Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute talks about his new essay in The Monthly on tax reform – Richard says tax reform is about democracy, not economics, and reforms should not be centred on what we want, but on who we want to be. He also talks about the intertwined issues of rising company profits, interest rates, the supermarket duopoly, and price gouging. Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021 (Miegunyah Press: Melbourne University Publishing). The stunning book is a visual record of the nine years Andrew spent living and working in the complex, beautiful, and war-torn country. You can view some of Andrew's work on his website, including some of the images we discuss in this interview. Dr Emma Shortis, historian and Senior Researcher in the International & Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute talks all things US politics, including President Biden’s recent foreign policy and diplomatic approach to Israel’s place in the Middle East, as well as the intersection of Russian and far-right US politics, the death of Navalny, and the war in Ukraine.
Additional links as discussed in the last interview:
Mehdi Hasan, Biden can end the bombing of Gaza right now. Here’s how (Guardian)
White House, Remarks by President Biden, 8 February 2024
Jon Stewart, The Daily Show, On Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview & Trip to Russia
John Keane Explains The History of Democracy And Its Punk Qualities
Jess Hill Uncovers The Reality of Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
Comedian Chris Parker is a Gentle Man
Victoria’s Concerning Health Data Overreach; Philosopher Peter Singer On Living A More Ethical Life; Comedian and Actor Chris Parker – A Gentle Man
Philosopher Peter Singer Explains How To Consciously Live A More Ethical Life
Rachel Withers With Federal Politics; Jennifer Peedom On Her Film RIVER – An Ode To The Arteries Of The Planet; A Cultural History Of Swimming
Jennifer Peedom Discusses Her Epic Film, RIVER
Examining the NSW floods crisis; Johann Hari on ‘Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention’; Reflecting on the life and work of Australian historian Stuart Macintyre
Johann Hari on his book, 'Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention'
Historian Anna Clark On 'Making Australian History'
William Ah Ket: Australia’s first barrister of Chinese heritage; Being A Disabled Parent in Australia; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Jo Dyer Explains How Independents Could Reconstruct Australian Politics; David Brophy On Australia's 'China Panic'; Save the Curtin Hotel! Protecting Melbourne’s social heritage
Jo Dyer Explains How Independents Could Reconstruct Australian Politics
David Brophy On Australia's 'China Panic'
Richard Denniss On Why Australia Needs A “Big” Government; Sarah Holland-Batt Examines The Ongoing Crisis In Aged Care; UK Politics With Ben Wellings
Sarah Holland-Batt Examines The Ongoing Crisis In Aged Care
2021 Australian and US politics wrap; epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws on the Omicron variant and how best to stay safe
Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws on the Omicron variant and how best to stay safe
Richard Denniss examines the Coalition’s ‘Net Zero by 2050’ climate plan; Pacific affairs with Nic Maclellan; Ceridwen Dovey on the commercial satellite mega-constellations damaging our night sk
Ceridwen Dovey On The Commercial Satellite Mega-Constellations Damaging Our Night Sky
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