Economy Update Week 82 - Russian Rebellion, AU and US Economy updates and Twitter Vs Facebook Cagefight

Join host Stephen Petith as he delves into the latest updates and developments in the Australian economy and global affairs. In each episode, Stephen provides insightful analysis and commentary on various topics impacting businesses, individuals, and international relations.In the AU Economy segment, Stephen discusses pressing issues such as the impact of international students having their hours cut to pre-COVID levels, putting strain on small businesses. He also explores the declining support for "The Voice" and speculates on the reasons behind it. Additionally, Stephen sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by farmers, including the WA native lands act and the ban on live export, as well as the buyback of land for transmission lines in NSW. He highlights the recent visit of the Indonesian PM to Australia and his talks with Albo, focusing on the potential for closer relations between the two countries. Furthermore, Stephen unpacks the implications of significant changes coming into effect from July 1, such as the increase in the pension age, rising power bills, adjustments to the super guarantee, an increase in the minimum wage, and telco base rate hikes.In the Global Economy segment, Stephen provides updates on the political landscape, including the steady polls and growing support for Trump, as well as the possibility of him skipping debates. He covers the ongoing protests in Paris, which were ignited by a police shooting of a teenage immigrant. Stephen also delves into the UK's conference on Ukraine, which showcased the neoconservative stance of various former Australian Prime Ministers (Howard, Abbott, Morrison). Furthermore, he explores the Russian coup and the potential for it to escalate into a civil war, as hardliners criticize Putin's approach towards Ukraine. Lastly, Stephen adds an interesting twist to the podcast with a lighthearted note about the rumored cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg in Las Vegas.Tune in to "The AU Economy and Global Affairs" with Stephen Petith for a comprehensive analysis of economic trends, political developments, and captivating stories from around the [e-mail]