*Anthony Albanese launches inquiry into pandemic response. *A Hollywood superstar in trouble in the United Kingdom. *GWS Giants coach previews finals clash.
Advertisement
Ben Fordham is a Walkley award winning journalist who now hosts 2GB’s breakfast show, following Alan Jones’ retirement from radio.
The switch to the breakfast program happened in June 2020 after Ben spent a decade as 2GB’s Drivetime host where he consistently topped the ratings.
Ben’s talents have been repeatedly recognised at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards, being awarded ‘Best Metropolitan Talk Presenter’ five times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019) and voted ‘Best Metropolitan Current Affairs Presenter’ in 2017.
Ben became the youngest reporter in history to win a Walkley award double in the same year.
He won a Walkley – Australia’s top award in journalism – for his coverage of the 1997 Thredbo landslide tragedy and a Raward – the top accolade in the Australian radio industry – for excellence in journalism.
Ben started working in radio aged 15 as a work experience kid on the Alan Jones Breakfast show at 2UE where he immediately fell in love with broadcasting. While completing his final years at high school, he worked weekends on the Continuous Call Team hosted by Ray Hadley.
He became a cadet reporter at 2UE in 1995 and then aged 20, was appointed as a political correspondent based at Parliament House, Canberra. It was during this stint where Ben formed an interest in politics and formed an extensive list of contacts.
In 1998 he spent a year at Sky News as a reporter and newsreader before being headhunted by Channel 9 a year later.
Since 1999 he’s worked on a range of programs at Nine including Today Show, A Current Affair, 60 Minutes and Australian Ninja Warrior.
Ben is married to Seven Network journalist Jodie Speers and they have a son Freddy and two daughters, Pearl and Goldie.
- You can contact Ben Fordham on his text line 0460 873 873
Follow Ben Fordham Live on Apple Podcasts:
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Subscribe to the podcast
Ben Fordham
LATEST STORIES
‘It’s out of control’: Minister responds to failing foster care system
A new report has highlighted a serious child protection problem in New South Wales, revealing that the state is short by at least 600 foster carers to provide care for children who cannot safely live at home. Mark Levy spoke with Child Psychologist Clare Rowe and long-time foster carer Tess to analyse the shocking […]
Mark Levy /
14 hours ago
‘Laughing Stock of Australia’: Qantas customers turn back on airline
Mark Levy has criticised Qantas for its conduct and management amidst recent controversies surrounding the airline. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
Mark Levy /
16 hours ago
More than 100 firefighters battle Sydney factory fire
A major fire has erupted in a plastic manufacturing factory in Smithfield. There have been no reported injuries. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
Mark Levy /
17 hours ago
WEDNESDAY SHOW – 20th September 📻
*A major win for teachers following the NSW budget. *More accusations put forward against Russell Brand. *How long is the price of petrol going to remain high ?
Mark Levy / 50:17 /
20/09/2023
Ben Fordham image: Melvyn Knipe/AAP
Ben Fordham
/
20/07/2017
Uluru From Space
Check out the photo taken from the International Space Station Credit: Thomas Pesquet/ESA/NASA
Ben Fordham
/
08/02/2017
Ben Fordham Live From Sydney Santa Spectacular
On Thursday, December 8, Ben Fordham broadcast LIVE from the launch night of the Sydney Santa Spectacular at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, to support sick kids from the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Camp Quality and give them the opportunity to enjoy Christmas. The Sydney Santa Spectacular was a complete Fun Filled Extravaganza filled with amusement […]
Ben Fordham
/
20/12/2016
*Anthony Albanese launches inquiry into pandemic response. *A Hollywood superstar in trouble in the United Kingdom. *GWS Giants coach previews finals clash.
Mark Levy
/
14 hours ago
WEDNESDAY SHOW – 20th September 📻
*A major win for teachers following the NSW budget. *More accusations put forward against Russell Brand. *How long is the price of petrol going to remain high ?
Mark Levy
/
20/09/2023
TUESDAY SHOW – 19th September 📻
*Fire boss warns of “worst fire season” in years. *New technology for police attending crime scenes. *Qantas CEO to apologise to sacked ground staff.
Mark Levy
/
19/09/2023
MONDAY SHOW – 18th September 📻
*Wallabies shock loss to Fiji at Rugby World Cup. *TGA concerns over medicinal cannabis prescriptions. *NSW Ministers fail to disclose Qantas chairman’s lounge membership.
Mark Levy
/
18/09/2023
FRIDAY SHOW – 15th September 📻
Battle over compensation for renewables in the bush US President’s son indicted on federal firearms charges Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival underway
Ben Fordham
/
15/09/2023
*Anthony Albanese launches inquiry into pandemic response. *A Hollywood superstar in trouble in the United Kingdom. *GWS Giants coach previews finals clash.
Mark Levy
/
14 hours ago
‘It’s out of control’: Minister responds to failing foster care system
A new report has highlighted a serious child protection problem in New South Wales, revealing that the state is short by at least 600 foster carers to provide care for children who cannot safely live at home. Mark Levy spoke with Child Psychologist Clare Rowe and long-time foster carer Tess to analyse the shocking […]
Mark Levy
/
14 hours ago
‘Laughing Stock of Australia’: Qantas customers turn back on airline
Mark Levy has criticised Qantas for its conduct and management amidst recent controversies surrounding the airline. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
Mark Levy
/
16 hours ago
More than 100 firefighters battle Sydney factory fire
A major fire has erupted in a plastic manufacturing factory in Smithfield. There have been no reported injuries. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
Mark Levy
/
17 hours ago
WEDNESDAY SHOW – 20th September 📻
*A major win for teachers following the NSW budget. *More accusations put forward against Russell Brand. *How long is the price of petrol going to remain high ?
Mark Levy
/
20/09/2023
Must listen podcasts
Ben Fordham
/ 22:32
Ben Fordham
/ 07:50