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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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The uninsurables: how climate change is pricing people out of home insurance
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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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FTM 474: The Bitcoin Bull Market (What Trump’s Win Means for Crypto)
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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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Hitting our limits: the climate and COP29
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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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The AUKward truth about the US relationship
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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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We can, in fact, have nice things
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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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FTM 473: Gold and Silver Surge in 2024
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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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FTM 472: Day Trading in 2024
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In this episode, Jerry Robinson explores the latest tools and strategies for day trading and discusses how to leverage new technologies to gain an edge in the markets. We also dive into the high-risk nature of day trading, offering insights on managing those risks and determining if day trading is the right path for you. View full show notes here: …
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Super-powered nukes: Aussie funds and weapons of mass destruction
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Australian superannuation funds have been investing in nuclear weapons, according to new research. On this episode of Follow the Money, Margaret Beavis, Co-Director of Quit Nukes, and Adam Gottschalk, Anne Kantor Research Fellow at the Australia Institute, join us to discuss how some superannuation funds invest Australians’ retirement savings nucle…
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Are the Big Two too big? Reining in the supermarket giants
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Senator Nick McKim joins us to discuss the ACCC legal action against Coles and Woolworths and why the government should have the power to break up the Big Two. On this episode of Follow the Money, Greens Senator Nick McKim, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Grocery Prices, joins us to discuss regulating the major supermarkets and his famous g…
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FTM 471: Don't Fight The Fed
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In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson discusses the Federal Reserve's first rate cut since 2020 and what this signals for the future of various asset classes. He explores how a new rate-cutting cycle could impact investments and economic trends. Later, Jerry also sits down with Barry James Dyke to discuss his latest book, …
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Offsetting into oblivion with George Monbiot
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By relying on uncertain and unethical carbon offsets to combat the climate crisis, society is setting itself on a path to destruction, George Monbiot says. On this episode of Follow the Money, George Monbiot, Guardian columnist and co-author of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism, joins the Australia Institute’s Polly Hemmin…
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Mining's big temper tantrum
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The mining industry had a pre-election sook last week about government policy, but its claims about being the ‘backbone’ of the economy are more spin than substance. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss mining’s latest PR offensive and why politicians shouldn’t fe…
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FTM 470: Smart Retirement Income Strategies
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Feeling unprepared for retirement is a common concern, with nearly half of retirees believing they haven’t saved enough and many underestimating their future needs. In this episode, Jerry Robinson tackles smart strategies to secure your financial future, focusing on setting up stable, diversified income streams to withstand market fluctuations and …
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