Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Denniss

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWMAY 12TH 2025Produced by Vivien Langford SUCKERED BY GASSpeakers outside NSW ParliamentGomeroi Traditional Custodian Sue Ellen TigheMP Sue HigginsonBREAKING NEWS May 20th : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-20/national-native-title-tribunal-rules-on-narrabri-gas-project/105272428In the podcast you will hear how strongly people desire the Native Title Tribunal to recognise that the Gomeroi have saidf NO to further extraction of Pilliga Gas. The above news is a terrible setback, so all the more reason to take ACTION,https://www.lockthegate.org.au/narrabri_coal_seam_gas_new_______________________________________________________Freemantle talk by the Australia Institute with permissionProfessor Fiona StanleyWhat did Robert F. Kennedy say about GDP?Yet the gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials.Richard DennissFrom extreme weather to soaring bills, fossil fuels are burning you twice.Australia Institute research has found climate change is increasing the cost of living, and it is fossil fuel companies at fault. Energy, insurance and food are all getting more expensive, and the one group paying none of the costs are the giant fossil fuel exporters who are causing the problem in the first place. Meanwhile, all sides of politics agree that there is no gas shortage in Australia, with the Coalition proposing a tax on gas exports. Richard Denniss, Executive Director at the Australia Institute, breaks down the issues, solutions, and what can be done about it.

Richard Denniss from The Australia Institute joins John to discuss Peter Dutton's proposed gas plan for Australia. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian defence and foreign policy establishment is trying to continue with alliance-as-usual with America, but Trump will always put Australia’s interests second. On this episode of After America, Dr Richard Denniss joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, why Australia has never really had a ‘free’ trade agreement with America, and whether the Australian defence and foreign policy establishment can break free of its old assumptions about how the world works. This discussion was recorded on Monday 7 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording. Order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website. Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis Show notes: Polling – President Trump, security and the US–Australian alliance, the Australia Institute (March 2025) Medicine price comparison between Australia and the United States, the Australia Institute (March 2025) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Senator Barbara Pocock.Australia faces myriad challenges, with climate change, housing affordability, fraying democratic institutions, risk-averse policies and a divisive public discourse just a few of the problems we must confront. The question is, are we? Join Richard Denniss and Senator Barbara Pocock as they apply some big ideas to the future.Event details:Sat 01 Mar, 1:15pm | North Stage

With Richard Denniss.Australia's favourite financial journalist, Alan Kohler, has much to say about the country's enduring housing crisis and the solutions we need. He shares the thinking in his book The Great Divide with Richard Denniss.Event details:Sat 01 Mar, 3:45pm | West Stage

With Natasha Mitchell.The influence of the gas and coal industry on our politicians and policymakers is an open secret in Australia. What is less well understood is why this small industry, with little economic significance, wields such apparent power and how easy it would be to free our democracy from its grip. Richard Denniss, Royce Kurmelovs, Ross Garnaut and Sarah Hanson-Young talk through the issues with chair Natasha Mitchell.Event details:Sun 02 Mar, 10:45am | West Stage

Join epidemiologist and complex systems scientist Jo-An Occhipinti, labour market expert John Buchanan and economist Richard Denniss to explore mental wealth as a new measure of national wellbeing. This event was held on Thursday 24 October 2024 at the University of Sydney. For more links and resources, including the transcript, visit Sydney Ideas website: bit.ly/3YJal84

