Best Federal Employee Privacy Podcasts (2025)

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📈 RBA holds rates at 3.6% | China hits $1 trillion in global trade surplus 6:33

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Headlines for Wednesday 10 December 2025 This is original content written by the Equity Mates team for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 NSW loses $1.1m/hour to pokies, ATO recovers $1b for employees, government scraps electricity rebate & more 5:43

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Headlines for Tuesday 9 December 2025 This is original content written by the Equity Mates team for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 30 Nov-6 Dec 2025 (Episode 27) 14:48

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This week on The FED Weekly, we cover the critical news for federal employees and retirees from November 30 to December 6, 2025. The Federal Benefits Open Season ends December 8, and participants must act quickly due to plan changes and increased health costs. Flexible spending account re-enrollment is required, with updated IRS limits. The anticip…

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📈 Netflix cements power in Hollywood, Big week for interest rates, SpaceX's record valuation & more 5:22

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Headlines for Monday 8 December 2025 This is original content written by the Equity Mates team for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Meta begins removing under 16s | Tasmania is set for a stadium 5:48

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Headlines for Friday 5 December 2025 This is original content written by the Equity Mates team for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Trump praises Aussie-style super, OpenAI goes 'code red', Australian GDP slumps & more 5:35

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Headlines for Thursday 4 December 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Quay Crowner, Federal Gov't Employee Whose Job Was Cut by Trump 35:34

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Quay Crowner is a longtime U.S. federal government executive who served at multiple agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Government Accountability Office, and the Department of Education. The 55-year-old Maryland native was most recently the Director of Outreach Impact and Engagement for Federal Student Aid at the Department of Edu…

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📈 Bitcoin continues to fall | Zinger Bahn Mi to drive KFC's growth 5:46

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Headlines for Wednesday 3 December 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 ASX outage sparks outrage, Trump closes Venezuelan airspace, pay raise for childcare & more 6:11

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Headlines for Tuesday 2 December 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 23-29 Nov 2025 (Episode 26) 20:01

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This week on The FED Weekly, we cover crucial updates for federal employees and retirees from November 23-29, 2025. The episode breaks down Federal Benefits Open Season—highlighting a significant 12.3% hike in health premiums for 2026—and details how new plan designs shift more costs onto members. Legislative efforts to tackle rising healthcare exp…

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📈 Good news for Australian emissions, Black Friday breaks records, Corporate Travel management in trouble & more 5:50

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Headlines for Monday 1 December 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Record Black Friday forecasts, HECS debt relieved, teens challenge ban in High Court & more 6:05

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Headlines for Friday 28 November 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehive.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Inflation shock means no rate cut | Meet Australia's newest unicorn 5:13

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Headlines for Wednesday 26 November 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehive.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Trump announces trade truce, no bailouts for AI, bad luck Bendigo & more 5:45

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Headlines for Wednesday 26 November 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehive.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 CBA and Labour MP battle over fees, BHP rejected again, Victoria's budget blowout & more 7:01

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Headlines for Tuesday 25 November 2025 This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehive.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 16-22 Nov (Episode 25) 18:26

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we recap crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for November 16–22, 2025. Key topics include the annual Federal Benefits Open Season, which features essential plan changes and mandatory actions—especially for those with terminating health or dental plans. If enrolled in a plan ending in 2025, participa…

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📈 Netflix takes on Canberra, TikTok's valuation soars, Star's rescue confirmed & more 6:05

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Headlines for Monday 24 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Nvidia does it again, APRA warns of housing risks, Meta cuts off teens & more 5:27

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Headlines for Friday 21 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Australia needs 1.9m more homes, DroneShield drops another 20%, Meta survives break up attempt & more 6:16

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Headlines for Thursday 20 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Australia's Future Fund refreshes portfolio, Jeff Bezos' next move, Weight loss drugs work as US obesity rate falls & more 6:23

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Headlines for Wednesday 19 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Mike Cannon-Brookes bets big on solar, Bitcoin's bear market, Private school fees top $50,000 & more 6:19

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Headlines for Tuesday 18 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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FED News Weekly 9-15 Nov (Episode 24) 17:15

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown, its severe financial impacts on federal employees, and disruptions to public services. Despite the shutdown, the 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season remains scheduled for November 10 – December 8, with some health, dental, and vision plans being discon…

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📈 How US tariffs helped Australia, The show goes on at Berkshire Hathaway, BHP found liable for mine collapse & more 5:41

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Headlines for Monday 17 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Waymo achieves another self-driving first, DroneShield CEO dumps all shares, Liberals dump Net Zero & more 4:32

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Headlines for Friday 14 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Australians are feeling good, Menulog to shut down, AI data centres report huge numbers & more 5:11

