Politics in the Pub
May 2026
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Politics in the Pub: Budget Wrap 2026
Join Greg Jericho and Matt Grudnoff in conversation with Ebony Bennett for their analysis of the 2026-2027 Federal Budget. Who wins? Who loses out? What’s hiding in the budget papers, and what do you need to know? SPEAKERS: Greg Jericho – Chief Economist, The Australia Institute Matt Grudnoff – Senior Economist, The Australia Institute Ebony Bennett
June 2026
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Politics in the Pub: Rich Kid Poor Kid
The battle for public education
Join Jane Caro AM and Dr Richard Denniss as they discuss Jane’s new Vantage Point Essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education. For decades, Australia has been pumping money into private education while public schools struggle. Whether it’s crumbling classrooms, overworked teachers or cuts to music and STEM programs, the system is
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Past Politics in the Pub recordings
Politics in the Pub: Earthquake
the election that shook Australia
Politics in the Pub: Aiming Higher
Universities and Australia's future
Politics in the Pub: Dead Centre
How political pragmatism is killing us
Politics in the Pub: Australia and Trump’s America
Australia and the new world order
Politics in the Pub: Gambling reform
A safe bet for Australia
Politics in the Pub: No Greater Ally?
Re-assessing the Australia-US Alliance
Politics in the Pub: Stage 3 and Fairer Tax Reform
What you need to know
