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Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?
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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.
The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising
Apple turns 50
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry
Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?
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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the $10,000 question. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally.

In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.
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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
Tech stocks dumped

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ASX under fire

KMD crashes

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