Angus Blackman
@angusrb.bsky.social
Podcast exec producer @australiainstitute.org.au
Currently: After America, Follow the Money + Dollars & Sense
Formerly: Democracy Sausage + Policy Forum Pod @ the Australian National University
Also: foreign affairs + crying about the Gold Coast Titans
Currently: After America, Follow the Money + Dollars & Sense
Formerly: Democracy Sausage + Policy Forum Pod @ the Australian National University
Also: foreign affairs + crying about the Gold Coast Titans
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Angus Blackman
@angusrb.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Shit shot. 5-nil. #ashes
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The final Dollars & Sense pod for the year is up - talking about bravery in tax policy, and what's the RBA up to.
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
It's a time for bravery
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The final Dollars & Sense pod for the year is up - talking about bravery in tax policy, and what's the RBA up to.
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
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Real uphill push rn
December 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Real uphill push rn
Can't wait for the ICE boys to read all my Bazball hot takes.
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Can't wait for the ICE boys to read all my Bazball hot takes.
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"It's the standout for affordability."
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"It's the standout for affordability."
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
NRL doctor of philosophy
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
NRL doctor of philosophy
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Aussie music is falling out of the charts & local acts are wondering if they’ll ever see your face again.
"Fewer artists capturing less streams in their own domestic market."
"That's your problem."
Ex-Spotify Chief Economist Will Page explains how to turn this around. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48S3jCZ
"Fewer artists capturing less streams in their own domestic market."
"That's your problem."
Ex-Spotify Chief Economist Will Page explains how to turn this around. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48S3jCZ
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Aussie music is falling out of the charts & local acts are wondering if they’ll ever see your face again.
"Fewer artists capturing less streams in their own domestic market."
"That's your problem."
Ex-Spotify Chief Economist Will Page explains how to turn this around. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48S3jCZ
"Fewer artists capturing less streams in their own domestic market."
"That's your problem."
Ex-Spotify Chief Economist Will Page explains how to turn this around. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48S3jCZ
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The shape of the economy matters as much as the size…investment in renewables & coal mines both lift GDP, but one improves the future & one harms it…our MPs should talk as much about the shape of economic activity as its rate of growth
Great podcast
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
Great podcast
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
Is this growth...good?!
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The shape of the economy matters as much as the size…investment in renewables & coal mines both lift GDP, but one improves the future & one harms it…our MPs should talk as much about the shape of economic activity as its rate of growth
Great podcast
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
Great podcast
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
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Are you wearing your Aussie band t-shirt today? 👕
Australia Institute research shows the number of Aussie artists being streamed online has gone down in recent years, and it's got a lot to do with the algorithms! 🎶
#auspol #ausmusictshirtday @mhharrington.bsky.social
Australia Institute research shows the number of Aussie artists being streamed online has gone down in recent years, and it's got a lot to do with the algorithms! 🎶
#auspol #ausmusictshirtday @mhharrington.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Are you wearing your Aussie band t-shirt today? 👕
Australia Institute research shows the number of Aussie artists being streamed online has gone down in recent years, and it's got a lot to do with the algorithms! 🎶
#auspol #ausmusictshirtday @mhharrington.bsky.social
Australia Institute research shows the number of Aussie artists being streamed online has gone down in recent years, and it's got a lot to do with the algorithms! 🎶
#auspol #ausmusictshirtday @mhharrington.bsky.social
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Australian scientists have improved our lives & increased national productivity.
So why is the CSIRO being forced to shed staff again?
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social argues that cutting research jobs undermines the government's productivity drive. #auspol @ebonybennett.bsky.social
🎧 theaus.in/3XWDfAg
So why is the CSIRO being forced to shed staff again?
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social argues that cutting research jobs undermines the government's productivity drive. #auspol @ebonybennett.bsky.social
🎧 theaus.in/3XWDfAg
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Australian scientists have improved our lives & increased national productivity.
So why is the CSIRO being forced to shed staff again?
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social argues that cutting research jobs undermines the government's productivity drive. #auspol @ebonybennett.bsky.social
🎧 theaus.in/3XWDfAg
So why is the CSIRO being forced to shed staff again?
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social argues that cutting research jobs undermines the government's productivity drive. #auspol @ebonybennett.bsky.social
🎧 theaus.in/3XWDfAg
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"Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?"
