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Clarke and Dawe absolutely nail the Australian energy debate

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RenewEconomy has spent more than five years analysing the energy debate in Australia, and comedians John Clarke and Bryan Dawe may have spent only a few days.

But in their latest episode, an interview with “Wal Socket”, they have absolutely nailed it. We can’t think of anything else to say, but to invite you to watch it.

 

Giles Parkinson is founder and editor-in-chief of Renew Economy, and founder and editor of its EV-focused sister site The Driven. He is the co-host of the weekly Energy Insiders Podcast. Giles has been a journalist for more than 40 years and is a former deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review. You can find him on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

Giles Parkinson

Giles Parkinson is founder and editor-in-chief of Renew Economy, and founder and editor of its EV-focused sister site The Driven. He is the co-host of the weekly Energy Insiders Podcast. Giles has been a journalist for more than 40 years and is a former deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review. You can find him on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

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