Bonafide with Luke Bona
Luke BonaBonafide with Luke Bona is the unfiltered voice of everyday Australia. After decades in national radio, Luke brings his legendary no-BS approach to the podcast world. We tackle the real issues the mainstream media ignores: Australian politics, the cost of living, motoring, technology, culture, and the transport industry. From the realities of the road on Truckie Tuesday to wild true crime in the M... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 204 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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What's real, what's fake, and who gets to decide? The ATSB has opened six investigations into runway and taxiing incidents at Sydney Airport since late July. Aviation researcher Dr Graham Wild from UNSW Canberra tells Luke whether it's still safe to ... more
Rod Hannifey has been doing the numbers. He reckons 80 to 85 per cent of Australian truck drivers do everything right, another 10 to 15 per cent get pushed too hard by a boss or a customer, and fewer than 5 per cent have decided the rules do not appl... more
Barnaby Joyce says he was told to leave the Nationals, not once but a number of times. David Littleproud says it never happened. "He's never been asked to leave the National Party, ever," the Maranoa MP and former party leader tells Luke. "That is an... more
Tracy Tully spent a career in the roughest schools in Australia, and she taught on both sides of 1995, the year corporal punishment ended in Queensland state schools. She caned children. The ones she caned still stop her in the street. Ask her whethe... more
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Really enjoy your podcast. Found it by accident and so glad I did. Listen all the time now. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Pungoo
Australia6 months ago - Great listening
Love the podcast guys,Goes on my speaker as i drive my bus routes and passengers often comment how good your content is.❤️
Apple Podcasts5Adz RAustralia7 months ago - THE BOSS IS BACK 👍
Welcome back sir! 🫡 🇦🇺 I only just discovered this podcast. Felt like a little bit of Australia was lost when nightshift ended. Now feel like a little balance and peace has been restored in the world ✅ Thankyou.
Apple Podcasts5AngusMalcolmYoungAustralia10 months ago - KELSEY IS THE BOSS
🔥🔥THIS SHOW IS GOING TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH 💯🔥🔥Luke is a master at talking to people and letting them have there say 🙏
He is a conversationist if that’s a word 😄and Kelsey keeps him in check 😄😄Luv ya both 🙏🩵🌶️🇦🇺🎩
Apple Podcasts5westyyourbestieAustraliaa year ago - Genuinely enjoyable.
What a great show. Real talk, not garbage.
Touched on actual issues and loves listener input and getting YOUR opinion.
Apple Podcasts5BRETT B00NAustraliaa year ago
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonafide
What is Bonafide about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Featuring blunt, topical conversations on Australian politics, current affairs, transport, tech, and culture, the show blends hard-edged analysis with colorful storytelling. Episodes mix policy debates, industry insights (notably trucking and road safety), true-crime elements, and high-profile interviews, creating a fast-paced, no-nonsense atmosphere. Guests range from politicians and journalists to industry experts and advocates, yielding practical takeaways for listeners who want immediacy, real-world implications, and diverse perspectives. A standout is the recurring trucking content—live event coverage, regulatory nitty-gritty, and safety discussions—paired with sharp political and policy commentary that keeps conversations both grounde... more
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Recent guests on Bonafide include:
1. Belinda Hughes
2. Bridget McKenzie
3. Dr Rob Zammit
4. Fred Brophy
5. Nicole Morris
6. Sharon Horne
7. Casuarina CJ
8. Matt Canavan
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