Australia punches well above its weight in global tech, but many of its biggest success stories fly a little under the radar. Michael Thompson speaks with Stephen Fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, about the Australian companies making a global impact. From Canva’s rise as a design powerhouse, to Rode, Blackmagic Design, BlueAnt and Halfbrick, Stephen explains why Australian tech is so strong on the world stage.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

Australia punches well above its weight in global tech, but many of its biggest success stories fly a little under the radar. Michael Thompson speaks with Stephen Fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, about the Australian companies making a global impact. From Canva&rsquo;s rise as a design powerhouse, to Rode, Blackmagic Design, BlueAnt and Halfbrick, Stephen explains why Australian tech is so strong on the world stage.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

The tech story you might have missed this year

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Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the incredible rise of AI - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their favourite story from the year. This is the gift that keeps on giving!

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the incredible rise of AI - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their favourite story from the year. This is the gift that keeps on giving!
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Elon Musk vs Donald Trump vs rise of AI

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Whether it’s a honeymoon, anniversary, or just time away together, romantic travel is about slowing down... or is it? Sean Aylmer talks with Matt McNeil from Luxury Escapes about the best romantic holiday ideas for 2026 - with a few surprises thrown in.

This episode is brought to you by Luxury Escapes. Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Whether it&rsquo;s a honeymoon, anniversary, or just time away together, romantic travel is about slowing down... or is it? Sean Aylmer talks with Matt McNeil from Luxury Escapes about the best romantic holiday ideas for 2026 - with a few surprises thrown in.
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Romantic holiday ideas for 2026

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The demise of CBA & CSL's share prices, the Aussie miners surge, and corporate governance flares up again - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top local corporate story from the year, and choose a winner.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

The demise of CBA &amp; CSL's share prices, the Aussie miners surge, and corporate governance flares up again - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top local corporate story from the year, and choose a winner.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

CBA & CSL slip vs the mining boom vs corporate governance

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Australia once had a deep pool of listed infrastructure, but names like Sydney Airport have been taken private, and the list keeps shrinking. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar’s Lachlan Halloway about why infrastructure matters in a portfolio, what makes a true “moat” infrastructure asset, and why data centres aren’t the same as toll roads, airports or regulated utilities.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular business news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

Australia once had a deep pool of listed infrastructure, but names like Sydney Airport have been taken private, and the list keeps shrinking. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar&rsquo;s Lachlan Halloway about why infrastructure matters in a portfolio, what makes a true &ldquo;moat&rdquo; infrastructure asset, and why data centres aren&rsquo;t the same as toll roads, airports or regulated utilities.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular business news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

The ASX infrastructure vanishing act

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It's tech stocks vs the gold rush vs the unstoppable Wall St boom - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top markets story from the year, and choose a winner.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

It's tech stocks vs the gold rush vs the unstoppable Wall St boom - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top markets story from the year, and choose a winner.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Tech stocks vs gold rush vs Wall St boom

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2025 has been an eventful year, with some strong returns - but what comes next? Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment Management to break down the forces that shaped markets this year. Looking ahead to 2026, Roger explains why investors should expect lower returns and higher volatility, how stretched valuations could limit future gains, and why rebalancing portfolios now may make sense. 

For more information, visit montinvest.com or call 02 8046 5000. 

Follow Roger’s insights at www.rogermontgomery.com

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. This episode is brought to you by Montgomery Investment Management. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

2025 has been an eventful year, with some strong returns - but what comes next? Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment Management to break down the forces that shaped markets this year. Looking ahead to 2026, Roger explains why investors should expect lower returns and higher volatility, how stretched valuations could limit future gains, and why rebalancing portfolios now may make sense.&nbsp;
For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/montinvest.comfearandgreed">montinvest.com</a>&nbsp;or call 02 8046 5000.&nbsp;
Follow Roger&rsquo;s insights at&nbsp;<a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/rogermontgomery.comfearandgreed">www.rogermontgomery.com</a>
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. This episode is brought to you by Montgomery Investment Management. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

What investors might expect in 2026

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Three rate cuts then talk of a hike vs a government spending boom vs the big productivity challenge. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top economic story from the year - and choose a winner.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Three rate cuts then talk of a hike vs a government spending boom vs the big productivity challenge. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top economic story from the year - and choose a winner.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Interest rates & inflation vs productivity vs government spending

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Every year around this time there's talk of a Santa Claus rally on the ASX. So what is it, is it real, and will we see one this year?

