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Jun 2025
27m 51s

World Bank Worries, House Price Flurry, ...

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Adam and Thomas discuss various economic topics including the World Bank's revised growth forecasts, the current state of the Australian economy, rising house prices, the controversy surrounding Rams Home Loans, and the increasing trend of Americans searching for basic adulting skills. The conversation is filled with humour and insights into the complexities of economics and everyday life.


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