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
Follow the Money LIVE
Ebony Bennett, Allan Behm, Audrey Quicke, Bill Browne
Climate Election to Energy Crisis – What Next?
Tamara Inkster-Draper, Mark Ogge, Polly Hemming
What Just Happened…Federal Election Review
Clare Armstrong, Paul Karp, Krishani Dhanji & Ben Oquist
The Battle for Territory Rights
Tara Cheyne MLA, Shane Rattenbury MLA & Giulia Jones MLA
2019 Budget
Richard Denniss, Ebony Bennett, Matt Grudnoff & Troy Henderson