Richard Denniss on Australia's economy under the strain of COVID-19; uncovering the new despotism and a growing disillusionment with democracy; Jacinda Ardern – a new kind of leader

26/05/2020 2h 8min Temporada 1 Episodio 223
Richard Denniss on Australia's economy under the strain of COVID-19; uncovering the new despotism and a growing disillusionment with democracy; Jacinda Ardern – a new kind of leader

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John Keane, Professor of Politics at the University of Sydney talks about his recent book The New Despotism, which examines the anti-democratic practices of despotic governments sweeping the world, and the current threats to democracy. Journalist and author Madeleine Chapman joins Amy to discuss her biography of one of the world's most admired political leaders, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. And Dr Richard Denniss, Chief Economist at The Australia Institute chats with Amy about the dire economic straits Australian businesses and workers finds themselves in due to the coronavirus pandemic, and how and when we might achieve an economic recovery.

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