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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

Radio 2GB
Sydney
Australia
Anthony Albanese
Capital Gains Tax
Migration
One Nation
Karl Stefanovic
New South Wales
Labor Party
2GB
Sydney, Australia
Chris Bowen
Islamic State
Pauline Hanson
Negative Gearing
Liberal Party Of Australia
Bondi Beach
New South Wales Police
Medicinal Cannabis
ABC

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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Kate Langbroek
Former radio host and media personality introduced in discussion
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Episode: SUNDAY - Robert Irwin cops spray over Logies jokes 🤣
Sal Grover
Women's rights advocate
Activist speaker at the rally
Episode: ‘Bullet in your f*cking head’ - Women’s advocate gets death threat 🔫
Kirrilee Smith
Campaigner
Women's rights campaigner
Episode: ‘Bullet in your f*cking head’ - Women’s advocate gets death threat 🔫
Wayne Mack
Radio historian and author of Don't Touch That Dial
Radio history
Episode: THURSDAY SHOW - 20th August 📻
Paul Signorelli
Owner of Dalton House, involved in Twisty macaw saga
Dalton House
Episode: WEDNESDAY SHOW - 19th August 📻
Brian Marlowe
Founder and director of Revive Australia
Revive Australia
Episode: WEDNESDAY SHOW - 19th August 📻
Mike Pearsall
2GB Sports reporter
2GB Continuous Call Team
Episode: WEDNESDAY SHOW - 19th August 📻
Julie Anne Finney
Royal Australian Navy veteran and lead campaigner for the Defence Community
Defence Community
Episode: ‘Sack him’ - Mum of dead soldier attacks embattled Minister ❌
Avinash Singh
Lawyer at Astor Legal
Astor Legal
Episode: TUESDAY SHOW - 18th August 📻

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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
    Australia5 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 😁
    Australia5 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
    Australia7 months ago
  • The best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseOwll
    Australia9 months ago
  • BS

    I’m embarrassed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia9 months ago

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#219
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#33
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‘Don’t be scared’ - 20-year-old Sophia on trans soccer fight ⚽️
Q: What will you say at the rally this weekend?
She plans to talk about her story, raise awareness, and encourage other young girls to take a stand.
TUESDAY SHOW - 18th August 📻
Q: What are the concerns around AI cameras in swimming pools?
The concerns center on privacy and consent, with experts noting potential breaches of surveillance law unless people are informed and able to opt out; officials defended the aim of saving lives and suggested better signage.
‘$175 extra a week’ - Rents rising after budget broken promises 🤥
Q: So hang on, what's the jump? How big is the jump?
The jump was $175 per week, moving from $875 to $1,050, which the renter framed as a massive and surprising increase given the circumstances.
THURSDAY SHOW - 13th August 📻
Q: What is the Tribunal doing with foreign offenders who come to Australia?
The panel discusses how the Administrative Review Tribunal has repeatedly revoked visa cancellations for offenders, arguing for a more stringent approach to deportation and accountability.
FRIDAY SHOW - 14th August 📻
Q: Do you know who the president of Indonesia is?
Pauline Hanson admits she does not know the Indonesian president, illustrating a candid exchange about foreign leadership knowledge during the interview.

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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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3. Kirrilee Smith
4. Wayne Mack
5. Paul Signorelli
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7. Mike Pearsall
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