Luxury travel is evolving - it’s no longer just about five-star hotels, but about experiences, space, food and service. Michael Thompson chats with Dylan O'Brien from Luxury Escapes about what luxury travel looks like in 2026, where Australians are heading, and how travellers are redefining what “luxury” really means.

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Is the four-day work week realistic, or just wishful thinking? Sean Aylmer talks to Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group about why Gen X is obsessed with work-life balance, and what global trials really show. Simon explains why productivity hasn’t collapsed in some experiments - and why labour shortages, not lifestyle trends, may ultimately decide where it works and where it doesn’t.

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Australian investors love dividends, and franking credits only add to the appeal. But picking dividend stocks isn’t as simple as buying whatever yielded the most last year. Sean Aylmer talks to Morningstar strategist Lachlan Halloway about what actually makes a dividend sustainable, why ASX yields are lower than the long-run average, and how Morningstar goes about identifying higher-yield opportunities.

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Friday 16 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Hate legislation on shaky ground
2. Air traffic chaos
3. Households up their spending
4. NASA’s first medical evacuation
5. Hollywood’s highest grossing actor

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Global markets have faced renewed volatility following the election of Donald Trump, but how much does it really matter for Australia? Sean Aylmer is joined by Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis to discuss the US, China and the forces shaping the global outlook in 2026. Luci also highlights a fast-growing but under-appreciated success story.

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Thursday 15 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Alphabet hits $US4 trillion
2. Coalition baulks at hate laws
3. Rents set to stabilise
4. Record year for ETFs
5. China’s trade surplus hits record

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Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about what makes Wesfarmers different. From the extraordinary rise of Kmart’s Anko brand, to Bunnings’ near-monopoly power, and the company’s unique approach to capital allocation and management culture, Gaurav explains why Wesfarmers has delivered such strong long-term returns.

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Wednesday 14 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Aussie housing hits $12.3 tr
2. Kevin Rudd steps down as US ambassador
3. Endeavour to compete on price
4. Woolies AI for shoppers
5. World’s fastest growing app

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AI has powered markets higher - but is the boom already close to its peak? Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about whether the world is nearing the end of an AI bubble. Roger explains how past technology booms have played out, and what investors should be thinking about now, including whether it’s time to rebalance portfolios after the strong run in AI-linked stocks.

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Tuesday 13 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Parliament recalled for hate speech laws
2. Surge in household spending
3. Meta cans 540k users
4. Trump administration goes after Jerome Powell
5. Superman comic $22m sale

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