What's the point of progressive politics? | What's the Point? with Richard Denniss

In this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard explains the dangers of centrism and what progressive politics actually looks like.

Thu 24 Sep 2026 14.05 AEST

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The Prime Minister said he wants to promote ‘progressive patriotism’ – but his policies tell a different story. In this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard explains the dangers of centrism and what progressive politics actually looks like.

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