker conditions came from ongoing profitability pressures and soft demand, with signs of a further softening in labour demand.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.47%, and down -2 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3,323/oz, and down -US$10 from yesterday.American oil prices are little-changed at just on US$65/bbl while the international Brent price is now just on US$67/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 60.4 USc, and dipping -10 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are also down -10 bps at 92.7 AUc. Against the euro we are down -10 bps at 52.9 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at under 68.4 and down a bit less than -10 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$108,723 and up +0.4% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just on +/-0.9%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Most people are used to receiving regular monthly pay cheques, hopefully with the occasional bonus and an annual rise. But while this is often taken for granted, for other workers the size and timing of their pay cheques are far more volatile – with knock on effects on their ability to pay bills, save, plan ahead and smooth their living standards over time. But with Brits notoriously adverse to talking about pay, the scale of earnings volatility across the country is unknown.

The Salvation Army's raising the alarm as living standards deteriorate across New Zealand. Its state of the nation report's out, revealing one in four children also report they often or sometimes go without food. It finds we have around 400 thousand needing welfare support, the highest number in decades. Author Paul Barber told Mike Hosking the measurements are being taken to see both what's improving and to be realistic about what's getting worse. He says they've seen a fantastic increase in the number of social housing available for those who need it, but they've also seen a disturbing rise in people living in the streets as emergency housing supports ended. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Climate Change Advisory Council has proposed reducing emissions in Ireland by 67% by 2040, stating that the country has failed to rise to the challenge of tackling climate change.Environment commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about this warning on Friday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

He said he would also focus on the NHS, house-building, education and clean power.

Since Donald Trump won the US election, there's been a fair bit of debate about how he did it.One theory is the Democrats have all but abandoned the working class and Trump made them feel seen. So, ahead of Australia's own election next year, how are working class people feeling about politics?Today, political strategist and pollster Kos Samaras on how their economic plight will affect the election result. Featured: Kos Samaras, former Labor strategist and director of the RedBridge Group

Transfers between generations – from care given to younger or older relatives, to gifts, inheritances and a roof over one's head – play a vital role in society. But despite their importance to family living standards, they are often misunderstood. If we're to better appreciate how modern Britain operates, we need to understand the economic significance of these intergenerational transfers, and what they mean for individuals and families. How has the extent and intensity of care provided across generations changed over time, and for what reasons? Have demographic and economic changes increased the need for intergenerational support? Who can access intergenerational financial support, and who provides it? And what does this mean for different people's ability to work, live comfortably and get ahead in a career? Speakers: Ann Berrington, Professor of Demography & Social Statistics University of Southampton Eliza Filby, Author and historian of generations and contemporary values Molly Broome, Economist, Resolution Foundation David Willetts, President of the Resolution Foundation (Chair)

David Leonhardt and John Early debate stagnation, inequality, and how people feel about the economy.

Many more Americans are struggling to survive and make ends meet than is typically portrayed in the media and public policy debates. And when poverty is depicted, harmful and inaccurate stereotypes often contribute to divisiveness rather than sympathy. Outdated measurement systems and unrealistic living standards have artificially kept U.S. poverty rates low over the past few decades. But Reverend William Barber II and his colleagues at the social change organization Repairers of the Breach have worked to correct the data and popularize the true scale of the problem. About 135 million people, or roughly 40% of the country, are considered poor or low wage, which means making less than $15 an hour. And in his book released earlier this year, “White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy,” co-written with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, he tackles misconceptions about race and poverty that keep people divided and powerless. The myth that all poor people are Black hides reality and exploits racism to ensure that nothing changes. In this talk from the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival in June, Barber talks with longtime public servant and former mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu, about what poverty really looks like and why the issue has been so distorted. aspenideas.org

