Mornings with Mark Levy brings you the latest news, sport, traffic and weather, with hard-hitting political interviews and commentary every weekday from 9am-12pm. You can find the full show podcast and other highlights from the program right here.
Mark Levy didn't hold back in quizzing NSW Nationals Leader, Gurmesh Singh, on his response to the Minns Government's hazard reduction progress and concerns the RFS hasn't fulfilled its goals as the summer season gets underway.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and offered up his unique perspective into the latest drama involving Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and the return of ISIS brides to Australia. Hastie, a former SAS commander, offered up his view on the saga and how it impacts him, having served overseas in the fight against ISIS.
Mark Levy takes a call from a Kempsey local who reveals the shocking scenes in the early hours of Thursday morning when the rural town's iconic Christmas tree was burned down.
Alex Ryvchin, Co-chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, spoke with Mark about a new antisemitism report outlining some grim new figures.
Mark Levy gets the latest out of the Federal Court, with Bruce Lehrmann failing in his bid to overturn a court ruling that found, on the balance of probabilities, that he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Peter Jennings, director of Strategic Analysis Australia, spoke with Mark Levy and cast doubts over the federal government's unveiling of a mass overhaul of the Department of Defence. He labelled it a "fairly small rearranging of the bureaucratic deck chairs."
A board game using vulgar language, which some online shoppers were stunned by during the recent Black Friday sales, found its way onto the Woolworths and Big W online shopping service.
Mark Levy says there's a lack of empathy among some, including a professor who spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about climate change and its impact on sharks following the death of a woman near Port Macquarie.
Vicki Durston from Breast Cancer Network Australia spoke with Mark Levy about recent findings into metastatic breast cancer numbers, with figures showing nearly double the amount of diagnoses. Durston also discussed the challenges of metastatic breast cancer, which is cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body, and the challenges people face when it comes to dealing with it.
Martin Shaw, President at Wounded Heroes Australia, spoke with Mark Levy about his ongoing efforts to continue raising awareness and support for our nation's veterans. With Christmas and New Years coming up, the calls for help are rising and the number of veterans Australia is sadly losing is also rising.
Barnaby Joyce has confirmed to Mark Levy that he will make a decision on his political future by the end of this week amid continuing rumours he could join One Nation.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has told Mark Levy the game does suffer an "impact on revenue" after the opening Test in Perth finished with Australia claiming victory in only two days!
It's official! The NSW Liberals have confirmed that Kellie Sloane has been elected leader following the departure of Mark Speakman.
Rugby league great and 2GB favourite, Darryl 'Big Marn' Brohman, has confirmed he's undergoing treatment to address a cancer battle, revealing to Mark Levy he had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Kevin Morton, president of the Police Association of NSW, spoke with Mark Levy about the changes to doli incapax and how the state's courts respond to repeat youth offenders.
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson spoke with Mark Levy and addressed her party's rumoured interest in Barnaby Joyce confirmed he would be leaving the Nationals.
Mark Levy spoke passionately in defence of Aussie war hero and outgoing RSL president Greg Melick. Melick was labelled a “dope” by former prime minister Paul Keating after he used his Remembrance Day speech to express concern about defence spending.
Mark Levy didn't hold back on quizzing Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, with the tough questions after it was revealed a new strategy to reduce the number of people on trucks in rural towns was being proposed. Fewtrell explained that resources in our state's rural areas were thin, and that the usual four-man requirement for trucks was proving hard to accommodate, while outlining a two-man tanker strategy consisting of some part-time firefighters. Levy hit him with the hard questions, including whether it would impact lives and the way firefighters respond to people stuck in a burning building.
Former Governor-General and Australian war hero, Sir Peter Cosgrove, spoke with Mark Levy to reflect on Remembrance Day and what it means for those who served and defended our country. He also offered up a message for the younger generation and why days like Remembrance Day are important for reflection.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Mark Levy to pay a special tribute to John Laws, someone he labelled as an "iconic" Australian.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and offered his response on the Coalition's Net Zero approach and the doubts surrounding Sussan Ley's position.
New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley has told Mark Levy that communities and the public need to keep in mind the "complex" issues when it comes to solving youth crime. The Minister revealed to Levy how, in a lot of cases, youths at the centre of crime have nowhere to go and come from unsafe environments, while urging the need for 24-hour support services to take over from the current 9-5 systems that are in place.
Mark Levy, while speaking alongside Shadow Attorney General Alister Henskens, spoke passionately about protecting NSW Police after some protesters turned violent during a standoff outside of the ICC Sydney on Tuesday.
Only days after the state was left stunned when vision emerged of a prisoner who assaulted staff at Cessnock prison, Mark Levy can exclusively reveal new details of another incident! Meanwhile, Dave Bartel, a former prison officer & acting Assistant Secretary of the Public Service Association, spoke with Mark about the matter and the ongoing issues current prison officers are facing.
Nationals leader David Littleproud spoke with Mark Levy, revealing the reasons his party abandoned the commitment to Net Zero emissions by 2050, and what this means for the Liberals and the Coalition's climate approach.
