Best Commonwealth Funds Podcasts (2025)

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Statewide Primaries, Campaign Yard Signs, and Public Radio Personalities 42:24

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Margaret Barthel of WAMU, covering what the candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general have to say about policy issues. Ryan Murphy of WHRO, covering local primary races that are heating up in Hampton Roads. Jahd Khalil of VPM News, covering how the candidates for l…

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Mailbag: incl Is it time to cut and run? June 15, 2025 1:17:15

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– Which shares are used to calculate CGT – A listener rant on the banks – A reminder about getting old – Is it time for me to cut and run? – Should I buy Berkshire if the market is ‘frothy’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Innovation, and the tale of three airlines. June 13, 2025 1:12:12

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– The challenge of innovation – ASX hits a record high – Virgin to list, Rex might survive, Qantas shuts Jetstar Asia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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529 Plan Most Frequent Q&As 7:13

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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TAE Technologies raises $150m, Fusion Supply Chain spending almost doubles in 2024, Wendelstein 7-X sets new performance records 9:51

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Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. TAE Technologies raises $150m in funding for fusion energy development https://www.power-technology.com/news/tae-technologies-fusion-energy-development/ 2. F…

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Stocks In Focus: IAG, June 11 2025 13:02

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley about Australia’s largest general insurer, IAG (ASX:IAG). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Immigration Enforcement, Medicaid Cuts, and Tariff Uncertainty 33:56

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Sabrina Moreno of Axios Richmond, covering why Virginia is a hotspot for immigration enforcement. Michael O'Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, covering how federal Medicaid cuts will affect Virginians' coverage and home healthcare workers. Michael Martz of the Richmond Times-Dispat…

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Mailbag: incl. Should my ETF exclude banks and miners? June 8, 2025 59:55

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– Should I invest in an ETF that excludes banks and miners? – Is value investing dead? – Can insider ownership be bad? – Do I have enough Super? – Lay off Australia! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Soul Patts and Brickworks tie the knot. June 6, 2025 1:28:45

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– GDP is out… and it’s weak – Trump doubles steel and aluminium tariffs – Trump’s bill to turbocharge US debt – Soul Patts and Brickworks tie the knot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Stocks In Focus: Vanguard MSCI International ETF, June 5 2025 13:40

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Ed Vesely about globally-focused ETF, the Vanguard MSCI International ETF (ASX:VGS). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Riding the Tariffs Rollercoaster 10:21

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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The Power of Potential (with CAN Fund) 47:06

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Jane Roos is deeply passionate about ensuring Canadian athletes have the resources they need to succeed on the world stage. Before founding CAN Fund, Jane was a promising track athlete whose career was cut short by a devastating car accident at the age of 19. This life-changing event inspired her to help other Canadian athletes who face challenges,…

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Sanctuary Cities, U.S. Attorney Competition, and Richmond's Second Water Crisis 40:52

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Elizabeth Beyer of Cardinal News, covering the competition to decide the next U.S. Attorney for Virginia's Western District. Tyler Englander of WRIC, covering DHS' list of sanctuary cities, including several conservative Virginia counties. Chris Suarez of VPM News, covering Rich…

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Mailbag: incl. Help to start investing at 40. June 1, 2025 1:23:32

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– What do you think of my investment idea? – What do you disagree on? – Should I sell my employer-provided shares? – Help… I’m starting to invest at 40 – Fix housing for me! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Addressing the challenge of productivity. May 30, 2025 1:14:45

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– Australia’s richest people announced – The challenge of productivity – Return to the office has stalled See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Market Update | May 2025 3:27

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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Laser-powered fusion, World's most powerful laser, Realta Fusion raises $36M 7:18

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A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by Jeff Peachman, a graduate student of plasma physics at the University of Washington. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Laser-powered fusion experiment more than doubles its power output. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/17/laser-powered-fusion-experiment-more-than-…

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Stocks In Focus: AMP, May 28 2025 11:21