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One of the key goals of the Pensions Commission, published almost two decades ago, was to reform pension saving so that more people were encouraged to save enough for a decent income in retirement. The main policy recommendation of the Commission – auto-enrolment – has been rolled out and ramped up since then, and in doing so has completely transformed the savings landscape across Britain. But is it meeting the key goal of boosting pensions adequacy? How much do people need to save for a decent income in retirement, and how does it vary across the income distribution? How have the pensions adequacy targets suggested by the Pensions Commission back in 2006 been affected by policy and economic changes since then – from taxes and the triple lock, to interest rates and annuities? Are people saving enough for their retirement now? And what does that mean for the new Government's pensions review? The Resolution Foundation is hosting an in-person and interactive webinar to debate and answer these questions. Following a presentation of the key highlights from new research – funded by the People's Pension – on pensions adequacy, we will hear from leading experts – including the Chair of the Pensions Commission Lord Turner – on whether auto-enrolment is delivering in terms of securing decent retirement incomes for workers, and where the policy might go next.  

Uganda is marking its 62nd independence anniversary Wednesday. The country gained its independence from Britain on October 9, 1962. The Ugandan Monitor reports President Yoweri Museveni, speaking at a breakfast prayer, called for the peaceful coexistence of all communities in Uganda. Four-time opposition presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye tells VOA's James Butty, independence has not translated into a transformation of the lives of ordinary Ugandans

Ep 513 - British Columbia's Lacklustre Prosperity Guest: David Williams   By Stuart McNish   According to the 2024 British Columbia Prosperity Index, “BC places 11th out of 21 peer jurisdictions for overall prosperity.” The study was developed with the Centre for the Study of Living Standards, which compares BC's performance on a range of economic, business, social and environmental indicators.   David Williams says, “There is no medal for 11th place and for good reason. This matters for young families and people aspiring to build a future in this province. Prosperity is crucial.”  The report is filled with disheartening numbers about BC's place on the Prosperity Index.   The Index reports that British Columbia is “11th of 21 jurisdictions in Business Well-Being, 15th in Economic Well-Being, 7th in Societal Well-Being, 12th in Labour Productivity, 13th in Innovation Ranking, 13th in Income Inequality and 18th for Housing Affordability.”   We invited David Williams, the Vice President of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the factors that are driving down prosperity in BC and what we can do to reverse this trend.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/   Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

The last Parliament was truly awful for growth in household living standards. The combination of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis left the country on course for the worst parliament for disposable income growth since the early 1950s. But while the possibility of future growth remains, it currently looks set to fall a long way short of the levels Britain experienced in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. What is the overall outlook for living standards over the parliament? From real wages, to employment, housing costs and tax and benefit changes, what is driving the outlook for disposable income growth? Which groups are most likely to receiving a living standards windfall, and who's most at risk of further stagnation? And what can the new Government do to ‘beat the forecasts' and secure strong living standards growth across Britain?

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In this episode, Gene Tunny explores the relationship between government spending and wealth creation. He talks about President Obama's memorable expression, “You didn't build that”, and how economists think about the role of government and wealth creation. Gene discusses the roles of both the government and private sector in generating wealth and their impact on productivity, GDP and living standards.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at contact@economicsexplored.com  or send a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. What's covered in EP247Government role in the economy - private sector vs public sector. (0:00)Government spending and its impact on the economy. (5:52)Keynesian economics and the role of aggregate demand in determining GDP. (11:51)Government spending and its impact on productivity. (18:13)Government intervention in the economy, with a focus on public goods and cost-benefit analysis. (25:11)Government's role in the economy, potential for crowding out the private sector. (31:32)Government impact on the economy and living standards. (38:20)TakeawaysGovernment Spending and GDP: Government expenditures can contribute to GDP, but their efficiency and the type of spending critically determine their economic impact.Private Sector's Role: The private sector is essential in wealth creation due to its efficiency incentives, but it also depends on government-provided infrastructure and services.Crowding-out Effect: Excessive government spending can crowd out private investment, potentially reducing overall economic efficiency and growth.Cost-Benefit Analysis: It is vital to conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses for government projects to ensure that public funds are used effectively and do not become a drain on the economy.Links relevant to the conversationDan Mitchell's article on the impact of government spending on economic growth:https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/report/the-impact-government-spending-economic-growthDan's article “OECD Economic Research Finds that Government Spending Harms Growth”https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/oecd-economic-research-finds-that-government-spending-harms-growth/Episode on Alvin Hansen and Evsey Domar:https://economicsexplored.com/2024/06/19/popularizing-keynes-how-alvin-hansen-and-evsey-domar-shaped-post-war-macroeconomics-ep245/Episode on Thatcher:https://economicsexplored.com/2020/12/06/ep64-adam-smith-margaret-thatcher-with-dr-eamonn-butler/Bacon and Eltis's 1978 book “Britain's Economic Problem: Too Few Producers”:https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-349-15863-8 Lumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.

