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Dollars & Sense

The Australia Institute

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Economic data can tell us a lot about what's happening the economy and society, but it's easy to get lost in data. Dollars and Sense dives into the latest economic figures to explain how they impact you and what they tell us about the state of the Australian economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.
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The Lucky Country is an insider's outside view of Australia's most important political and economic debates. Hosted by The Australia Institute's Chief Economist Richard Denniss, The Lucky Country is a weekly podcast from Schwartz Media which applies common sense to complex issues.
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Australia’s housing market is cooked and capping international student numbers isn’t going to fix it, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor talk about the government’s new international university student caps and the latest house price data. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre …
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The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has announced that actress Taraji P. Hinson will be the keynote speaker at their annual breakfast. Josalyn Ford, Chief Advancement Officer for the Urban League, discussed the event and the organization in general on the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Langston Seattle's Ebony Arunga. Ebony Arunga has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, a historic venue in Seattle's Central District. Arunga has a deep connection to the Institute, having performed in youth theater there and dedicated her career to socia…
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Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Henry Yates, Public Affairs for TABOR 100, about their organization's 23rd Annual Captains of Industry Gala. The event will take place on September 7 at the Seattle Convention Center and will celebrate the achievements of minority-owned businesses. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.…
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Australia’s “pathetic” growth figures show that the Reserve Bank went too hard with interest rate increases, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest GDP growth figures, how rate increases have damaged the economy and what might come next. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute an…
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Greg Jericho and Emma Shortis discuss the Harris-Walz economic agenda on this special Dollars & Sense x After America crossover episode. Republicans have tried to pin the Vice-President as ‘Comrade Kamala’, but are her economic policies all that radical? On this special After America and Dollars & Sense crossover, Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Greg Jerich…
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The 52nd Roots Family Picnic, a beloved tradition that has brought together Seattle's Black community for over half a century, will be held this Sunday, September 4. The event, which has been held annually, will mark its final year, with organizers inviting friends, family, and community members to gather one last time to honor the legacy and herit…
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Seattle Public Libraries is seeking volunteers for their Homework Help program, a free after-school tutoring service that supports K-12 students. The program is looking for volunteer tutors to help make a positive impact on students' education as the new school year approaches. Elisa murray from Seattle Public Library joins the Rhythm & News Podcas…
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Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum in her quest to become the 47th President of the United States, with her campaign putting several states in play that were not previously considered. Hazel Trice Edney of the Trice Edney Wire discussed with Chris B. Bennett how Harris is attracting support from various demographics and expanding her …
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Super profits have driven up inflation, robbing all but the wealthiest Australians, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Greens’ ‘Robin Hood’ tax proposal, post-pandemic profits and the latest inflation data. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and p…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with former state rep. Jesse Wineberry covering Vice President Kamala Harris' powerful acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Former state rep. Jesse Wineberry provides his first impressions of the speech and how Harris connected with the audience. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.…
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The Department of Education has made rule changes to address the burden of student loan debt, impacting 30 million borrowers across the country. The new rules offer relief to those struggling the most, and Charlene Crowell joins the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss the implications of these changes. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.…
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Australia’s big banks are among the most profitable in the world, so forcing them to compete is essential, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor get out the world’s tiniest violin for Australia’s big banks, who are finally having to compete to offer better mortgage rates, and discuss why three of the 'big four' are …
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A tax on the digital giants could be used to support free, public-interest journalism while implementing a total ban on gambling advertising, says Matt Grudnoff. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Australia Institute Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff and Elinor discuss the government’s gambling reforms and new research showing that the wealth of Aust…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Tiffani McCoy, Policy and Advocacy Director for House Our Neighbors, discussing Seattle' experiencing a housing crisis with skyrocketing rents, increasing homelessness, and a lack of affordable options and how her organization is advocating for a social housing as a sustainable, community-focused solution. Inter…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with political commentator Opio Sokoni discussing Project 2025, an initiative spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation, that aims to reshape the federal government in a way that its proponents believe will rescue America from what they call the grip of the radical Left. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.…
