

Chanticleer
Australian Financial Review
Australia's most prestigious business column is now a podcast. Chanticleer is a weekly news breakdown of all things business, finance and markets. Every Friday, Australian Financial Review columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go behind the doors of corporate Australia to give you their unvarnished analysis.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 34min
Fixing the gender pay gap, reporting season awards & the solution to tax bracket creep
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony examine the bombshell report into Australia’s gender pay gap, name their winners and losers from reporting season, and ask whether there’s a better way to deal with bracket creep. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 36min
Woolies’ week from hell, Nvidia fever and Qantas’ ‘helpful’ profit drop
This podcast dives into Woolworths' challenges, Qantas and Virgin turbulence, speculated market bubble, Nvidia's stock surge, and builders facing bankruptcy amid housing demand. It also examines corporate leadership transitions, ANZ's acquisitions, price gouging allegations, and strategies for resilience at Virgin Australia. Additionally, it covers economic data updates, RBA board reshuffles, and the looming housing crisis in Australia.

Feb 16, 2024 • 32min
The WFH puzzle, CBA talks down profit & Mr $58m quits Macquarie
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at why CBA’s $5 billion half-year profit contained some good news for customers, try to work out where the work-from-home debate is going next and farewell Australia’s best-paid boss. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by SAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 35min
Rate cuts on ice, stocks fly after big profits & $18 for a beer!?
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony dissect the RBA’s historic moment, tell you what to expect from reporting season and try to answer a crucial question for this nation: Why is beer so expensive? To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by SAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2024 • 36min
Critical minerals bust, when will rates fall & Elon Musk's very bad day
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony try to answer the big question on the minds of markets: when are interest rates coming down, examine the cruel summer in critical minerals, and look ahead to the RBA’s big day out. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by SAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2023 • 43min
Chook awards for 2023 & stock picks for 2024
This week on the final podcast for the year, James & Ant wrap up 2023 by presenting our special Chanticleer Podcast awards, examine what’s ahead for markets in 2024 with our special guest, fund manager Catherine Alfrey, and help readers out with the last minute Christmas shopping. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is brought to you by PGIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2023 • 35min
Inside Chemist Warehouse deal, what CEOs want & AFR Business People of the Year
This week on the podcast, the hosts explore what CEOs want from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, discuss the astonishing Chemist Warehouse deal, and highlight the winners of the Business People of the Year awards, including Gina Reinhardt. They also delve into the $9 billion ASX listing of Chemist Warehouse and touch on the ongoing deal between Sigma shareholders and the ACC. The hosts anticipate a rate rise, reflect on market volatility, and explain the regulatory requirements for company listings.

Dec 8, 2023 • 38min
Chemist Warehouse's $10b moment, Woodside Santos 'love story' & the other recession
This week on the podcast, James & Anthony dive into a staggering burst of deal making with Woodside, Santos and Chemist Warehouse, see what the economic data is saying about Australia’s economy, and take a question about Origin Energy’s failed $20 billion takeover. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is brought to you by PGIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 37min
The magic of Charlie Munger, why deals are dying, CEO pulse check
This week on the podcast, James & Anthony farwell Charlie Munger, one of the investment world’s greatest showmen, look at why big deals are falling apart, and we ask whether the RBA might be winning the war on inflation. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is brought to you by PGIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2023 • 34min
Origin battle now legendary, OpenAI boardroom backflip & RBA’s rate signals
This week on the podcast, James and Anthony take us onto the floor of the Origin Energy takeover meeting and into the back rooms where this incredible battle is playing out, look at the mess at OpenAI and ask what Michelle Bullock is trying to tell us about interest rates. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is brought to you by PGIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


