Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 8th December 

Mike speaks with veteran political journalist A.G. Gancarski — whose bylines span the New York Post, Washington Post, Washington Times, and major national magazines — to break down three headline-making stories.

First, Democrats are preparing to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, a move aimed at stopping health insurance premiums from soaring for millions of Americans.

Then, a lighter but no less buzzy moment: Prince Harry was booed on The Late Show after taking a swipe at former President Trump during a tense exchange with Stephen Colbert.

Finally, they examine comments from U.S. Secretary of War Peter Hegseth, who is urging allied nations — Australia included — to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, a push that could reshape global security priorities.

Mike speaks with veteran political journalist A.G. Gancarski &mdash; whose bylines span the New York Post, Washington Post, Washington Times, and major national magazines &mdash; to break down three headline-making stories.
First, Democrats are preparing to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, a move aimed at stopping health insurance premiums from soaring for millions of Americans.
Then, a lighter but no less buzzy moment: Prince Harry was booed on The Late Show after taking a swipe at former President Trump during a tense exchange with Stephen Colbert.
Finally, they examine comments from U.S. Secretary of War Peter Hegseth, who is urging allied nations &mdash; Australia included &mdash; to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, a push that could reshape global security priorities.

A.G. Gancarski -  Affordable Care Showdown, Royal Backlash & a Global Defence Push

Mike speaks with Health & Community Psychologist Dr Marny Lishman about how to handle people you don’t get along with during the Christmas season.

Difficult personalities are hard to avoid—whether they’re colleagues, friends of friends, or even family—but there are practical techniques that can make those encounters far less stressful.

And the best part? If you can manage them at Christmas, you can manage them any day of the year.

Dr Lishman shares her key tips for staying calm and navigating prickly situations this festive season.

Mike speaks with Health &amp; Community Psychologist Dr Marny Lishman about how to handle people you don&rsquo;t get along with during the Christmas season.
Difficult personalities are hard to avoid&mdash;whether they&rsquo;re colleagues, friends of friends, or even family&mdash;but there are practical techniques that can make those encounters far less stressful.
And the best part? If you can manage them at Christmas, you can manage them any day of the year.
Dr Lishman shares her key tips for staying calm and navigating prickly situations this festive season.

Dealing with people you don’t like at Christmas

A long-awaited report has confirmed what many Australians suspected: when it comes to federal board appointments, merit has often been overshadowed by mateship.

The Briggs Review exposes the extent of suspected nepotism, with author Lynelle Briggs finding that current processes don’t always deliver the best person for the job.

Mike speaks with Credibility Expert Dr Neryl East, who says the findings deal yet another blow to public trust in government.

“It’s one thing to suspect ‘jobs for mates’, but it’s another when a major report reveals just how widespread it really is,” she says. And while a new government framework is on the horizon, confidence may be hard to rebuild—especially with many of Briggs’ recommendations unlikely to be adopted.

A long-awaited report has confirmed what many Australians suspected: when it comes to federal board appointments, merit has often been overshadowed by mateship.
The Briggs Review exposes the extent of suspected nepotism, with author Lynelle Briggs finding that current processes don&rsquo;t always deliver the best person for the job.
Mike speaks with Credibility Expert Dr Neryl East, who says the findings deal yet another blow to public trust in government.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s one thing to suspect &lsquo;jobs for mates&rsquo;, but it&rsquo;s another when a major report reveals just how widespread it really is,&rdquo; she says. And while a new government framework is on the horizon, confidence may be hard to rebuild&mdash;especially with many of Briggs&rsquo; recommendations unlikely to be adopted.

‘Jobs for Mates’ review another credibility blow for Canberra

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 8th December 

Mike speaks with columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about two hot-button issues: Australia’s new under-16 social media ban and Anika Wells’ $100,000 New York trip, which many say doesn’t pass the pub test.

After more than a year of planning and intense global scrutiny, the teen social-media ban has now become a reality for more than 20 million Australians.

 

Mike speaks with columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about two hot-button issues: Australia&rsquo;s new under-16 social media ban and Anika Wells&rsquo; $100,000 New York trip, which many say doesn&rsquo;t pass the pub test.
After more than a year of planning and intense global scrutiny, the teen social-media ban has now become a reality for more than 20 million Australians.
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Terry Barnes - Social Media Ban Lands / Wells’ NYC Trip Sparks Outrage

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 8th December.

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today&rsquo;s National Days for 8th December.

National Days for December 8

Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

Latest release movies & entertainment with Alex First

Mike is joined by Communications and Body Language Expert Jordana Borensztajn to discuss her new book, The Little Book of Influence: 8 Keys to Transformative

Communication. Jordana’s biggest communication blunders—being escorted out of Facebook’s headquarters while dressed as a giant Like button, bombing so badly on a cruise ship that passengers wanted her gone, and even injuring her jaw with a raw egg stunt—didn’t end her career. They transformed it.

