

FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, April 21st, 2026
Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.

Anzac Day Special: War Veteran Ben Ariel
Ahead of Anzac Day, Australian Army veteran Ben Ariel joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to recount his 12-year military career, from joining as a lost young bartender to commanding a Bushmaster in Afghanistan. He openly discussed the immense pressure of the frontlines, the challenges of transi…

Why Queensland tourism operators are slamming the PM's $20M fuel campaign
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is demanding immediate state and federal intervention to combat a fuel crisis that threatens to wipe nearly $1 billion from the local economy. With some businesses already planning to close, tourism advocates argue that consumer fear over fuel availability i…

Why Brisbane residents are demanding harsher penalties after pre-teens allegedly ambush a woman
Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings expressed his outrage following an alleged violent mugging of a woman by two 12-year-old children in Ashgrove. He criticised the current justice system as being too soft and demanded harsher deterrents to prevent escalating youth crime across the city.

Senate inquiry tackles claims Japan collects more tax on Aussie gas than Canberra
New research from the Australia Institute reveals that Japan collects more tax on imported Australian gas than the Australian government makes from exporting it. Ahead of a Senate inquiry, experts and politicians are pushing for a flat 25% export tax to stop multinational companies from using acco…

FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, April 20th, 2026
Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.

Anzac Day Special: Former British Paratroop Commander Mike Shervington
Former British paratroop commander Mike Shervington joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reflect on his 23-year military career, sharing candid stories about his hatred of parachuting and the deep camaraderie he found fighting alongside Aussie troops. Ahead of Anzac Day, he also opens up about…

The death of the handshake? Why this ancient greeting is still crucial in modern business
Body language expert Jordana Borensztajn joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and explained how our subconscious physical cues, like posture and eye contact, often speak louder than words in business and politics. She broke down the dos and don'ts of modern professional greetings, cautioning agai…

What is causing the massive spike in plumbing costs across Queensland?
Queensland plumbers are grappling with soaring material costs, with PVC pipe prices jumping up to 55% due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and panic buying. As a result, consumers face significantly higher bills for renovations and maintenance while contractors struggle to absorb the massiv…

How a divided conservative base is handing Labor a free pass
Despite climbing power bills and a biting cost-of-living crisis, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's poll numbers are surprisingly edging higher. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings argued that Labor’s success is a "holding pattern" driven by a splintered conservative opposition and favourable media cove…