Best-selling author and speculator DOUG CASEY joined me this week to discuss the looming economic disaster caused by government missteps and mistakes. We discuss inflation, CBDCs, real estate bubbles, gold & bitcoin. A must-watch IMHO. #gold #bitcoin #depression ------------ Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver ------------ Guest: Doug Casey, Best-selling author & speculator Company: Doug Casey's International Man https://internationalman.com/  @DougCaseysTake 

In this engaging interview, Tom Bodrovics once again engages in a thoughtful conversation with the legendary Rick Rule. Throughout their discussion, Rick underscores the significance of patience, persistence, and the power of people when it comes to thriving in equities. He also champions Warren Buffett's concept of compounding as a vital principle for long-term prosperity. Rick shares his belief that individuals should prioritize self-reliance over reliance on the political system. He cautions against jumping to hasty conclusions based on market narratives. In terms of economic forecasts, Rick expresses concerns about imminent recessions in both the US and globally, advocating that individuals maintain liquidity and top-tier portfolios to navigate market dips. Rick further discusses Warren Buffett's investment philosophies, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on industries in which one is knowledgeable. Rick believes that gold could outperform various other asset classes due to its present insignificant market presence, coupled with Europe potentially distancing itself from the US. He posits that while the US dollar will continue as a reserve currency, it may face challenges from the developing multi-polar world. Rick believes government will generally choose various covert methods of confiscating wealth from the population instead of direct overt action. Methods like inflating the money supply and taxation are far more likely than direct metals confiscation. Rick also voices concerns regarding the banking system's stability given unrealized losses totaling $517 billion and looming debt maturities. He raises issues of insolvency for lenders due to a disparity between long-term assets and overnight liabilities, as well as commercial real estate portfolios. Rick encourages having some bullion as non-correlated cash offering options during tumultuous markets. Lastly, Rick shares his insights on the Canadian and US banking systems, appreciating Canada's banks for higher profitability for shareholders but less favorable conditions for borrowers due to minimal competition. The US market, however, offers a broader selection of financial institutions catering to various clientele as both lenders and borrowers. Rick also highlights his efforts in establishing Battle Bank and the necessity of earning interest on savings. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:37 - Lessons Learned7:54 - Elections & Investors10:18 - Education & Blaming Society12:24 - Recession Probabilities15:23 - New Paradigms & Understanding22:16 - The World & Gold23:50 - Multi-Polar Outlook26:36 - Covert or Overt Confiscation29:14 - State of the Uranium Cycle32:45 - FDIC & Lender Insolvency35:25 - Commercial Real Estate37:49 - What You Want in a Bank?39:25 - Savings, CPI, & Hedonics41:46 - U.S. Vs. Canadian Banks44:00 - Return Free Risk47:24 - Living Standards & Needs50:34 - Developed Demographics52:26 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Rick Rule emphasizes patience, persistence, self-reliance, and knowledge for success in equities, with a focus on Warren Buffett's compounding principle for long-term prosperity. He also expresses concerns about imminent recessions and advocates maintaining liquidity and top-tier portfolios. Rule believes in the potential of gold as an asset class due to its insignificant market presence and Europe distancing from the US, while warning about government covert methods of wealth confiscation and instability in the banking system. He encourages having some bullion during market dips. Rick values Canada's banks for higher profitability but less favorable conditions for borrowers due to minimal competition. In contrast, he highlights the US market's broader selection of financial institutions catering to various clientele as both lenders and borrowers. He also discusses his efforts in establishing Battle Bank. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.

