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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

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Ben Fordham is a Walkley award winning journalist who hosts 2GB’s breakfast show every weekday from 5:30am-9am.

A daily highlights show and best segments from his program are uploaded right here.

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Ben Fordham
Walkley award-winning journalist and host of 2GB's breakfast show, recognized for his engaging and informative commentary on current events.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • BS

    I’m embarrassed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia8 days ago
  • C’mon Fordo

    One can hope

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OZmurray
    Australia2 months ago
  • Dangerous misinformation

    This podcast is riddled with misinformation, biased, harmful, at times dangerous rhetoric that feels like something that should be coming out of the worst end of American politics. I feel embarrassed that this is coming out of Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shame 🔔
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great podcast from Ben @ 2GB

    I enjoy listening to Ben’s daily podcast at my leisure throughout the afternoon.

    I find his segments very interesting with a good cross section of people contributing to it. Great people infractions, issues we want to hear about in detail and holds people to account when it’s required.

    Keep up the fantastic work Ben.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Shagger
    Australia4 months ago
  • My God, Move the Mic!

    I’m sorry I can’t with the nose whistling and mouth noises. Ben hurry up back PLEASE!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    monkinoz
    Australia5 months ago

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Many appreciate the ability to relate personal stories to larger events, enhancing the podcast's emotional resonance.
Listeners praise the depth of analysis and range of topics discussed, indicating a strong interest in current affairs.

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#45
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#200
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#209
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#26
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#133
Saudi Arabia/News
Apple Podcasts
#157
Singapore/News

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‘Must do more’ - Calls for further action on hate speech 📣
Q: How concerned have you been with what we have seen in New South Wales over the past few years?
Henskins expresses concern over legislative measures taken to address hate speech and the handling of protests, stating that the government hasn't done enough to curb the problem.
‘We feared this’ - Powerful message from heartbroken Bondi local 😢
Q: What was your response upon learning about the attack?
Berkoivich expressed that the Jewish community felt shocked yet had a sense that this act of violence had been anticipated.
‘We feared this’ - Powerful message from heartbroken Bondi local 😢
Q: What happened at Dover Heights?
Danny Berkovich recalls a panic-filled experience at a Hanukkah event when he and his daughter had to lie down on the ground due to security alerts.
'Very proud' - Top cop defends police response to Bondi terror attack 🚨
Q: Are we confident that New South Wales Police and the AFP and the ASIO Intelligence Agency are all on the same page and are working closely together?
Yes, I can absolutely guarantee that New South Wales Police is committed to working closely with the AFP, ASIO, and any other Commonwealth agency.
'Very proud' - Top cop defends police response to Bondi terror attack 🚨
Q: Do we have a gun law issue in this country?
Gun laws are always available to be reconsidered, and the premier is keen to consider those.

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