Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Switzer

This week the federal coalition fell apart in spectacular fashion, with the Liberals and Nationals splitting for only the third time in their 80 year history. But they've had plenty of other scraps in between. Tom Switzer, executive director at the Centre for Independent Studies, talks to Michael Thompson about what drove the break-up, and why the situation may not be as dire as many suggest.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a Centre for Independent Studies event, Philip Ruddock warned the Liberals face an uphill battle reclaiming key teal-held seats, with Tom Switzer saying to Michael, “The teals remain a significant threat as the next federal election looms.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Recorded December 13th, 2024 Tom Switzer is Executive Director at the Centre for Independent Studies: https://www.cis.org.au/person/tom-switzer/ Sue Windybank is Editor of the Centre for Independent Studies' Annual report PreCIS: https://www.cis.org.au/person/sue-windybank/ Check out Prudence and Power, a collection of Owen Harries' writings edited by Tom and Sue: https://www.connorcourtpublishing.com.au/PRUDENCE-AND-POWER-THE-WRITINGS-OF-OWEN-HARRIES--Edited-by-Tom-Switzer-and-Sue-Windybank_p_503.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

What will Trump's foreign policy look like in his second term? Does it make sense for the president-elect to rail against "stupid, endless wars" and then nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio--a neoconservative with great sympathy for endless wars--as Secretary of State? We discuss Trump's nominations for top national security posts, disagreements between Trump and establishment Republicans on America's role in the world and the proper approach to Ukraine and Russia, as well as schisms within the Make America Great Again Movement on how to deal with China. Cohosts Doug Bandow and Ying Ma are joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, and Tom Switzer, executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney.

Donald Trump is primed for a return to The White House and become the 47th President of the United States. Tom Switzer from the Center for Independent Studies joins John to discuss what happens next, and when will Trump be back in charge of the country. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Friday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Craig Kelly discusses breaking Australian politics. Later, Tom Switzer discusses the political bias at the ABC. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Craig Kelly is National Director of Pauline Hanson's One Nation. He was a Liberal Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the electorate of Hughes from August 2010. In February 2021 Craig shifted to independent status before joining the United Australia Party later that year. He is a vocal critic of climate change measures, and his opposition to certain health mandates aligns with his strong stance on personal freedoms and anti-corruption. X: @CraigKellyPHON GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Tom Switzer is the executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies, a Sydney-based libertarian public-policy research think tank that focuses on classical liberal issues. He is a regular contributor to media and has written for major newspapers worldwide.

The public broadcaster ABC faces a serious issue highlighted by Laura Tingle's racism rant, revealing a breach of impartiality. Critics argue that the broadcaster, commonly known as Aunty, has grown too large, institutionally left-leaning, and arrogant, especially in handling dissenting voices. Mike discusses this with Tom Switzer, The Australian Newspaper contributor, Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Studies & former ABC presenter, whose programme aimed to challenge prevailing views with conservative perspectives. Despite past periods of national service, the ABC now appears to cater predominantly to a left-liberal demographic, neglecting its obligation to represent diverse viewpoints, causing frustration and alienation among many Australians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach the end of 2023, it's easy to become despondent about the fate of the West. War rages in Ukraine and the Middle East, as China eyes off Taiwan. The cost of living crisis is becoming unbearable for average families. Illiberal ‘wokeism' continues to infect our institutions. And the Anglosphere leaders elected to guide us out of this mess appear woefully ill-equipped to do so.To discuss the state of the world, and the small matter of the future of western civilisation, Will is joined by the Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Studies, and former Editor of The Spectator Australia, Tom Switzer.Follow Australiana on social media here.Subscribe to The Spectator Australia here.Learn more about The Centre for Independent Studies here.

Tom Switzer, Exec Dir, Centre for Independent Studies speaks with Matthew Pantelis about their debate on The voice on Thursday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andrew Neil joins Tom Switzer for a conversation about political and public-policy subjects — from British politics and the travails of the Royal family to the energy transition and the changing media industry to the Ukraine crisis and the rise of China. Andrew Neil is one of the world's most prominent print and broadcast journalists, having been a long-time editor of the Sunday Times and chief political interviewer on the BBC. He is chairman of Press Holdings Media Group, which publishes The Spectator and Spectator Australia magazines.

