Host Michael Hainsworth sits down with Institute President and CEO, Bill Robson, to discuss the fiscal future of millennials and their children.

Next, Bill takes us through recent Institute rankings of municipal budgets for transparency and accuracy.

Finally, we take a sneak peek at the Institute’s upcoming federal shadow budget.

Returns for a third season with special guests Professor Jacqui True and Associate Professor Katrina Lee-Koo from the Monash Centre for Gender Peace and Security.

The pair shed light on what gender, peace and security studies entail, what happens when women are given full agency and meaningful participation in the peace process and why we need to continue standing up for under-represented groups impacted by violence.

5G, the next generation of high-speed wireless, could change everything about mobile computing.

But there are also national security concerns.

We’ll explore what 5G actually is and what it will bring.

The nationwide trend towards removing or lowering penalties for marijuana use and possession is gaining momentum.

22 states have passed some form of decriminalization.

Even conservative Texas is considering legislation that would sharply reduce penalties.

What are the benefits of liberalizing our laws on marijuana?

Are there any downsides?

What should employers be doing to keep us well?

And what language should we use when we talk about mental health?

Poppy Jaman OBE, Chief Executive of City Mental Health Alliance, chats with Helen McKenna about mental health in the workplace, and shares her advice for future leaders.

Emile Hokayem, IISS Senior Fellow for Middle East Security, joins Dr Kori Schake for this episode of Sounds Strategic.

Emile and Kori give a masterclass in understanding the Middle East and political violence.

Emile explains the misconceptions surrounding the state of Iraq before the 2003 invasion.