On this episode of What’s the Point?, Alex Fein, researcher and strategist at Redbridge, joins Richard Denniss to discuss why so many Australians are angry right now, the real message many voters are sending to the political establishment, and the dirty secret about productivity.

This episode was recorded on Friday 16 October.

Read more on The Point.

Guest: Alex Fein, Research and Intelligence Principal, Redbridge Group // @auspoldaily

Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Show notes:

Raw Power: Going Beyond What One Nation Is Selling by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)

It's time to call it what it is: Foreign Interference by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (August 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Alex Fein, researcher and strategist at Redbridge, joins Richard Denniss to discuss why so many Australians are angry right now, the real message many voters are sending to the political establishment, and the dirty secret about productivity.
This episode was recorded on Friday 16 October.
Read more on <a href="https://thepoint.com.au">The Point</a>.
Guest:&nbsp;Alex Fein, Research and Intelligence Principal, Redbridge Group // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/auspoldaily.bsky.social">@auspoldaily</a>
Host:&nbsp;Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260626-raw-power-going-beyond-what-one-nation-is-selling">Raw Power: Going Beyond What One Nation Is Selling</a> by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260616-call-it-what-it-is-foreign-interference">It's time to call it what it is: Foreign Interference</a> by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (August 2026)
Theme music:&nbsp;Blue Dot Sessions
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What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians.

Richard connects the dots between policy and politics with sharp analysis. By getting straight to the point, Richard helps listeners understand how democracy works and why it matters.

Presented by the Australia Institute.

What&rsquo;s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians.
Richard connects the dots between policy and politics with sharp analysis. By getting straight to the point, Richard helps listeners understand how democracy works and why it matters.
Presented by the Australia Institute.

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians lives.