Podcast Episodes

Good debt, bad debt, a budget that's abandoned housing, and a tragic week for Fairfax

Alan and James discuss the confusing messaging ahead of an increasingly threadbare budget in this week's Money Cafe, as well as the death spiral that Fairfax has entered.  

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Published on 8 years, 7 months ago

Budget tips, housing, and - gasp! - could Nine drop cricket?

As the federal budget draws near, Alan Kohler and James Kirby suggest what should and what will be included, before wondering how long Nine will be willing to hang on to its expensive cricket program…

Published on 8 years, 7 months ago

Iron ore - the most important guessing game in Australia

When every five dollars added to the iron ore spot price translates roughly to an extra billion dollars in Australia's budget, the future trajectory of the resource becomes vital. So where to next? D…

Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

Housing tax breaks, Trump and video games

What's the most efficient way to ease the pressure on Australia's groaning property market? James and Alan tackle this, and the other urgent issues in the business sector (like the growing trend of p…

Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

It's time to rethink where Australians invest their inheritances

If you inherit a bag of money in 2017, where should you put it: property, or the stock market?  

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Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

Billionaire Solomon Lew, Myer, and the big short that blew up

It's been a terrible week to be short on Myer, or long on sandalwood. James and Alan discuss a very dramatic few days' worth of business news.  

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Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

Gas, solar, hydro and batteries - the big arguments around Australian power

It's been a big week for Australia's energy sector. Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the political and financial battles that will decide where you'll get your power in the future.  

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

Too much oil, too few houses, and a few rogue bankers

Alan and James discuss the looming gas crisis, the continuing climb in Australia's property market, and another round of tough questions for Australia's bank chiefs.  

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

The housing data no one believes, and a seagull crashes Alan's big event

Alan and James discuss the nonsense figures being thrown around in Australia's housing discussions, the impending pension changes, and a feathered cameo appearance at a big financial event last week.…

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

BHP suddenly finds $11b in savings, and nib puts Medibank to shame

Is BHP the "worst company in the world"? Alan Kohler explains why he's frustrated by the management at the big Australian, and James Kirby explains how nib is stealing business from Medibank.  

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Published on 8 years, 10 months ago