Wake Up Australia with Michael McLaren

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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 Ben Fordham Live.

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

Luke Mangan calls to abolish payroll tax to restore business confidence

Michael is joined by Luke Mangan, leading chef & restaurateur, who says the government must cut payroll and FBT taxes if they want to restore business confidence. Mr Mangan, whose portfolio includes Luke’s Kitchen in Waterloo and glass brasserie in the CBD, writes in the SMH, ‘if the government wants to be all about […]

Michael McLaren / 09:15 / 25/09/2020

Wake Up Australia with Michael McLaren: 24th September

Listen to the full show podcast with Michael McLaren.

Michael McLaren / 54:13 / 24/09/2020

50 years since the ‘original 9’ boycott

Michael is joined by Craig Gabriel, Nine Radio’s tennis expert, regarding the ‘Original 9’, the group of female tennis players who boycotted and broke away from the male-dominant structures of international tennis on 23 September 1970. The situation came to a head in 1970, when most tournaments offered four times as much prize money […]

Michael McLaren / 11:44 / 24/09/2020