The Money Café with Alan Kohler

Dire Straits

April 29, 2026·55 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson unpack the Strait of Hormuz standoff, the state of the Australian and US economies, the federal budget, and the AI boom — plus listener questions on capital gains tax, energy, and the NDIS. Special offer for Money Café listeners: Intelligent Investor Essentials for $297. Includes Alan Kohler’s Weekend Brief, subscriber podcasts, and more, plus a Money Café cap and 3 months Premium.  Sign up at moneycafe.com.au. (T&Cs apply)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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