Barry Urquhart – What does Australia Made actually mean?

Mike speaks with Barry Urquhart, Consumer Behaviour Analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, about the federal government’s new $20 million campaign encouraging Australians to buy locally made products. The initiative is part of a broader push to boost domestic manufacturing - but what do…

Terry Barnes: How is the PM handling the fuel crisis?

Mike speaks with Terry Barnes, former adviser to John Howard, about how Anthony Albanese is handling the fuel crisis. The government plans to use public funds to lower fuel prices and secure supply, as shortages hit hundreds of petrol stations nationwide. Diesel has surged past $3 a litre, with un…

What science says about déjà vu

Mike speaks with Dr Marjorie Collins about what science says about déjà vu. Up to 97% of people experience this strange sense of familiarity, often more than once. The leading theory suggests it’s a brief glitch in the brain’s memory system, where the present feels like the past. Dr Collins expla…

National Days for March 30

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 30th March.

Latest release movies & entertainment with Alex First

Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com This week Alex takes a look at I Swear & Reminders Of Him.

Lisa Segelov - Effect of the Iran War in Israel

Mike speaks with Lisa Segelov, Advocate & Notary based in Tel Aviv Israel, about how the effect of the Iran War is being felt in Israel. Lisa Segalov is an Australian-born lawyer and Israeli citizen who lives about 30 minutes north of Tel Aviv. At one stage, she had two sons and a daughter serving…

Are dreams the secret to a deep sleep?

Mike is joined by sleep expert Amanda Slinger, founder of SleepSpot, to discuss whether new research suggesting that the busiest minds may actually get the deepest sleep... is actually true.  The study found that vivid, bizarre, and immersive dreams are linked to feeling more well-rested - challen…

Social media addiction trial could open the floodgates

Mike speaks with Nicole Jameson, Digital Strategist and Director of Dark Horse Agency, who says a landmark social media addiction trial could change everything. For years, social media companies avoided legal responsibility by claiming they were simply digital “community notice boards.” But those …

National Days for March 27

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 27th March.

Cooking with Sarah Boorer

Mike is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes. This week Sarah whips up Hot Cross Buns Ingredients: 3 teaspoons instant or rapid rise yeast (9 grams) 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar (sup…