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A weekly podcast from The Australian Financial Review that examines the biggest stories in business, markets and politics, and why they matter, explained by the best financial journalists in the country. Search The Fin and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

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The global scam network that targeted 40,000 Australian investors

This week on The Fin podcast: journalist Lucy King on the global scam operators targeting Australian investors, how the brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun came to be working for them and why they are so hard to shut down. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading: Raygun’s brother linked to global scam network with nearly 40,000 Aussie victims An AFR investigation unravels corporate registries to link Brendan Gunn, brother of “Raygun”, with a global network that has fleeced victims of millions. ‘Devastated’: How I lost $500k in a crypto ATM scam Mary, 85, is one of thousands of victims of Australia’s boom in crypto ATM’s, which suck in $275 million a year, and are the “getaway cars” for scammers. Modern money laundering explained: Inside a $2.2b crypto heist The washing of money through digital tokens is fuelling global crime. We trace the funds from the robbery to its final “integration” and explain why Australia needs stronger international rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 min
4 FEB

The billionaire trucker, his Linfox empire and the latest Australian succession saga

This week, James Eyers on why key executive and eldest son Peter Fox has taken an unexpected break from the company, what it means for the Linfox succession plan and why handing over mult-billion dollar family fortunes is so hard to do. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading: Peter Fox’s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlight For seven decades, billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox has loomed large over the empire he built from one truck. Who will succeed him is an open question. Peter Fox on extended leave at Linfox as non-family directors step up The son of the trucking magnate has been on sabbatical since December, with others outside the family appointed chairman of various logistics businesses. ‘We’re not going anywhere’: Peter Fox says Armaguard’s future assured The Linfox boss hopes an independent pricing model is swiftly approved by the competition regulator, so a new enterprise deal can be struck with the union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
28 JAN

Rethinking Trump: Should Australia follow Canada's lead?

This week, United States correspondent Jessica Gardner on Trump’s first year back in the White House and Mark Carney's viral speech. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: Rudd’s replacement is no political animal. That’s a good thing Many believe the role of US ambassador requires a sharp politician, but Greg Moriarty is the technocrat that Australia needs to meet the challenges of the times. Trump softens on Minneapolis, but Dalio warns of slide to civil war The US president has signalled a shift in strategy on immigration after the deadly chaos, but global investor Ray Dalio says the “United States is now a tinderbox”. Carney declares rules-based order dead as Greenland row escalates The Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to “bullies”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
21 JAN

Ill-conceived: Inside Australia’s IVF money-making machine

This week, health editor Michael Smith on why baby-making is such big business and how private equity firms are reshaping the IVF sector. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: Ill-conceived: Inside Australia’s IVF money-making machine The commercialisation of the industry as private equity owners take over from pioneering doctors has many people very worried. Monash IVF rejects $300m takeover bid from Genesis Capital as too low Shares in the fertility group have fallen more than 40 per cent since mistakes were disclosed earlier this year, prompting the PE-led consortium to swoop. Monash IVF says market share, patients down since embryo mix-ups Stiff competition and pricing pressure in Victoria has hurt the fertility group’s performance so far this fiscal year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
22-12-2025

Jetsetting, love scandals and hypocrites: Rear Window’s 2025

Rear Window columnists Mark Di Stefano and Hannah Wootton look back on the action-packed year that was and ahead to what 2026 might bring. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: Cannon-Brookes now travels by private jet Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian co-founder and leading climate change crusader, has recently picked up a private jet. Dutton left ‘very serious’ cyclone area for Hemmes’ Sydney mansion The opposition leader said people wanted the prime minister “governing, not campaigning” as Queensland braced for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Billionaires, boardrooms and office romances: Rear Window’s 2025 year-in-review There was no shortage of hypocrites in corporate and political life in 2025, and a veritable surfeit of illicit office romances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
17-12-2025

'Too dangerous to run': After Bondi, Australia grapples with division

This week on The Fin podcast political editor Phillip Coorey and NSW political correspondent Paul Karp on the carnage at Bondi, what is being done to make sure it never happens again and whether it’s enough. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: ‘When is the shooting gonna stop?’ 9 minutes of terror on Bondi Beach At first, the crowd thought it was fireworks; but as the bloodied bodies dropped around them, they realised this was a shooting and they were the targets. Minns wants new laws to block protests after terror attacks The NSW government has recalled parliament to legislate caps on gun ownership and new protest restrictions, despite federal Nationals rejecting a gun crackdown. Just like that, the nation grew accustomed to antisemitism The government did act to ward off “the long shadows of the past” for Jews, but not enough. And for that, it is exposed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
10-12-2025

Why Australia is in the middle of a shoplifting crime wave

This week on The Fin podcast: Greg Bearup and Carrie LaFrenz on what’s behind Australia’s retail crime wave, why Victoria is ground zero and whether facial recognition technology is the answer. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: We met a professional shoplifter to understand this crime’s popularity Retailers are contending with a new type of player in their industry. Here’s how such offenders became a nationwide phenomenon and scourge of the country. Facial recognition tech vital to protect staff and shoppers: retailers Business leaders are ramping up efforts to combat surging crime rates, but their use of new tech is running up against privacy concerns. Victoria accounts for half the rise in crime at Woolworths stores The supermarket giant is the latest retailer to use profit season to highlight an increase in crime and aggression against staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
03-12-2025

The AI bubble comes to Australia: what happens if it goes pop?

Chanticleer columnist James Thomson and technology editor Paul Smith on the multi-trillion dollar AI investment boom, where the opportunities are for Australia and what happens if it goes wrong. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: OpenAI in Australian blitz as it woos start-ups, corporates The Silicon Valley giant behind ChatGPT will offer free services to major venture capital-backed tech companies as it attempts to steal a march on rivals. Burry, Buffett and boomers: How markets drive our ugly generation gap While investors love the contrarian wisdom of Michael Burry and Warren Buffett, capital-soaked markets mean the world they won in is gone, creating deep societal problems. Reasons the AI bubble doesn’t look like the dotcom crash (yet)It’s the biggest spending spree in history. Is the AI boom a bubble, and what does it mean for investors and the Australian economy if it bursts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lisa Murray

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A weekly podcast from The Australian Financial Review that examines the biggest stories in business, markets and politics, and why they matter, explained by the best financial journalists in the country. Search The Fin and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.