The general question I find myself preoccupied with right now is how we think - or fail to think - radical economic change.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the results emerging from New York’s Democratic primary races reflect growing frustration among voters facing economic pressures and… The post ‘Life Is Getting Increasingly Impossible to Afford’: AOC Says Her New York Primary Victory Shows Voters Want Economic Change appeared first on Shine My Crown.

The Mara Lago Accord: A Bold Proposal In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics, the recent proposal known as the Mara Lago Accord stands out like a neon billboard in a grayscale world. Named presumably to evoke the 1985 Plaza Accord, this radical initiative aims to not just reshape U.S. economic strategy but to reconfigure the very foundation of the global financial order.

Shifting consumer habits and economic pressures reshape global demand

Australians are crying out for big, brave reforms from governments. The long-overdue changes to housing tax concessions in this budget suggest the federal government may be starting to get the message. On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff and Ebony Bennett discuss the government’s important changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, its “brutal” cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and why some “broken promises” may not be such a big deal in the eyes of Australians. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 13 May. The latest Vantage Point essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The Battle for Public Education by Jane Caro (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/rich-kid-poor-kid-vantage-point-issue-5) , is available now for $19.95. Use the code 'PODVP' at checkout to get free shipping. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff (https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: Budget 2026: What the government’s housing tax changes mean for first home buyers and housing affordability (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260513-budget-2026-the-government-is-finally-winding-back-the-tax-breaks-driving-up-house-prices) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (May 2026) Budget 2026: Government targets investor tax breaks and trust loopholes in housing reform package (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260512-budget-2026-government-targets-investor-tax-breaks-and-trust-loopholes-in-housing-reform) by Tegan George, The Point (May 2026) Budget 2026: Treasurer's speech, annotated (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260512-budget-2026-treasurers-speech-annotated-by-greg-jericho) by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d) or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Australians are crying out for big, brave reforms from governments. The long-overdue changes to housing tax concessions in this budget suggest the federal government may be starting to get the message. On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff and Ebony Bennett discuss the government’s important changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, its “brutal” cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and why some “broken promises” may not be such a big deal in the eyes of Australians. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 13 May. The latest Vantage Point essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The Battle for Public Education by Jane Caro (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/rich-kid-poor-kid-vantage-point-issue-5) , is available now for $19.95. Use the code 'PODVP' at checkout to get free shipping. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff (https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: Budget 2026: What the government’s housing tax changes mean for first home buyers and housing affordability (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260513-budget-2026-the-government-is-finally-winding-back-the-tax-breaks-driving-up-house-prices) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (May 2026) Budget 2026: Government targets investor tax breaks and trust loopholes in housing reform package (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260512-budget-2026-government-targets-investor-tax-breaks-and-trust-loopholes-in-housing-reform) by Tegan George, The Point (May 2026) Budget 2026: Treasurer's speech, annotated (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260512-budget-2026-treasurers-speech-annotated-by-greg-jericho) by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d) or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Iran has begun preparations to redenominate its currency, with the old rial set for full withdrawal by 2030 following a two-year system overhaul and three-year dual-currency transition.

Advocacy is an action taken to influence social, political, or economic change. Though this may sound intimidating at the start, there are many ways to advocate, fit to different personalities.

Iceland executive chair Richard Walker is set to become a Labour peer, a strong voice for families struggling with the cost of living. After falling out with the Conservatives, he now supports Labour's economic and climate change policies. Will his appointment bring a fresh perspective to the Lords? #RichardWalker #LabourPeer #EconomicChange

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Australians are crying out for big, brave reforms from governments. The long-overdue changes to housing tax concessions in this budget suggest the federal government may be starting to get the message. On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff and Ebony Bennett discuss the government’s important changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, its “brutal” cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and why some “broken promises” may not be such a big deal in the eyes of Australians. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 13 May. The latest Vantage Point essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The Battle for Public Education by Jane Caro (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/rich-kid-poor-kid-vantage-point-issue-5) , is available now for $19.95. Use the code 'PODVP' at checkout to get free shipping. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff (https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: Budget 2026: What the government’s housing tax changes mean for first home buyers and housing affordability (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260513-budget-2026-the-government-is-finally-winding-back-the-tax-breaks-driving-up-house-prices) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (May 2026) Budget 2026: Government targets investor tax breaks and trust loopholes in housing reform package (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260512-budget-2026-government-targets-investor-tax-breaks-and-trust-loopholes-in-housing-reform) by Tegan George, The Point (May 2026) Budget 2026: Treasurer's speech, annotated (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260512-budget-2026-treasurers-speech-annotated-by-greg-jericho) by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d) or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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