What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss

The Australia Institute

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians. Richard connects the dots between policy and politics with sharp analysis. By getting straight to the point, Richard helps listeners understand how democracy works and why it matters. Presented by the Australia Institute.

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What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss

Episodes (13)

Mon Sep 14th What’s the point of data centres?
Mon Sep 7th What’s the point of the GST?
Aug 31st What's the point of the Productivity Commission?

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss

Sep 14, 2026
20½ minutes
18 MB

On 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 industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble. Read more on The Point. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute...

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss

What’s the point of data centres?

The Australia Institute

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