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This podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions. Subscribe to get your regular fix of BS-free money advice. Sign up for the newsletter at fool.com.au/LiSTNR For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app

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The value of the value chain. October 16, 2026
The value of the value chain. October 16, 2026 episode artwork
#1048
Yesterday at 5:30 AM

– A post mortem (of sorts) on Firmus

– … and Glencore lists here

– The value of the value chain

– 23/5 trading is coming… to the ASX?

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Mailbag, incl: What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming? October 11, 2026
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#1047
10/10/2026

– Is investing in ETFs inside Super enough?

– What are the pros and cons of Kogan’s incentive scheme?

– What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming?

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The silliness of government groceries. October 9, 2026
The silliness of government groceries. October 9, 2026 episode artwork
#1046
10/09/2026

– Consumer confidence is falling

– Greens on groceries

– Sunrice gets a bailout

– DJs loses brands and Coles might use robots

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Mailbag, incl: Do we have a free market? October 4, 2026
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#1045
10/03/2026

– We either have a free market or we don’t!

– Why would a stock-picker buy an ETF?

– House price falls miss the bigger picture

– How can we stop punishing young professionals with kids?

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Private credit’s moment of truth. October 2, 2026
Private credit’s moment of truth. October 2, 2026 episode artwork
#1044
10/02/2026

– Even former RBA governors are calling for government to act

– The end of card surcharges

– Private credit’s moment of truth

– Dividends are back in vogue

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Mailbag, incl: I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? September 27, 2026
Mailbag, incl: I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? September 27, 2026 episode artwork
#1043
09/26/2026

– Why do US oil prices rise when they’re self-sufficient? 

– Why do we fall for politicians’ fake solutions on housing? 

– Where’s the inflation/immigration sweet spot? 

– I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? 

– How does Victoria get out of fiscal trouble? 

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Should we neuter the AI arms race? September 25, 2026
Should we neuter the AI arms race? September 25, 2026 episode artwork
#1042
09/25/2026

– Should we neuter the AI arms race? 

– Warren Buffett steps down 

– Soul Patts is 20% in cash 

– Myer’s profits down 30% 

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Mailbag, incl: Should overtime be tax free? September 20, 2026
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#1041
09/19/2026

– Should overtime be tax-free? 

– What if we restricted negative gearing to younger people? 

– What business and management intangibles do you look for? 

– What can I give a 17-year old to read to get him started on investing? 

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House prices can’t grow faster than wages. September 18, 2026
House prices can’t grow faster than wages. September 18, 2026 episode artwork
#1040
09/18/2026

– The Fed hikes rates… why does it matter? 

– Why do our banks raise rates? 

– The data behind why house prices can’t keep climbing faster than wages 

– It’s time for regulatory sunsets 

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Mailbag, incl: Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF? September 13, 2026
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#1039
09/12/2026

– What do I do after the Coldcard exploit?

– Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF?

– What other podcasts do you listen to?

– What are your other favourite quotes?

– Time is unknowable. Invest anyway.

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The AI revolution continues. September 11, 2026
The AI revolution continues. September 11, 2026 episode artwork
#1038
09/11/2026

– AI replacing investors

– AI agility versus security

– ‘And then what?’

– The investing takeaway from higher bond yields

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Mailbag, incl: Are LICs on the way back? September 6, 2026
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#1037
09/05/2026

– Don’t we already have a sovereign wealth fund?

– Give the RBA another lever?

– Should I keep adding to Super?

– Are LICs on the way back?

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GDP weak… but also too hot? September 4, 2026
GDP weak… but also too hot? September 4, 2026 episode artwork
#1036
09/04/2026

– GDP weak… but also too hot?

– Productivity stalls

– Uber lays off 10% of its workforce

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Mailbag, incl: What does a recession actually look like? August 30, 2026
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#1035
08/29/2026

– What does a recession actually look like?

– When do you tell your kid everything about your finances?

– Why doesn’t Norway’s SWF invest at home?

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Investing lessons from Nvidia’s blowout quarter. August 28, 2026
Investing lessons from Nvidia’s blowout quarter. August 28, 2026 episode artwork
#1034
08/28/2026

– Lessons from Nvidia’s blow-out quarter

– Bitcoin on a tear… again

– Bathla collapses… now what?

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Mailbag, incl: Don’t miss the glimmers of light. August 23, 2026
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#1033
08/22/2026

– Why am I getting smashed on my house price?

– Don’t miss the glimmers of light

– Inflation is why I don’t save

– An opportunity in small caps?

– 22 and the world at his feet!

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A trillion reasons to pay attention. August 21, 2026
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#1032
08/21/2026

– It’s Vanguard Index Chart day!

– Super for housing… here we go again

– We now have a trillion dollars in debt

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Mailbag, incl: Aren’t higher house prices rational? August 16, 2026
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#1031
08/15/2026

– How do we fix our political quagmire?

– Are house prices really just a function of desire and competition?

– Why aren’t we talking about AI more?

– Where am I wrong on housing?

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Another day, another bailout? August 14, 2026
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#1030
08/14/2026

– Another day, another bailout

– Mortgage applications are falling… now what?

– Can you defend a sky-high P/E?

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Mailbag, incl: Will the US dollar stop being the reserve currency? August 9, 2026
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#1029
08/08/2026

– Will Satoshi ever emerge?

– Public service savings aren’t easy, especially in health

– Should I hedge US investments because of possible US devaluation?

– What about Australian ETFs, and international investing inside Super?

