4BC Afternoons

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

Rebecca Gibney has spent decades as Australia’s favourite TV mom and top-tier actor, but at 61, she’s stepping into her most "vulnerable" role yet as the new host of Millionaire Hot Seat. She revealed to Carla why a year of "saying yes" led her to face a lifelong fear of public speaking and how she’s navigating the emotional highs and lows of giving away life-changing money.

As classrooms go high-tech, over half of students from disadvantaged backgrounds are at risk of starting the year without a laptop or tablet. Doug Taylor explained why digital exclusion is the newest barrier to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

Does it feel like you just took the Christmas tree down, yet January is already over? Professor Hinze Hogendoorn explained the fascinating psychological reason why our adult lives feel like they are speeding up and how your "boring" routine is actually deleting your memories.

The iconic Aussie road trip is facing a major reality check, as new data reveal that costs have surged by more than 50% in just five years. From triple-digit insurance spikes to $3.40-a-litre diesel, find out if the "affordable" family getaway is becoming a luxury of the past.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

When Mark Gable told his famous peers he was launching a tell-all tour, the response from legends like Steve Kilbey was a resounding "don't talk about me." Hear why the Choirboys frontman plans to spill the beans anyway when he hits the Princess Theatre on February 28.

Nine News presenter Joel Dry joined Carla to discuss why he still shared his son’s milestone first day of school on social media despite serious new police warnings about "sharenting" risks. He revealed the clever technical tricks his family uses to mask identifying details while still celebrating the big moment.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

As skin cancer rates reach a global high, experts are calling for a radical shift in the school schedule to protect the next generation. Dr. Austin Lang joined Carla to explain why a mandatory five-minute "slop" break before lunch could be the simplest way to save thousands of lives.

Katherine Pegg went from a kid lying on the grass looking at the stars to becoming the first astronaut to qualify under an Australian space program. She joined Carla Bignasca to discuss how we can raise the aspirations of the next generation to tackle "hard things" like STEM.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

With temperatures climbing toward 40°, RSPCA Queensland’s Chief Vet warned that shade and water may not be enough to save your pets from fatal heatstroke.  Learn the critical "red flags" to watch for and why a simple stick in a water trough could save local wildlife today.

The legendary Sam Kekovich fired back at the World Happiness Index and explained why a simple backyard barbecue is the ultimate antidote to national division. He shared his "no-nonsense" plan to get Australia back on top by ditching petty politics for a succulent lamb chop.

What does Australia Day look like when you’re proud of your heritage but love your home? Siri joined her daughter Carla to explain why she wants her grandson to know his Thai roots while embracing the "free country" that gave her a life of opportunity.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

Think being a koala keeper is all cuddles and naps? Lone Pine educator Anna Johnston joined Carla to reveal the messy reality of raking poo and the fascinating reason why these sleepy icons have fingerprints almost identical to our own.   

Queensland is facing an unseasonal spike in influenza cases as a mutated new strain, dubbed "Super K," sweeps through the state this January. AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Carla Bignasca to explain why your last flu shot might not be enough and what you need to know to protect your family before school returns.

Twenty-four years after her historic gold medal win, Alisa Camplin is heading to Italy as Chef de Mission to lead our second-largest Winter Olympic team in history. She opened up about the "once-in-a-generation" squad, from Townsville bobsledders to five-time legends, and why the world should finally stop underestimating the Aussies on the ice.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

Most people try to avoid their partners' exes, but Hayley’s "family orchard" makes that impossible after her boyfriend's dad and his ex's mom moved in together. Hear why she’s being hailed as a master of diplomacy for navigating the world’s most complicated holiday seating chart.

Psychologist Nahum Kozak joined Carla Bignasca to break down the public rift between the Beckhams and what it teaches us about setting boundaries. Discover why trying to stay neutral between your parents and your partner is a "losing strategy" and how to use the "drawbridge" technique to protect your relationship.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

Parliament has rushed through sweeping new powers to designate hate groups and penalise religious leaders following the Bondi tragedy, but critics say the legal lines are "clear as mud." Conflict strategist Sarah Blake joined Carla Bignasca to explore whether these laws protect the community or simply silence diverse political protest.

Having survived both romance and the wild, Luke Bateman compared the "catty" drama of reality TV to the physical toll of the African bush. He revealed which experience pushed his emotions and appetite to the absolute limit.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

At just 24 years old, Rhys Hoole went from a normal game of touch football to needing a life-saving heart transplant as a medical milestone at Prince Charles Hospital. He joined the program to share his "second chance at life" and celebrate the 40-year foundation that made it possible.

With four shark attacks reported in just 48 hours, Bond University expert Dr. Daryl McPhee explains why recent heavy rainfall and murky water have created a "perfect storm" for bull shark activity along the coast. 

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

Body and Soul Content Director Jacqui Mooney revealed how Aussies are ditching the scales to prioritise mental bliss and holistic wellbeing. Discover why the "Health of the Nation" report showed a massive generational shift toward joy over dress sizes.

Is your year destined for a "Love Story" or total "Misery"? Carla and Gary look at the box office hits from their childhoods to see what the future holds.

After a massive branch shattered just inches from Sofie during her Saturday stroll, Carla investigated whether the Council is actually responsible for your medical bills. Legal expert Henry Garrett explained why these public liability claims are harder to win than you might think.

Owner and Head Chef of Honey & Walnut Patisserie, as well as Creative Director Chef Ali, join Michael to talk about Honey & Walnut Patisserie in Dulwich Hill. 

Sir Donald Bradman’s baggy green from the 1947–48 series against India is heading to auction. The baggy green will go under the hammer at Lloyds Auctions, with bidding opening at $1 and closing on Australia Day. 

Australian Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay raised concerns on 2GB Afternoons about the speed of the hate speech reforms and their unintended consequences.  

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Retired Australian Army Major General Gus McLachlan joined 2GB Afternoons to discuss the possible military response to the current situation unfolding in Iran. 

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Longtime 2GB presenter Brian Wilshire has passed away, aged 81.

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Freelance Travel Writer and Journalist Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku joins Michael to talk about venturing to Hawaii. 

Vice President of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia Chris Merritt joined 2GB Afternoons and weighed in on the federal government's proposed legislation, which is set to redefine the threshold for hate speech.

Michael McLaren and Dr. Michael Gannon discuss why Australia’s birth rate has hit a 25-year low and the "economic reversal" that awaits if we don't fix the cost-of-living crisis.

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Michael McLaren suggests that the selective approach to free speech reveals a litigious and fragile state of modern Australian democracy. Arguing that while local writers obsess over "cultural safety," they remain silent on the oppressive regimes funding their causes.

Listen to the full show podcast with Lucy Zelic filling in for Michael McLaren

Listen to the full show podcast with Lucy Zelic filling in for Michael McLaren

Listen to the full show podcast with Lucy Zelic filling in for Michael McLaren