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

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

This week's edition of the Wokey Pokey!

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. 

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

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.

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

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 mi…

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

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.

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

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…

Why historians say the Kiwis might actually own the Sausage Sizzle

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 l…

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

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 industr…

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

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 f…

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

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 inflat…