The Jason de Sousa Show
In this series, Jason de Sousa explores urban life and how it's changing around us with people focussed on creating better places, cities and new ways of getting things done.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Youtube and Linkedin!
Season 6
Season 5, Episode 11 with Dr Shiva Rayar, Specialist GP
Jason speaks with his GP, Dr. Shiva Rayar, about medicine, sexual health, Covid, and the health challenges shaping our society.
Season 5, Episode 13 with Arminé Nalbandian: CEO Centre for Social Impact
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.
Season 5, Episode 9 with Mark Woodland CEO Kismet Health Care
Mark talks about building a smarter, more proactive healthcare system in Australia. From the rising costs in care economy to the role of AI in health.
Season 5, Episode 6 with Eamonn Fitzpatrick Government Affairs, Trade & Investment and Strategic Communications - ASEAN FOCUS.
Eamonn shares his journey from Kowloon Junior School to his career in journalism and public affairs, highlighting Australia’s role in Asia.
Season 5, Episode 3 with Andrew Lam, Director at Boroughs Australia.
Andrew joins to discuss vital role of small businesses in the economy.
Season 5, Episode 8 withSmita Sharma Independent Journalist
Smita joins us to explore the rising tensions in Kashmir and the Indian government’s response through Operation Sindoor.
Season 5, Episode 5 with Alice Drew Head of Place Futures - Lendlease.
Alice joins us to discuss work and children, longer working careers and more.
Season 5, Episode 2 with Wayne Porritt Director - Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited
We explore China’s evolving role, Australia’s opportunities and risks, and Hong Kong’s tech and trade ambitions in the Greater Bay Area.
Season 5, Episode 10 withEamon Waterford: CEO, Committee for Sydney
Jason de Sousa sits down with Eamon Waterford to unpack Australia’s housing crisis. Are planning rules, councils, and bureaucracy stalling progress?
Season 5, Episode 12 with Ambassador Arto Haapea: Finland's Voice in the Pacific
Arto discusses Finland’s economic strengths, its people’s quiet determination, and how a strong sense of civic trust has shaped its modern success.
Season 5, Episode 14 with Jason de Sousa
Looking ahead, Jason outlines the ideas, questions, and voices he’s most interested in exploring next year — and teases some of the conversations already in the pipeline.
Season 5, Episode 7 with Andrew Low Author of We Should Be So Lucky
Jason de Sousa sits down with urban policy leader Eamon Waterford to unpack Australia’s housing crisis.
Season 5, Episode 4 with Anthony Bubalo, CEO of the Asia Society.
Anthony joins us to discuss Australia's Asian Relations, Trump administration and more.
Season 5, Episode 1 with Rob Stokes, Chair Faith Housing Alliance
We examine Australia’s education challenges, as NAPLAN results highlight ongoing disparities. Rob shares insights on building a fairer system.
Season 5
Season 6, Episode 3 with Ivan Harbour, RSHP
City-making, from working alongside Lord Richard Rogers on the Lloyd's Building to master planning Sydney's Barangaroo.
Season 6, Episode 2 with Sameer Chopra - CBRE
We dive into the "Two-Speed Market" where Perth and Brisbane are surging ahead of the majors, and we ask the tough question: can the market sustain a forecast 30% rise in rents and values by 2030, or is it on a collision course with an affordability ceiling?
Season 6, Episode 4 with Mike Zorbas - CEO Property Council
Mike is one of the most experienced and respected voices in the real estate and broader property market. Few people have a better read on what the industry is feeling and how it is acting.
Season 6, Episode 1 with Steven Cornwell: Global Director, ERA-co
The narrative around our cities is changing faster than the concrete can dry. We’ve heard that the office is dead, that AI will replace architects, and that the 15-minute city is the only way forward. But what does the actual data say?