

The Money Café with Alan Kohler
Intelligent Investor
Alan Kohler, Eureka Report’s Editor-in-Chief, explores and explains the week’s news, views and events with smart people who like good coffee. Topics include but not limited to inflation, Bitcoin, Scott Morrison, vaccines and climate change. Got a question for next week's episode? Email themoneycafe@eurekareport.com.au.
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May 15, 2025 • 43min
The End of the Trump Troubles?
This week, the hosts tackle Macquarie's tangled relationship with ASIC amidst a backdrop of compliance challenges. They delve into the implications of reduced tariffs on China and the ongoing friction in the housing market, shedding light on affordability issues and emerging government strategies. The conversation also addresses the looming RBA meeting and potential interest rate shifts. Additionally, they assess how AI might transform productivity and governance in Australia, all while navigating the complex political landscape.

May 7, 2025 • 42min
The Future of Australian Politics
Stephen Mayne and Evan Lucas join forces in this week's episode of The Money Café to discuss Trump's meeting with Mark Carney, look at the federal election result, go through the latest bank earnings, cast their eye over AGM season, and much, much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2025 • 45min
A Market Rollercoaster
On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson run through the latest US inflation figures, discuss the impact of Trump’s trade war on global markets, preview this weekend’s federal election, and answer questions on housing, superannuation, ETFs and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 40min
Trump, Markets & A Federal Election
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss Trump and the markets, look at how the federal election is shaping up, go through a number of recent AGMs, and answer listener questions on housing, nuclear power, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
Jim Chalmers in the Hotseat
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins Alan Kohler, Stephen Mayne, and James Thomson for a bumper edition of The Money Café this week to discuss housing, productivity, Trump, and much, much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 9, 2025 • 37min
Market Mayhem
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the world economy, share their thoughts on the upcoming federal election, look at Star Entertainment, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 49min
Tariff War: What Is It Good For?
On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the economic implications of Trump's tariffs and the unintended consequences that may follow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2025 • 38min
The Budget Breakdown
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne share their analysis of last night's federal budget, discuss the upcoming AGM mini-season, look at Trump's latest tactics, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2025 • 42min
Markets, Money & Trump
On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss bank sentiment, share their thoughts on WiseTech, look abroad to the Fed and what's happening in the US, and much, much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2025 • 35min
A Market Shock
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss Trump's latest moves, take a look at Canada's next prime minister — Mark Carney, cast their eye over Star Entertainment, and answer a number of questions on the current state of the market, superannuation, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.