Through funny, honest, and cringe-worthy stories, her book reveals eight practical keys to authentic influence. In an age of artificial everything, Jordana shows how vulnerability can become your greatest strength.

Mike is joined by Communications and Body Language Expert Jordana Borensztajn to discuss her new book, The Little Book of Influence: 8 Keys to Transformative
Communication. Jordana&rsquo;s biggest communication blunders&mdash;being escorted out of Facebook&rsquo;s headquarters while dressed as a giant Like button, bombing so badly on a cruise ship that passengers wanted her gone, and even injuring her jaw with a raw egg stunt&mdash;didn&rsquo;t end her career.&nbsp;They transformed it.
Through funny, honest, and cringe-worthy stories, her book reveals eight practical keys to authentic influence. In an age of artificial everything, Jordana shows how vulnerability can become your greatest strength.

 Jordana Borensztajn - The Little Book of Influence: 8 Keys to Transformative

Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 1st December 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

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Mike speaks with Russell Setright who shares that melanoma incidence has increased by 350%. It’s time to rebalance sun, D3 & prevention. 

Mike speaks with Russell Setright who shares that melanoma incidence has increased by 350%. It&rsquo;s time to rebalance sun, D3 &amp; prevention.&nbsp;

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Mike is joined by Terry Barnes — columnist, political and policy consultant, and former adviser in the Howard government — to discuss Sussan Ley’s comments that migrants should “fit in with our way of life.”

Ley says the Coalition is considering tougher values and language tests as part of its new migration policy. She argues current social tensions are the result of government failures, not migrants themselves.

The Coalition plans to finalise its migration policy before the end of the year.

Mike is joined by Terry Barnes &mdash; columnist, political and policy consultant, and former adviser in the Howard government &mdash; to discuss Sussan Ley&rsquo;s comments that migrants should &ldquo;fit in with our way of life.&rdquo;
Ley says the Coalition is considering tougher values and language tests as part of its new migration policy. She argues current social tensions are the result of government failures, not migrants themselves.
The Coalition plans to finalise its migration policy before the end of the year.

Terry Barnes - Coalition flags tougher values tests for immigration

Mike speaks with relationship counsellor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros about why more women than ever are choosing to remain child-free.

 Australia’s falling birthrate is well known, but the reasons are wide-ranging — from cost-of-living pressures and climate concerns to fertility issues.

Amanda explains that many women in the “child-free by choice” community point to the unequal load of parenthood and a lack of systemic support.

And while this is different from being childless by circumstance, many still feel nervous admitting their choice because they fear being judged.

Mike speaks with relationship counsellor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros about why more women than ever are choosing to remain child-free.
&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s falling birthrate is well known, but the reasons are wide-ranging &mdash; from cost-of-living pressures and climate concerns to fertility issues.
Amanda explains that many women in the &ldquo;child-free by choice&rdquo; community point to the unequal load of parenthood and a lack of systemic support.
And while this is different from being childless by circumstance, many still feel nervous admitting their choice because they fear being judged.

Women are choosing to remain child-free in unprecedented numbers

Chris Foster-Ramsay, Finance and Money Expert and founder of Foster Ramsay Finance, joins Mike to discuss the latest telco outage that crippled Melbourne’s south-east.

With calls failing and tap-and-go payments on the Optus network down, families couldn’t buy basics and small businesses couldn’t trade — a sharp reminder that when networks crash, so does daily life. Chris says Australians shouldn’t have to cross their fingers and hope the signal holds.

“Digital payments are great until they’re not,” he says. “Keeping $20 to $100 in your wallet isn’t old-school, it’s smart. Regulators need to protect cash as legal tender because when the tech drops out, cash keeps households and businesses moving.”

Chris Foster-Ramsay, Finance and Money Expert and founder of Foster Ramsay Finance, joins Mike to discuss the latest telco outage that crippled Melbourne&rsquo;s south-east.
With calls failing and tap-and-go payments on the Optus network down, families couldn&rsquo;t buy basics and small businesses couldn&rsquo;t trade &mdash; a sharp reminder that when networks crash, so does daily life. Chris says Australians shouldn&rsquo;t have to cross their fingers and hope the signal holds.
&ldquo;Digital payments are great until they&rsquo;re not,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;Keeping $20 to $100 in your wallet isn&rsquo;t old-school, it&rsquo;s smart. Regulators need to protect cash as legal tender because when the tech drops out, cash keeps households and businesses moving.&rdquo;

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