Helena Pacitti - Associate Lecturer, Education Focused, UNSW
Release Date: 10/31/2023
Jason de Sousa Show: End Of Year Wrap Up
The Jason de Sousa Show
The Jason de Sousa Show | Year in Review: When the Host Becomes the Guest In this special end of year episode, the roles are reversed. Lily Tran, founder of AiYA Marketing and producer of The Jason de Sousa Show, steps into the interviewer’s chair as Jason de Sousa becomes the guest on his own show. Together, they reflect on a year of wide ranging conversations. From housing and cities, geopolitics and diplomacy, to health, social change, business, and leadership. Jason shares the moments that stayed with him most, the guests who challenged his thinking, and the themes that kept resurfacing...
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Jason de Sousa Show with Arminé Nalbandian: CEO Centre for Social Impact
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In this episode of the Jason de Sousa Show, Arminé Nalbandian, CEO of the Centre for Social Impact, tackles the question: Is today's economy failing young people? The Reality: Housing was 3x income in the 1950s. Today it's 13-14x. Education costs are soaring while job expectations aren't matching degrees. Fertility rates have hit all-time lows. We Cover: Why Arminé chose Australia and her path from NSW Government to CSI The pressing challenges CSI is researching What the "Social Economy" actually means Where business fits in creating social impact Growth in the for-purpose sector Three...
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Jason de Sousa Show with Ambassador Arto Haapea: Finland's Voice in the Pacific
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In this episode, Jason de Sousa speaks with Arto Haapea, Finland’s Ambassador to Australia and the Pacific, about the evolving role of small, resilient nations in an uncertain global landscape. From its population of just over five million, Finland has built a reputation for stability, innovation, and principled diplomacy. Arto discusses Finland’s economic strengths, its people’s quiet determination, and how a strong sense of civic trust has shaped its modern success. With a long land border shared with Russia, Finland’s recent entry into NATO marks a significant moment in European...
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Jason de Sousa Show with Dr Shiva Rayar, Specialist GP
The Jason de Sousa Show
Inside the Mind of a GP | Dr. Shiva Rayar on Sexual Health, Covid & Society’s Health. In this episode of The Jason de Sousa Show, Jason speaks with his GP, Dr. Shiva Rayar, about medicine, sexual health, Covid, and the health challenges shaping our society. We cover: Why Dr. Rayar chose general practice and his work in regional, refugee, Indigenous, and sexual health. Breaking the taboo around sexual health, the rise of STIs, and how online dating and “hook-up culture” are changing behaviours. Lessons from Covid and what needs to change for the next pandemic. The growing health...
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Jason de Sousa Show with Eamon Waterford: CEO, Committee for Sydney
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Are Our Cities Broken? | Eamon Waterford on Housing, Councils & the Future of Sydney Jason de Sousa sits down with urban policy leader Eamon Waterford to unpack Australia’s housing crisis. Are planning rules, councils, and bureaucracy stalling progress? Why aren’t we building enough – and are new policies like TOD and LMR actually working? We cover: -Why apartment and BTR projects aren’t stacking up -Whether councils are the problem or part of the fix -The future of CBDs with work-from-home -Office-to-residential conversions -Is it supply, migration, or something deeper? Plus,...
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Jason de Sousa Show with Mark Woodland: CEO Kismet Health Care
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In this episode of The Jason de Sousa Show, Jason sits down with Mark Woodland, Founder and CEO of Kismet Health Care, to talk about building a smarter, more proactive healthcare system in Australia. From the rising costs in the care economy to the role of AI in health tech, they explore what it takes to challenge the status quo. Mark shares why he started Kismet, how software can help ease pressure on the healthcare system, and why he believes we need to shift from reactive care to prevention. They also discuss the realities of launching a startup in Australia—access to capital, the tax...
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The Jason de Sousa Show with Smita Sharma: Independent Journalist
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In this episode of The Jason de Sousa Show, Jason is joined by Smita Sharma, independent journalist and Visiting Faculty- Kautilya School of Public Policy, to explore the rising tensions in Kashmir and the Indian government’s response through Operation Sindoor. Together, they unpack: The latest terrorist attack and the battle over media narratives The long-standing India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir India’s stance on terrorism and its focus on economic development The crisis in Pakistan—from political turmoil to economic instability India’s growing status as a global...
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The Jason de Sousa Show with Andrew Low - Author of We Should Be So Lucky
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What Is the Australian Way? In this thought-provoking episode of The Jason de Sousa Show, we’re joined by Andrew Low, author of “We Should Be So Lucky”, to challenge outdated notions of Australia as “China’s quarry and Japan’s beach” – and to explore what it really means to be Australian today. From the Voice referendum to the decline in productivity, education standards, and energy policy – this wide-ranging conversation tackles the key questions shaping our national future: 🔹 What does modern Australian identity and citizenship look like? 🔹 Is our wealth and...
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The Jason de Sousa Show with Eamonn Fitzpatrick - Australia’s place in Asia.
The Jason de Sousa Show
From Kowloon Junior School to journalism, public affairs, and trade relations—Eamonn shares his journey and insights on Australia’s place in Asia. Is Australia part of Asia? A debate that never seems to end. Free trade or fading concept? With global shifts in tariffs and trade wars, where does Australia stand? The pathway for domestic growth—can we finally move beyond raw exports? Indonesia & China—the opportunities, the roadblocks, and what’s next for Australian business. Elections & politics—what’s shaping the debate in Australia? Join us as we dive deep into...
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The Jason de Sousa Show with Alice Drew! The Future of Work: Making Careers Sustainable for All
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In this episode of The Jason de Sousa Show, Jason sits down with Alice Drew of Lendlease to explore the evolving landscape of work. From falling birth rates and the struggle of balancing careers with parenthood to the lasting impact of office mandates post-pandemic, they discuss how workplaces must adapt. Are offices missing an opportunity by not offering childcare? How can organisations support longer careers as we now work well into our 70s? Alice shares insights on the future of offices, leadership, and career development in an age where AI and megatrends are reshaping how we work. Tune in...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Smarter Cities Podcast, Dr. Helena Pacitti, an Associate Lecturer at UNSW with a PhD in behavioural neuroscience, discusses the impact of AI on education. As concerns about the effects of social media on mental health and cognitive development continue to grow, Jason de Sousa and Dr. Pacitti raises important questions about the role of AI in enhancing or harming learning. We explore how we can identify and combat fake news online, and what we need to do to ensure that AI is built in a way that contributes positively to education.
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