The pandemic is once again the force that is driving most of the stories on the front pages, and there's plenty at stake for politicians, businesses, and citizens alike.
This week, Michelson Alexander's Jack Banister and Shannon Gill are joined by Jen Hewett, the Australian Financial Review's National Affairs Columnist.
Jen has followed the pandemic since March 2020, and we'll chat to her about how our leaders have responded to it and communicated during it, and how the media have covered these leaders and their messages.
Topics discussed in this episode:
•How leadership has changed throughout the pandemic.
•What has the pandemic revealed about the Federation?
•Andrews, Berejiklian, and Morrison - what has worked for them, and what has failed?
•Have the goal posts shifted when it comes to public expectations of our leaders? How?
•Has Delta delayed or derailed Australia's economic recovery? Does it depend on who you ask, or is it too early to tell?
•How will the last two years shape the next twenty?
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Hosts: Jack Banister, Michelson Alexander Head of Content & Shannon Gill, Michelson Alexander Senior Associate
Guest: Jen Hewett, Australian Financial Review's National Affairs Columnist
Jen has been working in journalism since the 1970s, when she began as a cadet. Her career has taken her to a range of publications, from the Sydney Morning Herald to The Australian, and has also included stints in Washington, New York, and Canberra. She holds a Master of Journalism from Columbia University's Journalism School.
