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Exchanges with Evan Lucas
by Evan Lucas
Welcome to Exchanges the podcast where trends, economics, markets and financial behaviour meets everyday life. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers, business leaders, and policymakers to unpack the ideas, data, and decisions shaping our future from inflation to housing, leadership to innovation, trends to technology through the lens of human behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Exchanges with John Storey: The Trust Tax Trap
When tax reform moves faster than it thinks, traps will appear and adverse reactions follow. This week on Exchanges, we sit down with John Storey, Tax Counsel at The Tax Institute and one of Australia’s most experienced tax lawyers and public policy advocates. The big topic: Australia’s recent…
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Exchanges with Nick Tarrant: The Concession with Concessions
The concession with concessions is that not all Australians are getting the same help with the cost of living and age and luck are more of a determinant than need. This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Nick Tarrant Principal Economist at the Policy Institute Australia for a conversation about...
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Exchanges with Saul Eslake: The Productivity Problem
Australia has a productivity problem, but is it as simple as saying this or is there a nuance to it? This week on Exchanges, Evan sits down with one of Australia's most respected economists, Saul Eslake, to discuss this very question. Saul draws the link with why productivity matters more than…
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Exchanges with David Moloney: Game of Frequent Flyer Points
Those frequent flyer points sitting in your account? They're worth a lot more than you think if you know how to use them and burn them. This week on Exchanges, we sit down with David Maloney for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation about the world of loyalty programs, frequent flyer…
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Exchanges with Scott Phillips: One Page Plan
In a financial system that seems designed to confuse, what does it actually take to build real wealth? This week on Exchanges, I sit down with Scott Phillips for a refreshingly straightforward conversation about money, wealth, and the financial system that shapes both. Scott's new book "The...
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Exchanges with Christian O'Connell: Ditching the Script
In a world of carefully curated content and polished personal brands, what happens when you just… say what you actually mean? This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Christian O'Connell one of the most recognisable voices in Australian radio for a conversation that is as warm, honest, and...
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Exchanges with Nick Bendel: 500 Strangers
What would happen if you said yes to lunch with a stranger, 500 times? This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Nick Bendel for one of the most unique and genuinely fascinating conversations we've had on the show. Nick shares the story behind his remarkable project, 500 lunches with complete...
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Exchanges with Jason Dunn: The Discipline of Greatness
What separates the people who talk about greatness from the ones who actually achieve it? This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Jason Dunn elite Ironman athlete and leadership expert, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring and deeply practical. Jason shares his journey from a...
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Exchanges with Amy Auster: Should we HECS the home?
It's one of the most provocative policy questions in Australia right now should we put a HECS-style scheme on the family home? This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Amy Auster CEO of the Policy Institute of Australia to to discuss this very idea. Amy unpacks the deep complexities and…
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Exchanges with Bernadette Schwerdt: The Digital Businessperson
In a world where the rules of business are being rewritten in real time, what does it actually take to build something that lasts? This week on Exchanges, I sit down with Bernadette Schwerdt for a practical and energising conversation about entrepreneurship, online business growth, and what it...
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Exchanges with Petar Petrov: Is AI the Next Bubble?
This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Peter Petrov about the state of AI investment and whether the boom we're living through is built to last. Drawing comparisons to past market bubbles including the dot-com era Peter unpacks the dynamics driving AI valuations, the risks that aren't getting...
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Exchanges with Ben Westgarth: Drone(ing) the skies
The skies are changing and so is the future of national security. This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Ben Westgarth, CEO and CTO of Department13, for a fascinating and timely conversation about drone technology, counter-drone systems, and what it really takes to protect Australia in an...
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Exchanges with Natalie MacDonald: Purpose, Brand & the Future of Work
What does it take to leave a successful career behind and build something entirely your own? This week on Exchanges, we sit down with Natalie MacDonald for an honest and energising conversation about reinvention, purpose, and what the future of work really looks like. Natalie shares her journey...
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Exchanges with Graeme Cowan: The Leadership of Care
What if the most powerful thing a leader can do is simply make people feel safe? This week on Exchanges, I sit down with Graeme Cowan co-founder of R U OK Day for a conversation about what the future of work looks like. Graham shares his own journey through mental health challenges, what it…
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Exchanges with Chris Foster-Ramsey: Housing your lending
Welcome to season 5 of The Exchanges Podcast! This week on Exchanges, we sit down with mortgage expert Chris Foster-Ramsay for an honest and practical conversation about what the 2026 rate rises mean for everyday Australians and what you can actually do about it. Chris walks us through the…
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Exchanges with Amanda Rose: Power Politics
This week on Exchanges, I sit down with Amanda Rose for a wide-ranging exchange about leadership, politics, the forces reshaping society around us and tribalism. Because what does real leadership look like in a world that's changing faster than our institutions can keep up? Amanda shares her...
