What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss
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What’s the point of neoliberalism?
October 5, 2026 · 22 minOn this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the theory of ‘trickle-down’ economics – and why so much of the money seems to be trickling the other way. This episode was recorded on Thursday 24 September. More Fool Me…
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What’s the point of inflation?
September 28, 2026 · 18 minOn this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains what’s really driving inflation in Australia and why interest rates aren’t actually the only way to control it. This episode was recorded on Friday 11 September. More Fool…
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What’s the point of progressive politics?
September 21, 2026 · 23 minThe 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…
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What’s the point of data centres?
September 14, 2026 · 20 minOn this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss examines Australia’s artificial intelligence boom and the political fight over who reaps the rewards. This episode was recorded on Friday 4 September. More Fool Me: How the gas…
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What’s the point of the GST?
September 7, 2026 · 17 minOn this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the goods and services tax. The GST was supposed to grow over time, so that state and territory governments would have a reliable income source to help them fund the important…
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What's the point of the Productivity Commission?
August 31, 2026 · 15 minThe Productivity Commission is a government-funded economic think tank that’s meant to give independent advice about how to make the Australian economy work better. On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses whether it…
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What’s the point of the crossbench?
August 24, 2026 · 26 minOn this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains how the crossbench works and the politics of deal-making in federal parliament. This episode was recorded on Friday 21 August. More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked…
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What’s the point of gambling reform?
August 17, 2026 · 18 minOn this episode of What's the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the lack of strong gambling reform, and why gambling losses continue to climb despite widespread calls for change. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the…