Author of Biohistory, Jim Penman (CEO Jims Mowing), joins to discuss his analysis of the rise and fall of civilisations. We discuss the biological and behavioural underpinnings to society and how environmental factors can be sculpted to affect outcomes. A controversial show, we hope it pushes your thinking. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rX

Mark Zirnsak (http://www.taxjustice.org.au) - investigator extraordinaire on tax havens, money laundering and corruption discusses the most recent report to get Karl excited - Doors Wide Open. A wide ranging discussion on the momentum towards transparency in government and business. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rU

Karl runs through another big week in housing pressures both here in Australia and into the UK. Has there ever been a greater cacophony of affordability type shrieking? About 20 news items are covered as per usual Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rN

Econometricians Varsha Mohinani (India) and Tamara Lojo (Argentina) discuss their nations economies in light of the Transparency International report into money laundering in property. Isn’t it refreshing to hear what’s happening outside the anglosphere? Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rJ

As a follow up to last week’s show investigating the effects of Air BnB on NY’s gentrification, it’s time to look into what’s happening here in Melbourne. Just how much of Melbourne’s possible rental stock has been transformed into a money making, bubble-billowing utility? To round out, some much needed commentary is provided on Australia’s energy crisis within the context of the vital transition towards a saner economic system. Show notes: http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rD

As usual, we’re on the edge of some of the most interesting research on the planet, particularly as you stare at your 4 walls to consider where you are in life. Prof David Wachsmuth takes us through his recent research on the impact of Air BnB and the gentrification forces it’s unleashed. Just how much extra rent can you earn via Air BnB compared to standard rentals? Where are the greatest profits? Aha you guessed it, on the edge of culture. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1ry

Karl runs through the last weeks media blizzard surrounding vacant housing as xenophobic pressures mount, an economic apartheid approaches and democracy once again is for sale. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1ru

In this special International Women's Day episode, tune in to hear western suburbs based feminist anti poverty activists Rayna Fahey and Juanita McLaren in conversation on the feminisation of poverty. Topics for discussion include the economics of women's work, centrelink, and the issues surrounding housing vulnerability. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rr

The UN Special Rapporteur gives our Speculative Vacancies report a prominent quote in a blistering critique of the commodification of housing. Jacob Schwartz Lucas discusses the conservative mego-NGOs world of dark posts and cultural cognition. Talk about an information battleground!http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1rh

Akhil Patel joins to discuss the state of the UK property market. Will it ever crash? What is society doing to evolve with the myriad of pressures we face? Don’t worry, somehow we always figure a way forward. Or do we? Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/1re