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Vincent Wales about financial services company AMP (ASX:AMP). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Trans Voices in Sport (with Jessica Platt) 16:52

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Jessica Platt is a retired professional ice hockey player and an advocate for transgender rights. She played for the Toronto Furies in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) and was the first transgender woman to play in the league. ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and…

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Recall Petitions, Council Chaos, and Coal County Ventures 41:59

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Karen Graham of the Loudoun Times-Mirror, covering recall petitions in Purcellville. Bill Atkinson of the Progress Index, covering internal strife and council meetings and financial distress in Hopewell. Ben Paviour of the New York Times, covering coal magnate-led development pr…

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Mailbag: incl. How should I invest at 60? May 25, 2025 1:18:11

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– How do I uncover potential hidden gems? – What’s your list of attributes you value? – What should I invest in, at 60? – Should we just tax everyone at 10% and be done with it? – Shouldn’t a long term investor buy units in a geared ETF? – How does a company benefit when I buy shares on the ASX? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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In Rural America, a Weak Signal Can Mean Worse Health 28:28

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What happens when your zip code threatens your health? Broadband access is often framed as a tech issue, but in some rural communities it’s a matter of health equity. Broadband internet is so limited in some areas that patients can’t use remote monitoring devices, hospitals can’t support telehealth, and electronic health records slow down care inst…

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Moody’s downgrades the US. May 23, 2025 1:21:29

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– Rates drop… more to come? – Moody’s downgrades the US, and turmoil in the bond market – Westpac cutting jobs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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How to Save More, and Teach Kids to as Well 7:07

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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Stocks In Focus: Appen, May 21 2025 16:18

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool Director of Research Ryan Newman about AI-enabler Appen (ASX:APX). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Let Them Play: Trans Inclusion in Sport (with Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne) 55:30

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Harrison Browne is the first transgender athlete in professional hockey. He was part of the National Women’s Hockey League and played for the Metropolitan Riveters and the Buffalo Beauts (winning a championship with both teams). He helped form the first-ever transgender policy in professional sports to aid both transmen and transwomen in their part…

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Ticket Diversity, Amendment Rejections, and Non-Traditional Candidates 39:01

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Olivia Diaz of the Associated Press, covering the diversity of Virginia's Republican candidates against the backdrop of a federal crackdown on DEI. Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the Virginia House Clerk rejecting three of Governor Youngkin's vetoes. Brad…

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Mailbag: incl. How is Super fair for young people? May 18, 2025 1:20:34

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– Surely one company isn’t worth 6 times another? – How is Super fare for young people? – Isn’t Bitcoin going to make inequality worse? – Can we be more clever with tariffs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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In the Age of AI, Health Innovation Requires Human Stories 23:28

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Data is the engine of health innovation, but too often it can’t tell the full story. On this week’s episode of The Dose, Dr. Sema Sgaier joins host Joel Bervell to talk about the future of equitable health care: how we collect data, who’s included, and what it means for clinical trials, mental health, and the role of AI. Tune in to hear Dr. Sgaier …

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Buffett, Trump, Banks and Super. May 16, 2025 1:21:44

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– The humility of Warren Buffett – Trump’s tariff truce – Bank profit round-up – Super tax increase… what to do now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Best Way to Make a Financial Plan for College 10:08

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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ITER completes super magnet; University of Texas solves fusion challenge; Fusion collaboration in Germany; Is China pulling ahead in fusion? 9:05

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Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. ITER completes fusion super magnethttps://www.neimagazine.com/news/iter-completes-fusion-super-magnet/ 2. University of Texas-led team solves a big problem f…

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Stocks In Focus: Zip, May 14 2025 14:40

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Mitchell Lawler about buy-now-pay-later player Zip (ASX:ZIP). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Intra-Party Chaos, Fraud Accusations, and Americorps Funding Cuts 37:59