Richard Denniss (pictured), the Executive Director of The Australia Institute laughingly said in an ABC interview, that Nature Positive can be anything you want it to be. And on the 7:00 am podcast, we are told "Why Plibersek's "nature positive" plans won't fix the environment". "Is our Government less “nature positive” than a mining magnate?"; "Eighteen years since warning of climate refugee crisis, Albanese has the power to do something, but not the will"; "Weeks after Hurricane Helene, many remain missing in the mountains"; "Some Australian states are discovering what happens when they have too much rooftop solar"; "They are relics of the Gondwana age but five years after Australia's black summer these trees are dying a ‘long, slow death'"; "As the UAW Moves Into Battery Plants, New Research Shows the Shift to EVs Doesn't Lead to Job Losses"; "Is Your Company Losing Money Due to Climate Change? Consider Moving to the Midwest, Survey Says"; "The First Gas Utility Sued for Climate Deception"; "Companies That Fought Climate Action Now Accused of Price Gouging Hurricane Milton Evacuees"; "State of Queensland: Disaster Ground Zero"; "Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered'"; "Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season"; "Will the Earth warm by 2°C or 5.5°C? Either way it's bad, and trying to narrow it down may be a distraction''; "Rushed response to oil and gas exploration led to testy select committee"; "King Charles will not attend Cop29 climate meeting, palace confirms"; "Big EV bus revolution: what you need to know and Chinese companies' role in it"; "Money Pit" with George Monbiot; "How to Prepare for Extreme Weather With Community-Powered Resilience"; "Fund green energy schemes with bonds, urges think tank"; "As Climate Warms, More Are Asking: Should I Have Kids?"; "FEMA maps missed parts of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene, Post analysis shows"; "Romanian authorities beef up preventative measures after devastating flooding"; "Weeks after Hurricane Helene, many remain missing in the mountains"; "These 5 ‘post-truth' claims are fuelling the water wars in Australia"; "Australian Security Leaders Climate Group calls for overhaul of federal government's climate threat preparedness strategy".

Politics in the Pub at the Family Hotel in Katoomba on 15th June 2024 featured two speakers on the topic of Tax Justice. Richard Denniss of the Australia Institute showed us how the spending choices made in government budgets inform us about government priorities and how tax payers can be deceived into thinking we can't afford "nice things". Michael Whaites of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, and formerly of Public Services International told us about the shocking findings of inquiries conducted by PSI and CICTAR into the privatisation of public services. This is a link to the bios of both speakers. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. This podcast was produced by Debra Smith. Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/ To listen back to Amy's past interview with Richard about his book, Econobabble: How to Decode Political Spin and Economic Nonsense: https://soundcloud.com/uncommonsense-rrr/interview-with-richard-denniss-econobabble Broadcast on 11 June 2024.

Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, joins Amy as he talks all about inequality in Australia – the topic of his current national speaking tour. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/To listen back to Amy's past interview with Richard about his book, Econobabble: How to Decode Political Spin and Economic Nonsense: https://soundcloud.com/uncommonsense-rrr/interview-with-richard-denniss-econobabble

Richard Denniss (pictured) heads The Australia Institute and is alarmed at the Australian Labor Government's latest Budget that champions gas, a fossil fuel. "More than 200 authors renew call for Baillie Gifford to divest from fossil fuel"; "Solicitor general to appeal over case of climate activist who held sign on jurors' rights"; "Wet winter could cut UK food self sufficiency by about a tenth"; "Talking Shop: Telling the Climate Story Locally"; "The unsung heroes keeping our lights on"; "The 1.5C global heating target was always a dream, but its demise doesn't signal doom for climate action"; "DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change' from Florida law"; "Estuaries provide more than a billion dollars in environmental benefits, research shows"; "Solar power occupies a lot of space – here's how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on"; "Consumer groups criticise energy companies charging solar panel owners for exporting power"; "Gas giants dodge tougher tax hike in Labor-Greens deal"; "Clean energy slump – why Australia's renewables revolution is behind schedule, and how to fix it"; "Denser housing can be greener too – here's how NZ can build better for biodiversity"; "Biden Looks to Thwart Surge of Chinese Imports"; "How Biden's Trade War With China Differs From Trump's"; "Copernicus: Record May wildfire emissions in British Columbia mark the start of the Canadian wildfire season"; "Microsoft's AI Push Imperils Climate Goal as Carbon Emissions Jump 30%"; "Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere's Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds"; "How Wild Rice Forecasts Climate Change"; "The U.S. just took its biggest step yet to end coal mining"; "Industrial emissions aren't falling fast enough to meet US climate goals"; "‘Tone-deaf' fossil gas growth in Europe is speeding climate crisis, say activists"; "Wildfires keep thousands evacuated in Canada, even as conditions improve"; "Northeast B.C. was parched throughout winter. It's already on fire"; "How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air"; "New tougher U.S. air pollution standards shaped by Harvard Chan School research"; "As Florida Smalltooth Sawfish Spin and Whirl, a New Effort to Rescue Them Begins"; "Climate Change Concerns Dip"; "La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon"; "New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power"; "How Wildfires Can Affect Climate Change (and Vice Versa)"; "Converging Climate Risks Interact to Cause More Harm, Hitting Disadvantaged Californians Hardest"; "An NRL player died at training due to exertional heat stroke. What is it and what should coaches and athletes know?"; "Car companies spending up on ads for SUVs despite Australia's new fuel efficiency standards"; "Breathing Wildfire Smoke Could Raise Dementia Risk, New Study Finds". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

