Chris Uhlmann | Tom Nelson Pod #353

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/ ========= Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1