Guest: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson

Original recording date: Dec 10, 2020

Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review*.  They discuss her remarkable career in business journalism, which has seen multiple exposés and even sparked a royal commission into the banking sector.

(*Adele has since joined the investigations unit at the ABC)

Guest: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson
Original recording date: Dec 10, 2020
Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review*.  They discuss her remarkable career in business journalism, which has seen multiple exposés and even sparked a royal commission into the banking sector.
(*Adele has since joined the investigations unit at the ABC)

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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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>

Sunday feature: Death threats and Royal Commissions

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This week on Fear & Greed Q&A, Michael puts Sean and Adam on the spot with five rapid-fire questions — no notice, no prep — all about airlines, loyalty programs, business class, and the little things that make flying either a joy… or deeply irritating.

With Qantas reporting record profits and the loyalty program battle with Virgin heating up, the trio unpack whether points actually influence booking decisions, whether airline loyalty is now the real business of aviation, and if business class is worth the splurge.

They also share their best-ever flight experiences (including a first-class surprise upgrade and a childhood trip that set the bar impossibly high), before a candid look at modern flight etiquette — from overhead locker offenders to mid-air commentators.

This week on Fear &amp; Greed Q&amp;A, Michael puts Sean and Adam on the spot with five rapid-fire questions &mdash; no notice, no prep &mdash; all about airlines, loyalty programs, business class, and the little things that make flying either a joy&hellip; or deeply irritating. With Qantas reporting record profits and the loyalty program battle with Virgin heating up, the trio unpack whether points actually influence booking decisions, whether airline loyalty is now the real business of aviation, and if business class is worth the splurge. They also share their best-ever flight experiences (including a first-class surprise upgrade and a childhood trip that set the bar impossibly high), before a candid look at modern flight etiquette &mdash; from overhead locker offenders to mid-air commentators.

Five Questions: Airlines, lounges & 30,000-foot etiquette

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Company results galore, an inflation surprise, and two of the best CEO performances of the past couple of years - all in one week. 
 
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Company results galore, an inflation surprise, and two of the best CEO performances of the past couple of years - all in one week.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772626563527510&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UoBpRv3EbaNQxAd8J4asl">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 28 Feb 2026

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX hits record again


Coalition won’t release review


Last day of earnings season


ASIC v Budget Direct


Block slashes 40% of jobs

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Block slashes 40% of jobs
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Afternoon Report | Earnings season ends, ASX on high

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