This week, as the federal budget is handed down, we're bringing you The Cost: Inside the living crisis. We'll explore the impact this crisis is having on our country, why it just isn't ending and whether our leaders are doing enough to protect our standard of living. Today, executive director of the Australia Institute Richard Denniss on when prices will finally stop going up – and the kind of country we risk becoming once the crisis is finally over. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Executive director of the Australia Institute, Richard Denniss

Richard Denniss, Joëlle Gergis, Thomas Keneally and Yanis Varoufakis with Natasha Mitchell | Politicians and commentators frequently use jargon to disguise self-interest as national interest, to make the absurd seem inevitable or the inequitable seem fair. Richard Denniss, Joëlle Gergis, Tom Keneally and Yanis Varoufakis join Natasha Mitchell to discuss the power of speaking simply in complicated times. This session is presented in partnership with The Australia Institute. Event details: Sun 03 Mar, 9:30am

Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute talks about his new essay in The Monthly on tax reform – Richard says tax reform is about democracy, not economics, and reforms should not be centred on what we want, but on who we want to be. He also talks about the intertwined issues of rising company profits, interest rates, the supermarket duopoly, and price gouging. Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021 (Miegunyah Press: Melbourne University Publishing). The stunning book is a visual record of the nine years Andrew spent living and working in the complex, beautiful, and war-torn country. You can view some of Andrew's work on his website, including some of the images we discuss in this interview. Dr Emma Shortis, historian and Senior Researcher in the International & Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute talks all things US politics, including President Biden's recent foreign policy and diplomatic approach to Israel's place in the Middle East, as well as the intersection of Russian and far-right US politics, the death of Navalny, and the war in Ukraine.Additional links as discussed in the last interview:Mehdi Hasan, Biden can end the bombing of Gaza right now. Here's how (Guardian)White House, Remarks by President Biden, 8 February 2024Jon Stewart, The Daily Show, On Tucker Carlson's Putin Interview & Trip to Russia

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Earlier today, Victorian MP Georgie Purcell shared a side-by-side photo comparison on X, blaming Nine News for ‘sexist' image editing. Trolls have flooded X with graphic Taylor Swift AI fakes. Speaking at the National Press Club, Richard Denniss, the executive director at the Australia Institute, said the government's decision to make alterations to the stage-three tax cuts was a ‘good call'. Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow  

In the 21st century, it seems that shareholders are the top priority for corporations. But is this true? Is this smart? And is this sustainable? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the many nuances of capitalism, business, sustainability, profitability, and sanity. You'll learn: The two key lies that we've been told about profits and money Why the QANTAS Airlines debacle has cost far more than just money Whether the role of the founder is still relevant The move from corporate social responsibility, to ESG, to the circular economy Why being obsessed about greenwashing is damaging If we're not lacking budget and we're not lacking evidence, then what are we lacking? Whether or not there's a future for charities  Rethinking growth in business. Strap yourself in, because this episode will provoke your thinking, and tuck itself into your brain to marinate on. Want to earn consistent $10K+ months in your business, without working longer hours, without hiring staff or contractors, without spending thousands on social media ads, or getting a huge influx of cash (though it'd be nice…)? Grab your Blueprint to consistent $10K+ month: https://www.hustleandheart.com.au/10K/ Referenced in this episode: Dr. Richard Denniss unpacks the three big lies holding women back: https://www.vwt.org.au/richard-denniss-money-power-freedom/

That our civilisation is unsustainable is abundantly clear. And yet we plough onwards as if business as usual in the faith that somehow the problem will fix itself. In this seminar, authors Dr Mark Diesendorf and Rod Taylor outline the themes in their new book, The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation. The seminar is introduced by Professor Lorrae Van Kerkhoff from the ANU Fenner School with keynote speaker Dr Richard Denniss from The Australia Institute. Recorded at Thor's Hammer in Canberra, 4th July 2023.

