In this episode, Daniel Mookhey shares his journey from his family’s history and early life to becoming a key figure in New South Wales politics. We discuss his path into the Labor Party, how he balanced political and union roles, and the thinking behind NSW’s latest budget and economic strategy. Daniel also unpacks significant investments in child protection and other budget highlights, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the priorities shaping the state’s future.

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In this episode, Daniel Mookhey shares his journey from his family&rsquo;s history and early life to becoming a key figure in New South Wales politics. We discuss his path into the Labor Party, how he balanced political and union roles, and the thinking behind NSW&rsquo;s latest budget and economic strategy. Daniel also unpacks significant investments in child protection and other budget highlights, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the priorities shaping the state&rsquo;s future.
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#203: NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's life Story, Political Beginnings & the latest Budget

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Toby Walsh is one of the world's foremost artificial intelligence researchers — a professor at UNSW, author of multiple books on AI, and a regular voice at the United Nations on the governance of autonomous weapons.

In this conversation, Mark Bouris and Walsh cover the full arc of AI: from Alan Turing's original question about machine intelligence, to the way ChatGPT actually works, to the concentration of power in the hands of a handful of Silicon Valley figures. They examine the economics of the AI industry — who is actually making money, and why companies are spending billions they cannot yet recoup. Walsh also addresses the military application of AI in Ukraine and Gaza, the threat of autonomous weapons, and why he believes we may need to see atrocities before the world acts.
How Alan Turing defined artificial intelligence — and why that definition matters now
Why AI hallucinates and what it actually means when a chatbot gives you a wrong answer
The concentration of AI power into a small number of companies and individuals
Autonomous weapons, AI targeting in Gaza, and the coming arms race
The future of work — the four-day week, productivity gains, and what happens to human purpose
Why AI will likely replace human driving — and why that is a good thing
The case for global regulation and what Walsh is telling the United Nations

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Toby Walsh is one of the world's foremost artificial intelligence researchers &mdash; a professor at UNSW, author of multiple books on AI, and a regular voice at the United Nations on the governance of autonomous weapons.
In this conversation, Mark Bouris and Walsh cover the full arc of AI: from Alan Turing's original question about machine intelligence, to the way ChatGPT actually works, to the concentration of power in the hands of a handful of Silicon Valley figures. They examine the economics of the AI industry &mdash; who is actually making money, and why companies are spending billions they cannot yet recoup. Walsh also addresses the military application of AI in Ukraine and Gaza, the threat of autonomous weapons, and why he believes we may need to see atrocities before the world acts.
<ul>
<li>How Alan Turing defined artificial intelligence &mdash; and why that definition matters now</li>
<li>Why AI hallucinates and what it actually means when a chatbot gives you a wrong answer</li>
<li>The concentration of AI power into a small number of companies and individuals</li>
<li>Autonomous weapons, AI targeting in Gaza, and the coming arms race</li>
<li>The future of work &mdash; the four-day week, productivity gains, and what happens to human purpose</li>
<li>Why AI will likely replace human driving &mdash; and why that is a good thing</li>
<li>The case for global regulation and what Walsh is telling the United Nations</li>
</ul>
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AI Safety Expert: Warfare Will Never Be The Same & Which Jobs Will Go Next

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Craig Laundy joins me in Las Vegas for a direct conversation on business, politics and legacy, from the Bulldogs’ resurgence to the Laundy family’s investment in 2GB. We unpack the future of Australian politics, the role of AI, economic pressure points and what it takes to build long term impact across generations.

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Craig Laundy joins me in Las Vegas for a direct conversation on business, politics and legacy, from the Bulldogs&rsquo; resurgence to the Laundy family&rsquo;s investment in 2GB. We unpack the future of Australian politics, the role of AI, economic pressure points and what it takes to build long term impact across generations.
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The problem with Australian politics! Craig Laundy on Energy, AI and Australia’s Next Crisis

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NRL star turned Fox League host Braith Anasta joins me for an honest, wide-open conversation about footy, family, mental health and life after the game.

We get into:
• Losing his dad to suicide at 15
• Mental health
• NRL career highlights
• Who scared him the most in the game
• What he learned from the Johns brothers
• Dealing with controversy
• Fatherhood
• Transitioning post-retirement

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NRL star turned Fox League host Braith Anasta joins me for an honest, wide-open conversation about footy, family, mental health and life after the game.
We get into: &bull; Losing his dad to suicide at 15 &bull; Mental health &bull; NRL career highlights &bull; Who scared him the most in the game &bull; What he learned from the Johns brothers &bull; Dealing with controversy &bull; Fatherhood &bull; Transitioning post-retirement
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#230: Braith Anasta: Footy, Fatherhood & The Pain That Shaped Me

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#203: NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's life Story, Political Beginnings & the latest Budget

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