The cost of things you buy is going up, and many people are feeling the pinch. Both sides of politics say they can help, but can they? How much control do politicians actually have over things like inflation and wages? This week’s show looks at what plans the Coalition and Labor have for giving you a helping hand in a hot economy.

Guests: 

- Katy Gallagher, Shadow Finance Minister

- Nicholas Gruen, Lateral Economics CEO

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