Mornings with Mark Levy - Highlights

Australia feels more fractured than ever. The alarming spike in antisemitism is hitting close to home, leaving many in our community feeling unsafe, isolated, and deeply divided. With the landmark Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion currently underway right here in Sydney, the need for genuine solutions has never been more urgent.  Discussing the matter with Mark Levy while visiting Australia is Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League in the U.S. Greenblatt also previously served in the White House as Special Assistant to President Barack Obama and Director of the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation.

An emotional Mark Levy has paid tribute to Bob Montgomery, who unexpectedly passed away aged 82—just hours after he and his grandson Tom completed a 5,300-kilometre cross-country cycle to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND). The pair raised over $85,000 on their six-week journey, cycling from Broome, WA to Bowral, NSW, in honour of one of Bob's cousins who battled the condition. Only a little over a month ago, Bob and Tom were in the 2GB studio to talk about their cross-country ride.

Mark Levy hasn't held back on the ABC after Australian Olympic legend Dawn Fraser branded Anthony Albanese “spineless” and “vile” for refusing to condemn the broadcaster over a controversial skit involving Gina Rinehart. The segment, which aired on the program Race Around the World, featured a bizarre, French-Revolutionary-style depiction of a violent attack on the mining billionaire.

Several have been injured, and there are unconfirmed reports of people trapped after a brick wall of a building collapsed in Ultimo on Wattle Street in inner Sydney.

Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director of Business Sydney, spoke with Mark Levy about the rising concern surrounding the homeless population in the Sydney CBD. Mr Nicolaou explained why the issue needs to be addressed quickly, calling on the NSW Government to appoint a homelessness commissioner whose role would be to coordinate state government services, the charitable sector, and other key stakeholders to combat the issue.

A former Labor Minister and veteran Mike Kelly says he was appalled by a motion that saw the government's stance on Hamas removed.

New South Wales Rugby League has come down hard on those involved in a wild local footy brawl over the weekend involving two Under-18s sides. Mark Levy can exclusively reveal that the NSWRL has charged 10 players from the Campbelltown Collegians, while one player from The Oaks Tigers has also been charged. Meanwhile, police and the NSWRL are continuing to investigate, and more charges could follow.

Alastair MacGibbon, former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security, spoke with Mark Levy about the rise of AI voice-cloning—the latest tactic criminals are using to scam innocent Aussies.

Mark Levy reviews the footage, revealing details of a wild weekend fight involving under-18s players from The Oaks Tigers and the Campbelltown Collegians at Dudley Chesham Sports Ground.

Speaking with Mark Levy, NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane mapped out her path to success. She detailed how she plans to protect votes from drifting to One Nation, and shared her ultimate strategy to defeat Chris Minns in the upcoming state election.

Julian Leeser, Shadow Minister for Education, spoke with Mark Levy amid the ongoing commission into antisemitism, and he didn't hold back on the leaders of Australia's top universities for their lack of action in combatting hate towards Jewish people.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. During the interview, he discussed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's plans to overhaul the country's approach to the technology, which includes establishing a dedicated government office to oversee AI implementation.

Outgoing NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joined Mark Levy to discuss his time in the top job as he prepares for a new career with Tennis Australia. The outgoing boss touched on the tough parts of the gig, including how the NRL landed its mega broadcast deal only a few years ago. He also reflected on the competition's grim COVID finances, which had the entire sport on edge.

Professor Dominic Rowe, along with Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell, joined Mark Levy in the studio to talk about Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND continues to make headlines in the media, most recently following the death of AFL legend Neale Daniher and the diagnosis of NRL star Jai Arrow. The professor spoke with Levy about the disease, what he has experienced with his own patients, and why keeping awareness alive is crucial as doctors and scientists work to uncover the origins and causes of the condition.

James Dowling, a journalist and reporter for The Australian, spoke with Trent Nikolic to recap the latest from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism, including the grilling that executives from leading social media giants copped.

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan sat down with Trent Nikolic to share his thoughts on the zero-emissions steel mill planned for Newcastle.  

Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron, who is stepping down after 12 years in the role, spoke with Trent Nikolic about her career leading one of Australia's most iconic landmarks. The outgoing boss took a trip down memory lane, touching on the major upgrades completed during her tenure and the ongoing work to keep the Opera House relevant for future generations.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has shut down talk of an exit from the Liberal Party amid rumours he was considering leaving.

Bronwyn Bishop, former Speaker of the House, says action should have been taken against Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain before an outburst from a Liberal MP led to a suspension. On Tuesday, Liberal MP Garth Hamilton was suspended from the House of Representatives for 24 hours following an outburst in response to comments made by the Emergency Management Minister, who criticised Opposition Leader Angus Taylor over comments he made about firefighters and the 2003 Snowy Mountains bushfires. The former Speaker said the entire situation during Question Time could have been avoided if action had been taken against Ms McBain before Mr Hamilton's outburst.

Shadow Minister for Defence Industry and for Defence Personnel Philip Thompson has called on the Federal Government to scrap their cap on Veteran Allied Health access.

Mark Levy goes to bat once again for the thousands of locals impacted by the closed stretch of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass.  Meanwhile, Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison fronted up to face the hard questions, while also revealing a timeline for when the highway will be fixed.

