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The Issue is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of politics and global affairs. Hosted by seasoned political reporters Tim Lester and Josh Martin, the show offers insightful analysis, sharp commentary, and thoughtful discussion on the biggest stories shaping our…
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Inside Snowy 2.0: The man building Australia's most ambitious energy project (opens the original)
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In this week's episode of The Issue, we get a special look inside the giant project notorious for delays and cost blowouts, but is critical to Australia's electricity plans. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes sits down in a candid interview to reveal what's gone wrong with Snowy 2.0 and what might still go wrong. And most importantly, when will the billion-dollar project finally deliver the country some power? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic explains why Australia needs a self-sufficient oil supply amidst geopolitical conflict (opens the original)
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The Strait of Hormuz remains choked by war six months on. What does this mean for inflation and interest rates in Australia? Did we ever move past the risk of fuel shortages? Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic joins The Issue this week to discuss our country's vulnerable fuel supply and how we can maintain competitive leverage during geopolitical conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'If only we knew how exposed we were': Cyber threats specialist Alastair MacGibbon on the growing cyber threat and if our tech can keep up (opens the original)
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Is AI about to accelerate cybercrime? How do we stop it? How exposed are we? Australia's number one expert on all things cyber security, Alastair MacGibbon sits down with The Issue to discuss the growing threats in our country. MacGibbon also speaks about the most vulnerable group of Aussies and how we can and should protect them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This AI professor who has been banned from Russia says this is the next industrial revolution but are the benefits worth the risks? (opens the original)
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As the AI revolution ramps up in Australia, AI Professor Toby Walsh is optimistic but cautious. In this week's episode of The Issue, Toby Walsh discusses the rapidly growing number of data centres in Australia and our need to use new renewable energy. He also speaks on worrying AI surveillance tech and the facilitation of crime by Silicon Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What would you ask the PM if you had the opportunity? This mortgage broker spent $16.5k to give you the chance at a tennis match (opens the original)
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What would you ask Anthony Albanese if you had the chance? Mortgage broker Joseph Daoud dropped $16.5k at a charity auction - not for himself, but to give three everyday Australians a front-row seat to his tennis match with Anthony Albanese at The Lodge. Want in? Tell Joe in 25 words or less what question you'd ask Albo at https://www.stoptheambitiontax.com/tennis On this week's episode of The Issue: 📈 Where property prices and soaring rents are headed next (and what buyers should do right now)
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