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Angus Blackman

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Podcast exec producer @australiainstitute.org.au Currently: After America, Follow the Money + Dollars & Sense Formerly: Democracy Sausage + Policy Forum Pod @ the Australian National University Also: foreign affairs + crying about the Gold Coast Titans

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"It's the standout for affordability."

Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?

Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol

๐ŸŽง theaus.in/48rcY3r

07.12.2025 23:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 63    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

NRL doctor of philosophy

06.12.2025 05:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aussie music is falling out of the charts & local acts are wondering if theyโ€™ll ever see your face again.

"Fewer artists capturing less streams in their own domestic market."

"That's your problem."

Ex-Spotify Chief Economist Will Page explains how to turn this around. #auspol

๐ŸŽง theaus.in/48S3jCZ

04.12.2025 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is this growth...good?! The point.com.au

The shape of the economy matters as much as the sizeโ€ฆinvestment in renewables & coal mines both lift GDP, but one improves the future & one harms itโ€ฆour MPs should talk as much about the shape of economic activity as its rate of growth

Great podcast

thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...

04.12.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

I've gotta keep myself entertained somehow!

27.11.2025 05:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you wearing your Aussie band t-shirt today? ๐Ÿ‘•

Australia Institute research shows the number of Aussie artists being streamed online has gone down in recent years, and it's got a lot to do with the algorithms! ๐ŸŽถ
#auspol #ausmusictshirtday @mhharrington.bsky.social

27.11.2025 03:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in parliament
NEW EPISODE | What have the scientists ever done for us?
Listen to Follow the Money now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts

Photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in parliament NEW EPISODE | What have the scientists ever done for us? Listen to Follow the Money now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts

Australian scientists have improved our lives & increased national productivity.

So why is the CSIRO being forced to shed staff again?

@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social argues that cutting research jobs undermines the government's productivity drive. #auspol @ebonybennett.bsky.social

๐ŸŽง theaus.in/3XWDfAg

26.11.2025 22:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

@grogsgamut.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜ข

26.11.2025 22:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Point Live โ€” Daily Updates Stay updated with the latest from The Point.

"Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?"
Very interesting podcast featuring Dr Liz Cham, former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Whitlam

live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...

24.11.2025 22:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšซ๏ธ LIVE NOW: The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at @australiainstitute.org.au, is live now.

All the dayโ€™s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point โžก๏ธ live.thepoint.com.au

25.11.2025 00:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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NEW EPISODE | Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?
Listen to the latest episode of After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

Photo of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam NEW EPISODE | Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal? Listen to the latest episode of After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

Did the US play a role in Gough Whitlam's sacking?

@emmashortis.bsky.social examines the bilateral relationship at the time & the account of Liz Cham, a former EA in Whitlam's office, who recalls handing over a mystery letter to a US official just before the Dismissal. #auspol

๐ŸŽง theaus.in/4rkNpZc

24.11.2025 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โšซ๏ธ LIVE NOW: The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at @australiainstitute.org.au, is live now.

All the dayโ€™s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point โžก๏ธ live.thepoint.com.au

24.11.2025 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Didn't say to who...

21.11.2025 10:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Evergreen tweet. #ashes

21.11.2025 02:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At least I waited for the game to start...

21.11.2025 02:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Flowhawk?

21.11.2025 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shit shot. 5-nil. #ashes

21.11.2025 02:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office before signing the funding bill from Congress that reopens the government.
NEW EPISODE | "Anti-achievement" Democrats let pressure off Trump
Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office before signing the funding bill from Congress that reopens the government. NEW EPISODE | "Anti-achievement" Democrats let pressure off Trump Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

The longest government shutdown in US history is over, but Democrats got nothing much to show for it.

@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss what this means for already-appalling health insurance costs. Plus: the CIA & the Whitlam dismissal.

๐ŸŽง theaus.in/48jaGTH

18.11.2025 06:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More than half of respondents in a new survey said they were concerned about US interference in Australia, a jump of nearly 20 points since 2021.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full story: theconversation.com/austral...

17.11.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

It's a great face!

18.11.2025 03:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

australiainstitute.org.au/post/anti-ac... If, like me, you'd greatly prefer a version that doesn't feature my face ...

18.11.2025 02:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Democrats just let Trump off the hook | After America
YouTube video by The Australia Institute Democrats just let Trump off the hook | After America

Democrats snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

With apologies to @theshufflediary.bsky.social for the stitch-up of a thumbnail. @emmashortis.bsky.social

youtu.be/6gcyNBpEYEc?...

18.11.2025 02:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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How bad policy created a housing crisis The point.com.au

The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - featuring @amyremeikis.bsky.socialโ€™s panel from the Revenue Summit with @maiyazize.bsky.social and @purplepingers.bsky.social

thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...

13.11.2025 06:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 112    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Surely you're a St Pauli guy, Greg?

14.11.2025 05:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW EPISODE | How bad policy created a housing crisis
Listen to Dollars & Sense now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

Photo of John Howard speaking at a lectern NEW EPISODE | How bad policy created a housing crisis Listen to Dollars & Sense now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

The capital gains tax discount & negative gearing have made housing less affordable & exacerbated inequality.

On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.

๐ŸŽง theaus.in/49Y7n5w

14.11.2025 03:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 141    ๐Ÿ” 62    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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NEW EPISODE | Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever
Listen to After America via the link or wherever you get your podcasts

Photo of President Donald Trump in the White House NEW EPISODE | Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever Listen to After America via the link or wherever you get your podcasts

How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?

"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.

"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social

Link ๐Ÿ”ฝ

11.11.2025 04:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@grogsgamut.bsky.social, hit the graphs

07.11.2025 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inflation beats employment by the length of the straight (sigh) The point.com.au

The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - talking RBA and illegal cigs
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...

07.11.2025 01:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations Frank! โค๏ธ

07.11.2025 09:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My god he's a fuckwit.

Living proof that you can keep failing up indefinitely.

07.11.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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