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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

Radio 2GB
Australia
Anthony Albanese
Sydney
One Nation
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Pauline Hanson
2GB
Islamic State
New South Wales
Donald Trump
Kyle Sandilands
Renewable Energy
ISIS Brides
Iran
New South Wales Police
Australian Federal Police
Jim Chalmers
E-Bikes
Angus Taylor
E-Bike

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
Host of the breakfast program on 2GB; lead anchor guiding interviews, audience interactions, and daily news roundups.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • 2GB at 6am is blessed.

    Ben is the man who is up, awake and mentally and ready for it at 6am. Dang! What a show : )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul-Carney
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love it

    Occasionally listened to Ben, now I’m in 100%!!

    Love it. Everyday listen to the podcast whilst I’m working. So informative and seamless

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arnie 😁
    Australia2 months ago
  • New Listener

    Recently came across this podcast and have enjoyed going back over the past few weeks highlights. Will be listening regularly from WA. Cheers Ben

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevz22
    Australia3 months ago
  • The best

    Thanks for all your hard work in providing us with such great unbiased content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseOwll
    Australia5 months ago
  • BS

    I’m embarrassed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia5 months ago

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diverse range of guests with strong industry and policy insights
insightful host who holds guests to account and keeps conversations grounded
some episodes feel overly biased or heated, depending on topic
high-quality discussion on national issues with practical takeaways

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#70
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Q: And Chris Minns is refusing to meet with you?
Anna Young explains they are traveling to Sydney to push for a meeting with Premier Minns, while also coordinating with opposition figures and supportive groups to keep pressure on the government.
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Q: Do you expect the Premier and Labor to support the proposed power to curb these events?
She hopes for support and indicates willingness to work with the government to grant the necessary powers.
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Q: What should Clover Moore do today apart from apologizing to the Jewish community?
Kelly Sloan suggests she should prevent haters from organizing similar events elsewhere and work with authorities to ensure venues are not easily re-used for such gatherings.
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Q: Are arrests likely to happen in Sydney or Melbourne?
Arrests, if they occur, could be in either city and would be announced when action is taken, involving joint efforts between state and federal authorities.

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The show features a high-energy breakfast program that blends hard news, politics, policy debates, and timely current events with lively listener interaction. Episodes frequently center on government policy, national security, energy issues, and industry insights, often featuring politicians, business leaders, and subject-matter experts who ground controversial topics in practical implications for everyday Australians. A standout is the mix of high-profile political guests, live calls, and behind-the-scenes industry perspectives, which keeps the conversation fast-paced and transferable to business and sponsorship opportunities. The format appears to balance accountability with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who wa... more

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