The Prime Minister said he wants to promote ‘progressive patriotism’ – but his policies tell a different story. In this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard explains the dangers of centrism and what progressive politics actually looks like.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us by Richard Denniss is available now.

Read more on The Point.

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

Producer: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang

Show notes:

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Six weeks after Albanese pledged renewable-powered data centres, he’s already made an exception by Tegan George, The Point (August 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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The Prime Minister said he wants to promote &lsquo;progressive patriotism&rsquo; &ndash; but his policies tell a different story. In this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard explains the dangers of centrism and what progressive politics actually looks like.
<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, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2">Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us</a> by Richard Denniss is available now.
Read more on <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXQ0oSpA60zbnbOH5xNLdinbxKeW2JqH&amp;si=fKjXy59qM9uUQ77q">The Point.</a>
Host:&nbsp;Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Producer:&nbsp;Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/annachang.bsky.social">@annachang</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/bernie-fraser-oration-2026-hon-dr-jim-chalmers-mp">Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026 tickets</a>
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/revenue-summit-2026">Revenue Summit 2026 tickets</a>
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/260828-six-weeks-after-albanese-pledged-renewable-powered-data-centres-hes-already-made-an-exception">Six weeks after Albanese pledged renewable-powered data centres, he&rsquo;s already made an exception</a> by Tegan George, The Point (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.