Tony Abbott clearly thinks focusing on Labor’s debt is safe ground as he tries to regain the confidence of his party, but Professor Steve Keen joins us to explain why government debt isn’t such a big issue. One of many stories in this special, extra long, Balls Radio, now with fancy new jingles.
Balls Radio has spotted a new theme song for the Liberal party. For the backbenchers who lost the spill vote, “It’s Only Just Begun”, and for a party led by Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop “working together day by day, together”. It’s a daggy song, but it might just work.
Tony Abbott's Press Club address will do little to calm detractors. More credible, perhaps, is the new Greek finance minister - economist Steve Keen joins us to explain what he's up to.
What a great idea for Australia to give Prince Phillip a knighthood. Well, Tony Abbott thinks it was a good idea, but he is probably the only one. Apart from Professor Flint, another royal lover. So, Dame Camilla next year?
This week we look at the figures the Prime Minister is using to argue against Medicare cuts and ask if Medicare will be underfunded in 10 years .. doesn’t it need more money, not less?
In the interests of preserving life expectancy, Balls Radio is devoid of any satire involving the Prophet Mohammed. We do, however, talk about the Paris attacks, free speech and the balance between satire and insult.
There’s a rumour being put about by some young children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. Next they’ll be denying the existence of God. Thank goodness Balls Radio is here to put them right.
The biggest fear in the aftermath of the Sydney siege is that some anglo-Australians will use the event as an excuse to attack local Muslims.
Collectively the Big Four banks made almost $30 billion in profits last year, almost enough to cover the government’s budget shortfall. Shame the notion of a super-profits tax wasn’t considered by the Murray Banking Inquiry.
Who is Daniel Andrews? Well, he’s the new premier of Victoria. The only thing voters knew was he has nothing to do with Tony Abbott.
Jacqui Lambie has stepped aside from the Palmer United Party on principle. The final straw came with her opposition to the government’s rollback on some of Labor’s Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms.
What must the world leaders have thought as Aussie PM Tony Abbott starting talking about the difficulty he’s faced introducing a $7 co-payment for doctors’ fees?