Private Health Insurance companies are warning more than 75,000 NSW residents would be forced to drop private health cover if the state government hikes taxes on insurers.  Health Minister Ryan Park last week introduced legislation which would allow the government to increase the health insurance levy by almost 85 per cent following a stoush over the price insurers should pay for a private bed in public hospitals.  Luke Grant chats with Private Health Australia CEO, Dr Rachel David about modelling which says the tax would increase costs to almost $670 million over four years and force insurers to increase their premiums.

Whether you’re an avid trekker, or just a beginner…there is a walk out there for you! Expert Hiker John Chapman joins Luke to share his best tips and tricks on all things hiking.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made their first public appearance since touching down in Sydney, attending a service at St Thomas’ Anglican Church in North Sydney.  They were greeted by warm weather and scorns of adoring fans, hoping for a chance to see the royal couple.  However, amidst all the positivity and fanfare, anti-colonisation protesters have also been sited at the events chanting slogans including: “he is not our king” and “no pride in genocide”. Luke Grant chats with 2GB Royal Correspondent Katie Fuller to see if these protesters have managed to soil what should otherwise be an historic occasion.

Independent Jacqui Scruby is set to become the first teal MP in the NSW parliament, with the candidate on track to snatch the Sydney Northern Beaches seat of Pittwater.  It is being projected Ms Scruby will win after a 6 per cent swing against Liberal candidate Georgia Ryburn in the traditionally blue-ribbon electorate. However, the Liberals formed better in the other two Super Saturday ‘by-election’ contests, retaining the seats of Hornsby and Epping.  Meanwhile, ACT Labor leader Andrew Barr has won his third election as chief minister and will again govern in coalition with the Greens. Daily Telegraph State Political Editor James O’Doherty joins Luke Grant to dissect all of the results.

Former Independent Senator for South Australia, Rex Paatrick joins Luke Grant unpack the issues of the week and preview the ones ahead.  Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

Grab the smelling salt (and don't forget the pickle juice)... because each week Luke Grant chats with Craig Bennett OAM, to get his inimitable insights into the life and times of celebrities past and present. This week Craig delves into the life and times of Goldie Hawn. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday & Sunday.

US congress has been handed an alternative AUKUS plan which would see the United States not selling nuclear-powered submarines to Canberra and instead build up to eight new Virginia-class nuclear subs that could be owned by the US Navy service, but operated out of Australia.  Luke Grant chats with the Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, Michael Shoebridge, to find out if the plan is in Australia’s best interest, or if the Americans are selling us short. 

Each week Luke Grant chats with Head of Sales at Domain, Belinda Sinclair 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

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense and common sense opinions on everything happening in the economy. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday & Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.

Resident tradie Simon Stevenson joins Luke Grant to answer all of your home reno and DIY questions. No job is too big or too small… and there’s no such thing as a silly question. You can follow more of Simon's work on his website here. Listen to Luke Grant Saturday & Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.

National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.

Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 13th of October. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

Liberal Party Defence and National Security Policy Chair Lincoln Parker and Luke Grant unpack the issues of the week and preview the one ahead. 

Grab the smelling salt (and don't forget the pickle juice)... because each week Luke Grant chats with Craig Bennett OAM, to get his inimitable insights into the life and times of celebrities past and present. This week Craig delves into the life and times of John Denver. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday & Sunday.

Each week Luke Grant chats with Head of Sales at Domain, Belinda Sinclair 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

A new survey of male workers by WORK180, has revealed men are experiencing feelings of exclusion, uncertainty, and fear around gender equity discussions in the workplace.  Overwhelmingly, men feel shut out of discussions on gender equity, largely due to a widespread fear of being cancelled and believe many appointments are not being made solely on merit.  Luke Grant chats with Work180 co-founder and CEO Gemma Lloyd to find out why this is happening and what workplaces can do to resolve the issue.

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense and common sense opinions on everything happening in the economy. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday & Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.

Resident tradie Simon Stevenson joins Luke Grant to answer all of your home reno and DIY questions. No job is too big or too small… and there’s no such thing as a silly question. You can follow more of Simon's work on his website here. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on Weekend with Luke Grant.

National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

New research from healthcare directory Cleanbill has revealed the average cost of an initial consultation with a dermatologist is currently $296.71, while the Medicare rebate for this service is only $84.15.  This means the average cost of an initial consultation sits at almost four times the Medicare rebate provided for the service. It comes amidst figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showing Medicare now covers the smallest proportion of specialist costs in its history. Luke Grant chats with Cleanbill founder James Gillespie about why seeing the dermatologist is now more expensive than ever and how you can find the locations of the cheapest clinics.

