The IPA's Looking Forward Podcast - A weekly podcast of debate and discussion about politics and ideas hosted by Scott Hargreaves, Editor of the IPA Review and Chris Berg of RMIT University and Fellow of the IPA
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Why are not just the police but also councils and dozens of government agencies allowed to access your metadata without a warrant? (01:40-15:15) Do digital platforms like Google and Facebook need more regulation, and why on earth is the ACCC seeking to solve ‘fake news’ and prop up traditional media? (15:15-37:50) Is Barnaby Joyce right to say Newstart should be increased, and how should we think about it? (37:50-50:35) Dr Chris Berg and Scott Hargreaves are joined by Kurt Wallace and Professor Jason Potts to discuss these questions and share their culture picks: a podcast by Reason on postmodernism, a brilliant comedy called ‘Fleabag’ from Amazon Prime via the ABC, John Marsden's new book 'The Art of Growing Up', and a fascinating ABC documentary series on the people and history of the Torres Strait (50:35-01:06:42).
ACCC, Digital Platforms Inquiry – Final Report
https://www.accc.gov.au/publications/digital-platforms-inquiry-final-report
Blue Water Empire, Series 1 Episode 1, ABC iView
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/blue-water-empire/series/1/video/IP1505Q001S00
Is Postmodernism Marxist or Libertarian? A Soho Forum Debate, Reason
Fleabag, ABC Comedy
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/fleabag
The Art of Growing Up