2GB Weekends - Highlights

Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund & MB Super, joins Luke for the Sunday sweep. 

"They’ve paid into the system their entire lives, and just at the moment they need it most, the government pulls the rug out from under them." Joining the show, Dr. Rachel David, CEO of Private Healthcare Australia. With 400,000 members on the full aged pension and hundreds of thousands more living on less than $50,000 a year, this change forces a heartbreaking choice: pay an extra $700 a year or downgrade to "junk" policies with exclusions for the very joint and cardiac surgeries they are likely to need. Is this a necessary generational rebalance or a "hit to the hip pocket" that will push thousands back into crumbling public hospital waiting lists?

It's the The Great Australian Radio Show with Luke & Jim! This week, we explore ANZAC Day.

"Queensland has the highest coal royalties on the planet, and we are losing our lunch to Russia and Mongolia while our own government watches the pie shrink." Andrew Boyd, CEO of QMetco, joins the show to sound the alarm on what he calls an "obscene" royalty regime. Despite the resources sector supporting one in five Queensland jobs and contributing $115 billion to the economy, a tiered tax system is now triggering a massive 40% hit on every dollar earned over $300 per tonne.

Dr Pia Winberg is this week's Remarkable Australian - Marine Biologist leading the way in research on the benefits of seeweed.

Leigh Stark from Pickr.com.au joins us for Talking Technology

‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.

Luke Grant chats with National Property Editor at Domain, Alice Stolz, about all the latest happenings on the Sydney and Brisbane Real Estate Markets. For all the latest listings and real estate news go to www.domain.com.au  NSW: 19 Brooks Street, Cargo NSW 2800  1 bed, 1 bath The church was built in 1907 and services ceased in June last year. The property has barely been touched since the last service. The pews have been removed, but the sanctuary and lectern are intact. The 3289-square-metre block cannot be subdivided, however space available to build a  second property. The red-brick church goes to auction on April 23

Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.

‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.

Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.

James Gillespie, Chief Executive of Cleanbill - newly released Blue Report reveals accessibility gaps for bulk billing.

Will Kingston, Host on GB News in the United Kingdom joins Luke to discuss the remarkable similarities between UK and Australian politics with multiple major parties competing for candidacy. 

Tony Bonner is this week's Remarkable Australian - who's best known for his iconic role in the 60's  television series 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'

Luke Grant speaks with former Naval Officer and Maritime Security Expert Jennifer Parker on the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.

Luke Grant chats with National Property Editor at Domain, Alice Stolz, about all the latest happenings on the Sydney and Brisbane Real Estate Markets. For all the latest listings and real estate news go to www.domain.com.au  QLD: 10 Bottletree Close, Airlie Beach QLD 4802  4 bed, 3 bath   Brand new residence, completed in 2025   Elevated Mount Whitsunday position capturing sweeping Coral Sea and Island views Four bedrooms, all positioned to enjoy ocean views  Wet-edge pool overlooking the coastline WA: 43 Saunders Street, Mosman Park WA 6012  6 bed, 7 bath   Currently owned by mining billionaire and former NZ consul general to WA, Chris Ellison, has hit the market for the first time in 16 years. It last changed hands in 2009 for $57.5 million, which set the national house price record at the  time. Waterfront Mosman Park residence, 7,000sqm of prime riverfront land  Private access to the jetty, boat ramp and boathouse with lift access  Full-size floodlit tennis court  Grand foyer with glass dome ceiling, staircase, lift and koi pond  Wine cellar with cool room and dumbwaiter

Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.

‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.

Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.

Luke Grant speaks with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant and former Green Beret, Scott Mann, about his firsthand experience on the ground in Afghanistan and what it reveals about today’s escalating tensions in the Middle East. They unpack the latest ceasefire developments involving Donald Trump and Iran, the risks of further U.S. military action, and what could come next as diplomatic talks loom. With decades of experience in high-risk counterinsurgency operations, Scott Mann offers rare insight into the realities of modern warfare and the human cost behind the headlines.

Luke speaks with Michael Shoebridge, Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, as this week's Remarkable Australian

It's the The Great Australian Radio Show with Luke & Jim! This week, we explore Australian schools.