Charles speaks with the director of The Australia Institute on their latest report findings into the lucky country's glorious wealth inequality. You can lose the ads and get more content! Become a Chaser Report VIP member at http://apple.co/thechaser OR https://plus.acast.com/s/the-chaser-report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday, Greens leader Adam Bandt announced that a deal had been reached with the government to pass Safeguard Mechanism with some key amendments. Richard Denniss is just back from Parliament House to help explain the deal and what it means for Australia's emissions. This was recorded on Monday 27th March 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair: Paul Barclay Brought to you by The Australia Institute in partnership with Adelaide Writers' Week Democracy thrives on high expectations. The less faith people have in government, the more people shun the project of democracy. The idea that government spending, regulation and ownership can significantly improve the lives of most Australians is so derided it's almost never seriously discussed. But during the pandemic, and now with wages, inflation and climate action, we see that's exactly what Australians want: for the role of Government to go BIG. Event details: Mon 06 Mar, 12:00pm on the North Stage

Dr Richard Denniss tells us what the real causes of inflation and rising interest rates are and he takes us through the failures of federal and state COVID-19 policy. Why is there silence and a policy impasse? Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. Broadcast 28 February 2023.

Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, returns to discuss his latest piece in The Monthly on the failures of federal and state COVID-19 policy and Richard tells us what the real causes of inflation and rising interest rates are. There's no risk to the economy of a wage-price spiral, rather a profit-price spiral.Dr Damian Smith, art historian, curator, and art critic, speaks about a new book he edited, The Geoff Raby Collection of Contemporary Chinese Art (La Trobe University Press). Dr Geoff Raby AO was Australia's Ambassador to China between 2007 and 2011, and donated 174 contemporary Chinese art works to La Trobe University. Raby arrived in Beijing in the 1980s where he first encountered the emerging contemporary art scene and soon became an avid collector. Damian talks about the artists, art works, and artistic themes featured in the collection, as he shows the diversity of contemporary art practice in China and how it reveals cultural insights into 21st century China.Tania Wolff, President of the Law Institute of Victoria and Lizzie O'Shea, Chair of Digital Rights Watch sit down with Amy to delve into the Victorian government's proposed digital health record with no opt-out provision – the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023, which passed the lower house last week. Additional concerns around cybersecurity, privacy, data misuse, and that it will not be subject to Freedom of Information laws are yet to be addressed. We last spoke about this issue with Juanita Fernando and Fiona Patten in 2022.

Australian workers are finding that what money they do earn is no longer anywhere near enough to pay the bills. Yet, employer and business groups are sharpening their attacks on Labor's plan to get wages moving with its “Secure Jobs Better Pay” industrial relations legislation. Richard Denniss is the Chief Economist with the Independent think tank, The Australia Institute.  He's not fooled by the bleating bosses. He joins us once again on the pod to talk about the silent crisis they don't want you to know about - The Profit Crisis. _____________________________________________________________ * You can now email us with your comments, story ideas, tip-offs, flip offs, and questions - otjpodcast@protonmail.com *On the Job is made by Australian Unions. More about On The Job podcast Need help with working conditions? Call Australian Union Support Centre - 1300 486 466   About the host Francis Leach, ACTU - @SaintFranklySupport the show: https://www.onthejobpodcast.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's really causing inflation in Australia and will jacking up interest rates fix it? Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute explains Australia's current economic woes and demystifies the confusion and arguments around the role of the RBA, rising interest rates, increasing inflation, Stage 3 tax cuts, and low wages growth. Richard tells us exactly how these issues affect us and what can be done about them. Broadcast on 6 September 2022.

What's really causing inflation in Australia and will jacking up interest rates fix it? Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute explains Australia's current economic woes and demystifies the confusion and arguments around the role of the RBA, rising interest rates, increasing inflation, Stage 3 tax cuts, and low wages growth. Richard tells us exactly how these issues affect us and what can be done about them. Tim Entwisle, Director and CEO of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and trained phycologist, joins Amy to speak about his life with plants, as detailed in his new book, Evergreen: The Botanical Life of a Plant Punk. Tim reflects on the role of botanic gardens in cities and around the world, his scientific passion for algae and taxonomy, and much more. Asia Director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) Elaine Pearson chats about her memoir, aptly titled, Chasing Wrongs and Rights: My Experience Defending Human Rights Around the World. Elaine discusses her early career focusing on human trafficking and sexual slavery, all the way through to her time at HRW shining a light on human rights violations at home and across the world, including the Philippines and Indonesia.