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The Reserve Bank Governor may be keeping her cards close to her chest, but a slowing economy means a rate cut this year could still be on the table, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the pay increase for childcare workers, what’s happening in the stock market and the decision to keep interest rates on ho…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Hazel Edney, Editor in Chief of the Trice Edney Wire, to discuss former President Donald Trump's recent appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention and his remarks questioning Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity that have sparked controversy and backlash. Interview by…
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Flights in regional Australia are an essential public service, so the government could consider stepping in to support the stricken regional carrier, Rex, Greg Jericho says. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Australia’s uncompetitive airline industry, the cost of privatising essential public services, and the latest inflat…
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Major Australian industries are vulnerable to the impacts of another US-China trade war, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg Jericho discusses the economic impact of a second Trump presidency for Australia and the region – and why four more years of Trump could be a disaster for the climate. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist a…
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The prospect of tariff hikes and higher inflation in a second Trump term has economic policymakers nervous, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg Jericho discusses the latest International Monetary Fund Update on the global economy, the possible impact of American tariff hikes on global efforts to tackle inflation, and the rea…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Bridgette Hempstead, founder and president of Cierra Sisters. Cierra Sisters, an African American cancer advocacy and support group in Seattle, is hosting a Wellness Festival on July 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grocery Outlet Store in Skyway. The festival will feature health and wellness vendors…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with political commentator Opio Sokoni. Opio Sokoni discusses the impact of extreme heat waves on minority and low-income neighborhoods in the context of discriminatory practices like redlining. This interview highlights the increased vulnerability of these communities to heat-related deaths and the need for conversa…
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It’s not easy to screw up the housing market this badly – it’s taken Australia decades of bad policy and billions of dollars to get here, Matt Grudnoff says. How did Australia get itself into such a mess with housing? What impact is the crisis having on renters? And why does everyone seem to think investing in the property market is a good idea exc…
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The prime minister joked that the Coalition is turning communist, but having strong powers to break up the Coles-Woolies duopoly is sensible economic policy, Matt Grudnoff says. Would the divestiture powers proposed by the Federal Opposition and supported by the Greens help keep inflation down? And what impact will the new and improved stage three …
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The faux-debate over nuclear energy is a distraction from the main game – reducing our emissions to address the climate crisis, says Greg Jericho. With emissions reduction efforts stalled and energy bills spiking, why is Australia’s political class talking about nuclear plants that wouldn’t be ready for decades? On this episode of Dollars & Sense, …
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At a time of major uncertainty in the economy, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s honesty is refreshing, says Greg Jericho. What is driving the current uncertainty about the country’s economic trajectory? Why did the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decide to keep interest rates on hold? And what does the latest data reveal about workplace gend…
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The government is trying to strike a delicate balance in the economy, getting inflation down without sending the country into recession, says Greg Jericho. Isn't a surplus in the current economic climate a good thing? What causes productivity growth? And how do other nations measure unemployment? On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg Jericho ans…
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Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Jim Ferrell, the City of Federal Way's Mayor, sharing information on how the City of Federal Way will commemorate Juneteenth on Tuesday June 18th at 12pm as they raise the Juneteenth flag outside of Federal Way City Hall. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.Av The Seattle Medium
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Near-zero economic growth is a good sign of how bad things are, says Greg Jericho. After multiple interest rate increases in recent years, it’s the economy – not inflation – that’s slowing, with the latest figures showing that the Australian economy grew just 0.1 per cent in the last quarter. So why is gross domestic product (GDP) growth so hard to…
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Inflation isn’t falling as fast as most economists want, but a rate rise now would do more harm than good, says Greg Jericho. With interest rates refusing to fall below three per cent, some analysts are making dire assessments of the Australia economy. But while so-called ‘sticky’ inflation isn’t great, it’s better than risking a huge drop in deman…
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According to the Productivity Commission, wealth inequality declined during the COVID years due to boosted government support payments. And when those payments finished, predictably inequality went back up. The overwhelming majority of gains from economic growth since the GFC have gone to the wealthiest people. On this episode, Greg Jericho discuss…
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