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– Rates down… again – CBA profits grow, shares fall – EV road user charge – Chart crimes and misdirectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about Australian (and Alaskan!) gold miner Northern Star (ASX:NSR).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Am I wrong to feel discouraged? – A brickbat – How did the US government get its Bitcoin – Should they sell them? – First home “builders” scheme? – Should the RBA set Budget parameters? – Did Andrew really suggest invading New Zealand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the fascinating world of pricing, where the perceived value of goods often clashes with production costs. Explore how political decisions shape economic landscapes, especially in the realm of tariffs and gambling regulations. Unpack Elon Musk's jaw-dropping $44 billion compensation deal and what it means for Tesla shareholders. Gain insights into corporate remuneration practices, revealing how executive pay can sometimes soar regardless of performance, and discover strategies to decode these nuances for smart investing.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Darius Zarghami about Australia’s fourth-largest health insurer, NIB (ASX:NHF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a lively discussion, hosts tackle intriguing listener questions about navigating company reports and investment strategies for kids. They explore the impact of high US debt on the economy and emphasize the need for resilient assets. The conversation shifts to the future effects of AI, examining its potential to reshape employment, class structures, and wealth distribution. Additionally, they discuss the idea of Universal Basic Income and how these technological advancements might alter society's landscape, leaving listeners to ponder a transformative future.

– Inflation falls… and a rate cut coming? – Higher tariffs ahead – More money… for Mt Isa – Productivity summitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley about a company best known as a mini Berkshire Hathaway (they’re some big boots to fill!), US insurance and investment company, Markel (NYSE:MKL).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Won’t rich Superannuants simply remove their assets and delay CGT anyway? – Debt to GDP misses the assets of a government – How do we encourage people to move to the bush? – Who’d be a farmer? – You’re wrong on inflation and money printingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all make mistakes… the best thing is to make them less often. Here are some mistakes we’ve made, and we hope you won’t!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.