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Exchanges with Aisling Smith: Geniusly divergent
This week on Exchanges, I sit down with Aisling Smith for a conversation that is equal parts personal and deeply important. Aisling shares her journey of discovering her own neurodivergence later in life, navigating the experience of raising a son with autism and ADHD, and what both of those…
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Around the Exchange: The Hindrance of Relief
This week on Around the Echange: Are government handouts actually making things worse? It's the question nobody wants to answer are we trading short-term cost of living relief for long-term economic pain? From fuel excise cuts to energy rebates that never seem to end, is fiscal stimulus giving…
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Exchanges with Dr Catherine Ball: AI Sleeping
This week on Exchanges, we're joined by Dr. Catherine Ball researcher, futurist, and author for a fascinating deep dive into the science, technology, and future of sleep. From the role sleep played in human evolution to the way screens and modern life are quietly eroding our rest, Dr. Ball…
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Exchanges with Jessica Brady: Breaking System Barriers and Growing
What does it actually take to get ahead financially in Australia right now? This week, Exchanges sits down with Jessica Brady financial adviser, advocate, and author of Get Growing for an honest conversation about money, inequality, and what's really holding people back. From the reality of…
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Exchanges with Shahana McKenzie: A Bio Future
On Exchanges this week, Shahana McKenzie, CEO of Bioenergy Australia, joins Evan to dissect the barriers blocking one of Australia's most underutilised clean energy levers: biofuels. From policy uncertainty to infrastructure shortfalls, she explains what it would actually take to get the sector...
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Exchanges with Kate Littlejohn: Crunching Credit
This week, Kate Littlejohn, credit expert, joins us to unpack the evolving landscape of credit, taxation, and business growth. We explore the changing dynamics of credit and lending, the challenges within Australia’s current tax system, and why a more holistic approach to tax reform is needed to...
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Exchanges with Sally MacKinnon: Styled Power
The week on Exchanges the one and only style impactor Sally MacKinnon. Personal style is not about fashion it is about power, perception and how the world reads you before you say a word. In this episode Evan sits down with renowned stylist Sally McKinnon, whose two decades of transforming lives...
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Around the Exchange: Monetary Sledge Hammers
In this episode of Around the Exchanges, We need to confront the harder truth: that there is no perfect lever, no easy answer, and that the real question facing this country is whether fiscal policy can finally pick up the pieces. From Iran's shockwaves on global fuel supply to the reform budget...
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Exchanges with Eliza Owen: Property in a teacup
The current groupthink is Australia just needs to build more homes to solve the housing crisis, that is only part of the story. In this episode of Exchanges, Evan is joined by Eliza Owen, one of Australia's biggest thinkers in property. Eliza answers the deeper forces at play from tax settings…
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Exchanges with Liz Ritchie: The Tree and Sea Change
This week, Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, joins Exchanges to make the case for why regional Australia is central to the nation’s future. We explore the urgent need for strategic planning across housing, jobs, and infrastructure as Australia’s population grows, and unpack…
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Exchanges with Madeline Miller: The Z-Gen
This week, Madeline Miller Gen Z Leadership Architect joins Exchanges to unpack how Gen Z is reshaping the meaning of work and identity. Madeline explains why this generation is increasingly skeptical of traditional career paths and promotions, and how they’re redefining success on their own…
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Exchanges with Simone Constant: ASIC's private and public side
This week on Exchanges ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant joined us to unpack why Australia’s financial markets are at a crossroads, and why innovation has never been more important. We dive into the challenges facing public markets, the rapid growth of private markets and private credit, and what...
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Exchanges with Andy Fithall: Social Business
On This Week’s Episode of Exchanges: Andy Fithall on Coffee, Connection, and Creating Social Good Andy Fithall, social entrepreneur and founder of The Good Machine, joins Exchanges to explore how purpose and profit can coexist. Andy shares the story of how he launched In Other Good News during…
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Exchanges with Merriden Varrall: Anti-Establishment Attraction
This week on Exchanges, Merriden Varrall Special Advisor Geopolitics at KPMG South ASPAC and Head of geopolitical insights outfit Vantage Geopol joins us to explore the rise of populism and its far-reaching implications for markets, trade, and institutional trust. We unpack how populism’s...
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Exchanges with Sarah Hunter: The inner thinking of the RBA
Welcome to Season 3 of Exchanges This Week’s Episode: Sarah Hunter on Inflation, Productivity, and Australia’s Economic Outlook from the inner thinking of the RAB Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic) and Chief Economist at the RBA, joins Exchanges to unpack the current state of inflation…
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Exchanges with Betsy Westcott: A good money life
This week, Betsy Westcott, financial coach and former banker, joins us to share her journey from the world of banking to financial coaching and what she’s learned about the psychology of money along the way. We dive into the disconnect between wealth and personal happiness, the dynamics of...
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Exchanges with Lawrence Lam: The Founder
This week, Lawrence Lam joins us to explore the powerful role that founders play in shaping company success. We dive into the unique traits and decision-making styles that set founders apart, and how their intrinsic motivation drives long-term vision and resilience. Lawrence unpacks the...
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Exchanges with John Addis: Fundamentally
This week, John Addis joins us to examine the state of fundamental investing in today’s markets and the growing influence of AI in analysis and research. The rise of passive investing, the opportunities (and risks) AI presents, and the historical parallels to the dot-com bubble. John also shares...