Luke Grant chats with National Property Editor at Domain, Alice Stolz, about all the latest happenings on the Sydney and Brisbane Real Estate Markets. For all the latest listings and real estate news go to www.domain.com.au  NSW: 3 Florence Terrace, Scotland Island NSW 2105 3 bed, 2 bath  Only an hour from CBD, and only accessible by boat or ferry North-facing block, 29m direct waterfrontage and access to two deep boat berths Generous entertaining deck Main bedroom with full views of the beach QLD: 49 Reading Street, Paddington QLD 4064 5 bed, 3 bath, 5 car   1860s-era residence keeping its heritage features, while introducing a bold contemporary update 3.1-metre ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass frame city and treetop views Expansive living and dining, timber decks, swimming pool, gym Mudroom, comms room, security/panic room 400m to bus, 550m to Paddington precinct, 900m to Rosalie Village  

Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.

CEO of the Page Research Centre, Gerard Holland, speaks to Luke about the Centre's latest report on Australia’s fuel security.

Luke speaks with Taylah O’Neill, Freestyle skier and dual Olympian as this week's Remarkable Australian.

Daily Telegraph journalist Tim Blair joins Luke Grant for the Sunday Sweep.

Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.

Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.

Dr Nick Coatsworth, Nine Medical Expert, reveals the unfair and lackluster funding to Australia's older generation. Hear What Luke has to say about Aussies being ripped off!

‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.

It's the The Great Australian Radio Show with Trent & Jim! This week, we explore iconic Aussie cars.

Trent speaks with Founder of Heart of Australia, Dr Rolf Gomes, as this week's Remarkable Australian

Stephen Fenech from TechGuide.com.au joins us for Talking Technology, live from New York City

Easter is just around the corner and with the country battling a fuel crisis - Aussies are pulling back on splurging at the check-out. Joining Trent is Jason Roberts, the chef who famously disassociates from the "celebrity" label to focus on community, ceramics, and the soul of Australian produce.

Jaimee Rogers & Jaimie Johnstone, hosts of the JJ Podcast, join Trent Nikolic for the Sunday Sweep breaking down this week's biggest issues

Dr. Tim Jones joins Trent Nikolic to sound the alarm on the "peptide explosion" taking over our social media feeds in 2026. 

Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.

‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.

Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.

"This isn’t just a protest; it’s a real vote sitting there waiting to be unleashed against the federal government." Sky News host Chris Kenny joins the show from Adelaide to break down the "political earthquake" of the 2026 South Australian Election. While Peter Malinauskas has secured a landslide second term for Labor, the real story is the decimation of the Liberal Party at the hands of a surging One Nation

"We’ve essentially forced all the high-claimers into one room and then wondered why the bill is so high. The Gold tier is becoming a catch-all that's increasingly impossible to sustain." We pull back the curtain on the massive price shock hitting Australia’s private health sector. While the federal government recently approved a weighted industry average increase of 4.41%, a new analysis by consumer group Choice reveals a much darker reality for those on the Gold standard.

"The baton isn't just one physical object moving around the world anymore—it’s 74 unique stories of culture and diversity finally reuniting in one place." Craig Phillips, CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia, joins the show to discuss the official touchdown of the King’s Baton Relay on home soil. With the Glasgow 2026 Games (the "replacement games" after Victoria's withdrawal) just months away, the tradition has been completely reimagined for the era of King Charles III. Instead of one baton traveling the globe, every single Commonwealth territory has received its own unique baton to decorate, each containing a single word from the King’s secret message to be revealed at the Opening Ceremony on July 23.

It's the The Great Australian Radio Show with Luke & Jim! This week, we explore iconic Aussie sounds.

Stephen Fenech from TechGuide.com.au joins us for Talking Technology, live from New York City

Luke speaks with former racing driver John Smith as this week's Remarkable Australian, and his inspiring journey as the last Aussie to podium at a home Grand Prix.

Lee Hanson joins Luke Grant for the Sunday Sweep.

‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.

Matt Canavan, Nationals Party Leader joins Luke to hit back at Labor's response to rising prices at the bowser, The Upcoming Election in South Australia and Cyclone Narelle