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Drive

2GB
Sydney
One Nation
Anthony Albanese
Labor Party
Australia
ICAC
Sydney, Australia
Chris Bowen
Pauline Hanson
Rugby League
Liberal Party
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Domestic Violence
ISIS
Town Hall Square
NRL Grand Final
Artificial Intelligence
E-Bikes
Penrith Panthers
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Tune into 2GB Drive from 3pm to 6pm each weekday.

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A community pharmacist and the NSW chair for the RACGP have listed why they're for and against pharmacists' prescribing powers.

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It's been confirmed that Helen Haines has now lost both of her legs after she was the victim of a political attack earlier this week.

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Clinton Maynard
Presenter of Money News
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Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Michael Packie
2GB Federal Politics Editor
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Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Rory Williams
Crime reporter with The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Janine Young
New South Wales Energy and Water Ombudsman
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Reece Pianta
Representative of the Invasive Species Council
Invasive Species Council
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Alex Rivchin
CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry
Executive Council of Australian Jewry
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Madeleine McNeil
Newsreader delivering news and sports updates
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Cassandra Evans
Legal counsel with Slater and Gordon
Slater and Gordon
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October
Lucy Zellich
Episode: Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Wednesday, 14th October

Host

Clinton Maynard
Host with the 2GB Drive/Sydney Now persona, frequently guiding live discussions on Sydney news, politics, and infrastructure.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Hollie Hughes

    I’m so ashamed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia10 months ago
  • Hollie Hughes

    Good on Hollie Hughes for giving her resignation from the Liberal Party.

    Politics is corrupt as hell.

    Politicians don’t care about us Australians at all- they only care about their pay package.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Grutzj
    Australiaa year ago
  • Tik tok

    Anyone over the age of twenty five and is not using it to monitor their children’s activities Should be on a pedo watch list

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaiHerb
    Australia2 years ago
  • A I is fake news

    Trillion has 18 zeros

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaiHerb
    Australia2 years ago
  • Interesting

    Interesting stories with a NSW focus!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rozmate
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate no-nonsense, rapid-fire Sydney-focused reporting.
Positive notes on insightful guest interviews and practical city-life updates.
Occasional feedback cites repetitive segments and ad breaks interrupting interviews.
Some episodes polarize with strong political takes and critiques of leadership.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#12
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#122
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Apple Podcasts
#175
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Friday, 9th October
Q: How did it sit with you in terms of the way that the allied forces left Afghanistan when Joe Biden made the decision to pull the US out, and then within weeks, the Taliban was back in charge?
Russell describes the withdrawal as emotional and argues that political leaders failed to end the war properly, while the troops on the ground performed their duties well.
Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Friday, 9th October
Q: How are you not overwhelmed with fear when bullets and bombs are going off around you?
Heston Russell says intense training and belief in the mission helped him stay focused, and that protecting people and serving alongside trusted colleagues made him feel present and fulfilled.
Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Tuesday, 12th October
Q: Why do you think it's problematic for the Trump administration to broadcast this execution to the world?
Brad Norrington says the concern is not only the death penalty itself, but inviting a mass audience, including children, to watch a man being shot to death as entertainment.
Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Tuesday, 12th October
Q: How does this work? What is the improvement from what people do already?
The digital licence lets a person share only the information needed to confirm their age or identity, rather than exposing their full licence details.
Drive with James Willis 🛣️ - Tuesday, 13th October
Q: Why did you jump the barrier and you didn't go and knock on the door of a Greens MP or a Labor MP who would be very sympathetic and probably agree with you on most of the things that you're trying to say?
Andrew says Rising Tide had campaigned and spoken to MPs but felt ignored, and that he entered the chamber to pressure leaders over coal and gas approvals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drive

What is Drive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers fast-moving, Sydney-focused news and commentary with a heavy emphasis on local politics, transport, and public policy, interspersed with sports, culture, and guest interviews. Episodes frequently feature policy debates (housing, energy, health funding), live traffic and safety updates, and in-depth conversations with high-profile guests from politics, journalism, and entertainment, creating a dynamic mix of breaking news, opinion, and community stories. A standout trait is the rapid-fire format that blends watchdog-style critiques with practical local-interest reporting, making it a strong pick for listeners who want a current, city-centric view and for sponsors seeking a broad, engaged daytime audience.

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Drive launched 6 years ago and published 715 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Drive include:

1. Clinton Maynard
2. Michael Packie
3. Rory Williams
4. Janine Young
5. Reece Pianta
6. Alex Rivchin
7. Madeleine McNeil
8. Cassandra Evans

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