Tag: Analysis
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S2E30 – Technocriticism with Richard King
Today we chat to author Richard King. His new book “Here Be Monsters” is a critical look at the way ideas about technological progress are shaping both our future and our selves in ways that are not necessarily beneficial and certainly not inevitable. Originally broadcast 16/06/23
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S2E23 – Poverty and Inequality
Today we are talking about poverty and inequality. I speak to researcher Carla Treloar who was part of compiling a recent report on wealth inequality in Australia, and to Brooke McKail from Anglicare who have just published a report on “the poverty premium” – why it is actually more expensive to be poor. Originally broadcast…
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S2E17 – Degrowth
Today we are talking degrowth – the idea that for environmental sustainability and economic equity we need a smaller, more localised economy. I speak to long-term degrowth advocates Terry Leahy and Anitra Nelson. Originally broadcast 07/07/23
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S1E26 – Festival of Dangerous Ideas
On today’s show we check in with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas which is taking place this weekend in Sydney. What makes an idea dangerous? Is it important listening to ideas that challenge us and society? I speak to festival organiser Simon Longstaff, plus a couple of the speakers – Sisonke Msimang on the racial…
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S1E8 – Reflecting on the campaign to stop Adani
On this week’s show we reflect on the almost decade-long, multi-faceted campaign to stop Adani’s Carmichael coal mine. Ultimately the mine has been built, but what lessons can we learn from the campaign? And where next for those of us trying to stop Australia’s out of control coal industry? We speak to Moira from Tipping…
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S1E6 – State Capture
Today we chat to journalist Michelle Fahy about the recent paper she helped write on “state capture”. We find out how private actors are undermining our democracy and what we can do about it. Originally broadcast 04/03/22
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S1E2 – Lech Blaine on “The Larrikin Myth, Class and Power”
This week we have a chat with journalist and author Lech Blaine. We talk primarily about his excellent recent Quarterly Essay titled “Top Blokes: The Larrikin Myth, Class and Power”. Originally broadcast 14/01/22
Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ 