How your super fund performed, housing Ponzi problems and Coles in the dog house

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how your super fund fared through the drama of the 2026 financial year, they explain why the end of what’s been dubbed 'Australia’s housing ponzi scheme' matters to more than just house prices, and get excited about the ce…

Is this the end of Australia's two-party system?

Political editor Phillip Coorey on the government’s budget backdowns, the increasingly crowded field in Australian politics and why it will be a bumpy two years to the next election. This podcast is sponsored by Workday Further reading: PM wins round one of the budget battle, at a cost Proper pr…

This Four Pillars Gin co-founder is taking on whisky – and the ASX

Stuart Gregor has always been a keen storyteller. From his first job working in journalism as a copy boy to co-founding craft gin brand Four Pillars, this entrepreneur has used his skills to build brands and their narratives. Now the chief executive of ASX-listed Lark Distillery, the whisky boss …

Housing correction adds to slowdown, KPMG’s boardroom bin fire & Stefanovic’s shock split from Nine

This week, James and Anthony discuss what all the bad economic news means for the second half of the year, ask whether KPMG can stem the bleeding by changing its board and delve into Nine’s ousting of the Today show host. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com. This podcast is sponsored by …

Sizzle or fizzle: Will investors make money from SpaceX?

Chanticleer columnist Anthony Macdonald and technology editor Paul Smith on the investment case for SpaceX, whether there’s enough money for the other AI mega floats and why Australian investors are all in. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. Further reading: SpaceX is the first of th…

Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns

“We’ve had a number of years when there was a huge emphasis on people’s work-life balance. Now it’s about performance,” says Chris Karagounis. The managing director at executive search firm Alex Kaar says working in the office allows budding leaders to contribute to the culture and community, and …

CGT backflip flops, KPMG cops a roasting & RBA’s rate rise warning

This week, James and Anthony examine the government’s budget backdown, explain why Australia and the US’ Central Banks are talking about more rate rises and take a question on whether AI could change the way your super fund has to invest.  To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com. This podcast…

Did KPMG learn nothing from the PwC tax leaks scandal?

On The Fin podcast this week, professional services editor Edmund Tadros on the KPMG allegations, and why they might be more damaging than the PwC tax leaks scandal. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. Further reading: Move over PwC: Why KPMG audit leaks are the ultimate betrayal Why t…

AFR Interviews: Andrew Irvine

This week senior Chanticleer columnist James Thomson sits down with Andrew Irvine, the chief executive of National Australia Bank. The NAB boss gives his assessment of the government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, and reveals the three things he believes Australia ne…

How the death of her husband changed this exec’s career forever

When Sharon Pickering’s husband died, she realised she needed to choose where she directed her energy and focus on what mattered to her. After years of being a dedicated scholar, the academic made a decision that would set her on a path to becoming the vice chancellor of Monash University. On thi…