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Best of 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, July 20th-24th, 2026
Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews.
1:01:07
US hits Australia with 12.5% Tariff hike: Millions at stake in economic fallout
The United States has officially escalated trade pressure on Australia by raising tariffs to 12.5%, impacting almost all Australian exports, including beef and pharmaceuticals. Economic Futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that the US justifies this decision by cit…
02:54
Shrinking land sizes could save homebuyers $200,000 as Australia faces housing target failure
As Australia falls dangerously short of its federal goal of building 1.2 million homes, housing experts from the Housing Industry Association argue that outdated council planning rules force buyers to pay for far more land than they need. Sam Heckel from the Housing Industry Association joined Jas…
06:20
Caffeine crisis: How many cups until you risk triggering heart palpitations?
Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast spoke with Associate Professor Mayooran Namasivayam from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute about how caffeine impacts heart health, noting that guidelines recommend up to 400mg (about 3 to 5 cups) daily. They discuss how individual factors like genetics, …
05:34
Don't leave your loved ones guessing: Why 80% of Aussies are making this funeral mistake
Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed the launch of "Australia's Final Playlist" ahead of next month's "Dying to Know Day," an initiative designed to help families break the taboo of discussing end-of-life wishes. Guest Caz Dawson, CEO of Groundswell Project, explained that while 80% of peopl…
06:51
RUMOUR FILE: local scams and food safety fears
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02:05
Inside the 50th ALP Conference: Why Labor is desperately battling to maintain unity
Nine News Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to report live from Adelaide as over 2,000 attendees gather for the 50th Labor National Conference. The interview explored key agenda items including party unity, the impact of AI on jobs, gambling reforms, union…
06:21
"I do have teeth!": Inside Mark Geyer’s shock dental emergency ahead of broadcast milestone
Former NRL star Mark Geyer joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast early to share his footy tips while rushing to get emergency dental treatment before a freezing Penrith morning gets the better of him. Between banter about his teeth and Queensland ribbing, the team celebrates the Continuous Call T…
06:58
How a $10 billion promise left 25,000 Queensland families stranded in crisis
An Audit Office report and Senate estimates exchange revealed that Australia's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund delivered only 56 social housing units - less than 4% of its target - sparking intense public backlash over the failure. Executive Director of Q Shelter, Fiona Canigliaro, joine…
06:22
"An eye for an eye": Iran fires back after Trump threatens to bomb infrastructure
Following the return of four slain US service members, Donald Trump has issued warnings on social media threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure if attacks on shipping lanes continue. In response, Iran's foreign minister posted "an eye for an eye," underscoring how social media posturing is rapi…
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