A recent episode of The Guardian’s Australian Politics podcast delves into how age shapes political opinions, focusing on topics such as age restrictions on social media and AI in the workforce. Poll findings reveal strong support for raising the minimum age for social media use to 16. Hosted by Paul Karp and Peter Lewis, the episode offers insights into the evolving landscape of political views across different age groups.
Understanding Political Views Across Ages in Australia
In a recent discussion featured on The Guardian’s Australian Politics podcast, chief political correspondent Paul Karp and columnist Peter Lewis explored the ways age influences political opinions. The episode, produced by Cinnamon Nippard and Allison Chan, with executive producer Miles Martignoni, was released on June 5, 2024.
The conversation highlighted three primary debates: age restrictions on social media, the age of criminal responsibility, and criminalizing hate speech. Additionally, new research concerning artificial intelligence (AI) in various workplaces was examined, providing insight into how voters perceive the risks and opportunities associated with this developing technology.
A Guardian Essential poll revealed that two-thirds of voters are in favor of raising the minimum age for social media usage to 16. Other topics including the influence of AI were also discussed, suggesting that workers’ input could shape beneficial outcomes.
For more context, listeners can access the podcast on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or via an RSS Feed.
Key Participants and Production Team:
– Hosts: Paul Karp and Peter Lewis
– Producers: Cinnamon Nippard and Allison Chan
– Executive Producer: Miles Martignoni
Poll Findings:
– Significant support for raising the minimum age for social media usage to 16
Listeners can explore the nuances of age-related political views and the impact of AI by tuning into The Guardian’s Australian Politics podcast.
