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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

Radio 2GB
Australia
Sydney
Anthony Albanese
One Nation
Labor Party
Chris Bowen
Migration
Sydney, Australia
Green Hydrogen
New South Wales
Pauline Hanson
2GB
September 11 Attacks
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Australian Government
Immigration
ABC
Migration Policy
Barnaby Joyce
Australian Federal Police

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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Gavin Morris
Newcastle Lord Mayor
Newcastle City Council
Episode: MONDAY SHOW - 5th September 📻
Andrew McKellar
CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Episode: SUNDAY - Tax office stings small businesses 😡
Andrew Johns
Newcastle Knights legend
Newcastle Knights
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 2nd October 📻
Paul Harrigan
Chief, former Knights captain (1997 premiership)
Newcastle Knights
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 2nd October 📻
Natalie Ward
New South Wales Shadow Transport Minister
NSW Parliament
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 2nd October 📻
David Shoebridge
Greens leader
Australian Greens
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 2nd October 📻
Don Farrell
Australian Trade Minister
Australian Government
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 2nd October 📻
Peter Switzer
Finance commentator
switzer.com.au
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 2nd October 📻
Luke Mangan
Celebrity chef
Luke's Kitchen / Espresso venues
Episode: THURSDAY SHOW - 1st October 📻

Host

Ben Fordham
Host of 2GB Breakfast show, leading discussions and interviews on current affairs

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.1k 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
    Australia7 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 😁
    Australia7 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
    Australia9 months ago
  • The best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseOwll
    Australia10 months ago
  • BS

    I’m embarrassed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia10 months ago

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FRIDAY SHOW - 18th September 📻
Q: What are the non-negotiables?
Muir says parents should set clear rules against hitting, hurting people or pets, damaging property and name-calling, and should respond when someone says stop.
FRIDAY SHOW - 18th September 📻
Q: What was the first indication you had that you were being accused of wrongdoing?
Latham says he was dismissed shortly before Christmas in 2024 without being given a chance to discuss the allegations.
SUNDAY - Mayor accuses PM of “dumping migrants” 🌏
Q: Is this set in stone or is it still being proposed at this point?
Carboni says the changes have been proposed but are not final, and objects to councils being told their funding could be cut by 30% shortly before a proposed meeting.
SATURDAY - Local community tells PM “we’re full” 🇦🇺
Q: Who's to blame? Is it Albo or Chris Minns?
Kennedy blames both the federal and New South Wales governments, saying federal immigration growth adds pressure while the state is planning housing without accompanying infrastructure.
SATURDAY - Local community tells PM “we’re full” 🇦🇺
Q: So more than 10,000 new dwellings could be added to the area. Have you got room for them?
Kennedy says the area cannot absorb the proposed homes without infrastructure, citing heavy traffic and a lack of new classrooms, hospital beds, roads and train upgrades.

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The program delivers fast-paced, current-affairs discussions centered on politics, economics, and national issues, with a strong focus on Australian policy, governance, and media dynamics. Episodes frequently feature high-profile politicians, industry experts, and journalists, creating a mix of sharp commentary, in-depth interviews, and live listener interaction. Noteworthy is the host's confrontational, accountability-driven style and the show's ability to blend breaking news with longer-form segments on policy and public interest topics, making it valuable for listeners who want timely insights and diverse viewpoints from politics, economics, and public safety spheres.

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