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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Every year around this time there's talk of a Santa Claus rally on the ASX. So what is it, is it real, and will we see one this year? Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766576884859883&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hBwn9JzFW5uq8aks8Qd-0">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766576884859883&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LhSyqi7H1K9hse4JOvGyx">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766576884859883&amp;usg=AOvVaw1H43U0RrRin5ouhMkT-4CI">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766576884859883&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PQG8kC2L3IKJb3qkK8Ui_">Facebook</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766576884859883&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LI7Gjz4hxayva8Tuh-TKR">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: Is the Santa rally real?

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson take a look at the main business news stories this week, from the government's budget update - a missed opportunity to right the fiscal ship - through to Treasury Wine Estate's shocking year.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson take a look at the main business news stories this week, from the government's budget update - a missed opportunity to right the fiscal ship - through to Treasury Wine Estate's shocking year.

The Weekend Edition | 20-21 Dec 2025

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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Markets aren’t always rational, and neither is the commentary around them. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about the five lessons she learnt this year, including the growing market impact of politics, how to read Trump’s trade agenda, why gold and tech defied the textbook, why Fed “speak” can be noise, and why inflation can stay sticky, even when everyone expects it to fade.

Markets aren&rsquo;t always rational, and neither is the commentary around them. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about the five lessons she learnt this year, including the growing market impact of politics, how to read Trump&rsquo;s trade agenda, why gold and tech defied the textbook, why Fed &ldquo;speak&rdquo; can be noise, and why inflation can stay sticky, even when everyone expects it to fade.

Q+A: Five things economist Diana Mousina learnt in 2025

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Today's question comes from listener Peter, who sent it through the Fear & Greed website:

Who measures emissions, how are they measured, is the number audited, checked off on, and by who? Is it measured the same way in every country? BHP and FMG can measure their emissions, I'm assuming they have budgets, but what about for smaller companies, companies that aren't listed? 

Sean Aylmer is joined by Thomas Hodgson from sustainability consultancy Anthesis for an answer to Peter's question.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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Today's question comes from listener Peter, who sent it through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_H3zjjXF40wbTRyMFE66Y">Fear &amp; Greed website</a>: Who measures emissions, how are they measured, is the number audited, checked off on, and by who? Is it measured the same way in every country? BHP and FMG can measure their emissions, I'm assuming they have budgets, but what about for smaller companies, companies that aren't listed?&nbsp; Sean Aylmer is joined by Thomas Hodgson from sustainability consultancy Anthesis for an answer to Peter's question. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1decnQa9VdK4y218Kexx36">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kxx2N8r3Slmiha8-kAuLf">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jbkmn8WhNKaOw8_J0aCNM">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw29oa782rUxOLueYooHC7Lz">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bmLV4yfsl7E2TefvSPoDg">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: How a company's emissions are really measured

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Australia’s small and medium-sized businesses are under sustained pressure from higher costs, tighter cash flow and uneven economic conditions. 

Sean Aylmer speaks with CreditorWatch chief economist Ivan Colhoun about why capital city SMEs are failing at higher rates than regional businesses, which sectors are most exposed, and what the latest Business Risk Index reveals about the year ahead.

Australia&rsquo;s small and medium-sized businesses are under sustained pressure from higher costs, tighter cash flow and uneven economic conditions.&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks with CreditorWatch chief economist Ivan Colhoun about why capital city SMEs are failing at higher rates than regional businesses, which sectors are most exposed, and what the latest Business Risk Index reveals about the year ahead.

Q+A: Where SMEs are feeling the squeeze

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As expectations shift from rate cuts to possible hikes, many investors are rethinking portfolio positioning. Tim Carleton, Chief Investment Officer at Auscap Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about how investors should think about a turning rate cycle, why sentiment often overshoots reality, and where he’s finding value in healthcare and property despite rising rates.

This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

As expectations shift from rate cuts to possible hikes, many investors are rethinking portfolio positioning. Tim Carleton, Chief Investment Officer at Auscap Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about how investors should think about a turning rate cycle, why sentiment often overshoots reality, and where he&rsquo;s finding value in healthcare and property despite rising rates. This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Investing when rates turn higher

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Three rate cuts, a surprise inflation flare-up, house prices roaring and the labour market finally losing a bit of steam – 2025 has been a strange year for the economy. In this special year-in-review, Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to unpack what happened with rates, government spending, jobs and productivity, and whether the next move is a rate hike.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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Three rate cuts, a surprise inflation flare-up, house prices roaring and the labour market finally losing a bit of steam &ndash; 2025 has been a strange year for the economy. In this special year-in-review, Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766166224390158&amp;usg=AOvVaw0k_PlRW86V58ikTeksRPbs">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to unpack what happened with rates, government spending, jobs and productivity, and whether the next move is a rate hike. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766166224390158&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-UzPpVTjMqq6z7JOqmqjh">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766166224390158&amp;usg=AOvVaw0SagdI_Q3WOX9riNtxgGeg">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766166224390158&amp;usg=AOvVaw3cpHk9e052DpS2rw76gY7I">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766166224390158&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ND2IreoE7RRbAYj9Fo_e8">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766166224390158&amp;usg=AOvVaw2393rYmAAq2n7FtwbR9Old">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 15 Dec 2025

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A drop in the national participation rate sparks a very personal discussion: what does participation look like in real life? Sean, Michael and Adam talk honestly about the times they’ve loved work the most, why being busy might actually make us happier, and the unexpected rituals that keep them sane.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

Join our free daily newsletter here.

