Kate Uebergang

New York

Executive Producer, Cheddar at Altice USA

Producer & journalist

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The Good Retirement: Dreaming and planning

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Kate Jones |Kate Uebergang

Retirement can be about building a dream: how do you imagine your life after work? In the second part of our new series, The Good Retirement, we show you the practical steps to making retirement a reality.
Ethical dilemmas: Teaching kids the value of money

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

In a moment that's gone viral, actor Ben Affleck was caught on camera giving his 13-year-old son a reality check when the teenager wanted a pair of very pricey sneakers. The teen was interested in a pair of Dior Air Jordans... the price tag... $6,000! The actor quipped: "That's a lot of lawns you gotta mow there."So, what are the ethical implications of teaching your kids the value of money? Guest:Patrick Stokes, Associate Professor of philosophy at Deakin UniversityEthics, Parenting Children
Why are Aussies questioning an American holiday?

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

There's no doubt that Australians love to travel. We have a reputation for being adventurous globe-trotters. But there's one country that's making us skittish at the moment: The United States. So what's behind this hesitation?
What do you hope your legacy will be?

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

This morning we've been reflecting on the life of Pope Francis, who died yesterday - Easter Monday - at age 88. He left a legacy as a reformer - reaching out to gay and marginalised people, demanding justice for the poor and speaking out against corporate greed and climate change. His death is a time of reflection for many people... and not just Catholics. The outpouring of tributes might have you thinking about how you'd like to be remembered when you go.
A midwife shares her labours of love

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

It might be one of life's most common experiences... but giving birth is also one of the most unique and profound moments in any person's life. Midwife Oceane Campbell has lost count of the number of babies she's helped bring into the world. In her new memoir, she shares hilarious births... unexpectedly early arrivals.. and heartbreaking moments when things don't go according to plan.
Is it ethical for the rich to leave money to their kids after they die?

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Michael Dulaney |Kate Uebergang

Baby boomers, Australia's richest generation, are expected to hand over $3.5 trillion to younger generations over the coming decades, largely via inheritance. This great wealth transfer is going to make an enormous impact in the coming years by reordering the wealth distribution in society. But this new age of inherited wealth prompts many broader moral questions, even when discussing modest sums of money.
What the egg shortage reveals about consumer behaviour - ABC listen

Feb 10, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Supply chains have been limited since an avian influenza outbreak in mid-2024. And eggs are still in short supply on some major supermarket shelves What does consumer response to the shortage reveal about our relationship with convenience shopping?
The joys of secondhand online commerce

Feb 5, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

The hunt for the perfect slightly used armchair, or for a bike that just needs a little bit of love and elbow grease can be a thrill. These days everyone can be a buyer or seller. Buying and selling second hand online is not a new trend but it does feel like the market has exploded in recent years. Guests:Kylie Cowan - founder of UpCycle 2Stephanie Atto - research and strategy director at Monash University's Australia Consumer and Retail Studies Unit.
Why women are choosing to travel solo

Feb 4, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

If you've scrolled through your social media feed recently you've probably noticed a friend.. or colleague... or your friend or colleague's mum... posting photos of themselves from some exotic and far-flung location. What stands out...? They're gloriously alone. So, why are a growing number of women choosing a solo travel adventure?
How household behaviour can reduce food waste

Feb 3, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kate Uebergang

Each year Australians waste around 7.6 million tonnes of food. That's about 312kg per person. And if that figure isn't jarring enough... then how about this one:This waste can cost up to $2,500 per household per year. There's a disconnect between our desire to save money at the check-out... and throwing away this much food. So, how can we reduce food waste? And how much of an impact does recycling ... like composting and kerbside collection... really make?