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by LiSTNR · English

This podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions. Subscribe to get your regular fix of BS-free money advice. Sign up for the newsletter at fool.com.au/LiSTNR For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app

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Mailbag, incl: I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? September 27, 2026Motley Fool Money Mailbag episode (Sept 27, 2026) covering (1) AI voice interfaces and productivity, and (2) listener questions on oil/gas pricing in the US despite net exports, and (3) housing…26 Sep 2026 · 1 h 24 min

Should we neuter the AI arms race? September 25, 2026Whether governments should “neuter” or slow the AI arms race; discussion of why regulation/pauses are unlikely to stop AI development and could disadvantage compliant countries.25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 38 min

Mailbag, incl: Should overtime be tax free? September 20, 2026Listener mailbag covering (1) whether overtime should be tax-free, (2) whether negative gearing should be restricted (especially for younger investors), and (3) what “intangible” traits matter in…19 Sep 2026 · 1 h 17 min

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House prices can’t grow faster than wages. September 18, 2026The episode argues that housing prices are constrained by wage growth, and uses the US Fed’s rate hike as an example of how global interest rates flow through to Australian borrowing costs, exchange…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 26 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF? September 13, 2026A Motley Fool Money mailbag covering (1) the Coldcard hardware-wallet “seed generation” exploit and practical Bitcoin custody advice, and (2) whether Berkshire Hathaway should be treated like an ETF…12 Sep 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 25 chapters

The AI revolution continues. September 11, 2026The ongoing AI “revolution” and what it changes for investing—especially competitive moats, brand, data/network effects, and how long-term investors should adapt their thinking without becoming…11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 32 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Are LICs on the way back? September 6, 2026Listener mailbag covering (1) whether Australia’s Future Fund counts as a sovereign wealth fund and how it differs from Norway’s model, (2) a proposed “second lever” for the RBA using sliding…5 Sep 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 29 chapters

GDP weak… but also too hot? September 4, 2026Australia’s weak GDP growth (“0.4% in the June quarter”) alongside “too hot” conditions, with a focus on compounding investing lessons (the “last double”) and why GDP headlines mislead versus lived…4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 22 chapters

Mailbag, incl: What does a recession actually look like? August 30, 2026Motley Fool Money Mailbag episode focused on “what does a real recession look like?” It argues recessions are hard to define, are usually the result of prior “malinvestment” and overreach, and…29 Aug 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 30 chapters

Investing lessons from Nvidia’s blowout quarter. August 28, 2026NVIDIA’s blowout quarter and what it implies for investing—especially how to think about sustainability of high margins, valuation multiples, and competitive threats.28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 32 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Don’t miss the glimmers of light. August 23, 2026Sunday mailbag on Australian housing policy, inflation, and investing psychology.22 Aug 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 24 chapters

A trillion reasons to pay attention. August 21, 2026Compounding and long-term investing on the ASX; how to behave during crashes (stay invested, keep contributing, avoid market timing); then a policy critique of “super for housing” and why it doesn’t…21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 34 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Aren’t higher house prices rational? August 16, 2026A Motley Fool Money mailbag episode focused on (1) how to fix Australia’s political “quagmire” and (2) whether rising housing “time to buy” reflects declining prosperity or a structural allocation of…15 Aug 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 35 chapters

Another day, another bailout? August 14, 2026The episode argues against “price-for-perfection” investing and against government bailouts, focusing on the $2.5B Australian/New South Wales taxpayer support for the Tomago aluminium smelter.14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 29 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Will the US dollar stop being the reserve currency? August 9, 2026Mailbag episode covering (1) Bitcoin basics and whether Satoshi will surface, (2) whether “efficiency dividends” (flat public-sector budget cuts) can improve services, and (3) whether to buy US…8 Aug 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 22 chapters

Are 40-year mortgages about to become the norm? August 7, 2026Discussion of whether 40-year mortgages are likely to become common in Australia, and the knock-on effects for borrowers, house prices, and retirement/superannuation.7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 30 chapters

Mailbag, incl: How do I preserve my purchasing power? August 2, 2026A “mailbag” episode focused on (1) how to preserve purchasing power for a 50-year-old investor who doesn’t want another GFC-style drawdown, and (2) tax policy debate on capital gains/loss indexation…1 Aug 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 29 chapters

The importance of understanding the ‘base effect’. July 31, 2026The episode explains the “base effect” and why small changes in inflation rates can mislead, then applies the idea to markets, COVID-era comparisons, inflation/interest-rate expectations, and…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 39 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Is AI a risk to bitcoin? July 26, 2026A “mailbag” episode answering listener questions on (1) whether AI threatens Bitcoin and (2) how to think about trimming big winners, plus a regulatory/performance-metrics explanation about Motley…25 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 24 chapters

How do companies create wealth for shareholders? July 24, 2026How companies create shareholder wealth—why share price rises when future cash flows and capital allocation improve, and how reinvestment, buybacks, dividends, and acquisitions translate profits into…24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 38 chapters

Mailbag, incl: What questions would you answer before investing? July 19, 2026Motley Fool Money “Mailbag” episode answering listener questions on (1) sovereign wealth funds vs nationalisation and whether they’re a boondoggle, (2) whether market recoveries are faster now and…18 Jul 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 37 chapters

Should we have a Universal Basic Income? July 17, 2026Whether Australia should trial a Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a simpler welfare system and potential shock absorber for unemployment from AI/automation, with a focus on reducing bureaucracy and…17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 33 chapters

Mailbag, incl: Housing security or financial security? July 12, 2026A Motley Fool Money mailbag episode covering (1) whether ETF investors are “forced buyers” of expensive IPOs under NASDAQ’s new fast-track rule (SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic) and (2) Australia’s minimum…11 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 18 chapters

“Tell me where I’m going to die, so I don’t go there”. July 10, 2026Investors should avoid “being consistently not stupid” by steering clear of common traps: leaving the circle of competence, short-term price speculation, overconfidence from spreadsheets, and…10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 31 chapters