



How Western countries could learn from Swiss-style referendums
2GB Afternoons Michael McLaren says Australia and other Western countries could learn from Switzerland's model on immigration.

'Can't help themselves' - Chalmers' hypocrisy on full display
Labor has been accused of wealth-baiting as Michael McLaren calls out Jim Chalmers for putting himself above everyone else.

'The rise of Farage' - How the UK government has itself to blame
Michael McLaren says successive UK governments have themselves to blame for the rise of the Reform Party and the unrest in their streets.

'Another public holiday' - The new obsession with not going to work
The Shop, Distribution, and Allied Employees' Association is pushing for an increase to New South Wales' public holidays, but Michael McLaren has questioned whether the union is aware of the harm it will cause.

'IOU' - The SDA proposal aimed to pay workers back
The SDA has proposed NSW "modestly" increase the number of public holidays from 11 to 12.

'What's next' - Iran-US negotiations drag into eighth week
Michael McLaren has been left wondering what's next as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

'6%' - The push by a Sydney council to bring teenage girls back to the park
Urban planner and policy director for the Committee for Sydney has shared how one council hopes to get teenage girls back to the park.

Fleetwood Mac Legacy act set to take the stage at the State Theatre
The performers behind the Go Your Own Way The Fleetwood Mac Legacy show have revealed to Michael McLaren some of the iconic moments from the original group they love recreating.

'Autarky' - How the West's reliance on China will come back to bite them
Michael McLaren has unpacked how the West has allowed itself to fall victim to China's globalisation and how that could come back to hurt them, including Australia.

'Legacy media' - Michael's big question about the current state of the media
Michael McLaren has a big question to ask about the current state of our media after several broadcasters in the US changed their tune on the Trump administration following the 2024 US Presidential election.