A drop in the national participation rate sparks a very personal discussion: what does participation look like in real life? Sean, Michael and Adam talk honestly about the times they&rsquo;ve loved work the most, why being busy might actually make us happier, and the unexpected rituals that keep them sane. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mebx4z1swXMqO3yrx211E">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kFfWgk8FdMekQLnoM24N7">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zp3fKRIMEfhBXV4kXuiNV">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MVu3Jsv7dPoUoYlCEO9Y4">Facebook</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ysx1O7Zoo6RPkxe7gGkZy">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: Do we secretly like being busy?

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After surviving the shutdowns and uncertainty of the pandemic, Intrepid Travel has bounced back to post the biggest trading month in its 36-year history. CEO James Thornton joins Sean Aylmer to explain why Australians are travelling more than ever, the destinations dominating demand, and how Intrepid grew from a kitchen-table startup into a global adventure-travel powerhouse.

After surviving the shutdowns and uncertainty of the pandemic, Intrepid Travel has bounced back to post the biggest trading month in its 36-year history. CEO James Thornton joins Sean Aylmer to explain why Australians are travelling more than ever, the destinations dominating demand, and how Intrepid grew from a kitchen-table startup into a global adventure-travel powerhouse.

Q+A: Meet the new generation of travellers

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Gold has surged past US$4,000 an ounce in 2025 — its strongest year since the late 1970s. 

State Street Investment Management’s Robin Tsui explains why the rally isn’t just about safe-haven demand, but de-dollarisation, central bank buying, and a wave of geopolitical tailwinds. Plus, the outlook: how high gold could realistically climb in 2026.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Gold has surged past US$4,000 an ounce in 2025 &mdash; its strongest year since the late 1970s.&nbsp; State Street Investment Management&rsquo;s Robin Tsui explains why the rally isn&rsquo;t just about safe-haven demand, but de-dollarisation, central bank buying, and a wave of geopolitical tailwinds. Plus, the outlook: how high gold could realistically climb in 2026. This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Could we see gold hit $US5,000/oz?

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Australia has just raised the social media age from 13 to 16 — a world-first move watched closely around the globe. 

And much of it happened because of a campaign organised by Sydney's Nova FM radio host Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. Wippa joins Sean to explain how the 36 Months campaign helped change the law, why parents are backing it, how algorithms have become “insecurity amplifiers” for teens, and why he expects legal challenges to the ban will fail.

Australia has just raised the social media age from 13 to 16 &mdash; a world-first move watched closely around the globe.&nbsp; And much of it happened because of a campaign organised by Sydney's Nova FM radio host Michael &ldquo;Wippa&rdquo; Wipfli. Wippa joins Sean to explain how the 36 Months campaign helped change the law, why parents are backing it, how algorithms have become &ldquo;insecurity amplifiers&rdquo; for teens, and why he expects legal challenges to the ban will fail.

Q+A: How a breakfast radio host helped changed our social media laws

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Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and Apple Music, drove digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH, and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.

In the second part of the interview, we delve into his time in digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH, how fitness supports him, and his current role as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.

He joins Adam Lang from France in the second half of a fascinating One On One.

 

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancrogers/">Ian Rogers</a> is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://beastieboys.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757839752117162&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SqSLSqf5ZUv0ChWE9Jko1">beastieboys.com</a> in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and <a href="https://music.apple.com/">Apple Music</a>, drove digital transformation at luxury giant <a href="https://www.lvmh.com/en">LVMH</a>, and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at <a href="https://www.ledger.com/">Ledger</a> - the world&rsquo;s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.
In the second part of the interview, we delve into his time in digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH, how fitness supports him, and his current role as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world&rsquo;s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.
He joins Adam Lang from France in the second half of a fascinating One On One.
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One On One: Digital music pioneer Ian Rogers pt. 2

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Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and Apple Music, drove digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH, and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.

