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2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren

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Jim Chalmers
Donald Trump
Anthony Albanese

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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Following his eye-opening Four Corners hack demonstration, cybersecurity director Dan Hreszczuk explained why Australia’s auto safety policies lag behind international standards.

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Harry Otley
ComBank economist
Commonwealth Bank
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 15th September
Angelina Walley
Designer, creator of Body Worlds exhibition
Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 15th September
Paul Monk
Writer and commentator on security
Chatham House (through discussion of book)
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 15th September
Harry Ottley
Economist at Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Episode: QLD beats WA for #1 economy as ratings drop: CommBank explains
Richard Attier
Executive producer and director of Darwin 1942
Darwin 1942 documentary project
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 14th September
Troy Worry
Inventor and water treatment scientist
Darwin 1942? (water tech project mentioned)
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 14th September
Richard Attia
Executive producer and director of Darwin 1942
Darwin 1942
Episode: '85 years on' - Why a documentary maker is after veteran stories
Roger Shanahan
Middle East Analyst
Independent analyst
Episode: 'Mid-term elections' - The latest in the Middle East conflict
Justin Brownjohn
Senior Manager of the RMIT University Aviation Academy
RMIT University Aviation Academy
Episode: Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 11th September

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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.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 86 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great Show.

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

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    5
    THEGrantD
    Australia7 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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Occasional strong opinions may polarize some listeners.
Balanced coverage across tech, energy and public policy.
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Insightful and well-argued takes on policy and economics.

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Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 8th September
Q: What are the main logistical challenges for sealing the Outback Way?
Native title claims and environmental concerns are the main blockers, with about 52 kilometres of WA-side road still under native title deliberations, while other sections could be sealed sooner if the WA government acts.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 11th September
Q: Why are leap seconds being reconsidered now?
Dr Wooters explains the mismatch between atomic time and Earth's rotation, leading to leaps; the aim is to eventually align systems by possibly removing leap seconds, to avoid disruptions in computing and timekeeping.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 11th September
Q: What changes to cockpit security were mandated?
Dr Brownjohn notes mandated doors on aircraft, limits to cockpit access, and additional security features becoming standard, including two doors on newer aircraft and reinforced security procedures.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 11th September
Q: How quickly did changes after 9/11 come about?
Justin Brownjohn explains that at once there were immediate steps, followed by rapid adoption of laws and security measures, flights grounded for several days, and new security protocols across airports and aircraft.
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 9th September
Q: What is the policy position on pill testing in Queensland versus New South Wales?
Queensland maintains a no-safe-drugs stance and opposes publicly funded pill testing, while New South Wales is moving toward a publicly funded, permanent pill testing program at festivals; evaluation data cited by Queensland is used to support their stance.

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