Very interesting podcast featuring Dr Liz Cham, former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Whitlam
live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
Very interesting podcast featuring Dr Liz Cham, former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Whitlam
live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
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Stay updated with the latest from The Point.
live.thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?"
Very interesting podcast featuring Dr Liz Cham, former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Whitlam
live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
Very interesting podcast featuring Dr Liz Cham, former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Whitlam
live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
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⚫️ LIVE NOW: The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at @australiainstitute.org.au, is live now.
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
⚫️ LIVE NOW: The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at @australiainstitute.org.au, is live now.
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
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Did the US play a role in Gough Whitlam's sacking?
@emmashortis.bsky.social examines the bilateral relationship at the time & the account of Liz Cham, a former EA in Whitlam's office, who recalls handing over a mystery letter to a US official just before the Dismissal. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4rkNpZc
@emmashortis.bsky.social examines the bilateral relationship at the time & the account of Liz Cham, a former EA in Whitlam's office, who recalls handing over a mystery letter to a US official just before the Dismissal. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4rkNpZc
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Did the US play a role in Gough Whitlam's sacking?
@emmashortis.bsky.social examines the bilateral relationship at the time & the account of Liz Cham, a former EA in Whitlam's office, who recalls handing over a mystery letter to a US official just before the Dismissal. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4rkNpZc
@emmashortis.bsky.social examines the bilateral relationship at the time & the account of Liz Cham, a former EA in Whitlam's office, who recalls handing over a mystery letter to a US official just before the Dismissal. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4rkNpZc
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⚫️ LIVE NOW: The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at @australiainstitute.org.au, is live now.
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
⚫️ LIVE NOW: The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at @australiainstitute.org.au, is live now.
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
All the day’s parliamentary events, live as it happens on The Point ➡️ live.thepoint.com.au
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The longest government shutdown in US history is over, but Democrats got nothing much to show for it.
@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss what this means for already-appalling health insurance costs. Plus: the CIA & the Whitlam dismissal.
🎧 theaus.in/48jaGTH
@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss what this means for already-appalling health insurance costs. Plus: the CIA & the Whitlam dismissal.
🎧 theaus.in/48jaGTH
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The longest government shutdown in US history is over, but Democrats got nothing much to show for it.
@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss what this means for already-appalling health insurance costs. Plus: the CIA & the Whitlam dismissal.
🎧 theaus.in/48jaGTH
@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss what this means for already-appalling health insurance costs. Plus: the CIA & the Whitlam dismissal.
🎧 theaus.in/48jaGTH
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More than half of respondents in a new survey said they were concerned about US interference in Australia, a jump of nearly 20 points since 2021.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/austral...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/austral...
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
More than half of respondents in a new survey said they were concerned about US interference in Australia, a jump of nearly 20 points since 2021.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/austral...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/austral...
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australiainstitute.org.au/post/anti-ac... If, like me, you'd greatly prefer a version that doesn't feature my face ...
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
australiainstitute.org.au/post/anti-ac... If, like me, you'd greatly prefer a version that doesn't feature my face ...
Democrats snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
With apologies to @theshufflediary.bsky.social for the stitch-up of a thumbnail. @emmashortis.bsky.social
youtu.be/6gcyNBpEYEc?...
With apologies to @theshufflediary.bsky.social for the stitch-up of a thumbnail. @emmashortis.bsky.social
youtu.be/6gcyNBpEYEc?...
Democrats just let Trump off the hook | After America
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
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November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Democrats snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
With apologies to @theshufflediary.bsky.social for the stitch-up of a thumbnail. @emmashortis.bsky.social
youtu.be/6gcyNBpEYEc?...
With apologies to @theshufflediary.bsky.social for the stitch-up of a thumbnail. @emmashortis.bsky.social
youtu.be/6gcyNBpEYEc?...
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The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - featuring @amyremeikis.bsky.social’s panel from the Revenue Summit with @maiyazize.bsky.social and @purplepingers.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
How bad policy created a housing crisis
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - featuring @amyremeikis.bsky.social’s panel from the Revenue Summit with @maiyazize.bsky.social and @purplepingers.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
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The capital gains tax discount & negative gearing have made housing less affordable & exacerbated inequality.
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The capital gains tax discount & negative gearing have made housing less affordable & exacerbated inequality.
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
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How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
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The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - talking RBA and illegal cigs
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
Inflation beats employment by the length of the straight (sigh)
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - talking RBA and illegal cigs
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...