Watch Australia's leading voice, Alan Jones, share his unique take on the events and issues facing the nation and abroad.   Watch ‘Alan Jones' live and on demand at ADH TV, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8pm AEDT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Jacqueline Peel (pictured) was the guest today on Radio National's "Between the Lines" and discussed the outcome of COP27 with the host, Tom Switzer. "How hot will the world get under political parties' climate plans?". "CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans". "Climate Council report finds Queensland bears highest cost of climate disasters in Australia". "Greta Thunberg and more than 600 youths are taking Sweden to court. Here's why". "‘Frightening new era': Flash flooding to grow under climate change". "More than half of infectious diseases may be aggravated by climate change"; "COP27: one big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-mclean/message

To celebrate 100 Episodes of On Liberty we flip the script and CIS executive director Tom Switzer interviews regular On Liberty host Salvatore Babones. Over 100 episodes, Salvatore has interviewed a wide range of guests on an incredible range of topics. We hear from Salvatore on what he has learnt about Classical Liberalism and political orthodoxy in Australia and around the world from his many interviews. As well as how On Liberty has shaped Salvatore's views, his new position as Director of China and Free Societies at CIS and what's next for the international affairs portfolio at CIS.

Rob sits down the Centre for Independent Studies executive director Tom Switzer. Tom discusses with Rob what so called ‘Classical Liberalism' is and why he is convinced it is best for society. This leads to the question if it works better, why don't more people believe in it?

Rob sits down the Centre for Independent Studies executive director Tom Switzer. Tom discusses with Rob what so called ‘Classical Liberalism' is and why he is convinced it is best for society. This leads to the question if it works better, why don't more people believe in it?

The Covid-19 pandemic brought the fragility of global trade and supply chains into stark relief, while the political and economic chaos caused by the war in Ukraine further underline the vulnerabilities of globalisation. The neoliberal economic philosophy of prioritising efficiency over resilience and profits over local prosperity that underpinned the past half century of globalisation has produced massive inequality, persistent economic insecurity, and distrust in institutions. It has run its course. As a new age of economic localisation reunites place and prosperity, practitioners must understand the implications for economies and societies - and for portfolio construction. - Watch Rana Foroohar and Tom Switzer on Portfolio Construction Forum and earn 0.75 CE/CPD hrs

Guest host Tom Switzer speaks to journalist Chris Uhlmann on the likelihood of a clean energy transition and the increasing energy crisis affecting not only Australia but the world. Have politicians been too focused reaching "energy goals" that they have neglected to think about the short term? Can Australia realistically move away from coal and gas-powered energy sources in a cost-effective manner? Is all this energy transition talk just spin by politicians to get elected? In August 2016 Premier Daniel Andrews trumped a permanent ban on the exploration and development of all onshore unconventional gas. Now, with the energy crisis biting, Andrews has demanded gas from “our ground” be delivered cheaply to his state. As Chris recently wrote in The Sydney Morning Herald "The energy transition is inevitable, but it will be a lot harder than politicians, activists, service sector chief executives and billionaire energy hobbyists would have you believe. In trying to solve the current crisis, the political class should keep one thing in mind, no one ever won an election by promising to make voters colder, poorer and hungrier".

It's been over 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union and 22 years since Vladimir Putin came to power. Now in the throes of a Ukraine invasion, the Russian regime combats any conflict with an utter disregard for internal opposition and external western pressure.  From the inside, fighting Putin is the only option for Russian activists. From the outside, what are the strategic options for western countries against this authoritarian superpower? Do military action or economic sanctions work? Or do we need to consider less orthodox approaches?    In this talk from 2014, in the wake of Russia's annexation of Crimea and the shooting down of MH17, Russian journalist & activist Masha Gessen and foreign policy analyst Tom Switzer test different ideas on how to deal with Putin.

To the eternal shame of Vladimir Putin and his Kremlin cronies, Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine has opened a new era in global politics. As a consequence, it has seriously undermined the post-Cold War international system. What can the West do about it beyond fulminating on the sidelines? Russia has developed an outsized ability to exercise considerable influence abroad. And despite having an economy smaller than Italy's, Russia has managed to spread its tentacles around the world. The strategy is reminiscent of that pursued by the Soviet Union, which was locked for decades after the Second World War in a global battle for influence with America, but with one crucial difference: it's not about ideology, just money and mutual convenience. This week's episode of On Liberty on Wednesday, 12:30pm CIS executive director Tom Switzer questions Russia expert Kathryn Stoner, professor of political science at Stanford University and author of Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order.

What can past pandemics, earthquakes, famines or wars teach us about how to prepare for the next one?

After the recent passing of Andrew Peacock, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg describes his legacy; and former treasurer, Chris Bowen, says the fakes, the fraudsters and the snake-oil merchants are winning the political contests.

Nicolle Flint MP talks about the sexist abuse she's faced throughout her career, not from within her own party, but from political opponents and activists outside of Canberra; and does 'cancel culture' threaten what remains of our liberal public discourse, or is uncensored free speech a dangerous proposition?

It's 25 years since the coalition was elected to an eleven year term in power. As leader, John Howard represents one of the greatest political comebacks in modern history. How did he do it?

