Dollars & Sense

By: 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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Episodes
  • If not now, when?

    If not now, when?
    May 8 2025

    After the election, the re-elected Labor Government has an extraordinary opportunity to make big structural changes to the economy.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Hayden discuss the election result, Trump’s Hollywood tariffs, and what retail spending figures reveal about the state of economy.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 8 May 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

    Order ‘After America: Australia and the new world order’ or become a foundation subscriber to Vantage Point at australiainstitute.org.au/store.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Hayden Starr, Digital Media Manager, the Australia Institute // @haydenstarr

    Show notes:

    ‘The Reserve Bank played it safe and didn’t cut interest rates in April – and households suffer’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2025)

    Raising revenue right: Better tax ideas for the 48th Parliament by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (March 2025)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

    We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

    Support Dollars & Sense: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate

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    31 mins
  • Your election questions answered

    Your election questions answered
    May 1 2025

    We discuss the latest inflation data and answer your questions about the economy ahead of election day.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss bracket creep, tariffs and the Aussie dollar, and the great silence about revenue in the federal election campaign.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 1 May 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

    Watch the Australia Institute’s Election Night Live on YouTube, Facebook or our website.

    Order ‘After America: Australia and the new world order’ or become a foundation subscriber to Vantage Point at australiainstitute.org.au/store.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

    Show notes:

    ‘By getting tangled up on inflation and exaggerating numbers, Peter Dutton has blown the opportunity he was handed’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2025)

    Raising revenue right: Better tax ideas for the 48th Parliament by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (March 2025)

    Fossil fuel subsidies in Australia 2025 by Matt Grudnoff and Rod Campbell, the Australia Institute (March 2025)

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

    We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

    Support Dollars & Sense: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    30 mins
  • Defence: too much is never enough

    Defence: too much is never enough
    Apr 24 2025

    For all the talk of defence spending in the election campaign, much of what Australians hold dear is being left behind.

    On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Coalition’s defence spending announcement, why Australia needs bravery from policymakers, and the latest debate between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor.

    This discussion was recorded on Thursday 24 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

    Follow all the action from the federal election on our new politics live blog, Australia Institute Live with Amy Remeikis.

    Order ‘After America: Australia and the new world order’ or become a foundation subscriber to Vantage Point at australiainstitute.org.au/store.

    Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

    Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

    Show notes:

    ‘Australia needs more than hollow words about a fair go – we need brave policy-makers’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

    ‘The Coalition’s defence plans are a kneejerk, impossible dream when what we need is achievable policy’ by Allan Behm, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

    The national service scheme, 1964-72, Australian War Memorial

    Protect Murujuga Rock Art: Sign the petition, the Australia Institute

    End salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour—protect the skate, the Australia Institute

    Gas: The Facts , the Australia Institute

    Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

    We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

    Support Dollars & Sense: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    24 mins

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Informative Economists

I listen to every episode. These are economists, data analysts, writers and researchers*. Thanks to the Australia Institute. You rock!
*May have missed a few dozen** roles and titles.
** May be an exageration
PS: Can't belive my words and phrases are in the lexicon here and worldwide! My job here is done.

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