The Professor and The Hack

How did the budget play out for women?Are there possible issues with Labor leadership?And does Josh Frydenberg have a future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we going to fine Australian citizens who return from India? Really?PVO and Hugh talk returning citizens, more budget, and George Christensen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh are back from holidays and ready to discuss all that's going on in the world of Australian politics.From the budget to our relations with China, there's a lot to break down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a very special episode of The Professor and The Hack, Hugh sits down with former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the rain finally subsiding on the east coast of Australia, PVO and Hugh tackle the latest issues surrounding parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The March 4 Justice saw a distinct message being sent to the nation and to parliament.Will it fall on deaf ears or will it be the catalyst for real change? PVO joins Hugh to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh speaks to Australian of The Year Grace Tame about the current mood sweeping the country, and speaking out against sexual assault. If this episode has raised any issues, please reach out to counselling services like Lifeline on 13 11 14.More support services can be found here: https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another sizzling week in Australian politics.Craig Kelly, Facebook, the dole, and of course the man of titanium, Scomo all come under the microscope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, PVO and Hugh discuss the unfolding story at parliament house, vaccines, and the Crown casino dramas.If you're lucky there might be another small PVO prediction as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, someone's having the debate we had to have.Today Hugh and PVO discuss Craig Kelly, the opposition, and of course PVO is making bold predictions again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With parliament resuming, so are The Professor and The Hack.Net zero emissions, policy matters, and who's talking about a carbon tax? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 46th President of the United States has been inaugurated.Our regular Prof Peter Van Onselen is still away, so Hugh Riminton is joined again by Professor Simon Jackman, the CEO of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, to discuss the ceremony, Biden's first days in office, the question of how serious the incoming President will take his promises of action on climate change, and what now for Trump? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back!Well not all of us. PVO is away on personal detail leaving us to employ the services of a stand in Prof.Hugh chats with the CEO of the United States Studies Centre, Professor Simon Jackman.With so much going on in the US at the moment, the topics came thick and fast - from the 25th amendment to the ramifications of impeachment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And here we are, What a year it's been! The Professor and the Hack look back at this unforgettable 12 months, and take a look forward to a hopefully better 2021.Happy holidays and a happy new year from all of us here at The Professor and The Hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our attention turns due west from Seattle to China: wine, cartoons and more.There are also domestic issues at hand, like the personal life of pollies, and our just-begun summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh's time in quarantine is coming to an end, so it's back onto local politics.Up for discussion are Super, our relationship with China, and just how much of a regular bloke our PM is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh's back from The US, but stuck in hotel quarantine. He tells us what it's really like to be in that environment.Then he and PVO wrap up the American election, get stuck into Robodebt, and talk about unprofessional relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well what more can we say, this episode is all about the events surrounding the election of America's 46th president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh calls in from America once again as we edge ever closer to election day.Moving away from the US, Hugh and PVO also discuss the state of the Australian economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh's still in the US and phones in with more tales of election madness and heavily-armed patriots.PVO brings up local politics and the ongoing soap opera starring Gladys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a very special episode of The Professor and The Hack, Hugh phones in from Washington DC where he's covering the US presidential election.PVO and Hugh discuss all things Trump, polling, and the state of democracy.Don't stress all you #AUSPOL fans, they also turn their attention to Gladys, the fallout from the budget, and the continuing dramas in Australian politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and PVO call in from different parts of the country to discuss their reactions to the Federal Budget.Is Australian on the path to economic recovery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is new coal done? Is gas really the way?Hugh and PVO delve into the environmental and economic effects of the energy plan, as well as taking a look at the looming budget.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Hugh and PVO discuss state leaders, job numbers, and what's that on Scomo's desk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh talk vaccines and our "it's complicated" relationship with China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh cover a wide range of topics, from global warming and the Australian government, to the American election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an aged care extravaganza! From Royal commissions to Covid19's impact, it's all aged care all the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's hot topics include: Royal commissions, Harry S Truman, and some economic hypotheticals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and PVO discuss a "quantum of debt", some bleak milestones, and aged care.Meanwhile, someone may or may not be stealing PVO's car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh are talking the state of the virus, health workers, second waves, and "Ideological partisan gumph".Apparently they still need each other, they still feed each other, that's right it's episode 64! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the menu today: state borders, paid pandemic leave, the American election and... Hugh's got covid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Professor and the Hack are back from their respective breaks and raring to go!In today's discussion; The long-term and short-term economic impacts of COVID, the future of underemployment, and... Ken Sutcliffe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and PVO discuss the state of Jobkeeper and Jobseeker, and our current rocky relationship with China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

in today's episode of Professor and The Hack, up for discussion are the future of universities, unemployment, and factions.Plus The PM vs The Speaker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Professor and the Hack talk branch stacking, the economy, the crisis after the crisis, and PVO makes another election prediction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and PVO talk childcare, job seeker, job keeper, and our general political future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do the new homebuyers' grant and Australia-US foreign relations have in common? Not much, but they're both discussed on today's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and PVO focus on the current state of affairs in the United States and, closer to home, discuss the Robodebt scandal.If anything discussed in this episode brings up any issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh ask the question, are we returning to normalcy too quickly?They discuss the creeping loss of the fourth estate, Trump vs social media and, of course, The Frog and The Scorpion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess who found $60 billion just lying around?!Plus PVO and Hugh tackle the voting future, and cast their eyes to Hong Kong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh discuss the expected impacts on the economy, and our current relations with China.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elections, state border controls, China, and one "Deadset flat out bloody lunatic".We've got it all in this episode of the Professor and the Hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's list of topics: the budget, Chinese relations, the US election, and sports rorts are back.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and PVO had planned to celebrate the 50th episode milestone by not talking about Covid, however that proves to be impossible.Other hot topics include: returning to school, the byelections, New Zealand becoming an Australian state, and sewerage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's agenda: Opening up the country, opening up the schools, and opening up the new Covid19 app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Professor and the Hack money episode. PVO and Hugh discuss Jobseeker, the banks, the property market, and reshaping the economy.Also discussed is the mental toll of Covid19.Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prof and the Hack discuss noisy neighbours, the trajectory of Covid19 in Australia, and Malcolm Turnbull's new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PVO and Hugh are back after their Easter break, and straight into it. The main topic for discussion is, of course, the current state of leadership in this time of coronavirus.As they always say: "Confession is good for the soul, but bad for the reputation". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we approach a different kind of Easter weekend than those we are used to, The Prof and The Hack look at the latest economic measures the government has put in place, the danger of trying to go back to normal too quickly and how children are coping with this strange new reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Scomo come out of the current crisis ahead?Will the economy suffer more than expected if the wrong decisions are made?Will PVO's internet drop out?All of these questions, and more, are answered right here in Episode 44. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.