After 12 years and 14 restaurants, small business owner Scott Chapman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to open up about the reality of running a hospitality venue in 2026, admitting he works twice as hard for no extra profit.

The interview highlighted the frustration of business owners who feel targeted by out-of-touch government policies and rising living costs.

After 12 years and 14 restaurants, small business owner Scott Chapman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to open up about the reality of running a hospitality venue in 2026, admitting he works twice as hard for no extra profit.
The interview highlighted the frustration of business owners who feel targeted by out-of-touch government policies and rising living costs.

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"Damned if you do": Queensland small businesses reach breaking point

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, May 6th, 2026

Pauline Hanson joined 4BC listeners to discuss national security, stating she opposes sending Australian troops to the Middle East but strongly supports maintaining the US alliance.

The One Nation leader also used the segment to tease an upcoming gas policy modelled on Norway, demanding Australia utilise its own fossil fuels rather than relying on overseas imports.

Pauline Hanson joined 4BC listeners to discuss national security, stating she opposes sending Australian troops to the Middle East but strongly supports maintaining the US alliance.
The One Nation leader also used the segment to tease an upcoming gas policy modelled on Norway, demanding Australia utilise its own fossil fuels rather than relying on overseas imports.

4BC Round Table: Pauline Hanson warns of defence vulnerability and demands fuel independence

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Game show veteran Larry Emdur joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share behind-the-scenes secrets of The Chase, including his anxiety over pronouncing tricky trivia words.

The interview wraps up with a hilarious game of "Who Said What," testing Emdur's knowledge of past Australian game show legends like Bert Newton and Graham Kennedy.

Game show veteran Larry Emdur joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share behind-the-scenes secrets of The Chase, including his anxiety over pronouncing tricky trivia words.
The interview wraps up with a hilarious game of "Who Said What," testing Emdur's knowledge of past Australian game show legends like Bert Newton and Graham Kennedy.

How a 16-year-old school dropout became the undisputed king of Australian game shows

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"Damned if you do": Queensland small businesses reach breaking point

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