Richard Denniss

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.

Join economist Richard Denniss, climate scientist Joelle Gergis, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, and acclaimed author Tom Keneally in a thought-provoking discussion. They tackle the obfuscation of political language, emphasizing its impact on democracy. Gergis highlights Australia's climate crisis urgency, while Varoufakis critiques technofeudalism. The group also discusses the failures of trickle-down economics, advocating for clearer communication to bridge public understanding and reclaim our shared humanity amidst political division.

Richard Denniss, Executive Director of the Australia Institute, discusses the ongoing cost of living crisis in Australia, highlighting the impact on standard of living. Topics include inflation, government policies, and the potential consequences of the crisis. Denniss raises concerns about the kind of country Australia may become if the crisis persists.