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The Joe Walker Podcast

Joe Walker
Australia
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Housing Crisis
Inequality
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Learning Techniques
Artificial Intelligence
Indian Economy
Kanban Boards
Larry Summers
Talent Selection
Economic Perspectives
Nuclear Weapons
Yimby Movement
Cumulative Cultural Evolution
Cultural Evolution
Defense Policy
State Capacity
Australian Immigration Policy
Efficient Markets Hypothesis

Joe Walker hosts refreshingly in-depth conversations with founders, scientists, scholars, economists, and public intellectuals.

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In this special end-of-year episode, the tables are turned: I’m the guest, and I’m interviewed by Zac Gross — an Australian macroeconomist and long-time listener of the show.

We reflect on what I learned on the podcast in 2025 and what I changed my... more

Glyn Davis and Terry Moran are two of the very small number of Australians who have literally sat in the Cabinet Room, week after week, watching the machinery of government operate from the inside.

Both served as Secretary of the Department of the ... more

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2,500 years of strategic history, 11 books, one afternoon.

Hugh White is Australia's foremost strategic thinker: former senior adviser to Defence Minister Kim Beazley and Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Deputy Secretary for Strategy and Intelligence in ... more

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Peter Costello is the longest-serving Treasurer of Australia (1996–2007).

He led the most complex overhaul of Australia's tax system in the postwar era: introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) — a value-added consumption tax — while abolishing... more

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Recent Guests

Zac Gross
Australian macroeconomist and assistant professor at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: 2025 Retrospective — A Listener (Zac Gross) Interviews Me
Barry Marshall
Nobel Prize-winning gastroenterologist and professor emeritus of clinical microbiology
University of Western Australia
Episode: The Discovery of The Bacterium Behind 5% of All Cancers — Barry Marshall
Francis Fukuyama
Renowned political scientist and author
Episode: Francis Fukuyama — AGI and the Recommencement of History
Laura Deming
Co-founder and CEO of Cradle, a startup focused on reversible cryopreservation.
Cradle
Episode: Laura Deming — On Pausing Biological Time & Preserving the Continuous Self
Peter Tulip
Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies
Centre for Independent Studies
Episode: Peter Tulip — What Will It Actually Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Judith Brett
Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University and prominent political historian
La Trobe University
Episode: Judith Brett — How a Benthamite Political Culture Shaped Australia's Electoral System [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Abul Rizvi
Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration and expert on immigration policy and population studies
University of Melbourne
Episode: Abul Rizvi — Inside Immigration Policy [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Abel Rizvi
Key architect of Australia's modern migration system, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration
Episode: Outlining My Live Events in 2025
Andrew Lee
Australia's Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, and Assistant Minister for Employment, former Professor of Economics.
Australian Government
Episode: Outlining My Live Events in 2025

Host

Joe Walker
Host of engaging and insightful conversations with experts across various fields, focusing on in-depth exploration of complex topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • A deep detailed podcast that explores issues Australian and worldwide

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gregoz
    8 days ago
  • Outstanding

    It’s a privilege to hear these long form interviews between the informed, articulate host and his expert guests, many with decades of analysis and experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Secret Experiment
    Australiaa month ago
  • ross

    Great podcast. Just listened to the Prof Hugh White pod - masterful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ***&332
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Australian centric

    Great to hear Australian politics told from Australian perspectives. Illuminating in ways unexpected.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikememike
    Australia2 months ago
  • Most researched podcaster in the game

    Joe’s questions are so well researched they even shock the guests at times. You will become more intelligent and curious just by listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary Moorcroft
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the podcast is celebrated for enhancing listeners' understanding of complex subjects and encouraging deeper thought on various issues.
While many enjoy the thoughtful perspectives shared, there is feedback regarding perceived gender imbalances among guests, suggesting a need for more female representation.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth research and preparation that goes into each episode, often highlighting the intellectual depth of the conversations.
The diversity of guests and topics keeps the content fresh and engaging for a wide audience.

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The Discovery of The Bacterium Behind 5% of All Cancers — Barry Marshall
Q: What are the potential benefits of H. pylori in human health?
It may modulate the immune system, possibly reducing allergies and asthma in children.
The Discovery of The Bacterium Behind 5% of All Cancers — Barry Marshall
Q: What makes your partnership with Robin Warren effective?
Our personalities were complementing; Robin focused on pathological specifics, while I explored broader clinical interactions.
Ken Henry — What Killed the Reform Era? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Q: Would today's treasurer need to focus on decreasing migration in light of potential AI-induced unemployment?
Henry would not recommend lowering migration but rather emphasize ensuring that new technologies assist labor rather than displace it.
Peter Tulip — What Will It Actually Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Q: How important is aesthetics in housing development, according to the YIMBY movement?
Aesthetics are often overlooked, but if mid-rises and high-rises were more beautiful, acceptance would likely increase.
Peter Tulip — What Will It Actually Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Q: What should be done about negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount?
There are arguments to revisit these provisions, especially concerning equity and fiscal reasons, yet they shouldn't be central to housing affordability discussions.

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Recent guests on The Joe Walker Podcast include:

1. Zac Gross
2. Barry Marshall
3. Francis Fukuyama
4. Laura Deming
5. Peter Tulip
6. Judith Brett
7. Abul Rizvi
8. Abel Rizvi

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