An unprecedented year: reflecting on 2020 with Richard Denniss
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a bit of a nightmare. This week, in our final episode of the year, Ebony Bennett and Richard Denniss revisit some of the Australia Institute’s predictions back in March 2020 and reflect on the way Australia’s economy and politics have changed this year in response to the pandemic. Mild language warning.
Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Guest:
Richard Denniss, chief economist, The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Producer: Jennifer Macey
Theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum
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