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Presented by Michael McLaren

A fast paced programme, focusing on current events, social issues, sport, and features an Artist in the spotlight every morning.

An entertaining lead-in to the Alan Jones’ breakfast show.

Michael began his radio career at 2GB in 2006 as the call-vetter for the Summer Mid-Dawn show. In 2007, 2GB asked him to join the team permanently and he accepted the role of Executive Producer of all Evening and Night programming, working alongside the likes of Murray Wilton, Philip Clarke and Brian Wilshire for just over 4 years. His on-air career commenced full-time in 2011, when he was invited to host the Australia Overnight programme. Michael commenced hosting Wake Up in 2015.

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Wake Up Australia: Highlights

Michael McLaren

Wake Up Australia 19th August

Listen to the full show podcast with Luke Grant filling in for Michael McLaren

Luke Grant / 19/08/2019

Wake Up Australia 16th August

Listen to the full show podcast with Luke Grant filling in for Michael Mclaren

Luke Grant / 00:48 / 16/08/2019

Fixated Persons Unit investigates 100 cases in two years

Professor Alfred Allan, Forensic psychologist at Edith Cowan University, talk to Luke about the NSW Fixated Persons unit which was launched by Police Commissioner Mick Fuller ahead of the findings of the inquest into the Lindt cafe siege. “These new units are a godsend,” says Professor Allan. Professor Allan says private mental health […]

Luke Grant / 11:45 / 16/08/2019

How the Moon and other factors affect our oceans

We all know that tides are influenced by the Moon, but how does that connection work and how can we predict the tides more than a year in advance? They are just two of many questions the Bureau of Meteorology is answering this National Science Week (10-18 August), with the theme: Destination Moon: more missions, more science. […]

Luke Grant / 06:25 / 16/08/2019