Wednesday 30 October 2024 Two of the country’s largest retailing groups are set to merge.  And more, including: A report on the impact of the COVID pandemic slams governments and the Reserve Bank and warns of long lasting negative impacts from the period  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fights back against claims he was too close to former Qantas boss, Alan Joyce And why Volkswagen is considering shutting down factories Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - 10 questions to ask a financial planner. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.