Australian media coverage of COVID 19; Modern Monetary Theory and the Pandemic; HALT

Monday, 17 August 2020 - 7:00am to 8:30am

7:00am Acknowledgement of Country.

7:10am Dr Denis Muller joins the show to discuss the Australian media's coverage of COVID 19. Dr Muller is Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Journalism at the University of Melbourne.

7:25am We revisit an interview with economist Professor Bill Mitchell from April 2020. Professor Mitchell explains to us the government's role in economic recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic.

7:50am In light of the impact of Stage 4 restrictions on construction sites, we revisit Claudia's July interview with Michael Simmons from HALT. HALT aims to remind tradies they are valued by their community, and direct them to support services, both local and national, should they need them. 

8:15am Alice gives us the headlines from Australia and around the world to round out the show.

 

Music

Twice a fool - #1 Dads

I feel better but I don't feel good - Alice Skye

2000 and somethin' - Kait