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The Yarn with Senator Andrew Bragg

Welcome to The Yarn, where we unravel compelling stories, debates, and insights. Tune in as we discuss the challenges of government, the role of the Parliament, and how things are shaking up politics.

  1. Our Friend Died at 26': The Birth of Skin Check Champions

    1 DAY AGO

    Our Friend Died at 26': The Birth of Skin Check Champions

    On this episode of The Yarn, we hear the remarkable story of how Scott Maggs turned personal tragedy into lifesaving action. After losing our friend Wes to skin cancer at 26, Maggs created a movement that began with growing beards and evolved into Skin Check Champions. Learn how a conversation at a wake led to 22,000 free skin checks, the discovery of 500 potential melanomas, and a million-dollar beard auction that changed Australia's approach to early detection. Join us as we explore how gri...

    21 min
  2. Housing Supply at 1989 Levels: CoreLogic's Warning

    JAN 27

    Housing Supply at 1989 Levels: CoreLogic's Warning

    In Episode 3 of this season of The Yarn, we dive into Australia's housing data with CoreLogic's Tim Lawless for a sobering look at affordability. From Sydney's 13-year deposit hurdle to Adelaide's surprising unaffordability ranking, discover what the numbers reveal about our housing crisis. Lawless shares insights on supply shortages, infrastructure costs, and why demand-side solutions alone won't fix the problem.Join us as we crunch the housing numbers with Tim Lawless, Australia's lead...

    22 min
  3. From Olympic Track to Blockchain: Meet Tori West

    JAN 20

    From Olympic Track to Blockchain: Meet Tori West

    On this episode of The Yarn, we explore the intersection of elite sports and blockchain technology with Australian Olympian Tori West. From her journey as a self-funded heptathlete to her vision for revolutionizing sports data ownership through digital assets, discover how West qualified for Paris while building a tech company. Learn about the challenges facing Olympic athletes, the realities of sports funding in Australia, and why blockchain could transform how athletes control their data.Jo...

    21 min
  4. Trump's Return: What It Means for Australia

    JAN 13

    Trump's Return: What It Means for Australia

    Launching season 4 of The Yarn, we dive into the implications of Trump's re-election with former US Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos. From trade policy and tariffs to the future of AUKUS, discover how Trump's second term could reshape the US-Australia relationship.Drawing on his personal experience with President Trump, Arthur shares unique insights into the President-elect's leadership style, economic priorities, and what it means for Australia's strategic interests.Join us as we explore the futu...

    22 min
  5. Housing Crisis: The Silver Bullet Nobody's Using

    11/25/2024

    Housing Crisis: The Silver Bullet Nobody's Using

    Supply is the Silver Bullet - Professor Steven Hamilton on Solving Australia's Housing CrisisIn this episode of The Yarn, we venture across the Pacific to speak with Australian economist Professor Steven Hamilton at George Washington University. From breaking down why supply is the true 'silver bullet' to solving the housing crisis to examining how federal funding could pressure local councils, Steven provides a crystal-clear analysis of what's really driving Australia's housing crisis. Disco...

    35 min
  6. Master Builders CEO: How to Fix Australia's Housing Crisis

    11/18/2024

    Master Builders CEO: How to Fix Australia's Housing Crisis

    In this episode, we examine the construction industry's perspective on solving Australia's housing crisis with Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Association of Australia. From addressing skilled labour shortages to navigating complex industrial relations, discover why construction companies are struggling despite record demand. Denita Wawn shares insights on why businesses are closing, how pattern bargaining impacts costs, and what reforms could help first home buyers get into the market.Jo...

    29 min
  7. NIMBYs vs YIMBYs: The Fight For Australian Housing

    11/11/2024

    NIMBYs vs YIMBYs: The Fight For Australian Housing

    In Episode 2 of this season of The Yarn, we dive into the grassroots movement transforming local housing politics with Jonathan O'Brien from Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Melbourne. From successfully challenging heritage overlays to confronting restrictive zoning in Australia's most exclusive suburbs, discover how the YIMBY movement is introducing contestability into Council decisions. O'Brien shares insights on their three-pronged approach of local advocacy, digital infrastructure, and policy r...

    27 min
  8. Mortgage rules are hurting Australians: MFAA's Anja Pannek on Lending Reform and First Home Ownership

    11/04/2024

    Mortgage rules are hurting Australians: MFAA's Anja Pannek on Lending Reform and First Home Ownership

    Starting season 3 of The Yarn, we explore the evolving landscape of mortgage lending with Anja Pannek, CEO of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA). Join us as we unpack critical issues facing borrowers, from the contentious serviceability buffer to capital risk weights, and examine potential reforms to help first home buyers. Pannek shares insights on why 73.7% of Australians now use mortgage brokers and discusses innovative solutions to address the housing accessibility c...

    24 min
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Welcome to The Yarn, where we unravel compelling stories, debates, and insights. Tune in as we discuss the challenges of government, the role of the Parliament, and how things are shaking up politics.

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  • Creator
    Senator Andrew Bragg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Yarn with Senator Andrew Bragg
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