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Headlines for Thursday 13 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Warren Buffett's swan song, Rex has finally found a buyer, Commonwealth Bank disappoints & more 5:00

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Headlines for Wednesday 12 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 DroneShield's confusing day, Aussie Banks struggle, US Government shutdown nears end & more 4:05

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Headlines for Tuesday 11 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Coalition to ditch Super-for-Housing, China challenges Australia in the Pacific, Elon Musk gets his $1 trillion package & more 5:28

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Headlines for Monday 10 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 2-8 Nov 2025 (Episode 23) 20:00

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we deliver a comprehensive update on critical issues affecting federal employees and retirees during the ongoing government shutdown. Highlights include missed paychecks, reliance on emergency resources, and intense financial strain across the federal workforce. Legislative deadlock persists, with debates over hea…

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📈 One step closer to high-speed rail, Siri is (finally) getting an upgrade, Breville's great day & more 5:17

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Headlines for Friday 7 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Reddit banned for Australian children, Time to vote on Elon Musk's $1 trillion payday & more 5:10

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Headlines for Thursday 6 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Free electricity (for 3 hours a day), RBA holds rates steady, Aussie IREN up 696% in past year & more 3:57

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Headlines for Wednesday 5 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 RBA to meet but no rate cut expected, Aussie property at new record high, Nationals ditch Net Zero & more 3:33

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Headlines for Tuesday 4 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 25 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 (Episode 22) 19:42

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We cover the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting the deadlocked budget negotiations that have left 730,000 federal employees working without pay. Primary legislation discussed includes the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012), which aims to secure immediate pay for essential staff, and proposed changes to retroactive pay guarantees, raising uncert…

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📈 Property prices break more records, Buffett's cash pile reaches $381 billion, Apple & Amazon report & more 5:00

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Headlines for Monday 3 November 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 US-China reach an interim deal, Microsoft, Alphabet & Meta report earnings, NAB's $60bn housing pledge & more 4:46

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Headlines for Friday 31 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Underlying inflation rises for the first time in 3 years, US government's $80 billion nuclear plan, Microsoft and Apple cross $4 trillion & more 4:45

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Headlines for Thursday 30 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Apple's major milestone, WiseTech raided by Federal Police and ASIC & gold continues to fall 4:57

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Headlines for Wednesday 29 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pocket Dial: Taylor Winters, My Executive Coach 45:54

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Today I’m interviewing someone who helps me immensely with my work, the way I approach my career, and how to just be more effective and intentional with my time. I’m talking to my executive coach, Taylor Winters, because she has some really interesting ideas about the concept of “enough,” which we talk about a lot on this show. This episode is a Po…

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📈 Australia takes Microsoft to court, US, UK, Japan all hit all-time highs & no-AI exemption to copyright laws 3:42

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Headlines for Tuesday 28 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 19-25 Oct 2025 (Episode21) 20:10

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers key updates affecting federal employees and retirees from October 19–25, 2025. We discuss steep 2026 health insurance premium hikes—12.3% for Federal Employees Health Benefits participants and 11.3% for Postal Service enrollees—which far outpace the modest cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees (2.8% f…

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📈 Trump and Xi prepare to meet, India may stop buying Russian oil & Fair Work rules in favour of work-from-home 4:15

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Headlines for Monday 27 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Beyond Meat up 1000% then halves, Trump piles pressure on Russia & Tesla posts record revenue but profits plunge 4:08

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Headlines for Friday 24 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Gold crashes, Australia's housing crisis worsens & OpenAI launches Atlas 4:58

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Headlines for Thursday 23 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Gold hits "extreme FOMO", Trump guarantees AUKUS submarines & Apple nears $4 trilion 4:21

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Headlines for Wednesday 22 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Daylight robbery at the Louvre, Apple iPhone boom returns & CommSec profits surge 35% amid trading frenzy 3:47

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Headlines for Tuesday 21 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Albanese heads to Washington, Gold’s biggest week since the GFC & Apple wins F1 rights 4:40

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Headlines for Monday 20 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FED Weekly 12-18 Oct 2025 (Episode 20) 20:21

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the critical challenges facing federal employees and retirees for the week of October 12-18, 2025. Key topics include the deepening financial crisis from the ongoing government shutdown, with hundreds of thousands missing paychecks and facing uncertainty over back pay. Military pay was protected through a…

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📈 4.5% unemployment shock, Trump crypto profits hit $1bn & Macquarie Asset Management's record deal 5:11

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Headlines for Friday 17 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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📈 Banks warn of bubble territory, Google bets big on India & EV sales hit record high 4:55

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Headlines for Thursday 16 October 2025. This is original content written by Bryce and Ren for the Equity Mates daily email, turned into a podcast using artificial intelligence. Read and subscribe to the Equity Mates daily email here: https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…