2GB Afternoons - Highlights

The country music coordinator at Tamworth Regional Council, Cheryl Brown, has explained to 2GB Afternoon the connection Tamworth had to Dolly Parton.

The CEO and President of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation has given a first-hand account of how the home of country music is coping with the news of Dolly Parton's passing.

Trent Nikolic has underlined how the government has let rural Australians down as the Prime Minister is set to make an appearance at the Bush Summit in Darwin.

With Queensland facing a massive infrastructure race against the clock, union boss Jacqueline King took aim at proposals to bring in foreign construction apprentices.  

Michael McLaren has applauded an essay written by Louise Clegg, which has criticised blaming private schools for the alleged actions of their students.

Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts has called the federal government out over their "disgraceful" actions regarding the sale of defence sites.

Michael McLaren has been left questioning how long it's going to take Australia to realise that the fundamentals of the economy are an issue, as the government looks set to bail out another company.

2GB's longest-serving host, and host of the Garden Clinic, has opened up on his time with the station.

Former Prime Minister and current President of the Liberal Party Tony Abbott has shared a touching tribute to 2GB as the station celebrates 100 years on air!

Andrew Moore has opened up about being the presenter who did it all on the station.

Some incredible voices have graced 2GB with their talents, including Kel Richards, the inventor of the openline quiz, and Andrew Moore, who 'could do it all'.

Michael McLaren has warned Australians should be questioning the increase in surveillance, as one eftpos operator announces plans to ditch the four-digit pin for your face.

Australia's net national debt officially ticked past the historic $1 trillion milestone today, sparking sharp criticism over out-of-control government spending. Angus Taylor warned that massive annual interest bills will ultimately drive up inflation and leave future generations paying the price.

Missing 18-year-old hiker Lily Hooper has been found dead after going missing eight days ago in the Southern Highlands.

Wentworth MP Zali Steggall has told Michael McLaren a freedom of information request she made in regards to the sale of various defence sites had been rejected.

Michael McLaren has shared his take on the recent collaboration between Labor and the Coalition on gambling, saying it's clear it was a move to prove they can still govern effectively.

Following major warnings that post-budget tax changes could drive rent prices up by 30% over two years, Century 21 Chairman Charles Tarbey shared whether those steep predictions will actually hit renters. 

Executive chairman at Trafalgar Entertainment Asia Pacific, Tim McFarlane, joined Michael McLaren live to discuss 50 years of the Theatre Royal!

Iconic actor John Waters, who stars in Fiddler on the Roof, joined Michael for a chat live at the Theatre Royal.

Fiddler in the Fiddler On The Roof Ben Adler and Associate Musical Director Brendan Murtagh joined Michael McLaren live last week at the Theatre Royal.

Michael McLaren has torn shreds out of Anthony Albanese for his handling of the growing anti-Semitism in Australia and why the buy-back scheme is providing the illusion of Albo doing something to help.

Vietnam veteran Dave Sabben joined Michael McLaren to discuss the Battle of Long Tan and the impact it had on him 60 years ago on Vietnam Veterans Day.

Founder of 4 Year Terms Australia Marty Gray has outlined why Australia should consider extending political terms.

Michael McLaren has noted that a scuffle appears to be breaking out over compulsory superannuation, as more political figures back allowing Australians to access their super before retirement.

Andrew Hastie has accused the federal Albanese government of distorting the energy market by claiming renewables are cheaper than they actually are.

Michael McLaren has warned that a four-day work week proposal put forward by Queensland Labor will cause economic disaster.

Senior Research Fellow David Brewster at the Australian National University joined 2GB Afternoons to speak about how the subsea cables could've been damaged and how important they are for the daily lives of all Australians. 

According to the e61 Institute, means-testing the NDIS is one method that could help reduce the cost of the scheme for the federal government. 

Michael McLaren says he was shocked to see that over 100 service stations were raided by the Australian Border Force as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal tobacco. 

Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O'Brien has revealed to Michael how China could soon threaten Australia's sovereignty.

Michael McLaren has been left questioning if Australia really needs a Census, asking if the "snapshot of the nation" still matters in 2026.

Former NSW Housing Minister Pru Goward has questioned why the Australian government continues with the census when they have access to almost all the data already.

Lieutenant-Colonel Bram Connolly, author and former Special Forces commando, joined Michael McLaren ahead of the release of his new book 100 Ways I almost died.

An astro-physicist how unpacked how "dumb" AI, if left unchecked, could become a "dystopic movie".

Michael McLaren has shared his thoughts on climate anxiety after an opinion piece was published by a mother who says her climate anxiety worsened after having a child.

The ABC has finally issued an apology to Mining magnate Gina Rinehart after they aired a graphic and violent skit about her on their program Race Around The World.

Michael has shared his snap reaction to the comments made by Energy Minister Chris Bowen at his National Press Club address.

Michael McLaren has begun to question how the consumer has allowed the rise of China as he looks at the recent opening of a Pandamart store in Brisbane and how it epitomises the debate Australia should really be having.

Michael McLaren has commended comments from Noel Pearson, who called for the states and territories to stay out of Indigenous affairs.

Did pandemic-era mandates inadvertently undermine decades of trust in routine childhood immunisation?  Mater Health's Professor Paul Griffin unpacked the fallout from COVID policy and addressed parental concerns over "bundled" vaccines.

Michael McLaren has unpacked the hidden motivations behind the scenes on Thursday of the Ceuta Invasion that saw tens of thousands of migrants swim into Spanish Territory.

Australia's home care queue claims 13 lives a day, more than three times the national road toll.  Hear why advocates say the system is designed to keep families waiting, and what it will take to force real government accountability.

Michael McLaren breaks down the hidden risks of modern tech, from corporate data hacks to AI threats facing school photos.

Three people have died in a tragic house fire in Wiley Park, leaving the local community and first responders deeply shaken.    

The ABC has issued an apology after days of backlash after it aired a graphic skit regarding BHP executive chairman Gina Rinehart.

Victoria has become a stark cautionary tale of big-government overreach. Find out why the state’s financial collapse could be a preview of where federal policies are heading next.

Michael McLaren has questioned Prime Minister Albanese's praise of outgoing ACTU leaders Sally McManus and Michele O'Neill.

Michael McLaren has called out the Prime Minister for dismissing the intelligence of the Australian public.

Michael McLaren has been left questioning the ignorance of the youth after a group of pro-Palestine voters gathered outside the Labor Party conference in Adelaide on Thursday.

Michael McLaren says he was left bewildered after his interview with the Deputy Opposition Leader, Jane Hume, who left him with the impression that she's unaware of just how dire the situation for her party is.