On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the “fake fight” over nuclear power in Australia and how the gas industry benefits from the nuclear distraction.

This episode was recorded on Friday 17 July.

Pre-order More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Read more on The Point.

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

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

Climate Integrity Summit 2026, the Australia Institute

Fake fight over nuclear a distraction from real climate issues, the Australia Institute (February 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the &ldquo;fake fight&rdquo; over nuclear power in Australia and how the gas industry benefits from the nuclear distraction.
This episode was recorded on Friday 17 July.
Pre-order <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. 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.
Read more on <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260618-christopher-nolan-finds-the-complicated-man-at-the-heart-of-the-odyssey">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>
Host:&nbsp;Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/annachang.bsky.social">@annachang</a>
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026">Climate Integrity Summit 2026</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/fake-fight-over-nuclear-a-distraction-from-real-climate-issues/">Fake fight over nuclear a distraction from real climate issues</a>, the Australia Institute (February 2025)
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.