Journalist Ed Conway went on a journey to discover where the things we use in everyday life come from. He narrowed that search down to six vital materials: sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. These materials, he says, are like a gateway allowing us to see the spectrum of different things around us that really do matter. These materials from the ground that have enabled us to connect with each other, to provide energy and make machines. Guest: Ed Conway, Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He is the author of: Material World: a substantial story of our past and future published by Penguin.Credits: Presenter: Richard AedyProducer: Kate MacDonaldThis program was first broadcast on 15th February, 2024
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The end of 'The Money'
After nine terrific years explaining how the economy and everything in it works, Richard Aedy looks back at the highlights of the decade as well as Australia's economic future with Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission. Guest - Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission
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Why the NDIS is not enough
The NDIS is vitally important, but because it was not designed to do everything, there are many areas where disabled Australians need more philanthropic support, assistance for those who want to start their own businesses or enjoy easeful, diverse travel experiences.A story for IDPWD (International Day of People with a Disability) 3rd December Guests:Simon Darcy, Professor of Management, UTS Business SchoolEmma Dawson, Executive Director of PerCapitaKirsty Nowlan, Executive Director of The Achieve FoundationLorna Hallahan, Associate Professor at Flinders Uni and non-executive board member of The Achieve Foundation
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Dangerous Mondays and Black Fridays
Not many of us care for Mondays, and statistically it really is the most dangerous day of the week as opposed to Black Friday where the biggest danger is watching your money disappear.Guest:Fleur Brown from the Australian Retailer's AssociationMilad Hagani from the University of NSWAlso, why are we not spending more on upskilling and training our workforce?Andrew Barker Head of Research at CEDA
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Is Germany's economic power under threat?
Germany's economic dominance as Europe's biggest economy is in danger. A new book argues that the weaknesses have been brewing for decades, leaving Germany over-reliant on Russian gas, too focused on old industries and unable to adapt to the digital realities of the 21st century. Guest: Wolfgang Munchau, former Financial Times associate editor, and author of Kaput: The End of the German Miracle, outlines the myriad economic problems and a possible way out. Kaput will be published by Allen and Unwin on February 4, 2025And the Federal Government has decided to mandate keeping cash available for essential business, but this will come at a cost to small business.Guest: Steve Worthington, Professor at Swinburne University of Technology
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