This week on The Fin podcast, media writers Sam Buckingham-Jones and Mark Di Stefano take us inside the crackdown on gambling advertisements, and what it could mean for the future of Australia's biggest sporting codes. 

This podcast is sponsored by Australian Unity.

Further reading:

https://www.afr.com/rear-window/sydney-swans-no-d-ckheads-policy-stretches-thin-20230807-p5dujr

afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/how-the-big-banks-help-australians-stop-themselves-from-gambling-20230404-p5cxv3

https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/gambling-ad-ban-would-hurt-footy-and-media-sportsbet-20230512-p5d7zm

This week on The Fin podcast, media writers Sam Buckingham-Jones and Mark Di Stefano take us inside the crackdown on gambling advertisements, and what it could mean for the future of Australia's biggest sporting codes.  This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.australianunity.com.au/">Australian Unity</a>. Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/sydney-swans-no-d-ckheads-policy-stretches-thin-20230807-p5dujr" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/sydney-swans-no-d-ckheads-policy-stretches-thin-20230807-p5dujr" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.afr.com/rear-window/sydney-swans-no-d-ckheads-policy-stretches-thin-20230807-p5dujr</a> <a href="http://afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/how-the-big-banks-help-australians-stop-themselves-from-gambling-20230404-p5cxv3" data-stringify-link="http://afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/how-the-big-banks-help-australians-stop-themselves-from-gambling-20230404-p5cxv3" data-sk="tooltip_parent">afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/how-the-big-banks-help-australians-stop-themselves-from-gambling-20230404-p5cxv3</a> <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/gambling-ad-ban-would-hurt-footy-and-media-sportsbet-20230512-p5d7zm" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/gambling-ad-ban-would-hurt-footy-and-media-sportsbet-20230512-p5d7zm" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/gambling-ad-ban-would-hurt-footy-and-media-sportsbet-20230512-p5d7zm</a>

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The bipartisan assault on sports betting advertising

This week on The Fin, Financial Review workplace correspondent David Marin-Guzman on what was uncovered in his nine-month investigation into the CFMEU, why the response shocked union insiders and whether this time, there might be lasting change.

This podcast is sponsored by Smartsheet.

Further reading:
‘The dam is breaking’: Setka resignation blow to culture of fear The CFMEU boss’ departure was a shock even to his own officials, but it is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.
Caught on film: How Setka and the CFMEU wield their power Videos show John Setka delivering a suitcase message to a rival’s home, and other officials issuing threats and boasting of the union’s total control.
Albanese to push aside CFMEU bosses The Albanese government will seek to appoint an external administrator to clean up the CFMEU, sidelining its national and state leaders. The MUA is also considering whether to split from the CFMEU.

This week on The Fin, Financial Review workplace correspondent David Marin-Guzman on what was uncovered in his nine-month investigation into the CFMEU, why the response shocked union insiders and whether this time, there might be lasting change.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-stringify-link="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Smartsheet.</a>  Further reading:
<ul data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-indent="0" data-border="0">
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/the-dam-is-breaking-setka-resignation-blow-to-culture-of-fear-20240714-p5jtg5" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/the-dam-is-breaking-setka-resignation-blow-to-culture-of-fear-20240714-p5jtg5" data-sk="tooltip_parent">‘The dam is breaking’: Setka resignation blow to culture of fear</a> The CFMEU boss’ departure was a shock even to his own officials, but it is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/infrastructure/caught-on-film-how-setka-and-the-cfmeu-wield-their-power-20240713-p5jtdm" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/infrastructure/caught-on-film-how-setka-and-the-cfmeu-wield-their-power-20240713-p5jtdm" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Caught on film: How Setka and the CFMEU wield their power</a> Videos show John Setka delivering a suitcase message to a rival’s home, and other officials issuing threats and boasting of the union’s total control.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/albanese-to-intervene-to-clean-up-cfmeu-20240716-p5ju7o" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/albanese-to-intervene-to-clean-up-cfmeu-20240716-p5ju7o" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Albanese to push aside CFMEU bosses</a> The Albanese government will seek to appoint an external administrator to clean up the CFMEU, sidelining its national and state leaders. The MUA is also considering whether to split from the CFMEU.</li>
</ul>

Building bad: Inside the explosive CFMEU investigation

In this special bonus episode of The Fin, United States correspondent Matthew Cranston on why Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race, what happens next and whether Kamala Harris is the candidate to take on Donald Trump.

This podcast is sponsored by Smartsheet.