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Exchanges with Belinda Allen: Now What?
This week, on Exchange, Belinda Allen Senior Economist at Commonwealth Bank joins us to break down the current state of the Australian economy, from the RBA’s interest rate decisions and inflation trends to shifting consumer behaviour and the hurdles facing fiscal and tax reform. We explore what...
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Exchanges with Joesph Healy: Wealth of Nations for Modern Australia
This week, Joseph Healy, co-founder of Judo Bank, joins us to explore the enduring relevance of Adam Smith’s economic principles in today’s Australia. We dive into the often-overlooked connection between economics and morality, the role of education in driving equality and productivity, and why...
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Exchanges with Rebecca Maher: Money Humanism
This week, Rebecca Maher CEO & Founder, My Money Circle joins us to challenge the way we think about money. From her unexpected path into finance to her work in financial coaching, Rebecca dives into the real, human side of money how we behave, what we fear, and why it's rarely just about…
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Exchanges with Alan Oster: Productivity isn't a dirty word
This week, Alan Oster, former Group Chief Economist at NAB, joins Exchanges to unpack the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate decision and what it signals for the broader economy. We dive into the housing market, cost of living crisis, and the pressing need for structural reform particularly in...
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Exchanges with Michael Masterson: Intrinsic property the better IP
This week, Michael Masterson Co-founder of Intrinsika joins us to explore the concept of intrinsic value and why understanding a company’s intrinsic assets is critical for long-term growth and sustainability. Michael unpacks his 90-9-1 rule for evaluating value, the role of boards in driving...
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Exchanges with Tim Loh: The Introverted Commissioner
This week on Exchanges, the brilliant Tim Loh, Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Taxation Office. But this isn’t an Exchange on tax, Tim has joined me to share his personal journey from introverted public speaker to media spokesperson and senior leader. Tim opens up about overcoming the...
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Exchanges with Cameron Kusher: To big to fail
This week, Cameron Kusher joins me on Exchanges to unpack the complex forces shaping the Australian housing market. From the economics of supply and demand to the impact of government policy, negative gearing lending and everything in between. We explore affordability challenges, the future of...
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Exchanges with Stephen Koukoulas: Insights of a reformer
This week, Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director at Market Economics joins Exchanges on what’s keeping him up at night, Trump-era tariffs on global trade, the impact on the Australia–China relationship, business confidence, and consumer sentiment. Stephen also unloads his insights into the...
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Exchanges with Danni Hunter: Insight of a Social Futurist
This week, Danni Hunter, social futurist and infrastructure expert, joins us to explore the links infrastructure, community, and societal progress bring. The big exchange for Danni is how do we get government, industry, and communities to address key challenges like the housing crisis, energy...
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Exchanges with Michelle Bowden: The Art of Influence - Beyond Manipulation
This week on Exchanges, Michelle Bowden, the leader in persuasion and communication, joins us to unpack the power of authentic, effective communication in driving business and leadership success. She breaks down the difference between influence and persuasion, and explains why adapting your style...
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Exchanges with Rob Carson: A century of money making
This week, Rob Carson Founder of Canopy East joins us to explore the evolving landscape of financial advice in Australia, highlighting a shift toward a more holistic, family-centric approach. We discuss the growing importance of addressing intergenerational wealth transfer, understanding family...
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Exchanges with Amanda Stevens: Attention is not enough
This week, consumer futurist Amanda Stevens joins us to explore the rapid transformation of consumer behaviour in a world reshaped by digital acceleration. From the rise of experiential spending over ownership to the growing influence of AI on how brands engage with their audiences, Amanda offers...
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Exchanges with Greg McKenna: Our love for lending
This week, Greg McKenna, CEO of Police Bank, joins us to explore the evolving landscape of Australian lending and its impact on housing affordability. We discuss the challenges posed by current lending regulations, the need for innovative lending products, and the critical role of increasing...
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Exchanges with Kieran Gilbert: The (Tiny) Australian Election
This week on Exchanges, I'm joined by Kieran Gilbert, Chief News Anchor at Sky News, to unpack the current state of the Australian election landscape. From low voter engagement and thin policy debates to the growing prominence of housing affordability, Kieran offers a front-line perspective on...
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Exchanges with Steve Sammartino: The culture of AI
This week on Exchanges, I am joined by one of the most cerebral digital thinkers around - Steve Sammartino. Steve explores the cultural shifts that have and are being driven by tech giants, the rise of AI, and how algorithms are reshaping public discourse. We dive into the importance of…
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Exchanges with Mary Delahunty: The beautiful wealth creator
This week, the amazing Mary Delahunty, CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) joins me to unpack the current state of Australia’s superannuation system and its role as a long-term wealth creator. We explore the impact of recent market shifts, the need for equitable...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Exchanges the podcast where trends, economics, markets and financial behaviour meets everyday life.
Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers, business leaders, and policymakers to unpack the ideas, data, and decisions shaping our future from inflation to housing, leadership to innovation, trends to technology through the lens of human behaviour.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Evan Lucas
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