Michael McLaren has noticed something interesting about the way Labor behaved in Question Time after Tony Burke unveiled his migration plan. “It’s as if the ALP didn’t want to own any of it. As if they were almost embarrassed by it,” he said. “[It’s} transparently all part of a plan to try and steer the […]
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18/09/2026
‘Hollywood royalty’ – Dame Julie Andrews looks back on My Fair Lady
As the hit Broadway production My Fair Lady celebrates 70 years since its first run, Hollywood royalty Dame Julie Andrews has joined Michael McLaren live on air to celebrate what she calls an unusual love story. She’s also revealed the reason why the musical remains so popular with contemporary audiences. Listen to more highlights from […]
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16/09/2026
The controversial ad that has female athletes up in arms
She’s no stranger to controversy but Sydney Sweeney’s latest ad has left many female athletes angry. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Stagecoac
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16/09/2026
‘Time for truth-telling’ – Why Australia needs to call it like it is
Michael McLaren says that while two of Australia’s prominent national security figures have urged the country to embrace honesty, decision-makers and the population need to be open and willing. “Democracy is best served when the discussions and debates that feed it are imbued with as much openness and sunlight as possible,” he said. “As a […]
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16/09/2026
‘Slashing population is one thing’ – But improving productivity is the key
Michael McLaren has urged the major parties and One Nation to really consider their policies, as he points out that the economy and productivity need more than reducing immigration. The Afternoons host has pointed to Canada, who were in a similar position with immigration, but has failed to improve employment and prevent a recession. “Slashing […]
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15/09/2026
Michael McLaren says the downfall of Cue and Veronika Maine isn’t an isolated tragedy; it is a direct warning about Australia’s hostile business environment. Mounting compliance costs and government red tape are forcing local companies to the wall. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: iStock
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17/09/2026
Claire Lyon reveals how advice from Julie Andrews shaped her My Fair Lady role
Stars Claire Lyon and Nathaniel Parker opened up about stepping into the iconic shoes of Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins at the Sydney Opera House. Hear how direct advice from Dame Julie Andrews gave them the confidence to make these legendary roles their own and pull off the high-stakes production. Listen to more highlights […]
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16/09/2026
’85 years on’ – Why a documentary maker is after veteran stories
As Australia marks 85 years since the devastating WWII air raids on Darwin, director Richard Attiah is rallying Aussie families to share their incredible untold generation-spanning war stories for a new documentary and school curriculum. From a soldier fighting back in just a towel to secret battleground memories revealed decades later, discover how these personal […]
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15/09/2026
Why QLD banned pill testing while NSW made it permanent
As New South Wales makes pill testing permanent at music festivals, Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls joined Michael McLaren to explain why the Sunshine State introduced a complete ban on drug checking. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: iStock
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09/09/2026
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22/08/2025
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
Must listen podcasts
Sometimes the very best comes AFTER the interview. Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley told Deb all about what it was like working with fellow muso Ben Lee! You can subscribe to Kav’s podcast HatJam on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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