What's really causing inflation in Australia and will jacking up interest rates fix it? Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute explains Australia's current economic woes and demystifies the confusion and arguments around the role of the RBA, rising interest rates, increasing inflation, Stage 3 tax cuts, and low wages growth. Richard tells us exactly how these issues affect us and what can be done about them.

When you think about Australia's entire economy, what share of that pie do you think goes to workers (via wages) compared to business (via profits)? The Business Council of Australia is making some bold claims that the profit share of income has fallen, but does the data back that up? In this episode we unpack who is really winning and who is getting left behind in Australia's economy with Richard Denniss, economist and Executive Director of the Australia Institute  This was recorded on Wednesday 24 August 2022 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Guest: Richard Denniss, economist and Executive Director, Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Lizzie Jack Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages aren't rising fast enough to keep up with inflation, and it means that many workers are actually falling behind. At the same time, the corporate profit share is going up – it's now at a record 31 per cent of Australia's national income. These are the stakes for next week's national job summit, where businesses, unions and economic experts will sit down with the new government to make their case for changes to our jobs, workplaces and our pay. Today, executive director of the Australia Institute Richard Denniss on how Australian wages stagnated… and what the federal government could be doing to fix that.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram. Guest: Executive director of the Australia Institute, Richard Denniss.

"So economics calls itself the science of the efficient allocation of resources. It tells itself that we help answer the question of what to produce, when to produce, and for whom to produce… but there's nothing in economics that says we shouldn't collect more tax and have a health system that's as good as the Nordic countries. There's nothing in economics that says that we should cut taxes for high income earners and spend less on aged care. These are choices."

Dr Richard is the Chief Economist and former Executive Director of The Australia Institute. He is a prominent Australian economist, author and public policy commentator. Richard came on the show at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's interesting to look back, and hear his predictions about what would happen, and how they compare to what is happening now. We discuss climate change, and what the economy will look like on the other side of lockdowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Nobel Laureate, former World Bank Chief Economist, and best-selling author Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, in conversation with Australia Institute chief economist Dr Richard Denniss, about the need to expand the role of governments, unions, and civil society.Professor Stiglitz is visiting Australia as a guest of the Australia Institute.This was recorded on 11th July 2022 and things may have changed since recording.The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate, Chief Economist of the Roosevelt Institute, professor and President of The Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia // @JosephEStiglitzRichard Denniss, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyEdited by: Mikayla McGuirck-ScolaroTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Richard Denniss, the chief economist at the Australian Institute, and John Remington from Essential Media. Together they analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll and discuss why the Labor government has its work cut out for themselves – if they are to meet their own policy agenda

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the Essential director Peter Lewis and The Australia Institute chief economist Richard Denniss in the wake of the federal election result. They assess how accurate polling was, unpack the latest Guardian Essential poll looking at how much support exists for the Albanese government's priorities, and consider how Peter Dutton will respond to this agenda

The stalk is over. Clarky conquers the Everest of podcast guests and puts the final boarding call for Dr Richard Denniss on the next plane to Tassie. Simple answers to simple questions; Richard has made it his life work to break down the spin and call bullshit where it lands. The National conversation about economics has done plenty to disenfranchise the average worker from big decisions. Unnecessarily big words and jargon have made solving and participating in finding solutions space for a small group. Richard wants this to change and for more Australians to have more agency in meaningful conversations. In Economics, we often run into "econobabble"… nonsense, bullshit and spin. It's all's the same, on tv, in the crib shed, in the boardroom or down at the Local; If you can't get a simple answer to a simple question, it's more than likely blullshit The big problem is, If you can throw in enough industry jargon, a bullshit answer becomes a slightly believable explanation. Richard seeks an Australia that can spot the nonsense and call it accordingly. Beyond Australia's choices in the broader economy and fresh after the election, it's time to examine the role of government. The Governments size and how that shapes Australia is the topic of Richard's new book (essay) "Big - The Role of the State in the Modern Economy",...a must read Find more of Richard's work at The Australia Institute.

