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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Shit shot. 5-nil. #ashes
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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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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
youtu.be
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...
My god he's a fuckwit.
Living proof that you can keep failing up indefinitely.
Living proof that you can keep failing up indefinitely.
Shareholders at Tesla's Texas factory chanted "Elon, Elon" as they overwhelmingly approved the largest-ever CEO compensation package for the company's controversial boss.
'I super appreciate it': How Elon Musk lined up a trillion-dollar payday
Shareholders at Tesla's Texas factory chanted "Elon, Elon" as they overwhelmingly approved the largest-ever CEO compensation package for the company's controversial boss.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
My god he's a fuckwit.
Living proof that you can keep failing up indefinitely.
Living proof that you can keep failing up indefinitely.
They should investigate hard cus this is a fucken disgrace.
NRL to probe handling of Katoa's head knocks after 'seizure activity'
The Storm say Eli Katoa had surgery after suffering "seizure activity" following multiple head knocks in the Tonga and New Zealand clash, and the league and players' association are set to investigate...
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
They should investigate hard cus this is a fucken disgrace.
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"You can't trust Donald Trump."
"But you can trust Trump to be Trump."
@mattduss.bsky.social from @cipolicy.bsky.social on how Australia & other countries can understand the US President.
🎧 theaus.in/4nrpSTe
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
"But you can trust Trump to be Trump."
@mattduss.bsky.social from @cipolicy.bsky.social on how Australia & other countries can understand the US President.
🎧 theaus.in/4nrpSTe
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"You can't trust Donald Trump."
"But you can trust Trump to be Trump."
@mattduss.bsky.social from @cipolicy.bsky.social on how Australia & other countries can understand the US President.
🎧 theaus.in/4nrpSTe
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
"But you can trust Trump to be Trump."
@mattduss.bsky.social from @cipolicy.bsky.social on how Australia & other countries can understand the US President.
🎧 theaus.in/4nrpSTe
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
Scary, but what a fkn weenie Stephen Miller is.
Stephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for "seditious conspiracy" and says, "to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop or obstruct you is committing a felony."
October 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Scary, but what a fkn weenie Stephen Miller is.
Labubu futures and gold as a memecoin.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
Trump’s scare tactics and the uncertainty in the economy is why people are lining up to invest in gold.
‘When things get scary, people flock to gold. This is why they’re all lining up at the ABC bullion store in Martin Place.’
- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
‘When things get scary, people flock to gold. This is why they’re all lining up at the ABC bullion store in Martin Place.’
- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Labubu futures and gold as a memecoin.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
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Trump’s scare tactics and the uncertainty in the economy is why people are lining up to invest in gold.
‘When things get scary, people flock to gold. This is why they’re all lining up at the ABC bullion store in Martin Place.’
- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
‘When things get scary, people flock to gold. This is why they’re all lining up at the ABC bullion store in Martin Place.’
- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
October 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Trump’s scare tactics and the uncertainty in the economy is why people are lining up to invest in gold.
‘When things get scary, people flock to gold. This is why they’re all lining up at the ABC bullion store in Martin Place.’
- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
‘When things get scary, people flock to gold. This is why they’re all lining up at the ABC bullion store in Martin Place.’
- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
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"We can demand that the Australian government does stand up for Australian values.
"Poll after poll indicates that Australians are deeply concerned about Donald Trump & what he is doing in the US."
@emmashortis.bsky.social on AUKUS & the Australia-America relationship. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4hkIe6K
"Poll after poll indicates that Australians are deeply concerned about Donald Trump & what he is doing in the US."
@emmashortis.bsky.social on AUKUS & the Australia-America relationship. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4hkIe6K
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"We can demand that the Australian government does stand up for Australian values.
"Poll after poll indicates that Australians are deeply concerned about Donald Trump & what he is doing in the US."
@emmashortis.bsky.social on AUKUS & the Australia-America relationship. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4hkIe6K
"Poll after poll indicates that Australians are deeply concerned about Donald Trump & what he is doing in the US."
@emmashortis.bsky.social on AUKUS & the Australia-America relationship. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4hkIe6K
Shared values looking shaky af #auspol
Albanese visits Trump as US democracy circles a golden drain
Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump was relatively drama-free, but the devil is in the detail when it comes to the president’s ‘commitments’ on AUKUS and critical minerals.
australiainstitute.org.au
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Shared values looking shaky af #auspol