Per Capita Podcasts

Homes Not Houses: The Gendered Housing Problem

Last season on Homes Not Houses, the CEH team unpacked the Australian housing crisis as a whole, diving into our history, the policies that shaped that market, and the solutions that could solve it.    However, one factor that is often overlooked in the housing debate is how women interact and a treated by the housing sector.   From home ownership to accessing social housing, women tend to have a harder time navigating the housing market than their male counterparts.   In our opener for season two of Homes Not Houses, CEH Director Dr Kate Raymor speaks to economist Dr Leonora Risse to help identify the issue women face when searching for safe, secure housing, and the causes of these inequities.   This season is proudly sponsored by the YWCA and Australians Investing in Women, whose support helped produce the show and our research.  View the season credits and references here: https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf [https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf] Homes Not Houses was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri-Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats With Professor Bryan Horrigan

In an age of existential threats for Australia and the world, what does society need from companies and how should companies respond?   In this groundbreaking book, Professor Bryan Horrigan provides a roadmap for navigating the complexity of corporate social responsibility and the current controversies surrounding it.    He joined Per Capita to discuss his book "Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats" at the March John Cain Lunch.    Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.

JCL Series: The Good Fight with Sean Kelly

In Quarterly Essay 100, author Sean Kelly considers the enigma of the Albanese government. With wide yet shallow support, will it change the country? Does it have big ideas, or is it content just to become "the natural party of government"? Sean joins Per Capita for their first John Cain Lunch for 2026! Be part of our next JCL. Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.

JCL Series: From Resistance to Reform with Prof Philip Mendes

In his new book "From Resistance to Reform: Case studies of long term social justice advocacy in Australia", Prof Philip Mendes presents a comprehensive historical and political analysis of four policy areas where reform was achieved after many years of neglect. Including: - Young people transitioning from out-of-home care - Medically supervised injecting facilities - Social security payments for the unemployed, and - Compulsory income management Prof Mendes joined Per Capita at their November John Cain Lunch to make the argument for governments to introduce policy development processes and networks that include active engagement with knowledge from domestic and global research studies.  Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.

JCL Series: Political Skills and the Art of Influence with Dr Wesa Chau

Political skills are the skills to build trust, influence, and persuade others to support a decision within a political context. These abilities underpin effective political leadership, advocacy, and decision-making, yet they are often invisible and difficult to define. This is especially true for people from minority backgrounds who may not be as familiar with Australian cultural and political norms. As the Executive Director of Per Capita, one of Australia’s leading progressive think tanks, Dr Wesa Chau brings both academic depth and lived experience to this topic. She spoke at the October John Cain Lunch and her speech is now available on the JCL Series podcast.   Visit percapita.org.au [https://percapita.org.au/] for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.