Why bother with economics? Why bother with Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)? After-all, the government can still govern without bothering about MMT.Anne & Kev make the case we need MMT to unshackle our minds from many false beliefs about the possibilities available to our new federal government. We find much to look forward to with a government that spends properly. We can prevent ourselves from becoming accidental neoliberals!Anne & Kev bounce their ideas off a webinar featuring Richard Denniss (Chief economist and former Executive Director of the Australia Institute) as hosted by the New Economy Network Australia (NENA).Show NotesNENA's 2022 Federal Budget Rundown - with Richard DennissApr 6, 2022The Deficit Myth with Stephanie Keltonin conversation with Richard Denniss, Chief economist and former Executive Director of the Australia InstituteJune 18, 2020CreditsThen leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott,speaking with host Fran Kelly on ABC's RN Breakfast, back in February 2010.MusicTheme music:One in Ten by UB40Additional music:Swinging Sofas (ID 272) - Remastered by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Kelli's Number by U.S. Army Blues is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.Gregorian Chant by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseQuiz Show Background Music Loop with changesby Alexander BluThe song is permitted for non-commercial use under license “Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)” 

Dr Richard Denniss, chief economist at The Australia Institute joins Amy for the final instalment of Uncommon Sense's federal election policy series – this time, on the economy. Richard debunks all the election econobabble on wages growth, productivity, inflation, and much more. He explains and evaluates the economic policies of the major and minor parties at this federal election, including on housing affordability, superannuation, taxation, economic management, and wages growth. Who's talking a load of codswallop and who is on the money? Broadcast on 17 May 2022.

The latest data from the Bureau of Statistics shows consumer prices for goods and services are up 5.1%, the sharpest rise in two decades. The Prime Minister says only the coalition can be trusted to steer Australia's economy in times of turbulence. Judith Sloan, contributing economics editor of The Australian and Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute

It's not that long since the Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety handed down its findings Describing Australia's aged care system as a shocking tale of neglect that needs a complete overhaul and not mere patching up. This is the third episode of a special series we are doing with our chief economist Richard Denniss and special guests, based on Richard's new book BIG: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy.This was recorded live on 12 April 2022 and things may have changed since recording.The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Richard Denniss, chief economist of the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIIrene McInerney, registered nurse from Tasmania who works in residential aged care // @irenemciAnnie Butler, Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation // @AbutlerAnnieProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyEdited by: Holly ForrestTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

As Josh Frydenberg prepares the Budget, our experts discuss the possible outcomes from both sides of the political fence. Can either party fulfill their financial promises? Judith Sloan, professor of economics and contributing finance editor for the Australian and Dr Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute.

Chief Economist at The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, discusses his latest essay, Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy, published as part of the In The National Interest series.

Today we're bringing you the second episode of a special series with our chief economist Richard Denniss and special guests, based on Richard's new book BIG: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy. Where we talk about the shape of the economy, not just the size of it. In this episode we ask what would Australia look like if we reformed our mental health care system and funded it properly? Our special guest is Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director of the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney. Professor Hickie was an inaugural Commissioner on Australia's National Mental Health Commission and is a well-known mental health advocate. He was in conversation with Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, Richard Denniss.Special 20% off discount offer for Follow the Money listeners, get your copy of BIG here and use discount code: AUSINSTITUTE20 at checkout. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 8 March 2022 and things may have changed since recording.australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuest:Richard Denniss, Chief Economist The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIProfessor Ian Hickie, Co-Director of the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney // @ian_hickieProducer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermacey with additional editing by Louise OsbourneTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

Australia Institute chief economist Richard Denniss joins us to argue for more public debate about the shape and size of the public sector. Should the Australian government be spending more on key institutions such as healthcare, housing and education? And hear why he thinks the public sector isn't big enough or well-governed enough to cope with what lies ahead.

