Alan Kohler

Finance expert Alan Kohler and other guests explore solutions to the Australian housing crisis in this episode, including rethinking urban policies, a public property developer solution, diverse living choices, fast train travel, and transforming society through public housing.

Alan Kohler is joined by James Thomson and Stephen Mayne to award the biggest winners and losers of the year, including the details of the Chemist Warehouse and Sigma deal, speculations on a potential Woodside and Santos merger, and the lack of progress on phasing out fossil fuels and weak migration strategy. They also discuss China's rise as a car state and renewable energy superpower, speculations on interest rates and economic impact, and economic predictions for GDP growth, property prices, and oil prices.

Finance journalist Alan Kohler joins Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy to discuss the history of housing policy in Australia, the challenges faced by young individuals in affording a house, the role of local councils in planning decisions, the rise of renters and potential solutions, and the importance of political reform and taking unpopular policies to the next election.