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Australia Matters

The Australia Institute
Australia
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Labor Party
Trump Administration
Housing Crisis
Liberal Party
Inflation
Peter Dutton
Democracy
Fossil Fuel Exports
Fossil Fuel Industry
Election
Australia-Us Alliance
Immigration Policy
Trans Rights
Public Policy
Interest Rates
Housing Affordability
CPI (consumer Price Index)

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On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss the Trump administ... more

You’re meant to tax things you want less of and subsidise things you want more of – yet Australian governments are handing out $16.3 billion in fossil fuel subsidies this financial year.

Elinor is back but Greg is away, so Matt Grudnoff jumps in to... more

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Matt Duss
Executive Vice President of the Center for International Policy
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Episode: US extorts Europe in effort to acquire Greenland
Elizabeth N. Saunders
Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Columbia University, Brookings Institution
Episode: "Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
Dr. Elizabeth Cham
Executive assistant in Whitlam's office and current fellow at UTS in the business school.
UTS
Episode: Summer Special | Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?
Hereditary Chief Namaks
Leader of the Watsotan Nation
Watsotan Nation
Episode: Will Canada follow Australia’s disastrous path on gas?
Gwii Lok'im Gibuu Jesse Stoeppler
Leader of the Gixxan Nation
Gixxan Nation
Episode: Will Canada follow Australia’s disastrous path on gas?
Kai Nagata
Energy campaigner for Dogwood
Dogwood
Episode: Will Canada follow Australia’s disastrous path on gas?
Elizabeth Cham
A fellow at UTS in the business school, involved in Whitlam's press office during the 1975 dismissal.
UTS
Episode: Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?
Dr. Frank Yuan
Postdoctoral researcher at The Australia Institute
The Australia Institute
Episode: "Everything is uncertain": Trump-Xi meeting leaves the world on edge
Navi Pillay
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and a member of the International Criminal Court
Sydney Peace Prize Laureate
Episode: No peace without accountability: Sydney Peace Laureate Navi Pillay

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Ebony Bennett
Host of Follow the Money, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute
Elinor Johnston-Leek
Senior Content Producer at the Australia Institute

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Credible and light

    I’m loving the light banter while delivering credible, hard hitting home truths to power. Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enviro-Boomer
    Australia5 months ago
  • Waste of time

    No better than the MSM on foreign affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robyn Gilbertson
    Australia7 months ago

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What have the scientists ever done for us?
Q: What are the benefits of investing in research and development of the kind that the CSIRO works on?
Investing in R&D can significantly enhance productivity by enabling technological innovations that improve resource utilization.
What have the scientists ever done for us?
Q: What's the latest on what's happening at our National Science Agency?
Matt discussed the persistent funding cuts to CSIRO, leading to job losses and decreased scientific output.
The nuclear option
Q: How seriously should we take Trump's statement about resuming nuclear testing, and how much focus was there from your colleagues at these meetings on this?
Given the seriousness of the issue, it's essential to recognize that statements like Trump's, although they may seem silly, can have serious consequences and implications for peace and safety.
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
Q: What other implications do you see from these escalations of violence?
Saunders discusses the interconnectedness of domestic and foreign policies and emphasizes the risks of escalating military interventions.
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
Q: What do you make of the protests in response to the killing in Minneapolis?
Professor Saunders notes that while shocking, these types of incidents have become a norm under the Trump administration, reflecting broader issues of governance and law enforcement.

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This podcast features a range of discussions revolving around pressing political and socio-economic issues in Australia. Notable topics include environmental activism, economic policies, public governance related to the education system, and U.S.-Australia relations, focusing heavily on the implications of current political decisions and their impact on society and the economy. The conversations often include insights from experts in various fields, providing depth to the discourse on contentious issues such as healthcare affordability, environmental reforms, and taxation systems. This podcast is particularly engaging for listeners interested in understanding the intricate dynamics of Australian politics and their global interconnections, d... more

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