Imagine if every time the economy turned bad we invested in things that made people's lives good? In his new book 'BIG: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy', Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia writes that taxes and government spending don't ruin the economy, they reshape it. Government debt and spending are at record highs and, despite decades of warnings about its dangers, Australia's economy is still growing strongly -- not because of the private sector, but because the state intervened with massive public spending -- and that's a good tthing.Special 20% off discount offer for Follow the Money listeners, get your copy of BIG here and use discount code: AUSINSTITUTE20 at checkout. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuest:Richard Denniss, Chief Economist The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIProducer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermaceyTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

Our summer series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars in 2021. This episode we're bringing you a conversation with our chief economist Richard Denniss about the merits and flaws in the government's fiscal response to the pandemic and the long terms effects on the Australian economy. This was recorded live on 31 March 2021 and things may have changed since recording. Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Dr Richard Denniss, chief economist The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIThe Australia Institute // @theausinstituteProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

Our summer series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars in 2021. This episode we're bringing you a conversation with award-winning journalist Marian Wilkinson and the Australia Institute's chief economist Richard Denniss and Allan Behm, International & Security Affairs program director, about the growing pressure on Australia, as global and regional powers adopt tough measures to combat climate change. In partnership with Australian Foreign Affairs journal. This was recorded live on 28 July 2021 and things may have changed since recording. Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Marian Wilkinson, journalist and author // @mwilkinson54Dr Richard Denniss, chief economist The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIAllan Behm, International & Security Affairs program director, The Australia Institute // @mirandaprorsusThe Australia Institute // @theausinstituteProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

You know when you're talking about ethical shopping, climate change and GDP, but then end up being confused for Chris Martin at a service station? Precisely. Lee and Simon talk about buying services not things, investing in the body or the face, lingering glances, self-expectations, overnight contextual changes, lunch 'with' Gwyneth and Chris, delusion and self-judgment, and Darth Vader.Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.Related Links and References:Paynter Jacket Co: https://paynterjacket.comCorrection: Simon mentions a book by Richard Sennett but it's actually a book by Richard Denniss called Curing affluenza: how to buy less stuff and save the world. Here's an extract: https://www.themonthly.com.au/blog/richard-denniss/2017/28/2017/1511857191/curing-affluenzaGDP and climate change: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/04/gdp-ignores-the-things-that-matter-like-climate-changeDance, mirrors and body image: https://alreadypretty.com/dance-and-body-image-interview-with/Dismorphia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_dysmorphic_disorderVastus medialis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastus_medialis VMO and cycling: https://www.bicycling.com/training/a20023377/how-to-build-this-iconic-cycling-muscle/Chewing on piece of rubber to improve jawline: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/guys-are-gnawing-on-a-fat-rubber-ball-to-try-to-grow-a-chiseled-jawRunt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuntPas de deux: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pas_de_deuxChris Martin and ashtanga yoga: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-karma-of-coldplay_b_8720004River Cafe: https://rivercafe.co.uk/Jamie Oliver on being discovered at River Cafe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANwzrT4-8Y4Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop: https://goop.com/Self-awareness: https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-itDelusion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DelusionNegative self-judgments: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-wise-open-mind/200910/you-can-let-go-negative-self-judgmentsSpider-man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-ManDarth Vader breathing: Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

This is the podcast companion to our Honest Government Ad, 'The Recession'. If you haven't seen the video, you can watch it here.This podcast is also available as a video - you can watch it here on our YouTube channel.You can follow Richard on Twitter here: @RDNS_TAIThe Australia Institute: tai.org.auRichard's article about MMT, Fear of Spending Richard's book, EconobabbleAnd here's the free economics course being offered by The Australia Institute (begins Oct 15)If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe and most importantly, recommend it to others! You can support our work in these waysFollow us on Youtube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The public messaging regarding recent occurrences of the rape and murder of women has predominantly been that women need to try harder to stay safe in public. Is this the right message? This week, Richard Denniss talks to journalist Chris Kenny about the way violence against women is reported in the media, and Ebony Bennett, deputy director at The Australia Institute, discusses research into why women are angry about the tone that has been taken with this issue.   News audio is courtesy of the ABC. Email us at: theluckycountry@schwartzmedia.com.au

Why do corporate investments and political interests so often take priority over the long-term viability of our common resources? Should more Australians be encouraged to vote to secure the nation's future, or is it okay to prioritise this generation's wants over the next generation's needs? This week, former Greens leader Bob Brown joins Richard Denniss to discuss why the greater long-term good should have precedence over short-term interests that only serve the few.   News audio is courtesy of the ABC. Email us at: theluckycountry@schwartzmedia.com.au