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How I Made It is back with host Lauren Sams.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t miss season six as we uncover how Australia&rsquo;s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.

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Trailer: How I Made It returns July 29

James Thomson and Ronald Mizen on why CEOs are losing patience with the AI giants, what’s driving the government’s policy shift, and whether Anthony Albanese is overplaying his hand.

This podcast is sponsored by Workday

Further reading: 
Could China’s AI bombshell spark a ‘Lehman Bros moment’ for markets?
A new model that threatens OpenAI and Anthropic could have huge ramifications for global indices, which have soared on the artificial-intelligence trade.
The AI pivot: inside Albanese’s plan to bring big tech to heel
Riding high on global momentum from the under-16 social media ban, the prime minister is stepping up for a high-stakes public brawl with AI tech giants.
National security concerns drove Labor’s pivot on AI
As the technology increasingly encroaches on defence capabilities, cyber experts and the opposition warn that Australia must redouble its efforts to master it.

James Thomson and Ronald Mizen on why CEOs are losing patience with the AI giants, what&rsquo;s driving the government&rsquo;s policy shift, and whether Anthony Albanese is overplaying his hand.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workday.com/en-au/homepage.html">Workday</a>
Further reading:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/could-china-s-ai-bombshell-spark-a-lehman-bros-moment-for-markets-20260720-p60gqg?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Could China&rsquo;s AI bombshell spark a &lsquo;Lehman Bros moment&rsquo; for markets?</a> A new model that threatens OpenAI and Anthropic could have huge ramifications for global indices, which have soared on the artificial-intelligence trade. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/the-ai-pivot-inside-albanese-s-plan-to-bring-big-tech-to-heel-20260715-p60fem?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The AI pivot: inside Albanese&rsquo;s plan to bring big tech to heel</a> Riding high on global momentum from the under-16 social media ban, the prime minister is stepping up for a high-stakes public brawl with AI tech giants. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/national-security-concerns-drove-labor-s-pivot-on-ai-20260716-p60ftb?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">National security concerns drove Labor&rsquo;s pivot on AI</a> As the technology increasingly encroaches on defence capabilities, cyber experts and the opposition warn that Australia must redouble its efforts to master it.

Australia's AI gamble: Inside Albanese's plan to bring big tech to heel

Professional services editor Edmund Tadros on the fallout from the KPMG scandal and what the government might do to bring the big four accounting firms into line.

This podcast is sponsored by Workday

Further reading: 
KPMG’s ‘10-hour masterclass in how not to respond to a crisis’
By repeating PwC’s crisis-management mistakes, KPMG has forced a reluctant federal government to finally pull the trigger on unprecedented structural reforms.
No timeline for big four reform despite PwC, KPMG scandals
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino says reform is “real priority for the government”, but concedes there is “no particular timeline” for new rules.
Inside Project Magenta: How Allens gave KPMG a pass on leaks
The law firm cleared the company of partner misconduct without interviewing a single outsider and using a literal reading of the allegations.

Professional services editor Edmund Tadros on the fallout from the KPMG scandal and what the government might do to bring the big four accounting firms into line.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workday.com/en-au/homepage.html">Workday</a>
Further reading:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/kpmg-s-10-hour-masterclass-in-how-not-to-respond-to-a-crisis-20260623-p609b8?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">KPMG&rsquo;s &lsquo;10-hour masterclass in how not to respond to a crisis&rsquo;</a> By repeating PwC&rsquo;s crisis-management mistakes, KPMG has forced a reluctant federal government to finally pull the trigger on unprecedented structural reforms. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/no-timeline-for-big-four-reform-despite-pwc-kpmg-scandals-20260629-p60ay9?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">No timeline for big four reform despite PwC, KPMG scandals</a> Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino says reform is &ldquo;real priority for the government&rdquo;, but concedes there is &ldquo;no particular timeline&rdquo; for new rules. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/inside-project-magenta-how-allens-gave-kpmg-a-pass-on-leaks-20260708-p60dqv?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Inside Project Magenta: How Allens gave KPMG a pass on leaks</a> The law firm cleared the company of partner misconduct without interviewing a single outsider and using a literal reading of the allegations.

KPMG’s masterclass in how not to respond to a crisis

Wealth reporter Andrew Hobbs and property reporter Lucy Slade unpack our national obsession, explain why property has been such a powerhouse, and ask a previously unthinkable question: Is investing in property even worth it anymore?

This podcast is sponsored by Workday

FURTHER READING: 
Should you buy an investment property after the budget changes? 
New restrictions on negative gearing and capital gains tax alter the appeal of residential property.

Economists say property prices might fall 10pc. So what?
With property prices up 400 per cent since 2000, what does a 10 per cent drop actually mean? And what happened the last time governments made major changes to property taxes?

Sydney renters drowning amid record rent rises
Rental prices are at record highs nationallypushing Sydney’s median to $841 a week, due to the vast shortage of homes available

Wealth reporter Andrew Hobbs and property reporter Lucy Slade unpack our national obsession, explain why property has been such a powerhouse, and ask a previously unthinkable question: Is investing in property even worth it anymore?
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workday.com/en-au/homepage.html">Workday</a>
FURTHER READING:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/wealth/investing/should-you-buy-an-investment-property-after-the-budget-changes-20260429-p5zrxp?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Should you buy an investment property after the budget changes</a>?&nbsp; New restrictions on negative gearing and capital gains tax alter the appeal of residential property.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/property/residential/economists-say-property-prices-might-fall-10pc-so-what-20260602-p60333?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Economists say property prices might fall 10pc. So what</a>? With property prices up 400 per cent since 2000, what does a 10 per cent drop actually mean? And what happened the last time governments made major changes to property taxes?
<a href="https://www.afr.com/link/follow-20260708-p60d22?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Sydney renters drowning amid record rent rises</a> Rental prices are at record highs nationallypushing Sydney&rsquo;s median to $841 a week, due to the vast shortage of homes available

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