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Follow the Money Radio brings you the most cutting-edge commentary on economic and geopolitical topics with great guests and timely investing ideas. Hosted by popular economist and best-selling author, Jerry Robinson.
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Cinque miliardi di dollari, forse di più. C'è una montagna di denaro illegale che gira vorticosamente tra valigette, computer e conti correnti di tutto il mondo. Sono i soldi del riciclaggio, alimentano l'economia globale. In cinque puntate, Follow the money, il podcast di Danilo Chirico, segue come in una crime story questi soldi che, come insegnava Giovanni Falcone, da sporchi diventano puliti e senza odore. E racconta di banche e Stati compiacenti, imprenditori e professionisti "furbi", f ...
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Do Australians truly grasp the impact of a warming planet and what it could mean for our sunburnt country? On this Summer Book Club episode of Follow the Money, climate scientist and author Dr Joëlle Gergis joins The Australia Institute’s Polly Hemming to discuss Australia’s climate policy inertia and the impact of rising temperatures. This discuss…
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In this 2024 Year in Review episode, we take a comprehensive look at the year’s major financial milestones, including the S&P 500’s record-breaking performance, Bitcoin’s historic surge, and gold reaching new all-time highs. We also discuss the massive $600 billion inflows into global bond funds, driven by some of the highest yields in decades. Plu…
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Australia’s status quo political culture is under pressure – so what does this mean for the upcoming federal election? On this Summer Book Club episode of Follow the Money, journalist and author George Megalogenis joins Alice Grundy to discuss the rise of independents and minor parties, Australia’s changing political landscape, and his latest Quart…
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Houses should be a place to live, not a ladder to wealth. On this episode of Follow the Money, acclaimed financial journalist Alan Kohler joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the policies that created Australia’s housing crisis and what governments can do to fix it. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 10 December 2024 and things may have changed sinc…
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Get ready for a comprehensive market update as we approach the end of 2024. In this episode, Jerry Robinson discusses the year’s top trends in the U.S. stock market, including key performance updates for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Gold, the U.S. Dollar, and more! Discover how Followthemoney.com’s investment strategies, like the Smartscore 11 and Sect…
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Amy Remeikis joins us to reflect on Anthony Albanese’s turbulent year as Prime Minister and preview the federal election campaign. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Chief Political Analyst Amy Remeikis joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the slings and arrows of the political year, why Australia doesn’t use its power on the intern…
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Independent MP Helen Haines joins us to talk about how a deal between the Government and the Opposition could swing Australia’s electoral laws in their favour. On this episode of Follow the Money, the Hon Helen Haines MP, Independent Member for Indi, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the Government’s Electoral Reform Bill, its potential impact on new …
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More frequent and severe disasters are sending insurance costs through the roof, creating a north-south divide in Australia. On this episode of Follow the Money, Walkley Award-winning journalist Stephen Long joins Alice Grundy to discuss climate change, skyrocketing premiums and serious impact they’re having on inequality. This discussion was recor…
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The United Nations climate change negotiations are skirting around the critical issue of phasing out fossil fuels and are in desperate need of reform, says Sandrine Dixson-Declève. On this episode of Follow the Money, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of the Club of Rome, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss phasing out fossil fuels, the false narrat…
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In this episode, Jerry Robinson explores the impact of Bitcoin’s new record high of $75,000 amid Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Jerry dives into what a pro-crypto Trump administration could mean for the future of digital assets, including potential policy shifts to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the world." He also previews the Fed…
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With its democracy under assault, America needs a friend, not a flunkey. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm joins us to discuss the “unachievable” AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, Australia’s ‘fear of abandonment’, and how the outcome of the presidential election might change US…
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He lost the Queensland election, but former Premier Steven Miles may have saved the furniture by putting forward popular, progressive policies that voters responded to. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the fake fight between the new Queensland Premier and Pete…
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In this episode, we explore the rise of gold and silver prices in 2024, with gold hitting record highs and silver reaching its highest levels in over a decade. We break down the factors driving these surges, including inflation fears, global uncertainty, and central bank activity. Additionally, we provide a broad market update covering the S&P 500,…
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Excessive secrecy in government decision-making makes Australia less safe, not more. On this episode of Follow the Money, Bill Browne, Democracy & Accountability Director at the Australia Institute, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss whistleblower protections, improving the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and why Australia may be the world’s most …
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Press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno joins us to discuss how conflict in the Middle East is reverberating through Australia, and reconciliation one year after the Voice referendum. On this episode of Follow the Money, Paul Bongiorno, columnist for The Saturday Paper and The New Daily, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss culture wars in Australia, two up…
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