Retired Army General has his say on Trump’s possible military action in Iran

Retired Australian Army Major General Gus McLachlan joined 2GB Afternoons to discuss the possible military response to the current situation unfolding in Iran. 

Longtime 2GB presenter Brian Wilshire passes away

Longtime 2GB presenter Brian Wilshire has passed away, aged 81.

Travel: Hawaii

Freelance Travel Writer and Journalist Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku joins Michael to talk about venturing to Hawaii. 

‘Provides protection for hate preachers’: Proposed hate speech laws criticised

Vice President of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia Chris Merritt joined 2GB Afternoons and weighed in on the federal government's proposed legislation, which is set to redefine the threshold for hate speech.

'Demographic Cliff' - Why Australia’s record-low birth rate is an economic time bomb

Michael McLaren and Dr. Michael Gannon discuss why Australia’s birth rate has hit a 25-year low and the "economic reversal" that awaits if we don't fix the cost-of-living crisis.

'Selective Solidarity' - The double standards defining Australia’s latest free speech debate

Michael McLaren suggests that the selective approach to free speech reveals a litigious and fragile state of modern Australian democracy. Arguing that while local writers obsess over "cultural safety," they remain silent on the oppressive regimes funding their causes.

Afternoons with Lucy Zelic - Monday, 5th January

Listen to the full show podcast with Lucy Zelic filling in for Michael McLaren

'I'm sick and tired of this' - Lucy Zelić’s call to reclaim national Identity

Lucy Zelić issues a powerful call to action, arguing that Australia must urgently refocus on the "great Australian values" of mateship, freedom, and common sense.

The aspect of this evening's NYE celebrations that has caused 'a bit of a debate'

Luke Bona has pointed out a detail of this evening's NYE celebrations.

The surprising beverage that has been found to boost athlete endurance

Advanced Sports Dietitian, Simone Austin joined 2GB Summer Afternoons.