Richard Denniss
Economist and author of Econobabble, known for his expertise in decoding political spin and economic jargon.
Top 3 podcasts with Richard Denniss
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Jan 7, 2025 • 55min
How to cut through political spin — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally with Natasha Mitchell
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.
May 12, 2024 • 20min
Australia, the ‘land of suck-it-up’
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.
Oct 27, 2022 • 34min
October Budget Wrap
Richard Denniss, Executive Director of the Australia Institute, along with other experts, dissect the October Budget, addressing winners, losers, and missed opportunities. They discuss Australia's revenue problems, the Labor government's budget impact, structural deficit, taxation of gas industry profits, ATO funding, and economic strategies in different nations.
