7.30 Episode dated 11 December 2025
TV Episode | 30 min | News

7.30

Episode dated 11 December 2025

TV Episode | 30 min | News

Australians are flocking to cheap retailers like Temu, Shein and Amazon this Christmas. The soaring values of big tech companies spark fears of an AI bubble that could burst. Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Sydney Sweeney.

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Updated Dec 11, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025 (Australia)

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5 nominations

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29 cast members

Name	Known for
Sarah Ferguson Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Sam Altman Self - Open AI CEO Self - Open AI CEO See fewer	Connie Lynn (2022)
Melanie Bishop Self - Macquarie University (as Prof. Melanie Bishop) Self - Macquarie University (as Prof. Melanie Bishop) See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Peter Ferne Self - Retailer Self - Retailer See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Brad Gerstner Self - Investor Self - Investor See fewer	Prof G Markets (2024)
Alex Goad Self - Reef Design Lab Self - Reef Design Lab See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Richard Holden Self - Economist, UNSW Self - Economist, UNSW See fewer	Weekend Breakfast (2012)
Pat Hutchings Self - Australian Museum Self - Australian Museum See fewer	72 Dangerous Animals: Australia (2014)
Nicki Hutley Self - Economist Self - Economist See fewer	ABC News Breakfast (2008)
Alex Joiner Self - Chief Economist, IFM Investors Self - Chief Economist, IFM Investors See fewer	SBS World News (2002)
Catherine Jolley Self - Roy Morgan Self - Roy Morgan See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Christy Martin Self - Former Boxer Self - Former Boxer See fewer	Beat Down (2025)
Janet Menzies Self - Amazon Self - Amazon See fewer	7.30 (2011)
David Michôd Self - Director Self - Director See fewer	The King (I) (2019)
Roger Montgomery Self - Investment Analyst Self - Investment Analyst See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Jason Om Self - Reporter Self - Reporter See fewer	Landline (1991)
Mariana Mayer Pinto Self - UNSW (as Assoc. Prof. Mariana Mayer Pinto) Self - UNSW (as Assoc. Prof. Mariana Mayer Pinto) See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Michael Rowland Self - National Affairs Reporter Self - National Affairs Reporter See fewer	Australia Votes 2016 (2016)
Sydney Sweeney Self - Actor Self - Actor See fewer	Euphoria (2019)
Alysia Thomas-Sam Self - Reporter Self - Reporter See fewer	Seven Sharp (2013)
Rosie Thomas Self - Choice Campaign Director Self - Choice Campaign Director See fewer	ABC News Breakfast (2008)
James Thomson Self - Aust. Financial Review Self - Aust. Financial Review See fewer	7.30 (2011)
Ethan Embry Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Ben Foster Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Hell or High Water (II) (2016)
Jess Gabor Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Shameless (2011)
Coleman Pedigo Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Christy (II) (2025)
James Self Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Writer's Block (III) (2020)
Prince William of Wales Self - Prince of Wales (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Prince of Wales (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Rhino Man (2024)
Merritt Wever Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Signs (2002)