*Body found in Sydney Harbour. *Former Police Minister Mike Gallacher. *Actor Anthony LaPaglia.
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
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‘Questioning Ethnicity’ – What you WON’T be asked in 2026 Census
What’s your ethnicity? That’s the question the ABS has decided not to ask in the next census. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
‘Donate here’ – Support Tirion and Chloe’s fundraiser for ovarian cancer
Ben Fordham Live is getting right behind Tirion and Chloe’s fundraiser for ovarian cancer! Tragically, Tirion was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is bravely battling it with remarkable resilience and determination. Supported by her family and medical team, Tirion has become a symbol of courage and hope, inspiring those around her to confront […]
‘Insecure’ – PM wants Twitter to stop posting fake images of him
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s ongoing dispute with Elon Musk and X, formerly known as Twitter, has taken a new turn, with a plea for the social media giant to cease posting fake content of him. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
Exclusive – Tesla Cybertruck spotted driving around Sydney
A rare vehicle has been spotted driving around Sydney this morning. The infamous Tesla Cybertruck, an electric pickup truck, was seen navigating the streets of Sydney, despite not being available for purchase in Australia. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
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Uluru From Space
Check out the photo taken from the International Space Station Credit: Thomas Pesquet/ESA/NASA
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 […]
*Body found in Sydney Harbour. *Former Police Minister Mike Gallacher. *Actor Anthony LaPaglia.
THURSDAY SHOW – 25th April 📻
*100 year old veteran Jack Bartlett. *Bishop backs Elon over Albo. *Police reviewing leak of Brittany Higgins texts.
WEDNESDAY SHOW -24th April 📻
*Police ROBBED in Alice Springs. Jack’s Law a step closer in NSW. *Radio host claims ‘Last Post’ is tacky.
TUESDAY SHOW – 23rd April 📻
*Why petrol prices won’t come down. *Suspicious mad removed from church. *Joe Avati on comedian vs crying baby.
MONDAY SHOW – 22nd April 📻
*More bad polls for Albo. *Littleproud v Dutton on nuclear. *Councils charge for Anzac day Marches.
*Body found in Sydney Harbour. *Former Police Minister Mike Gallacher. *Actor Anthony LaPaglia.
‘Questioning Ethnicity’ – What you WON’T be asked in 2026 Census
What’s your ethnicity? That’s the question the ABS has decided not to ask in the next census. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
‘Donate here’ – Support Tirion and Chloe’s fundraiser for ovarian cancer
Ben Fordham Live is getting right behind Tirion and Chloe’s fundraiser for ovarian cancer! Tragically, Tirion was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is bravely battling it with remarkable resilience and determination. Supported by her family and medical team, Tirion has become a symbol of courage and hope, inspiring those around her to confront […]
‘Insecure’ – PM wants Twitter to stop posting fake images of him
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s ongoing dispute with Elon Musk and X, formerly known as Twitter, has taken a new turn, with a plea for the social media giant to cease posting fake content of him. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:
Exclusive – Tesla Cybertruck spotted driving around Sydney
A rare vehicle has been spotted driving around Sydney this morning. The infamous Tesla Cybertruck, an electric pickup truck, was seen navigating the streets of Sydney, despite not being available for purchase in Australia. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: