



FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Wednesday February 4th, 2026
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

The 7th State? Why NZ’s top pollster says it’s time to join Australia now
Could the Anzac bond become a formal union? Political commentator David Farrar joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why global instability means it’s time for New Zealand to ditch independence and become Australia’s newest state.

Why Queensland’s 'negative' credit outlook is a warning for every household
Queensland is teetering on the edge of a credit rating downgrade that could spark a massive surge in interest repayments and household charges. Economist Gene Tunny joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why "buying groceries on a credit card" has left the state budget in a $19 billion hole and what it…

How the new ‘Ohana Academy’ in Logan plans to break the cycle of Youth Crime
Logan Central is set to host a first-of-its-kind school designed to keep kids out of the justice system through intensive 12-hour days and hands-on learning. Founder Aaron Devine joined Gary Hardgrave to explain how focusing on a student’s passions is the key to breaking the cycle of crime.

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday February 3rd, 2026
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Former RBA Economist slams Federal spending for triggering global-first rate hike
Former RBA economist Adam Crichton warned that surging government spending and a "dunce cap" energy policy have left Australia with the highest inflation in the developed world. He argued that without a radical shift toward productivity and growth, young Australians face a future of dwindling liv…

Why the Liberal Party must reclaim its 1944 roots to survive 2026.
Historian Dr Zachary Gorman revealed striking parallels between the Liberal Party’s current "existential crisis" and the fractured political landscape of the 1940s. Discover why a return to the "Albury Conference" spirit might be the only way to save a party drifting from its core values of famil…

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Monday February 2nd, 2026
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Streets of Brisbane: The forbidden history of your Northside commute
Before Brisbane was even a free settlement, a group of zealous German missionaries arrived in 1838 with a radical vision for a "Zion Hill" in what we now call Nundah. Discover how their legacy lives on today through the name Zillmere and the surprisingly peaceful stories of their interactions wit…

Who is building QLD? The 40,000-home surge facing a massive "tradie tax."
While new home approvals in Queensland are skyrocketing by over 30%, the dream of homeownership is hitting a wall of missing infrastructure and a desperate shortage of tradies. Master Builders Queensland’s Dyan Johnson joined the show to discuss why "begging, borrowing, and stealing" workers from…