2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren believes Jim Chalmers is being made the “fall guy” by the Labor government for Australia’s current economic problems, questioning how much of the fiscal policy actually comes from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. He warns that Albanese and the Labor government could face “enormous political risk” if the Prime Minister decides […]
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30/10/2026
Michael McLaren weighs in on the Coalition’s Long Bay housing plan
The Liberal Party’s plan to redevelop Sydney’s Long Bay Jail into 12,000 apartments has raised questions about the cost of relocating the prison and providing the infrastructure needed to support the development. 2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren isn’t “against” the idea of transforming Long Bay into apartments, but warns the proposal would need to factor […]
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29/10/2026
France’s political turmoil sparks huge warning for Australia
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren warns Australia could face an economic decline similar to France, as concerns grow over the government’s ability to manage the country’s challenges. “We’re closer to the French than we’d care to imagine, and I get the feeling people are only now starting to wise up to the predicament we’re in”, […]
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28/10/2026
‘Things have to change’ – Michael McLaren’s message to the government on spending and the future
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has called on the Australian government to “get smarter” with its spending, warning the nation can’t rely on its natural wealth and good fortune forever. He says “things have to change” and Australia must make better decisions to protect future generations. “Australia has to realise our extraordinary natural endowment can […]
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27/10/2026
‘Wonderful scenes’ – Michael McLaren reflects on Victoria Barracks rally
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has praised Sunday’s rally against the sale of Victoria Barracks, describing the scenes as “wonderful”. He said the rally and the broader campaign have “broken down political tribal boundaries”, adding that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles are the only ones who “seem to be oblivious” to […]
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26/10/2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers challenged critics to name where to cut funding, and independent economist Saul Eslake has answered directly. Listen to hear Eslake break down the political sacred cows Canberra must tackle to stop Australia from racking up a dangerous debt tab. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / Hilary Wardhaugh
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26/10/2026
Justice or voyeurism? The hypocrisy behind livestreaming capital punishment
Warning that streaming Nidal Hasan’s execution would be “barbarism masquerading as transparency,” Michael McLaren questioned where modern society draws the line on public violence. He explored the unsettling contradiction between our disgust over state executions and our growing appetite for extreme violence in modern entertainment. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / […]
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14/10/2026
Australia’s aging population pushes emergency departments to a tipping point
With ED wait times soaring and thousands of elderly patients trapped in hospital beds awaiting aged care, Dr Justin Thompson warned that Australia’s healthcare system is facing a critical bottleneck. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: iStock
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13/10/2026
Angus Taylor defends 100K migration cap amid business backlash
With housing supply strained across Australia, Angus Taylor broke down his controversial proposal to roll back temporary graduate and bridging visas. Stream the full interview to hear how the Coalition intends to balance immigration cuts with a $5 billion infrastructure push. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Facebook
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07/10/2026
Max Chandler-Mather clashes with Michael McLaren over supermarket profit figures
Tensions flare as Michael McLaren challenges Chandler-Mather’s profit statistics, pointing to actual net profit margins and questioning how a public competitor would be funded. Listen to the full fiery debate to hear how the plan addresses market dominance, corporate tax loopholes, and the reality of grocery pricing. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: […]
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06/10/2026
Trent Nikolic from drive.com.au delves into biofuels as a green alternative and offers practical car buying advice on Afternoon Drive.
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17/06/2024
Finance expert Blake Wendt from Pretzel Finance joins Afternoons to discuss superannuation, insurance, and retirement strategies with just 12 days left until the end of the financial year.
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19/06/2024
Each Friday, Michael McLaren is joined by Domain’s Alice Stolz for ‘The Real Estate Show’, looking at Sydney’s hot property market and taking your questions. Fill in this 2GB Afternoons Property Valuation Form to send to our team! – (Your details will be stored with us so that we can take it to our Real […]
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20/03/2025
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