Further reading:
Harris is younger and fitter than Biden, but that’s the easy bit The vice president is a more physically and mentally capable campaigner who might cut through to some voters who Biden didn’t reach, but is that enough to beat Donald Trump?
Biden urges unity to beat Trump after stunning race exit The US president ended his re-election campaign after fellow Democrats lost faith in him. Kamala Harris, 59, immediately accepted his endorsement.
Trump skips reset moment, doubles down on MAGA magic Donald Trump had the chance of a lifetime to reinvent himself following an assassination attempt. But why on earth would he do that?

In this special bonus episode of The Fin, United States correspondent Matthew Cranston on why Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race, what happens next and whether Kamala Harris is the candidate to take on Donald Trump.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-stringify-link="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Smartsheet.</a> 
Further reading:
<ul data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-indent="0" data-border="0">
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/not-ready-for-female-president-voters-weigh-up-late-switch-20240722-p5jvee" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/not-ready-for-female-president-voters-weigh-up-late-switch-20240722-p5jvee" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Harris is younger and fitter than Biden, but that’s the easy bit</a><a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/not-ready-for-female-president-voters-weigh-up-late-switch-20240722-p5jvee" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/not-ready-for-female-president-voters-weigh-up-late-switch-20240722-p5jvee" data-sk="tooltip_parent"></a> The vice president is a more physically and mentally capable campaigner who might cut through to some voters who Biden didn’t reach, but is that enough to beat Donald Trump?</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/biden-81-pulls-out-of-presidential-race-20240722-p5jve4" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/biden-81-pulls-out-of-presidential-race-20240722-p5jve4" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Biden urges unity to beat Trump after stunning race exit</a> The US president ended his re-election campaign after fellow Democrats lost faith in him. Kamala Harris, 59, immediately accepted his endorsement.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-skips-reset-moment-doubles-down-on-maga-magic-20240719-p5jv05" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-skips-reset-moment-doubles-down-on-maga-magic-20240719-p5jv05" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Trump skips reset moment, doubles down on MAGA magic</a> Donald Trump had the chance of a lifetime to reinvent himself following an assassination attempt. But why on earth would he do that?</li>
</ul>

Bonus episode: Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?

This week on The Fin, economics correspondent Michael Read explains why inflation has proved stickier than expected and raised the stakes for the Reserve Banks's big policy gamble.

This podcast is sponsored by Smartsheet.

Further reading:

https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/inflation-hits-six-month-high-raising-risk-of-a-rate-rise-20240626-p5jot7
Investors say there is now a one-in-three chance of an August interest rate rise after inflation accelerated to its highest rate in six months and economists warned price pressures remained too strong.

https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-won-t-be-influenced-by-europe-and-canada-on-rate-cuts-20240607-p5jk4z
The Reserve Bank of Australia will not be swayed by interest rate cuts in Canada and Europe, says deputy governor Andrew Hauser, as he warns that high inflation is having “toxic” effects on households and preventing businesses from expanding.

https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-board-split-in-doubt-as-libs-dig-in-20240509-p5in16
Treasurer Jim Chalmers could be forced to shelve his signature plan to create a specialist interest rate-setting board at the Reserve Bank of Australia after a breakdown in talks with the Coalition.

This week on The Fin, economics correspondent Michael Read explains why inflation has proved stickier than expected and raised the stakes for the Reserve Banks's big policy gamble.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-stringify-link="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Smartsheet.</a> 
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/inflation-hits-six-month-high-raising-risk-of-a-rate-rise-20240626-p5jot7" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/inflation-hits-six-month-high-raising-risk-of-a-rate-rise-20240626-p5jot7" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/inflation-hits-six-month-high-raising-risk-of-a-rate-rise-20240626-p5jot7</a> Investors say there is now a one-in-three chance of an August interest rate rise after inflation accelerated to its highest rate in six months and economists warned price pressures remained too strong.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-won-t-be-influenced-by-europe-and-canada-on-rate-cuts-20240607-p5jk4z" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-won-t-be-influenced-by-europe-and-canada-on-rate-cuts-20240607-p5jk4z" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-won-t-be-influenced-by-europe-and-canada-on-rate-cuts-20240607-p5jk4z</a> The Reserve Bank of Australia will not be swayed by interest rate cuts in Canada and Europe, says deputy governor Andrew Hauser, as he warns that high inflation is having “toxic” effects on households and preventing businesses from expanding.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-board-split-in-doubt-as-libs-dig-in-20240509-p5in16" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-board-split-in-doubt-as-libs-dig-in-20240509-p5in16" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-board-split-in-doubt-as-libs-dig-in-20240509-p5in16</a> Treasurer Jim Chalmers could be forced to shelve his signature plan to create a specialist interest rate-setting board at the Reserve Bank of Australia after a breakdown in talks with the Coalition.

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