In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with finance journalist and author Chris Kohler to discuss the systems designed to separate Australians from their money – and what you can do to protect yourself.
They cover
- The psychological tricks behind modern consumerism
- Chris’s viral interest rate videos and their surprising impact
- How businesses subtly extract more from your wallet
- The hidden cost of convenience
- Why loyalty isn’t always rewarding
This conversation is full of insights for anyone looking to take back control of their spending and think critically about modern money systems. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, don’t forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Topics Covered
- Chris Kohler’s media and finance journey
- Going viral: How humour made economics click
- Behind the scenes of his creative process
- What inspired his new book: “They Get You”
- Psychological levers used by marketers
- Loyalty programs: Who benefits most?
- The dangerous normalisation of gambling
- How data is used to drive spending
- Subscription creep & the illusion of value
- What you can do to fight back
- Why it’s never too late to become financially aware
- Chris’s advice to his younger self
- How the “little guy” can regain control
