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.

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.

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.