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering the ousting of Laura Hughes, former chairwoman for the Virginia Beach Republican Party. Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering accusations of fraud between the Youngkin administration and the Nansemond Indian Tribe over heal…

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Mailbag: incl. Aren’t tariffs just another tax? May 11, 2025 1:12:42

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– Where can I find Buffett’s writing? – Your tariff thoughts lack nuance – How do governments collect tax in a Bitcoin world? – Aren’t tariffs just another tax? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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“Data Silence” Holds High Stakes for People’s Health 26:25

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We’re in a pivotal moment for health care equity and public health. Systems for tracking data on maternal mortality and chronic disease are being dismantled, with consequences that could last generations. On this week’s episode of The Dose, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith joins host Joel Bervell to talk about who’s represented in the health data we collec…

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Are we ready for a world without Buffett? May 9, 2025 1:16:35

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– What next, after the election – Fed holds steady, but worries – NAB’s rate cut call not all good news – Buffett resigns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Are ESG Funds a Good Investment? 10:24

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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Stocks In Focus: Commonwealth Bank, May 7 2025 13:09

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Kate Lee about Australia’s largest bank – and largest company – Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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A Life Spent in Sport (with Kristine Deacon) 58:56

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Kristine Deacon is a swim coach and the team manager for athletics Canada. ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award…

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Early Voting, Budget Cuts, and Controversy On The Republican Ticket 31:30

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Laura Vozzella of the Washington Post, covering controversy on the Republican ticket as Governor Youngkin tried to oust Lieutenant Governor John Reid. Dwayne Yancey of the Cardinal News, covering early voting for both statewide and local primaries around Virginia. Jeff Schapiro …

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Mailbag: incl. Are we paying too much for volatility protection? May 4, 2025 1:08:48

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– Should I engage in some tax-loss selling? – How can I find out more about a company? – What should I buy in the next crash? – Are fund managers torching our money? – My mortgage is large, but my portfolio is small See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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How Private Equity Deals Are Reshaping Your Health Care 30:15

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When private equity firms buy your local hospital, your primary care doctor’s office, or your local nursing home, they profit. But what happens to those health care institutions, the patients they serve, and the people who work there? On The Dose this week, Dr. Zirui Song, a renowned expert on private equity in health care, talks with host Joel Ber…

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A pox on a tax on unrealised gains. May 2, 2025 1:17:19

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– Inflation finally in the target range… sort of – US economy contracts – A pox on a tax on unrealised gains – Woolies online sales surge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Market Update | April 2025 2:43

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- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.comBy WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors

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Stocks In Focus: Vanguard Australian Shares ETF, April 30 2025 14:40

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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about an all-in-one way to get exposure to 300 of the largest companies on the ASX: the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX:VAS). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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ICE Raid, Right-to-Work, and Trouble in Purcellville 35:37

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Hanna Pampaloni of Loudoun Now, covering the scandal surrounding a state police investigation of Purcellville's Vice Mayor. Luke Weir of the Roanoke Times, covering the Democratic debate for Lieutenant Governor, where all candidates voice support for ending Right-to-Work. Sean M…

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Mailbag: incl. Intend your puns! April 27, 2025 1:24:36

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– The cost and value of tertiary education? – Put options to preserve the value of my investment in the short term? – Are we missing the tax benefits of an SMSF? – What if we voted on what our tax dollars are spent on? – Why can’t I invest in gold inside my Super? – Intend your puns! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Charting a Path Through a Troubled Legacy 25:34

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As the American Medical Association’s first chief equity officer, Dr. Aletha Maybank guided the legacy medical institution through a difficult reckoning with its past exclusion of Black and women physicians. In a new episode of The Dose, host Joel Bervell talks to Dr. Maybank about how she did it, what lessons the AMA holds for our current moment, …

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Macquarie bails out of international funds management. April 25, 2025 1:19:39

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– Tariffs might come down – Trump may (or not) fire Powell – Macquarie bails out of international funds management – Coalition promises to let international airlines fly domestically from Darwin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR