Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Dean Miller and Sofie Formica.

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Dean Miller and Sofie Formica.

Best of 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, May 18th-22nd, 2026

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over... 

because if you don’t laugh - you cry. 

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...&nbsp;
because if you don&rsquo;t laugh - you cry.&nbsp;

This week's edition of the Wokey Pokey!

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It won't write your kids' essays—but could it hurt their ability to think for themselves? 

Gary dived into the massive debate surrounding Queensland's new state school AI bot and heard from the education experts urging a major reality check.

It won't write your kids' essays&mdash;but could it hurt their ability to think for themselves?&nbsp;
Gary dived into the massive debate surrounding Queensland's new state school AI bot and heard from the education experts urging a major reality check.

Why experts and parents are urging caution over QLD's June school AI rollout

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Queensland's Olympics Minister Tim Mander has stood aside following a shocking Australian Federal Police referral over potential electoral law breaches. 

Gary and Nine News reporter Jess Millward tear apart the bizarre timeline and question how the Premier was left totally in the dark while his minister was across the ditch.

Queensland's Olympics Minister Tim Mander has stood aside following a shocking Australian Federal Police referral over potential electoral law breaches. 
Gary and Nine News reporter Jess Millward tear apart the bizarre timeline and question how the Premier was left totally in the dark while his minister was across the ditch.

Blindsided: Why Olympics Minister Tim Mander stood aside after AFP referral

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Australian acting royalty Alison Whyte opened up about the massive emotional load of bringing Death of a Salesman back to life opposite Anthony LaPaglia. 

Plus, she revealed why performing this tragic classic night after night actually leaves her feeling rejuvenated rather than drained.

Australian acting royalty Alison Whyte opened up about the massive emotional load of bringing Death of a Salesman back to life opposite Anthony LaPaglia. 
Plus, she revealed why performing this tragic classic night after night actually leaves her feeling rejuvenated rather than drained.

‘Soothing to the soul’: Alison Whyte on bringing Death of a Salesman to Brisbane

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For decades, modern medicine has treated women like "smaller men," leaving the health care system reliant on clinical trials that completely excluded female data. 

Legendary journalist Liz Hayes joined Carla to explain why our medical system is deeply antiquated and how this massive historical gap impacts your everyday health.

For decades, modern medicine has treated women like "smaller men," leaving the health care system reliant on clinical trials that completely excluded female data. 
Legendary journalist Liz Hayes joined Carla to explain why our medical system is deeply antiquated and how this massive historical gap impacts your everyday health.

Why Liz Hayes is putting her body on the line to fix women's healthcare

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Australia and New Zealand are locked in a sizzling new culinary custody battle after research suggests our iconic charity snack may have actually originated across the ditch in 1942. 

University of Southern Queensland historian Dr. Lauren Samuellson joined Carla to debate whether we are about to lose the "democracy sausage" to the Kiwis—and how a slice of white bread might be our saving grace.

Australia and New Zealand are locked in a sizzling new culinary custody battle after research suggests our iconic charity snack may have actually originated across the ditch in 1942. 
University of Southern Queensland historian Dr. Lauren Samuellson joined Carla to debate whether we are about to lose the "democracy sausage" to the Kiwis&mdash;and how a slice of white bread might be our saving grace.

Why historians say the Kiwis might actually own the Sausage Sizzle

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New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to pitch her country’s business-friendly policies directly to Australian entrepreneurs feeling battered by recent capital gains tax changes.

Promising zero capital gains tax, reduced red tape, and fast-tracked industrial projects, Willis cheekily revived a classic Aussie slogan to welcome disgruntled businesses over the ditch.

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to pitch her country&rsquo;s business-friendly policies directly to Australian entrepreneurs feeling battered by recent capital gains tax changes.
Promising zero capital gains tax, reduced red tape, and fast-tracked industrial projects, Willis cheekily revived a classic Aussie slogan to welcome disgruntled businesses over the ditch.

Why New Zealand’s Finance Minister is poaching Aussie entrepreneurs after the federal budget

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Queensland state schools are set to introduce an in-house AI chatbot next month to help teachers save time, but critics worry it could harm students' critical thinking and social interaction.

The discussion emphasises that while AI can serve as a highly secure modern encyclopaedia, students must first master subjects using their own brains before interacting with the tool.

Queensland state schools are set to introduce an in-house AI chatbot next month to help teachers save time, but critics worry it could harm students' critical thinking and social interaction.
The discussion emphasises that while AI can serve as a highly secure modern encyclopaedia, students must first master subjects using their own brains before interacting with the tool.

How a new classroom AI aims to cut teacher workloads - but at what cost to kids?

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Following a surprise jump in Australia's unemployment rate to 4.5%, economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn of a looming recession that could force the RBA to cut interest rates next year.

The interview also explored how small businesses are struggling with inflation and AI threats, while a pullback in government-funded NDIS jobs threatens to worsen the labour market slump.

Following a surprise jump in Australia's unemployment rate to 4.5%, economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn of a looming recession that could force the RBA to cut interest rates next year.
The interview also explored how small businesses are struggling with inflation and AI threats, while a pullback in government-funded NDIS jobs threatens to worsen the labour market slump.

How a surprise jump in unemployment could force an aggressive RBA U-turn

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