{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/6a41efd9f306c7a74c2f2838?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alan Kohler fixes Australia - Housing, AI, Childcare & Energy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113c4e58b49030d2716f6e0/1782706155473-07a14f21-244c-4c82-9773-c4451f1bdaae.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Alan Kohler thinks Australia is asking the wrong questions. In this wide-ranging conversation, the veteran finance journalist shares why he believes housing can no longer be Australia's wealth-building engine, why AI demands a bigger government response, and why childcare, tax and climate policy all need a rethink.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation challenges some of Australia's biggest economic assumptions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome Alan</p><p>02:30 Why Housing Must Change</p><p>05:40 Housing Supply Solutions</p><p>09:06 Immigration And Housing</p><p>13:05 Fixing Childcare</p><p>19:11 Net Zero Reality</p><p>22:02 Preparing For Warming</p><p>26:18 AI Government Blind Spot</p><p>30:23 AI's Business Economics</p><p>33:19 Government's Bigger Role</p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ <strong>FinFest 2026 is coming!</strong> Join over 2,000 investors at Carriageworks, Sydney on 24 October. Grab your tickets: <a href=\"https://equitymates.com/finfest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://equitymates.com/finfest</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>To check out LendUs head to <a href=\"https://www.lendus.com.au/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.lendus.com.au/equitymates</a></p><p>Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4uw5f58j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">voice note</a> or <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2hyfsrw7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">send us a message</a></p><p>And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Discussion Group</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">we’ve got you covered</a>.</p><p>Keep up with the news moving markets with our <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2saau2ky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">daily newsletter</a> and podcast (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yxm3mm2c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/299dedpd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</p><p>We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points</p><p>Listen to the podcast (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2zmumf7v\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/mr4x8tae\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</p><p>Watch on <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yc596wem\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p>Read the <a href=\"https://basispoints.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">monthly email</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for some of our favourite research tools?</p><p>Download our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/7k2z7ebx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Basics of ETF handbook</a></p><p>Or our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4zjkm3pt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4-step stock checklist</a></p><p>Find company information on <a href=\"https://www.tikr.com/?ref=equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TIKR</a></p><p>Research reports from <a href=\"https://goodresearch.com.au/ref/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Good Research</a></p><p>Track your portfolio with <a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/au/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharesight</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}