This week's episode is from an event I took part in with the Centre for Independent Studies, hosted by Tom Switzer and featuring academic Satya Jeetmarar. Together we discussed/debated intergenerational inequality in the face of the COVID pandemic. Perhaps unsurprisingly, I think capitalism is the problem, while Satya and the CIS holds a different view.  See wot u reckon lol  Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you If you've got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron WE ARE ALL IN THIS is scheduled for the Brisbane Comedy Festival in November @CISOZ cis.org.au Cause of the Week: Youth Projects (youthprojects.org.au)

How does the Taliban victory in Afghanistan affect America's reputation?

As the Taliban storms into Kabul, Paul Wolfowitz reflects on the 'never-ending war' and Biden's withdrawal of troops

Could the 2020s be a good economic decade for developing nations? And the very interesting Labor people you've never heard about

Indonesia is now the epicentre of COVID. How did the outbreak spiral out of control? And the 'Wuhan lab' theory gains more attention

It's been 18 months since the COVID outbreak in Australia, yet half the country is in lockdown. Is a zero cases strategy still justified?

Is Canberra's response to China in our national interest or is it driven by hysteria and xenophobia?

Is Australia's climate stance an outlier in the court of global opinion or is the whole world still heavily addicted to fossil fuels?; and can nuclear energy help us reach net emission goals faster than other approaches?

50 years ago Gough Whitlam led an opposition Labor Party delegation to China. At the same time, President Nixon announced his own invitation to the Communist country.

Does the change in Israeli leadership open the way for a renewal of the "peace process" between Israelis and Palestinians?; and the global powerlessness to stop the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar

Since last month's federal budget, the Centre for Independent Studies has lamented that the Coalition government of Prime Minister Scott Morrison has embraced the political left's economic credentials as interventionists and big spenders. Will Canberra's historic spending blowout lead to an inflation surge, prompting higher interest rates? Will it just steal economic growth from the future in return for a temporary surge in the next year to 18 months? Will the spending blowout in aged care, child care, NDIS rule out a balanced budget for another decade? Where are the pro-growth reforms, which seek to create the circumstances for long-term prosperity? Where are the productivity enhancing policies that would create permanent incentives to work and invest?

Was Stalin's Russia the real force behind Hitler's defeat?

How did the English and American Revolutions produce the American Constitution?; and how the US helped save the iconic Australian koala.

What can past pandemics, earthquakes, famines or wars teach us about how to prepare for the next one?

Is China's pledge to cut its carbon footprint, genuine? Or a ploy to keep its trading partners happy?; and an unexpected win for Britain's Tory Party

India is now the epicentre of the pandemic and on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. Has Modi let his people down in their hour of need?; and why Australia is supercharging its digital engagement with south-east Asia.

President Joe Biden outlined his economic, climate and diplomatic plans in his first speech to joint sessions of Congress. Can he really promote democracy in a world growing more dangerous?; and when the US-led attack on the Bay of Pigs failed, Castro’s prestige was greatly enhanced while the Americans were met with embarrassment and scorn.

After the recent passing of Andrew Peacock, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg describes his legacy; and former treasurer, Chris Bowen, says the fakes, the fraudsters and the snake-oil merchants are winning the political contests.

Nicolle Flint MP talks about the sexist abuse she’s faced throughout her career, not from within her own party, but from political opponents and activists outside of Canberra; and does 'cancel culture' threaten what remains of our liberal public discourse, or is uncensored free speech a dangerous proposition?

Should philanthropy have to fill the funding gap between state and federal government? Surely it is our leaders' responsibility to provide the mental health needs of all Australians; and while there is work to be done, Australia has done everything possible to economically recover from the pandemic.

British Robert Walpole served for 21 years as the very first prime minister. Robert Menzies held office in Australia for 18 years. What distinguishes a good prime minister from a bad one? Has the job become impossible?

British Robert Walpole served for 21 years as the very first prime minister. Robert Menzies held office in Australia for 18 years. What distinguishes a good prime minister from a bad one? Has the job become impossible?

Bangladesh was labelled a 'basket case' when independence was established. Now it is a booming nation. How did they do it? Also; Trump led America down the slippery slope of division, then left office. Can the wide-spread tension be resolved?

Bangladesh was labelled a 'basket case' when independence was established. Now it is a booming nation. How did they do it? Also; Trump led America down the slippery slope of division, then left office. Can the wide-spread tension be resolved?

It's safe to say that Brexit negotiations haven't gone smoothly. The Tories are down in the latest polls, but Ukip is up. Are we witnessing the beginning of Ukip's return (00:35)? Meanwhile, Australians are stuck between a rock and a hard place as China and America continue to bicker (18:30); and Cosmo Landesman complains about modern parenting (30:20). With Matthew Goodwin, Joe Twyman, Tom Switzer, Merriden Varrall, Cosmo Landesman, and Henry Jeffreys. Presented by Katy Balls. Produced by Cindy Yu.

In our G20 special Michelle discusses Barack Obama's speech, and talks to Queensland Premier Campbell Newman, Tom Switzer, research assistant at the United States Studies Centre, and Charis Palmer, business editor of The Conversation.