Mark Levy didn't hold back following more bizarre comments made by the current government after it was confirmed another ISIS bride would return to Australia.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor hopped on the line to chat with Mark Levy over a host of big issues impacting the nation. He was also pressed on why he still hadn't picked up the phone to contact Pauline Hanson and One Nation

Mark Levy takes a look at a new report detailing how young Aussies are making major life decisions, including whether to have children, based on climate change and what they are being taught in schools.

One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby spoke with Mark Levy, holding nothing back as he condemned the death threats aimed at Pauline Hanson and demanded they be taken seriously.

Mark Levy takes a deep dive into the inner workings of activist group GetUp, tracking the demise of their donations and staffing. It comes after GetUp returned to the headlines this week when they interrupted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson with a banner stunt during her address to the National Press Club.

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has called for the book to be thrown at the perpetrators behind a banner stunt involving Pauline Hanson during her address at the National Press Club.

A passionate Mark Levy has put the spotlight back on the system failures that led to the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Senior Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie joined Mark Levy in the studio to tackle some of the nation's biggest issues! He also took to the phones to answer questions from the 2GB audience.

Local business operator Rod from R and A Motors spoke with Mark about the shutting of his business due in part to the closure of the Great Western Highway, calling Premier Chris Minns an 'Idiot'. Shadow Regional Roads Minister Paul Toole then joined Mark, reacting to Rod's story - and called out delays in the Government's response to what is a crisis for the central west.

From Broome to Bowral, two incredible cyclists are chasing more than just kilometres. In nine days, the pair are setting off on “Miles for MND: One Last Ride”.  82-year-old grandfather Bob Montgomery and his 18-year-old grandson, competitive cyclist Tom Malcom, are taking on an epic cross-country journey.  They’re raising crucial funds and awareness for MND NSW to support families battling motor neurone disease—a cause deeply personal to their family.

Aussie music icon Kate Ceberano joined Mark Levy to discuss her induction to the ARIA Hall of Fame, and the special moment she shared with her daughter on stage.

Mark Levy says it's time for tougher punishments to be handed down to underworld crime figures, after the spotlight was once again put on Sydney's gang wars this week, when a man and his daughter were the targets of an attempted shooting in Fairfield.

Mark Levy spoke from the heart after former rugby league enforcer Kane Evans became just the second male player in NRL history to come out as gay. In an emotional interview, Evans opened up about his journey, revealing his deeply personal battles with mental health, homelessness, and addiction.

Former Deputy NSW Police Commissioner Mick Willing joined Mark Levy in the studio for Thank a First Responder Day, discussing the challenges that face responders across our Emergency Services.  Mr Willing also discussed his run for NSW Parliament in the seat of Camden.

Liberal MLC Rachel Merton jumped on the line to chat with Mark Levy about the controversy surrounding the culling of brumbies and whether there's a real need to do so.

On the passing of Professor Richard Schoyler, Gail O'Brien has told Mark Levy his legacy will last forever.

Concerning acts of antisemitic vandalism have occurred all around the North and South Cronulla surf clubs overnight. A concerned local spoke with Mark Levy about the matter.

Mark Levy delivered an epic response to NSW Greens MP Cate Faehrmann, who attempted to spin a narrative surrounding the 2GB host's position on local clubs, pubs, and poker machines.

One Nation Senator Sean Bell joined Mark Levy to discuss the issues facing Central Western NSW, calling for disaster funding.  He was also asked about One Nation's housing and immigration policies, after Barnaby Joyce's own double take on the policy.

Senior Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy on a host of issues impacting the nation, including the latest drama surrounding the AUKUS deal and how the Coalition can bounce back amid One Nation's rise.

Mark Levy has responded to Lakemba Mosque organisers who hit out at him and other critics. The group has doubled down on a renewed bid to install loudspeakers to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer.

Pauline Hanson chats with Mark Levy on a host of topics, including One Nation's rise in the polls and the ongoing drama surrounding ISIS brides returning to the country.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor jumped on the line to speak with Mark Levy and offered up his reasoning for labelling Prime Minister Anthony Albanese an "arrogant prick". 

Mark Levy didn't hold back after another cohort of ISIS brides touched down in Australia and were given backdoor access to escape the main airport arrivals area and head straight to a hotel.

Mark Levy doesn't hold back as the nation prepares to welcome home another group of ISIS brides, who are set to land in Melbourne and Sydney later this evening.

New NSW Crime Commissioner Stephen Dametto spoke with Mark Levy and lifted the lid on the 'strong powers' he's been given to tackle organised crime and reduce criminal wealth.

Janelle Saffin, the Minister for Small Business and Minister for Recovery, spoke with Mark Levy and exclusively revealed on 2GB that the Government is rolling out a support package to assist small businesses impacted by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. The Minister revealed it would be a $3.5 million support package to assist small businesses and councils across the Blue Mountains and Central West region impacted by the closure.

NSW Roads Minister Josh Murray spoke with Mark Levy about the state government's response to community concerns surrounding the Great Western Highway closure.

Senior Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy, offering his response to migration and Labor's position on negative gearing and capital gains tax.