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Are 40-year mortgages about to become the norm? August 7, 2026
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#1028
08/07/2026

– 5 year anniversary of Strawman

– 40 year mortgage rear their ugly heads

– The ASX’s ‘Steven Bradbury’ moment

– A Bitcoin warning

– The rise of AI continues

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Mailbag, incl: How do I preserve my purchasing power? August 2, 2026
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#1027
08/01/2026

– What if I just want to preserve my purchasing power?

– Should losses be indexed for CGT purposes?

– What about staging CGT discounts over time?

– How do I avoid losing money to bad governance?

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The importance of understanding the ‘base effect’. July 31, 2026
The importance of understanding the ‘base effect’. July 31, 2026 episode artwork
#1026
07/31/2026

– Inflation, rates, and the future

– Property is… falling?

– US Bond yields at 19-year high 

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Mailbag, incl: Is AI a risk to bitcoin? July 26, 2026
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#1025
07/25/2026

– What to do with my massive Nvidia holding?

– Where is the public track record?

– Is AI a risk to bitcoin?

– How much is ‘enough’ for a 25-year old?

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How do companies create wealth for shareholders? July 24, 2026
How do companies create wealth for shareholders? July 24, 2026 episode artwork
#1024
07/24/2026

We know how companies make money - they keep their costs lower than their revenues. But that doesn’t mean shareholders necessarily get wealthier.

 

Scott and Andrew chat about the different ways companies can create wealth for shareholders, including reinvestment, acquisitions, dividends and buybacks.

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Mailbag, incl: What questions would you answer before investing? July 19, 2026
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#1023
07/18/2026

– What’s the difference between a sovereign wealth fund and nationalisation?

– Are market recovery periods getting shorter?

– What’s the right approach for investing in retirement?

– What happens if ETFs become larger shareholders in listed companies?

– What questions would you answer before investing?

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Should we have a Universal Basic Income? July 17, 2026
Should we have a Universal Basic Income? July 17, 2026 episode artwork
#1022
07/17/2026

What if there was a way to reduce the cost of administration, and the friction of changing jobs? But what if it led to worse outcomes? That’s the quandary the boys are throwing around in this episode on the merits of a Universal Basic Income.

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Mailbag, incl: Housing security or financial security? July 12, 2026
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#1021
07/11/2026

– Are ETF investors being scammed into buying AI stocks

– What about the minimum wage?

– Housing security or financial security?

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“Tell me where I’m going to die, so I don’t go there”. July 10, 2026
“Tell me where I’m going to die, so I don’t go there”. July 10, 2026 episode artwork
#1020
07/10/2026

We talk a lot about what investors should do. But what ‘not’ to do is potentially more important.

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Mailbag, incl: The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! July 5, 2026
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#1019
07/04/2026

– The pollies aren’t as bad as you say!

– Where is the American tipping point?

– How can ‘grandfathering’ be fair?

– Is more CGT on shares really helping housing affordability?

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How should economics inform government interventions? July 3, 2026
How should economics inform government interventions? July 3, 2026 episode artwork
#1018
07/03/2026

A listener, Geneveive, wonders how economic thinking could inform public policy decisions. Scott and Andrew give their thoughts.

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Mailbag, incl: What metrics should government use? June 28, 2026
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#1017
06/27/2026

– What metrics should government use?

– Shouldn’t we criticise a broken promise?

– Can we have a campfire rant?

– Is there enough upside to invest, rather than paying the mortgage?

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When are founder-CEOs no longer necessary? June 26, 2026
When are founder-CEOs no longer necessary? June 26, 2026 episode artwork
#1016
06/26/2026

– Inflation is… stuck

– Will house prices fall?

– When are founder-CEOs no longer needed?

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Mailbag, incl: Can borrowing for shares close the gap to property? June 21, 2026
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#1015
06/20/2026

– Does borrowing on shares close the gap to leveraged property? 

– Should we take away pollies’ perks if they break promises? 

– Does the tax system disincentivise skilled immigration? 

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A tipping point for retail in Australia?. June 19, 2026
A tipping point for retail in Australia?. June 19, 2026 episode artwork
#1014
06/19/2026

– Is a Trillionaire really a bad person?

– The end of hostilities in Iran… we hope

– A tipping point for retail in Australia?

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Mailbag, incl: How should Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund invest? June 14, 2026
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#1013
06/13/2026

– How should Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund invest? 

– Should public transport be ‘free’? 

– How should we evaluate debt levels of different companies? 

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SpaceX ready for launch. June 12, 2026
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#1012
06/12/2026

– SpaceX ready for launch

– Job cuts: AI, Southern Cross and Woolies

– Can AI bring us one-hour workweeks?

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Mailbag, incl: Can we stop the intergenerational hate? June 7, 2026
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#1011
06/06/2026

– Is the PEG Ratio valid? 

– What do I do when management breaks my investment thesis? 

– Please stop saying we can’t make a difference on national security 

– Can we stop the intergenerational hate? 

– Is the US being run by a ham sandwich? 

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GDP, monetary policy and the status quo effect. June 5, 2026
GDP, monetary policy and the status quo effect. June 5, 2026 episode artwork
#1010
06/05/2026

– GDP growth slows

– Why the RBA got what it wanted… and others aren’t happy

– The status quo effect needs to be challenged

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Mailbag, incl: Give us some optimism? May 31, 2026
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#1009
05/30/2026

– Is the NASDAQ diversified enough? Are the FAANG stocks? 

– Give us some optimism 

– How can we have a sovereign wealth fund if we’re in debt? 

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