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Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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Sam Riggle
Managing Director and CEO, Sunrise Energy Metals
Sunrise Energy Metals
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 10th August
Pru Goward
Former New South Wales Minister for Housing
Former NSW Government
Episode: 'They already know' - The case against the need for a census
Brian Schmidt
Professor, Nobel Laureate, astrophysicist
The Finn Review (as referenced) / University context
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 7th August
Darren Chester
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Australian Parliament / Coalition
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 7th August
Bram Connolly
Lieutenant Colonel, Australian Army; author of 100 Ways I Almost Died
Australian Army; author
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 7th August
Joel Katz
Executive Director of the Cruise Lines International Association
Cruise Lines International Association
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 6th August
Blake Wynn
Personal finance adviser, Pretzel Wealth
Pretzel Wealth
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday 5th August
Simon Bristow
Managing Director, Queensland and Northern Territory, Hayes
Hayes Recruitment
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday 5th August
Scott Hutchinson
Chairman of Hutchinson Builders
Hutchinson Builders
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday 4th August

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Michael McLaren
Host of Afternoons on 2GB Afternoons; long-time host with extensive involvement in news, politics, finance and technology discussions.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • maga supporter

    war crimes, are you sure michael you wish to advocate, for destruction of civilian infrastructure, you sounded like a hardcore cult of maga supporter, remember orange jesus started this war

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    talos_soulhunter
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great Show.

    I enjoy listening to Michael. He has sensible opinions and is very articulate.

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    THEGrantD
    Australia6 months ago
  • Moronic

    Even by 2gbs low standards , this far right wind bag is a rather pathetic …. Standard 2gb hash - family friendly, dishonest , fabricated and ill informed right wing extremist delivered by a boorish fool who appears to have been born without and charm or a personality

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    TheResPhantom75
    Australia2 years ago
  • Human nature

    Not a band they are a troupe

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    KaiHerb
    Australia3 years ago
  • Snooze fest

    Belongs on the ABC. Boring as watching paint dry. Good for background noise when you need a nap.

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    maxrat90
    Australia3 years ago

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Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 10th August
Q: What would you like to see changed about the census to make it more future-focused?
Make the questions predictive, so data helps plan for future housing, infrastructure, and services rather than just documenting the present, which could improve national productivity.
Why are 100,000 approved seniors waiting a year for care?
Q: How are you going with dealing with the Minister Sam Ray?
Melissa outlines ongoing discussions with ministers and committee members, emphasizing the need for transparency and a Senate Inquiry into the Port-at-Home program, while stressing that the core aim is to give families a voice and push for data-driven reforms.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday 3rd August
Q: What is Alan Fills' view on toll reform?
Reforms are progress but not the full solution; private monopolies like Transurban have resisted comprehensive change, and a system-wide reform approach would be preferable.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday 3rd August
Q: What makes Barker College's Doompuma-Barka project notable?
It's a bilingual, community-led initiative linking the Yothi Yindi Foundation with Barker College that has achieved high attendance and educational opportunities in a remote Indigenous community.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday 3rd August
Q: What is the status of the Ultimo building collapse?
Two people were injured and taken to hospital; authorities were providing updates and noting that no one remained trapped at that moment.

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