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Concept Economy Podcast"Australia's culture crisis" with The Emergent CityWhat does it mean for a nation to build its identity around owning a house? And what happens when that goal is systematically placed out of reach?The great Australian dream of home ownership is now unattainable for a growing proportion of ordinary Aussies. According to some voices in the debate, government red-tape and planning regulation are a core part of the problem.Sam speaks with the urban designer and city strategist behind Substack publication, The Emergent City, to discover that the problem is far more complex. This is a...2025-07-0650 min
Concept Economy PodcastRewind #3 – "The truth about the budget"Sam and Rowan dive into the fascinating world of MMT as they step through the interview with Professor Bill Mitchell from the University of Newcastle.They’re not economists, but they did help Kevin Rudd fix the GFC by accepting a free laptop in high school.Listen to the original interview on MMT here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samkellahan.substack.com2025-07-0134 min
Concept Economy Podcast"The truth about the budget" with Bill MitchellWe’ve been told that the federal budget is like a household budget. But what if that’s not true? What would economic policy look like if there were no financial constraints on government spending?Modern Monetary Theory offers a transformative lens through which to view the economy. Contrary to the claims of critics, MMT identifies very clear limits on government spending – they’re just not the limits politicians, commentators, and mainstream economists are talking about.Professor Bill Mitchell joins Sam to discuss common misconceptions of MMT, the disconnect between economists and the general public, and how...2025-05-0143 min
Concept Economy PodcastRewind #2 – "Inequality is bad for the economy"Sam and Rowan are back to discuss the interview with Senior Economist, Matt Grudnoff, wrapping their heads around competitive markets and Australia’s inequitable tax system.They’re not economists, but they are bravely fighting back against the Australian grocery duopoly by occasionally shopping at Aldi.Find the original interview on inequality here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samkellahan.substack.com2025-04-2531 min
Concept Economy Podcast"Inequality is bad for the economy" with Matt GrudnoffAustralia has been called, “the lucky country”, but it’s clear that some people are more lucky than others.Where does inequality come from? Is it possible, or even desirable to eliminate inequality? Why does the Australian tax system reward asset speculation and penalise Aussies for working hard to earn a wage?Sam is joined by Senior Economist from The Australia Institute, Matt Grudnoff, to discuss how excessive corporate profits, stagnant wages, and an illogical tax system are undermining Australia’s ability to build a better future as the land of the fair go. They e...2025-04-0449 min
Concept Economy PodcastRewind #1 – "A better housing market"Sam is joined by writer and comedian, Rowan Thambar, to discuss the interview with Dr Cameron Murray and unpick lingering questions about the Australian housing crisis. They’re not economists, but at least one of them has shared a mushroom risotto with Ross Gittins. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samkellahan.substack.com2025-03-2929 min
Concept Economy PodcastNarrated: "The Weakness of Markets"Reading of the Concept Economy article, The Weakness of Markets.For more content, including written articles, visit www.concepteconomy.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samkellahan.substack.com2025-02-0612 min
Concept Economy Podcast"A better housing market" with Cameron MurrayAustralia’s housing market has been the topic of intense debate for well over a decade. Prices have surged around the nation and vulnerable people are being left behind. In his 2024 book, “The Great Housing Hijack”, seasoned economist, Cameron Murray, explains that this is precisely what we should expect to see when government steps back from the provision of housing. In other words, the housing market is functioning normally. But is normal good? How can we improve outcomes without crashing the market?And why is everyone so worked up about buying a house anyway?Sam...2025-02-0338 min
Church for the City, Sydney AustraliaDAVID - The kind of people God can use - Part 6 - 23-07-23 - Sam Kellahan2023-07-2327 minChurch for the City, Sydney AustraliaQuestioning Jesus - SAM KELLAHAN - 14 May 232023-05-1431 minChurch for the City, Sydney AustraliaHow to Read the Bible Better - Sam Kellahan - 05 Mar 20232023-03-0530 minChurch for the City, Sydney AustraliaDaniel Part 10 - Sam Kellahan - 11 Dec 2022We apologise for the poor audio on this recording2022-12-1238 minChurch for the City, Sydney AustraliaDaniel Part 3 - Sam Kellahan - 23 Oct 20222022-10-2329 minChurch for the City, Sydney AustraliaJonah part 5 - Sam Kellahan - 13 March 20222022-03-1426 minChurch for the City, Sydney AustraliaJonah part 3 - Sam Kellahan - 27th Feb 20222022-03-0425 min