He joins Adam Lang from France in the first half of a fascinating One On One.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancrogers/">Ian Rogers</a> is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://beastieboys.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757839752117162&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SqSLSqf5ZUv0ChWE9Jko1">beastieboys.com</a> in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and <a href="https://music.apple.com/">Apple Music</a>, drove digital transformation at luxury giant <a href="https://www.lvmh.com/en">LVMH</a>, and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at <a href="https://www.ledger.com/">Ledger</a> - the world&rsquo;s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets. He joins Adam Lang from France in the first half of a fascinating One On One.

One On One: Digital music pioneer Ian Rogers

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Elizabeth Broderick, AO, has dedicated her life to improving the lives of others.

As Australia’s longest-serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner, she led the way on key policies like gender equality, paid parental leave, and combating sexual harrasment.

She’s worked with the United Nations on human rights violations and women’s rights at work.

She’s the founder of the Champions of Change strategy, working with hundreds of CEOs to bring about real change in gender equality.

It’s an extraordinary CV - and that’s barely scratching the surface.

Natalie MacDonald speaks with Elizabeth Broderick about what drives her, her greatest achievements, and what's still to come.

Elizabeth Broderick, AO, has dedicated her life to improving the lives of others. As Australia&rsquo;s longest-serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner, she led the way on key policies like gender equality, paid parental leave, and combating sexual harrasment. She&rsquo;s worked with the United Nations on human rights violations and women&rsquo;s rights at work. She&rsquo;s the founder of the Champions of Change strategy, working with hundreds of CEOs to bring about real change in gender equality. It&rsquo;s an extraordinary CV - and that&rsquo;s barely scratching the surface. Natalie MacDonald speaks with Elizabeth Broderick about what drives her, her greatest achievements, and what's still to come.

One On One: Elizabeth Broderick, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner

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Fred Schebesta is the co-founder of Finder - the comparison website that aims to help people make better decisions. 

Fred started it with a friend back in 2006. It’s now used by millions of people here and around the world - but there’s a fascinating story behind it. 

A story about creativity, passion and drive, success and wealth - and moments where it nearly all came undone.


Michael Thompson sits down with Fred Schebesta for a very candid conversation about success, the risk of failure, and Fred's run-ins with Google and ASIC.

Fred Schebesta is the co-founder of Finder - the comparison website that aims to help people make better decisions.&nbsp;
Fred started it with a friend back in 2006. It&rsquo;s now used by millions of people here and around the world - but there&rsquo;s a fascinating story behind it.&nbsp;
A story about creativity, passion and drive, success and wealth - and moments where it nearly all came undone.
 Michael Thompson sits down with Fred Schebesta for a very candid conversation about success, the risk of failure, and Fred's run-ins with Google and ASIC.

One On One: Fred Schebesta, founder of Finder.com.au

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Brittney Saunders first made her name as one of the original influencers on YouTube, building an enormous following while still a teen. 

But she managed to parlay that online success into a bricks-and-mortar business, developing her own fashion company: Fayt the Label - which has grown, and grown, and grown.

At the same time she’s written a book called Just Getting Started, and hosts the Big Business Podcast with Nova Podcasts.

Sean Aylmer sits down with Brittney Saunders to learn more about her incredible entrepreneur story.

This episode is supported by Xero.

Brittney Saunders first made her name as one of the original influencers on YouTube, building an enormous following while still a teen.&nbsp; But she managed to parlay that online success into a bricks-and-mortar business, developing her own fashion company: Fayt the Label - which has grown, and grown, and grown. At the same time she&rsquo;s written a book called Just Getting Started, and hosts the Big Business Podcast with Nova Podcasts. Sean Aylmer sits down with Brittney Saunders to learn more about her incredible entrepreneur story. This episode is supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.xero.com/au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1756041118519628&amp;usg=AOvVaw30J_8JFJajwYqZapCWYDSk">Xero</a>.

One On One: Brittney Saunders, the original influencer

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Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller in the second part of an extended conversation. This time, they start by looking at how to solve the housing crisis. 

The episode was recorded in front of a live audience, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle.

Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller in the second part of an extended conversation. This time, they start by looking at how to solve the housing crisis.&nbsp; The episode was recorded in front of a live audience, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle.

One On One: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller pt 2

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Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller to find out everything he can about his world -from what it was like to be offered the role of a bank CEO, to what's surprised him about the job. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle.

Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller to find out everything he can about his world -from what it was like to be offered the role of a bank CEO, to what's surprised him about the job. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle.

One On One: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller

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One on one conversations with some of Australia's most interesting business leaders and entrepreneurs. New episodes every Wednesday at midday.

One on one conversations with some of Australia's most interesting business leaders and entrepreneurs. New episodes every Wednesday at midday.

One On One, by Fear & Greed

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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