AUKUS the “worst, most costly and riskiest” Australian defence decision ever

The AUKUS submarine deal should be scrapped and the subject of a Royal Commission, according to the commissioners of the AUKUS Public Inquiry. On this episode of Follow the Money, former Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Admiral Chris Barrie AO RAN (retd), and Australia Institute co-CEO, Lean…

All good things...

Even the greatest dynasties come to an end. On this episode, Greg announces the end of the Dollars & Sense series and thanks all who came along for the journey. This episode was recorded on Friday 6 November 2026. Read more on The Point. Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Instit…

What’s the point of government spending? 

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains why government spending isn’t to blame for higher inflation in Australia right now and why arguments about whether the government spends too much or too little are simplistic; how the money is spent matters. This episode was recorded o…

The midterms. Woah.

On this bonus mini-episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on the Democrats’ historic midterms success, what now for the Trump administration, and what it might mean for the Australia-US relationship. This episode was recorded on Friday 6 November. Join Emma and Don Watson at our first…

Brutal interest rate hike won't address main causes of inflation

The Reserve Bank’s fifth interest rate hike of 2026 will hurt Australian mortgage holders as big corporates profit. On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss what’s really driving inflation, who’s benefitting in this economy, how the government can support t…

Trumpism on the ballot in US midterms as Netanyahu fights to remain Israeli leader

The midterms are finally upon us. On Tuesday US time, Americans will vote in a new Congress – and deliver a verdict on two years of the second Trump administration. On this episode of After America, If You’re Listening host Matt Bevan joins Dr Emma Shortis to preview the midterms and examine the e…

What’s the point of allowing AI to ruin superannuation? 

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains why the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is banking on mass unemployment, the impact of AI on superannuation, and what happens if the AI bubble bursts. This episode was recorded on Friday 30 October. Read more on The Point. Host…

Is a ‘blue wave’ coming at the US midterms?

The Trump administration and US democracy itself face a big test at the midterm elections. On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Emma Shortis joins Ebony Bennett to discuss US politics ahead of the midterms and the state of democracy globally. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 27 October. 1…

Trump still the elephant in Canberra as US midterms approach

Elephant?! What elephant? On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss key races in the midterms, the upcoming Israeli election, and the latest from the Canberra bubble on Euro-Indo-Atlanto-Pacific strategic interests. This episode was recorded on Monday 26 October. G…

What's the point of Senate Estimates?

Senate Estimates is a government and department accountability mechanism. It’s a process where Senators get to look under the hood of Federal Departments and ask, among other things, how is taxpayer money being spent? In this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explores why Estimates matt…