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Oct 17, 2026 • 1h 20min
Mailbag, incl: Do bonds belong in my portfolio? October 18, 2026
A mailbag packed with financial dilemmas: how a housing crash could ripple through lenders mortgage insurance and the wider economy, whether bonds deserve a place beside shares, and how to plan a sustainable early-retirement drawdown. The discussion also explores investing for children, ETF ownership, tax complexity, trusts, and the risks of building plans around rules that may change.
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Oct 16, 2026 • 1h 34min
The value of the value chain. October 16, 2026
Firmus’s failed IPO sparks a lively autopsy of AI valuations, investor skepticism, and the risks of paying upfront for years of growth. Glencore’s ASX listing raises questions about Australia’s mining-heavy market, while AI’s booming energy demands shift attention along the value chain. The discussion also tackles NextDC, 23-hour trading, ASX competition, bureaucratic bloat, and why recessions can reset the economy.
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Oct 10, 2026 • 1h 33min
Mailbag, incl: What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming? October 11, 2026
This mailbag explores whether ETFs in super can fund retirement, how to balance saving with enjoying life, and Kogan’s unusual executive pay structure. The discussion also tackles crash fears, market timing, cash versus staying invested, stress-testing portfolios, and preparing for uncertainty without abandoning long-term opportunities.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 1h 28min
The silliness of government groceries. October 9, 2026
Consumer confidence hits fresh lows as rate hikes, housing wealth and strained household finances weigh on sentiment. The discussion takes aim at government-run grocery stores, supermarket economics and the risks of forced acquisitions. A SunRice bailout raises questions about incentives, while Coles’ automation, David Jones’ struggles and the march of robotics point to sweeping changes in retail and work.
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Oct 3, 2026 • 1h 28min
Mailbag, incl: Do we have a free market? October 4, 2026
Listener questions spark a lively debate about whether markets should have limits and when government intervention is justified. The discussion ranges from property rights and market failure to why stock-pickers use international ETFs. It also explores housing cycles, avoiding forced selling, and the tax, childcare, and housing pressures facing young families.
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Oct 2, 2026 • 1h 20min
Private credit’s moment of truth. October 2, 2026
A sharp look at inflation, government spending, interest rates, and the politically painful choices ahead. The discussion turns to the end of card surcharges, competition in payments, and how inflation clouds price discovery. Private credit faces scrutiny over leverage, liquidity, and hidden risks, while dividend investing gets a reality check on taxes, valuation, and equity risk.
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Sep 26, 2026 • 1h 24min
Mailbag, incl: I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? September 27, 2026
Why can domestic oil be expensive when the country is self-sufficient? The discussion explores global pricing, refinery quirks, shipping costs, housing policies that boost borrowing, and immigration’s demand-and-supply tradeoffs. Investors weigh whether underperforming the S&P 500 means quitting, while Victoria’s debt crisis raises tough questions about spending, taxes, and productivity.
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Sep 25, 2026 • 1h 38min
Should we neuter the AI arms race? September 25, 2026
A lively debate examines whether slowing AI development is possible as cybersecurity risks intensify. Warren Buffett’s leadership transition, philanthropy, biggest mistake, and enduring investment lessons take center stage. The discussion also explores Soul Patts’ hefty cash reserves, Myer’s weakening fortunes, retail property values, accounting distortions, and using AI to interrogate financial reports.
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Sep 19, 2026 • 1h 17min
Mailbag, incl: Should overtime be tax free? September 20, 2026
A lively mailbag explores whether overtime should be tax-free and how negative gearing shapes housing wealth. The discussion turns to judging management quality, spotting competitive advantages beyond financial statements, and assessing culture and key-person risk. It wraps with ideas for introducing teenagers to investing and the power of starting early.
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Sep 18, 2026 • 1h 24min
House prices can’t grow faster than wages. September 18, 2026
Why do US rate hikes ripple through Australian banks, currencies, inflation, and investment choices? The discussion explores the widening gap between house prices and household incomes, the risks of leveraged housing bubbles, and how policy can delay rather than solve affordability pressures. It also examines regulation, competition, economic uncertainty, and the case for rules that expire unless they deliver measurable results.
