Anthony Albanese, the first Labor prime minister in a decade, has pledged to do far more on climate change. His party’s slim win shows how Australian politics is changing. Bosses are increasingly turning to surveillance software to monitor employees (so be careful if listening to this show during work hours). And why the fortune-telling tradition of shell-throwing thrives in Brazil.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olaf Scholz, der Bundeskanzler von Deutschland, spricht über den jüngsten Gefangenenaustausch mit Russland und teilt bewegende Eindrücke aus seinen Gesprächen mit den freigelassenen Personen. Anthony Albanese, der Premierminister Australiens, plant, beim Garma Festival seine Unterstützung für die First Nations People zu zeigen. Sie diskutieren auch die politische Lage, die Herausforderungen im Bundeshaushalt und die Situation politischer Gefangener in Russland. Spannende Einblicke in aktuelle weltpolitische Themen!

In this discussion, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dives into the controversial proposal to ban social media for children. He highlights the growing bipartisan support for this initiative, driven by parental safety concerns. However, he questions whether a ban is the best solution given the mixed impacts of social media on kids. The conversation uncovers the complexities of mental health, the importance of social interaction, and the need for informed, evidence-based approaches to address children's online experiences.

David Pocock, an independent ACT senator, raises alarms about the rising threat of deepfake technology in politics. He commissioned AI-generated videos of key political figures like Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to illustrate the urgency of the issue. Pocock discusses how these deepfakes can mislead voters and erode trust in democracy. Joined by commentator Reged Ahmad, they stress the need for immediate legislation to combat misinformation and protect electoral integrity.

Australian politician Anthony Albanese discusses climate change challenges, Indigenous rights progress, and Australia's relationship with China. Topics include 2030 emissions targets, pro-Palestine protests, and Indigenous recognition. The conversation also covers government responses to Gaza allegations, navigating China relations, and speculations on the upcoming election.