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A weekly podcast from The Australian Financial Review that examines the biggest stories in business, markets and politics, and why they matter, explained by the best financial journalists in the country.

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This week, senior reporter Greg Bearup and pollster Kos Somaras on how vital migrants have become in the regions, why those towns are voting for One Nation and how new data shows that the shift doesn’t have much to do with immigration.

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This week, senior reporter Myriam Robin on the story of a mega landlord and what it tells us about the vibe in the housing market – between renters and Australia’s two million landlords.

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This week, deputy economics editor Michael Read and wealth reporter Andrew Hobbs on the latest round of the super wars, whether you should be able to access your superannuation early and what is the magic number for a comfortable retirement.

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This week, markets reporter Alex Gluyas on what the AI threat debate means for tech stocks, why Cathie Wood is predicting a golden era and whether the bond market might spoil the party.

This podcast is sponsored by Ripple

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Recent Guests

Eddie Dilleen
Mega-landlord, investor and educator on property investment
Private property investment business
Episode: What a 200-property landlord reveals about the housing market
Jordan VanderLam
Activist, lawyer, socialist alternative candidate known for Renters and Housing Union activities
Renters and Housing Union
Episode: What a 200-property landlord reveals about the housing market
Cathie Wood
Futurist investor and CEO of ARK Invest
ARK Invest
Episode: Is this AI Armageddon or a 'golden age' for the share market?
Primrose Riordan
Associate Editor and court's correspondent
Australian Financial Review
Episode: How to go from pub baron to Australia’s biggest bankrupt in 10 years
Max Mason
Court's correspondent
Australian Financial Review
Episode: How to go from pub baron to Australia’s biggest bankrupt in 10 years
Michael Read
Deputy Economics Editor, The Australian Financial Review
The Australian Financial Review
Episode: Why this property downturn is different to the rest
Angela Macdonald-Smith
Energy and Climate Reporter
Australian Financial Review
Episode: Did we stop worrying about the oil price too soon?
Ryan Cropp
Energy and Climate Reporter
Australian Financial Review
Episode: Did we stop worrying about the oil price too soon?
Janek Drevikovsky
Legal Affairs reporter
Australian Financial Review
Episode: Inside Andrew Forrest’s $60 million war on Facebook

Host

Lisa Murray
Host of the show, with a focus on single-topic, in-depth business analysis and commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 660 ratings
  • Great episode and explanation

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ayrifik
    5 months ago
  • Consistently excellent

    Great work, AFR. Broad topics and thorough reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kid whiskey
    Australia8 months ago
  • Can’t give it zero

    Great analysis by Phili Coorey on Labor today. Not corrupt… are you kidding?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Don’t drink the Cool aid
    Australia8 months ago
  • More content

    Surely AFR can produce 2 episodes per week?! Look forward to my 1 episode each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlimJim☠️
    Australiaa year ago
  • Some episodes are better than others. The Fin needs to be careful it doesn't become a replacement opposition voice while the coalition find their way. It should also try and avoid keeping its readers awake at night worrying about people with more than $3m in their super accts.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Balsam
    a year ago

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How much super is enough for a comfortable retirement?
Q: With One Nation proposing early access to super, how likely is it that the 12% rate will be altered in the near term?
The consensus is that while early access ideas gain attention, the industry and government view suggests any change to 12% would be risky and politically costly, so the current rate is likely to stay around 12% for the foreseeable future, though parties may float variations.
How much super is enough for a comfortable retirement?
Q: Mike, how much of a dollar-term change would 9% versus 12% mean for a typical saver who starts today?
A 3 percentage point drop would trim a saver's final balance by roughly $250,000 in today's terms, which is a substantial difference when stacked against the pension and the goal of building a substantial nest egg.
Is this AI Armageddon or a 'golden age' for the share market?
Q: What does Cathie Wood say in response to concerns about AI safety and regulation?
She argues that these warnings are politically motivated and believes safety concerns will drive demand for AI rather than slow its development, while downplaying the likelihood of a major regulatory clampdown.
How to go from pub baron to Australia’s biggest bankrupt in 10 years
Q: Max, how did the private credit ecosystem contribute to Adgemis' ability to fund expansion during the boom years?
Max explained that lenders pursued higher returns despite growing risk, attracted by private credit structures that offered superior yields, but often without full disclosure of borrower risk, creating incentives that kept funding flowing even as red flags accumulated.
How to go from pub baron to Australia’s biggest bankrupt in 10 years
Q: Primrose, tell us about the hearing that is underway and what you thought when Adgemis' former CFO took the stand.
Primrose described the hearing as revealing a pattern of complex, sometimes contradictory financial disclosures, with the CFO painting a picture of a company where information was scattered and oversight was weak, which amplified concerns about how debts were funded and managed.

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A weekly, analysis-driven show that explains big business, market and political stories through data-heavy journalism and informed commentary. Episodes often dissect housing dynamics, energy policy, AI and tech regulation, finance, and regulatory/crisis narratives, with guests ranging from senior reporters to economists and industry experts. The program frequently features in-depth explainers, timely policy context, and practical implications for investors, business leaders, and policymakers. Noteworthy strengths include strong data storytelling, a clear focus on macro trends, and a track record of diverse guest perspectives that illuminate complex topics for a business-minded audience.

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