2GB Afternoons - Highlights

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.

Will athletes and spectators be whizzing through the sky at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games? Aviation expert Salim Hijazeen joined Michael to break down how "flying taxis" work and whether they will realistically hit Australian skies within six years.

Deputy Opposition Leader and Senator Jane Hume says the Liberal Party needs to go to where everyday Australians are as the Liberals unveil their plan to combat Labor and One Nation.

Legendary event director David Atkins revealed why the Brisbane 2032 Games must look beyond standard postcard clichés to showcase a modern Australia. Hear how getting the 2032 spectacle right can transform the nation’s global reputation and tourism for decades.

New polling has shown 41 per cent of university-educated Australians have a favourable view of China, revealing they don't see the global superpower as a threat.

Michael McLaren has urged officials to start prioritising water infrastructure as he warns now is the time to be proactive, especially with planned data centres requiring a lot of water.

Michael McLaren has warned listeners to be careful regarding what he calls simplistic political slogans, which he says oversimplify increasingly complicated issues.

Michael McLaren has urged the Liberal Party to think twice about gender quotas and focus more on compelling policy.

There have been calls to ensure that critical infrastructure is sufficiently resilient to foreign interference and cyberattacks.

Listen to the full chat with Coal Australia CEO Stuart Bocking.

The Parliamentary Budget Office's projection that Australia could return to budget surplus by 2035, which 2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren labelled "heroically optimistic."  

A property developer has revealed to Michael McLaren why he's made the surprise decision to call on various unions, including the ACTU to block the sale of the Victoria Barracks.

Michael McLaren has questioned what went wrong in Australia's bid for productivity.

Former 2GB and Tapt Media broadcaster Derryn Hinch has passed away.

Veteran, former Labor MP and adjunct professor at the National Security Institute at the University of Canberra, Dr Mike Kelly has shared his ideas on how the ADF could boost it's numbers.

A Liberal senator has condemned the launch of a test nuclear-capable weapon.

Infectious diseases expert Dr Nick Coatsworth joined 2GB Afternoons to unpack the potential hidden dangers of sleeping in the same bed as your pet.

Strategic Analysis Australia director Michael Shoebridge has weighed in on the news that China has tested a nuclear-capable weapon, telling 2GB Afternoons the global superpower is having a tantrum.

As the United States prepare to celebrate their 250th anniversary of independence, the US Consul General has looked back on the longstanding relationship between the US and Australia.

Bill Woods has weighed in on the recent parking fine fee increase in the Sydney CBD.

Bill Woods, filling in for Michael McLaren has been left confused after he spotted some people taking their dogs around in prams.

Small business shadow minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has warned that small businesses could soon head overseas as they face an increasingly volatile domestic market.

A political expert has made an interesting claim about the future of One Nation.

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has warned the changes coming to self managed super funds will impact housing. 

The Government is facing calls to take more serious action against Iran after the ASIO's annual threat assessment designated Iran as a serious threat.

Liberal Shadow Minister for the NDIS and MP for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh has compared Pauline Hanson's 'monoculture' to totalitarian state North Korea, telling 2GB Afternoons 'words matter'. 

Zali Steggall has today unveiled her new political party with fellow Teal MP Allegra Spender.