2GB Afternoons - Highlights

Michael McLaren has unpacked how the PNG deal is more than just an attempt to build the NRL internationally as China attempts to strengthen its grip on the Asia-Pacific region.

The Shadow Minister for Education and Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has revealed to Michael McLaren the reason behind the Coalition's decision to invite the former Iranian Crown Prince, now political activist Reza Pahlavi, to Australia.

The CEO of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Danny Le Feuvre has explained to Michael McLaren the impact of the varroa mite,

Senator Jonno Duniam has warned Michael McLaren that current government policy has turned a blind eye to the innocent people caught up in the illegal tobacco trade.

From a 14-year-old schoolboy to forgotten working-class entrants, Speaker Milton Dick honours the everyday Australians who created our national symbol in a 1901 competition. 

Michael McLaren has warned the Opposition against trying to defy the laws of reality with their plan surrounding the net-zero target and the Paris Agreement.

There is new polling from the UK, which suggests there might be hope for the Liberal Party.

NSW Acting Premier and Education Minister Prue Car joined Michael to reveal why the state is taking a national lead in restricting take-home HSC assignments to safeguard critical thinking.

Michael McLaren has called out Matt Kean for failing to provide Australians with details on how much land will be needed to meet Australia's emissions targets, especially given that land acquisition will affect farmers.

Michael McLaren has spoken to the man behind a proposal to keep the Point Cook RAAF base in public hands.

As Anthony Albanese prepares to sit down with Pacific leaders in Palau, Michael McLaren says Australia needs to be more wary of China and its interests as Australia and its markets grow more and more heavily reliant on the global superpower.

The NSW opposition leader has written to Albanese in a bid to bring a UK law to Australia following the death of a 16-year-old girl in the Northern Beaches.

Trent Nikolic, filling in for Michael McLaren, has outlined how Anthony Albanese is gaslighting the country and turning people against each other following One Nation's success at the Secret Harbour by-election.

Michael McLaren has called an initiative by the Inner West Council regarding parking impractical.

Michael McLaren says Anthony Albanese has taken the risky step of making several captain calls this week as he prioritises the whims of his base

Michael McLaren says what should have been the moment that could have led to the Iranian public being freed by its oppressive government has been seized by an international community keen to wash its hands of Trump's war in Iran.

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".