Different Matters by Damien Grant

Todd Lauchlan is the managing director of JLL and a real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in office leasing, investment sales, transactions and managing corporate clients. I am a strategic thinker adept at combining technical skills with strong leadership abilities to implement quality business decisions.Tune in as controversial writer and podcast host, Damien Grant, interviews a wide selection of interesting and entertaining individuals, authors, business people, politicians and anyone else actually willing to talk to him.For more information, or to get in touch, visit the Different Matters Website. 

Dr David Cumin discusses the history of anti-Semitism, the state of Israel, and the Hamas attack on Southern Israel. Topics covered include the historical persecution of Jews, the establishment of Israel, the Six-Day War, and rejected peace proposals. The meaning of the slogan 'from the river to the sea,' dynamics within the Muslim world, and Hamas's motivations and strategies are also explored.

Damien Grant interviews Michael Reddell, an independent economic commentator and blogger, about the history of monetary policy, currency debasement, the Phillips curve, the wages and prices freeze, managing inflation expectations, central bank independence, government deposits, and the relevance of the Taylor rule in today's economic context. They also discuss the critique of monetary policy mistakes and the significance of central bank independence.

Controversial writer and podcast host, Damien Grant, interviews Liam Hehir, a trusted advisor to farming families and a political commentator. They discuss upcoming election, differences between political parties, potential impact of past leaders, government responses to events, and the importance of values and focusing on education and health.

Guyon Espiner, an investigative journalist since 1994, discusses the impact of alcohol, challenges in journalism, the relationship between alcohol and creativity, and declining trust in media. They also delve into drug regulation, Paul Holmes' showmanship, and the fragmentation of news consumption.

Anna Fifield is a remarkable and respectable journalist, columnist, author, and current editor of The Washington Post. I interviewed her about her book, The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un. Tune in as controversial writer and podcast host, Damien Grant, interviews a wide selection of interesting and entertaining individuals, authors, business people, politicians and anyone else actually willing to talk to him.  For more information, or to get in touch, visit the Different Matters Website. 

Former politician Steven Joyce discusses his book, On the Record. Topics include his political career, growing business and missed opportunities, an amusing anecdote about Jeffrey Palmer, mixed feelings and moving forward after having their business stolen, governance experience and ministerial role, the importance of setting clear goals, a day with Angela Merkel at the G20 Summit, and the decision to not campaign against MMP.

Join Professor Paul Spoonley, academic and author, as he discusses his book on New Zealand's demographic past and future challenges. They cover topics such as population growth, immigration, national identity, starting your own business, smart decline, hyperaging, and the growth of Auckland as a primate city.

Dr Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director of the NZ Initiative, leads a delegation to Ireland to discuss the country's GDP figures, the success of foreign direct investment and Ireland's economy. They explore the education system, tax rate, and contrasting perceptions of teachers in Ireland and New Zealand. The chapter also discusses the low corporate tax rate in Ireland and the impact of Sinn Fein on the country's politics and housing market.

Max Rashbrooke, a conviction-driven academic and author, discusses wealth inequality in New Zealand and the influence of Thomas Piketty's work. They explore historical patterns of wealth distribution, the impact of technological disruption and antitrust policies, wealth concentration in New Zealand, perspectives on extreme wealth, and ideas for fairness and income share.