Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 23rd February

Michael McLaren expresses deep concern over the "spirit" of education reform being undermined by universities admitting students with ATARs under 50.

He argues that while professions like media maintain high entry bars, the teaching profession is settling for lower standards, signaling a potential crisis in classroom competency.

Michael McLaren expresses deep concern over the "spirit" of education reform being undermined by universities admitting students with ATARs under 50.
He argues that while professions like media maintain high entry bars, the teaching profession&nbsp;is settling for lower standards, signaling a potential crisis in classroom competency.

'Alarm bells' - Educational decline as universities 'scoop up' low-ATAR teaching students

Michael characterises the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision as a "seismic" blow to Donald Trump.

He notes that while it proves American checks and balances still operate, it erases nearly $200 billion in expected annual revenue and weakens Trump’s hand just before pivotal trade talks with President Xi.

Michael characterises the Supreme Court&rsquo;s 6-3 decision as a "seismic" blow to Donald Trump.
He notes that while it proves American checks and balances still operate, it erases nearly $200 billion in expected annual revenue and weakens Trump&rsquo;s hand just before pivotal trade talks with President Xi.

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