

How to challenge political spin with straight talk — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally with Natasha Mitchell
24 snips Apr 24, 2024
Authors Richard Denniss and Yanis Varoufakis join a discussion on challenging political spin and economic jargon. They critique fiscal responsibility, climate action, historical narratives, and the impact of iconobabble on democratic debates. Topics also include challenging trickle-down economics, urgency for climate action, and reclaiming straight talk in political discussions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Fiscal Responsibility and Critiques of Economic Jargon
02:30 • 5min
Exploring the Dehumanizing Impact of Retrenchment and the Use of 'Inevitability' in Historical Famines
07:31 • 2min
Exploring the Impact of Iconobabble on Democratic Debates
09:12 • 2min
Challenging the Notion of the Emotional Market
11:12 • 2min
Challenging Trickle-Down Economics and Urgency for Climate Action
12:55 • 23min
Challenging Political Spin with Straight Talk
35:51 • 19min