Why has the UK workforce shrunk by half a million people post-COVID? Do UK businesses need better managers? How do we restore faith in democracy in the UK and abroad? This week Robert is joined by Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, to answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our newsletter to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Audio Editor: Katie Grant Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Neil Fearn, Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The RCMP's long-awaited review of its response to the Freedom Convoy is out, showing that officers were concerned they had been politicized by the federal government's handling of the protest. Crucially, the RCMP has called out the government for “misrepresenting” police information, or claiming information came from the police when it didn't. True North's Andrew Lawton weighs in. Also, the Ontario government is cracking down on cell phone use in classrooms, but education advocates say the ban doesn't go far enough. Fraser Institute researcher Paige MacPherson joins to discuss. Plus, young Canadians are less likely to couple up and the ones that do are having fewer and fewer children. Dr. Tim Sargent of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards joins to unpack Canada's fertility crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we examine what 'decent' living standards mean for people in low-income countries – including energy access and transport infrastructure – and how these are critically linked with the urgent need to reduce global carbon emissions. Join UCL experts Professor Priti Parikh, Professor Jing Meng and Dr Simon Chin-Yee as they discuss what's needed to lift living standards for low-income countries in the global climate crisis, and the role that high-income nations can play. Transcription link: https://bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/podcast-lifting-living-standards-with-low-emissions/index.html Date of episode recording: 2024-03-06T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:31:40 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Priti Parikh Guests: Professor Jing Meng; Dr Simon Chin-Yee Producer: Liz Griffith and Adam Batstone

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In this episode, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa interview Weyimi Lube, a social commentator and advocate for good governance in Nigeria. They discuss Weyimi's love for reading, especially books by Nigerian authors, and how it has shaped her political consciousness. Weyimi shares her experiences using her voice to advocate for change during political campaigns and the influence of her parents on her values and leadership style. She also discusses the importance of having a support system to navigate challenges. The conversation explores the experience of bigotry and division leading up to the election, the day of the election, the violence and intimidation faced, and the aftermath and reflection on the events. The conversation covers topics such as support from the diaspora, the impact of a CNN appearance, transitioning to a new name, and the speaker's education and experience at university. Weyimi B. Lube discusses her experiences with different Heads of Department (HODs) during her studies and the impact they had on her perspective. She shares her thoughts on Obi's presidency and how she believes he would have been accountable to the youth if he had won. Weyimi emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and the need for balance in leadership and followership. She also discusses the tendency to normalize abnormalities in Nigeria and the need for effective communication. Weyimi expresses her concerns about the economic crisis in Nigeria and the dire situation faced by the people. She highlights the passion and apathy of Nigerian youth and the lack of reasoning in Nigerian politics. Weyimi calls for young people's involvement in politics and discusses the potential future of Nigeria. The conversation covers various topics related to politics and society in Nigeria. It emphasizes the need for the Labor Party to be actively involved in society and address the concerns of the people. Peter Obi's intentionality and his engagement with youth and women are highlighted as positive aspects. The role of social media in spreading messages and the importance of education and sensitization are discussed. The conversation also emphasizes the need for unity and addressing personal issues. The interview concludes with a discussion on relaxation and hobbies, as well as reflections on the interview itself. ------------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:27 - Love for Books and Reading 07:07 - Influence of Reading on Political Consciousness 13:27 - Basic Understanding of Politics 16:22 - Using Voice to Educate and Mobilize 32:34 - Navigating Relationships and Repercussions 38:42 - Unity and Love in Nigeria 43:36 - The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 44:25 - The Day of the Election 46:03 - Emotional Impact of the Election 50:26 - Violence and Intolerance 56:13 - The Importance of Love and Unity 59:58 - Support from the Diaspora 01:04:16 - Reflections on the Election 01:14:23 - Choosing to Get Active 01:17:16 - Bullying and Support from the Diaspora 01:18:16 - The Power of Social Media and Diaspora Support 01:19:13 - The Emotional Connection and Support from the Diaspora 01:20:12 - People Flying Back to Nigeria to Vote 01:21:10 - The Impact of the CNN Interview 01:23:30 - The Personal Experience of the CNN Interview 01:24:59 - The Effect of the CNN Interview on Social Media 01:25:58 - Choosing a Name and Maintaining Authenticity 01:27:26 - The Significance of the Name 'Orishawemi' 01:28:52 - The Decision to Start a Podcast and Making an Impact 01:30:49 - The Impact of CNN and Managing Expectations 01:33:17 - The Isolation and Challenges of University Life 01:35:10 - Education and Experience at Ogun State University 01:37:31 - The Importance of Speaking Yoruba in University 01:38:00 - The Unique Experience of Ibogun Campus 01:40:20 - Living in Close Proximity with Family 01:41:43 - The Challenges of Socializing in University 01:44:08 - The Importance of Critical Thinking in Engineering 01:48:02 - Accountability and Vision for a President 01:49:27 - The Accessibility and Relatability of Peter Obi 01:51:06 - The Ability to Provide Feedback to Peter Obi 01:54:06 - The Impact and Accessibility of Peter Obi 01:55:01 - The Experience of Gaslighting and Complaints 01:55:56 - Tolerance and Normalizing Abnormalities 01:56:54 - Lack of Balance in Leadership and Followership 01:57:24 - The Impact of Economic Crisis on Daily Life 01:58:21 - Calling Out Flaws and Propaganda 01:59:50 - The Importance of Constructive Criticism 02:00:49 - The Need for Progress and Change 02:01:19 - Economic Crisis as an Excuse 02:02:14 - The Struggle of Daily Life and Financial Burdens 02:03:13 - The Impact of Economic Crisis on Burials 02:04:05 - Rising Cost of Rice and Minimum Wage Disparity 02:05:02 - The Passion and Passionate-ness of Nigerians 02:05:30 - The Lack of Reason and Absence of Judgment 02:06:57 - The Importance of Education and Formation 02:07:26 - The Irrationality and Animalistic Drive in Nigeria 02:08:52 - The Decline in Living Standards 02:09:18 - The Need for Overhaul and Change 02:10:06 - Existential Crisis and the Concept of Change 02:11:01 - The Importance of Being Proactive for the Next Election Cycle 02:13:04 - The Cycle of Apathy and Entrenched Parties 02:14:29 - Addressing Ethnic Cleansing and Speaking Out 02:15:30 - The Love for Tolerating Abuse and the Need for Change 02:16:28 - The Importance of Education and Sensitization 02:20:44 - The Flaws of the Labour Party and the Need for Intentionality 02:22:41 - The Importance of Youth Dialogues and Engaging with the People 02:24:07 - The Role of Peter Obi and the Need for Continuous Engagement 02:25:36 - The Responsibility of the People to Educate and Unlearn 02:27:02 - The Need for Unity and Addressing Personal Issues 02:28:31 - Relaxation and Enjoyment of Cartoons and Music ----------------------------- Stay Connected: Follow "The Offside Musings Podcast" on Substack for insightful articles accompanying our episodes: offsidemusings.substack.com Listen to all episodes of "The Offside Musings Podcast" on your favorite podcast platforms. 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The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites. After a 3 year interregnum, my friend, former colleague, and noted Canadian economist Don Drummond joins us for a second time on The Herle Burly.The Right Honourable Paul Martin called Don “One of the most principled and imaginative public servants with whom I have ever worked.” Mr. Drummond spent almost 23 years in senior positions in the federal Department of Finance, culminating in Associate Deputy Minister. Subsequent to his time in government, he was Chief Economist for the TD Bank. He's still a busy, in-demand thinker, writer and commentator: Adjunct Professor at the School of Policy Studies at Queen's University, Chair at the Canadian Centre for the Study of Living Standards, Fellow-in-Residence, at C.D. Howe Institute, and member of the Expert Advisory Group to the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices. Today, we're going to tackle a single subject matter – one that Don has plenty of experience with and offers a ton of insight on: Federal Spending and the kind of actions it would take to get back to balance.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Canadian economy has avoided a technical recession after economists updated the numbers that triggered alarm bells earlier this year. That's #EconomistMath. With consumers starting to lean into burger options that are less… let's say, mushy, McDonald's is revamping its classic road trip staple. As 2024 nears, flying cars and teleporters are no closer to becoming a reality, but countries are hard at work devising digital currencies. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report this week calling on Australia to raise interest rates again, adding to the speculation the Reserve Bank will increase the cash rate on Tuesday. If that happens it will be yet another blow to many household budgets, already under strain from the rises in the prices of food, fuel and power. In this podcast, independent economist Chris Richardson joins The Conversation to discuss the expectations about a rate rise, “sticky” inflation, the fall in the standard of living, the difficulty of the government responding to the cost-of-living crisis, and a bleak prospect as we go into 2024, before we reach some light at the end of a long tunnel.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with Assistant Professor in Economics from Trinity College, Dr Barra Roantree about the reality of income inequality in Ireland. We discuss what is inequality, wealth and income inequality trends, and look at what can be done about it through taxation. Barra outlines the main findings of the ESRI report that he co-wrote, 'Poverty, Income Inequality and Living Standards in Ireland', which showed that income inequality has increased in Ireland in recent years, particularly for groups like Lone Parents (42% in deprivation). We also have a robust discussion on approaches to taxing REITs and a national state building company to solve the housing crisis. The Naomi Klein podcast is available now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-90076219

