Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 24th September

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Government spending and next week’s RBA decision

Former Commonwealth Bank boss David Murray joined 2GB Afternoons. 

A new force is 'upending' Australia’s energy roadmap

Australia's energy debate is entering a new phase as the rapid growth of AI and data centres raises fresh questions about how the country will generate reliable electricity. 

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 23rd September

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Why My Fair Lady holds the key to fixing Australia’s education crisis

Public spending per student has surged by 24%, yet Australian kids are now losing an entire year's progress in core subjects like math. Michael breaks down where that money is really going and why taxpayers aren't seeing results.

'I'm still hopeful' - Shadow Defence Minister ramps up Defence sites fight

There's been a disappointing development in the bid to keep historic defence sites in the hands of the Australian Defence Force.

'National security and sovereignty' - The pyrrhic victory that is China's EV market

Michael McLaren has been left questioning if the "eco-warriors" will look back in regret as the government rules out a return to the fuel excise in hopes that more Australians switch to EVs.

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 22nd September

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Why toasters have better cyber laws than your car

Following his eye-opening Four Corners hack demonstration, cybersecurity director Dan Hreszczuk explained why Australia’s auto safety policies lag behind international standards. 

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 21st September

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