Veteran Australian journalist and freelance reporter Chris Uhlmann discusses the complexities and fragility of Australia's energy grid amidst a rapid transition to renewable sources like wind and solar, highlighting governmental mismanagement and misleading promises about energy prices. He also reflects on his extensive career within mainstream media, touching upon the challenges posed by 'wokeness' and censorship in journalism, as well as the broader political landscape, including elections, authoritarianism, and Australia's strategic relations with the U.S. and China. Additionally, Uhlmann shares insights from his works of fiction and the socio-political themes they explore.

00:00 Introduction to Chris Uhlmann

00:42 The Role of Media in Politics

22:07 Global Energy Dynamics and China's Role

27:46 Future of Free Speech and Climate Disinformation

28:35 Government's War on Free Speech

29:56 Gun Control in Australia

30:59 Digital ID and Social Media Restrictions

31:57 Free Speech and Defamation Laws

33:23 Election Security in Australia

35:47 COVID-19 Lockdowns and Government Control

41:41 Writing Fiction in Australia

48:26 US-Australia Relations and Global Politics

49:45 Concluding Thoughts on Wokeness and Energy Policies

https://chrisuhlmann.substack.com/

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