Protests are back in Syria. Twelve years since the start of the uprisings against the Assad regime, Syrians are still protesting. In the southern province of Suweida huge protests have erupted, in part, fuelled by the continuing fall in living standards across the country, but also for the same reasons that brought people out to the streets in 2011. They have now entered their fourth week, and so far, look set to continue. This week on The New Arab Voice, we look at the protests in Suweida. What do they want? What are their demands? Who is protesting, and are they the same people from 2011, or new people? And why have the protests seemingly been permitted to continue with their defiance?Also, we look at the August 10th Movement. The August 10th Movement announced their formation just before the protests in Suweida, and declared themselves to be peaceful and non-sectarian. We ask, who they are? What do they want? And what prospects do they have to challenge the regime?Joining us to talk about the protests, we have Jospeh Daher, (@JosephDaher19). Joseph works at the University of Lausanne and is a co-director is the Syrian Trajectory Project.And, Wafa Ali Mustafa (@WafaMustafa9). Wafa is a Syrian journalist and activist, who now lives in Berlin. For a decade now, Wafa has campaigned tirelessly for Syria's disappeared.This podcast is written and produced by Hugo Goodridge. Theme music by Omar al-Fil. To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TheNewArabVoice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian GDP rose 0.4% in the June quarter to be at 2.1% for the year, but GDP per capita contracted for a second consecutive quarter. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ's Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton + the day on the market with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions

Aug 16, 2023 – Europe, long considered a rich and developed region, has now seen its living standards decline to levels consistent with developing emerging markets. Nick Pardini, founder of Davos Macro Research, joins FS Insider to discuss...

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A quick market update and a deep dive in the UK’s budget announcement, which was as political as it gets! The headline is households will go backwards, as unemployment rises, and a 2-year recession is likely. Worse, personal income tax bands are frozen, so the total tax take will be bigger than ever! Investment allowances … Continue reading "The Biggest Drop In Living Standards In Many Decades… [Podcast]"

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J. Michael (Mike) Oliver, CEO, Momentum Structural Analysis, entered the financial services industry in 1975 on the Futures side, joining E.F. Hutton's International Commodity Division, headquartered in New York City's Battery Park. He studied under David Johnston, head of Hutton's Commodity Division and Chairman of the COMEX. In the 1980s Mike began to develop his own momentum-based method of technical analysis. He learned early on that orthodox price chart technical analysis left many unanswered questions and too often deceived those who trusted in price chart breakouts, support/resistance, and so forth. In 1987 Mike technically anticipated and caught the Crash. It was then that he decided to develop his structural momentum tools into a full analytic methodology. In 1992 the Financial VP and head of Wachovia Bank's Trust Department asked Mike to provide soft dollar research to Wachovia. Within a year, Mike shifted from brokerage to full-time technical research. He is also the author of The New Libertarianism: Anarcho-Capitalism. Website: https://www.olivermsa.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Britain faces a protracted recession and the worst squeeze on living standards in more than 60 years, according to a new warning from the Bank of England. Leanna Byrne of the BBC's money and work unit spoke with the programme.

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