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn joined Mark Levy in studio to talk about a wide range of issues impacting the country, including suggestions of division in society and the differing opinions about how Australia's history is presented and celebrated.
Trevor Clarke, the senior correctional officer who was caught up in the brutal prison attack, spoke with Mark Levy about the incident and his disgust at the soft sentencing handed down to the violent inmate.
Veteran Broncos playmaker Adam Reynolds joined Mark Levy in the studio today to discuss his new book and all things rugby league, including Brisbane's recent grand final triumph and the pain of the club letting go of coach Kevin Walters.
Mark Levy doesn’t hold back as he chats with ABC Investigative Journalist, Adele Ferguson, on her findings into the childcare scandals engulfing the system.
Police Association of NSW president Kevin Morton spoke with Mark Levy and revealed the impact weekly protests are having on the state's police force, as well as the cost to the taxpayers.
The mother of a teenager killed in a jet ski crash in Sydney is backing the push for change around licensing for the vessels.
Andrew Hastie, the Member for Canning, joins Mark Levy for his regular chat, addressing his media absence, the calls for the removal of Kevin Rudd as Ambassador to the United States, and the state of Australia's Defence Force.
Mark Levy doesn't hold back following reports the NSW Liberal Party will back the Greens on a bill that aims to ban patrons in clubs and pubs from using the pokers after midnight!
Mark Levy admitted he had been very critical of Anthony Albanese and Labor's approach to securing a meeting with Donald Trump in recent months. However, he now says the Prime Minister deserves a "wrap" for the successful outcome of today's meeting, specifically citing the critical-minerals deal and commitment to AUKUS.
EXCLUSIVE: Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has spoke with Mark Levy and revealed why he won't be competing for the seat of New England at the next election, effecteivly ending his relationship with the Nationals Party. He also explained his situation with Nationals leader David Littleproud and just what needs to happen with under-fire Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO, Alex Ryvchin, spoke with Mark Levy and expressed his concerns after a court tossed out laws that gave police powers to move protesters from places of worship.
Tabitha Acret, the mother of Mackenzie Anderson, who was murdered by her ex-partner, spoke with Mark Levy after her successful campaign which has now lengthened the minimum jail term for DV killers to a minimum of 25 years behind bars.
Australian swimmer and four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus spoke with Mark Levy shortly after announcing her retirement at the age of 25, effective immediately. Titmus spoke honestly with Levy about her journey and eventual Olympic triumph, and how nothing ever came easy.
Mark Levy has labelled the current state of the New South Wales Liberal Party as a "basketcase" amid dire polling and the decision to not back business in the workers compensation reform. Levy also took aim at Shadow Treasurer Damien Tudehope, who's made it clear he's unhappy with Mark's attack on the opposition, particularly the approach to the workers compensation scheme.
Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sharren Haskel, spoke with Mark Levy following the historic peace agreement and release of hostages held by Hamas. While revealing the current mood in Israel, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs didn't hold back on her true thoughts around Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australia's response to the conflict in recent months and how it's affected the relationship between both countries.
Fresh after claiming his sixth Bathurst 1000 victory, the legendary Garth Tander spoke with Mark Levy to re-live his epic weekend and triumph alongside Matt Payne.
Luke Grant reacts and has his say after a court ruled against a pro-Palestine protest that was set to take place at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday.
Luke Grant says some in the Liberal Party are putting on a "clown show" after leaks emerged surrounding Peter Dutton’s scathing assessment of Andrew Hastie's performance last term. Dutton's scathing assessment was leaked just days after Hastie quit the Liberal frontbench due to his stance on migration, manufacturing and net zero.
James Paterson, who's now the Acting Shadow Home Affairs Minister, has expressed to Luke Grant how reports of a cohort of ISIS brides returning to Australia is "a critical matter of public safety." He said the Australian public was owed an explanation from Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke.
Shadow Attorney-General Julian Leeser spoke with Mark Levy amid the growing pro-Palestinian protests and the push to bring the marches to Sydney's iconic landmarks, such as the Sydney Opera House.
While speaking with NSW Shadow Police Minister Paul Toole, a passionate Mark Levy didn't hold back on an upcoming Pro-Palestine march that's set to feature at the Sydney Opera House. Levy made it clear that locations such as Hyde Park and the Domain are suitable to express beliefs, but he questioned why Sydney's iconic landmarks are being taken over.
A young family from the NSW South Coast have recently welcomed three new bubs—Ada, Lillie, and Maggie—prematurely. The triplets have all needed extra care, but particularly Maggie, who has faced serious health challenges since birth, including brain damage, multiple seizures, and the need for resuscitation.
Mark Levy lifts the lid on a well-known early childhood education chain that's been finding its name in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. After one of its locations was under the spotlight, Mark Levy can reveal regulators are looking into multiple centers with a number of cases being investigated.
Transport for NSW Coordinator General Howard Collins spoke with Mark Levy and issued a passionate plea for young kids to avoid train surfing and attempting dangerous stunts on the rail network following a horror incident on Monday.
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma spoke with Mark Levy to go over the US and Israel's proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the sticking points that could make or break the proposal.