With over 300 million copies sold in 115 countries and 48 languages since he first burst onto the literary scene over 45 years ago, Lord Jeffrey Archer is a global publishing phenomenon.  And now he’s back, with the seventh in the bestselling William Warwick series, An Eye for An Eye.  In one of the most luxurious cities on earth, a billion-dollar deal is about to go badly wrong. A lavish night out is about to end in murder. And the British government is about to be plunged into crisis. Thousands of miles away, in the leafy Berkshire countryside, Lord Hartley, the latest in a line of peers going back over two hundred years, lies dying. But his will triggers an inheritance with explosive consequences. Two deaths. Continents apart. Completely unrelated. Luke Grant chats with Lord Jeffery Archer about his unputdownable new thriller.

Monday will be one year since Hamas’s vile invasion of Israel on October 7.  The attacks saw 1,200 people die, 250 people taken hostage, including 38 children and multiple rapes and sexual assaults taking place.  It was Israel's deadliest day, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s national psyche.  Luke Grant chats with Israeli lawyer and mother, Lisa Segelov to find out how the country feels about October 7 one year on and what life is like in Israel following Iran launching rockets into the country. 

Luke Grant discusses the news topics of the week with A Current Affair Journalist and Member of the Continuous Call Team, Neil Breen. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

Grab the smelling salt (and don't forget the pickle juice)... because each week Luke Grant chats with Craig Bennett OAM, to get his inimitable insights into the life and times of celebrities past and present. This week Craig delves into the life and times of... Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense and common sense opinions on everything happening in the economy. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

A new “Sun tax” impacting Aussies with solar panels has been slammed by energy experts as “madness” and a “rip-off”, who are accusing energy companies of wanting to charge people for making energy from sunlight. The new measures will see households paying for sending solar energy they generate back to the electricity grid during peak times.  Luke Grant chats with Solar Choice CEO, Jeff Sykes to find out how the tax will impact you and how you can avoid paying it.

Resident tradie Simon Stevenson joins Luke Grant to answer all of your home reno and DIY questions. No job is too big or too small… and there’s no such thing as a silly question. You can follow more of Simon's work on his website here. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

Associate National Affairs Editor at The Australian and Sky News Host, Chris Kenny, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.   Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday on 2GB/4BC.

Ever wanted to stop forgetting things? Luke Grant chats with 4x Australian memory champion, Tansel Ali to get all the best tips and tricks about how to make your memory as good as it can be.

Aussie author Chris Hammer is considered one of the world’s best crime writers. His debut novel, Scrublands, sold more than one million copies worldwide and has been adapted into a popular TV series. His follow up books - ‘Silver’, ‘Treasure & Dirt’, and ‘The Tilt’  were also bestsellers, and have been shortlisted for major literary prizes.  His new book, ‘The Valley’ sees the return of Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic, who are investigating the murder of a controversial entrepreneur in a remote mountain valley. And it’s Nells most emotionally fraught investigation yet. Luke Grant chats with Chris Hammer to find out what The Valley is all about. You can preorder a copy here.

Allegra Spender and staff of Zoe Daniel have been accused of seeking to influence the Australian Financial Review’s Power List on behalf of their billionaire donor, and founder of Climate 200, Simon Holmes a Court. As the paper was finalising the secret list, it is alleged Wentworth MP Allegra Spender walked into the AFR’s Canberra bureau seeking to have Mr Holmes à Court taken off the list. It is alleged a staff member of fellow teal MP Zoe Daniel rang the paper earlier with the same request. Luke Grant chats with Deputy Opposition Leader Susan Ley about what these claims reveal about the Teals Independents supposed commitment to transparency and independence.

Luke Grant discusses the news topics of the week with former Speaker of the House Bronwyn Bishop.

Grab the smelling salt (and don't forget the pickle juice)... because each week Luke Grant chats with Craig Bennett OAM, to get his inimitable insights into the life and times of celebrities past and present. This week Craig delves into the life and times of the Aussie screen legend, Peter Finch. Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

The Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions face off in the first AFL grand final without a Victorian team in 18 years today at the MCG.  Luke Grant chats with Paul Roos, who played for both the Sydney Swans and the Fitzroy Lions before coaching the Swans to a premiership, to get his take on who will win the flag this afternoon.

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense and common sense opinions on everything happening in the economy.  Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

Political Editor of The Australian, Simon Benson, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.   Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

The Coalition are considering taking a policy to the next election which would see beer become cheaper.  It comes as publicans warn the skyrocketing cost of a schooner is pushing Australians to drink in unregulated environments, including at home, driving up the risk of bad behaviour. Luke Grant chats to Nationals Leader David Littleproud to find out what changes the party intends to make to the beer excise, which is increased twice annually to the Consumer Price Index, and what he expects to take place in his meeting with the Australian Hotels Association tomorrow.

Director of the Centre for Youth Policy at the Menzies Research Centre and former Liberal candidate for Balmain, Freya Leach joins Luke Grant to discuss the major issues of the week. Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

It’s no secret that attaining your ideal weight can be difficult, but it’s not impossible given you have the right tools.  Leading Australian Nutritionists and dietitians, Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward have co-authored a new book called ‘Rest, Nourish, Burn’, which teaches readers about  the psychology underpinning their eating habits and relationships to food so they can understand and change them.  Luke Grant chats with Susie Burrell to try and find out all the best tips and tricks to shedding those pesky last few kilos.   You can order a copy of the book here:  www.penguin.com.au/books/reset-nourish-burn-9781761345937

At least 32 people, including two children, were killed and thousands more injured, many seriously, after communication devices, some used by the armed group Hezbollah, dramatically exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday. The explosions deepened unease in Lebanese society, coming a day after the apparently similar and highly sophisticated attack targeting thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members. The militant group blamed its adversary, Israel, however Israeli officials have so far declined to comment. Luke Grant chats with Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, Peter Jennings, to ascertain whether attacks like these become the new normal in conflicts, as Cyber Warfare tactics become increasingly sophisticated

National Political Editor of The Daily Telegraph, Clare Armstrong, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.   Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

Sydneysiders will have a new way to get to Europe by the end of the year, with a new airline flying directly from the city to tourist hotspots for the first time. Turkish Airlines will fly from Sydney to Istanbul four times a week via Kuala Lumpur from December 5. Turkey is considered one of Europe’s hidden gems: full of history, breathtaking landscapes, and a culture encompassing the best elements of the east and west.  Bill Woods chats with journalist, travel writer and host of ‘The World Awaits Podcast’, Belinda Jackson about why Turkey is an unbeatable holiday destination.

Australian rock lobster fishermen are growing increasingly frustrated and uncertain about lingering Chinese government trade restrictions, months after the federal government declared they were “very confident” the restrictions were on the brink of ending.  In late 2020, China's customs agency blocked live rock lobsters from Australia – citing excessive levels of a heavy metal — as part of a wide-ranging campaign of trade coercion against the Morrison government. The move crippled the crayfish industry, with Chinese exports accounting for 90% of its revenue.  Beijing has since lifted the vast majority of those trade barriers, including hefty tariffs on barley and Australian wine, as Jim Chalmers is scheduled to become the first Australian treasurer to visit China in seven years. Bill Woods chats with China Trade Expert, Andrew Phelan, formerly of DFAT to find out why the industry is so reliant on Chinese exports and why we aren’t able to replicate the revenue domestically?

Kenyan athlete Brimin Misoi and Ethiopian star Workenesh Gurmesa ran the fastest ever marathons in Australia in the Sydney Marathon this morning. A record field of 25,000 runners hit the streets from 6am, and after starting at North Sydney Oval, crossed Sydney Harbour Bridge and then wound through the city and eastern suburbs before finishing at the Opera House. The Sydney marathon is entering its final year as a candidate to join the six biggest marathons - New York, Tokyo, Boston, Berlin, London and Chicago - and providing it meets the assessment criteria again on Sunday, a green light is expected in weeks. Bill Woods chats with Sydney Marathon Race Director, Wayne Larden about all of the record breaking action.

Clover Moore has won an historic 6th term as Sydney Mayor, and The Greens have performed worse than expected in a number of inner city seats, in a unique set of Local Government elections yesterday.  Eight councils didn’t field a single Liberal Party Candidate, due to an administrative failure by the party’s state executive to nominate candidates by the NSW Electoral Commission’s deadline last month.  Four councils and wards which didn’t even have enough nominations to hold elections, so those who did nominate were elected unopposed. Bill Woods chats with Sydney Morning Herald Urban Affairs Reporter, Anthony Segeart to find out everything you need to know about one of the most bizarre local government elections in recent history.

The Political Editor of the Australian Financial Review, Phil Coorey, joins Bill Woods to discuss the major issues of the week. You can find more of Phil Coorey's articles for the Australian Finacial Review here. Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

Grab the smelling salt (and don't forget the pickle juice)... because each week Luke Grant chats with Craig Bennett OAM, to get his inimitable insights into the life and times of celebrities past and present. This week Craig delves into the life and times of the Hollywood Queen turned real life royal, Grace Kelly. Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense and common sense opinions on everything happening in the economy.  This week he comments on how high immigration is continuing to obliterate Labor's forecasts and the potential for high-rise slums to define Sydney’s property future. Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.

Millions across the state will be heading to the polls today,  in what has been one of the most dramatic lead ups to a local government election in living memory. The failure of the Liberal Party state executive to nominate around 140 candidates has left the party in disarray, with eight councils not having a single Lib on the ballot today.  There are 14 councils that haven't had enough nominations to hold elections, so those who have nominated, will be elected unopposed. Luke Grant chats with the Executive Director of Elections at the NSW Electoral Commission, Andrea Summerell, to give you all the information you need to ensure your vote counts.

Documents uncovered through a Freedom of Information request have revealed that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) declined to give the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCEEW) information about the cost of the carbon budgets imposed on the Integrated System Plan (ISP).  AEMO acknowledged the calculations had been done as part of the modelling undertaken for the ISP, but concluded AEMO “is not at liberty to share this information”. Luke Grant chats with the Director of Energy at the Centre of Independent Studies, Aidan Morrison, to find out exactly what Chris Bowen’s department has been told about the cost of Renewable Energy in the Integrated Systems Report.