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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

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Anthony Albanese
Sydney
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Capital Gains Tax
2GB
One Nation
Kyle Sandilands
Bondi Beach
Angus Taylor
New South Wales Police
Negative Gearing
Fuel Shortages
Bullying
Sydney, Australia
Alice Springs, Australia
Middle East Conflict
Invictus Australia
ARN
Reginald Arthral

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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Recent Guests

James Britton
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Newcastle-based small business (carpentry)
Episode: TUESDAY SHOW - 26th May πŸ“»
Gary Berman
Owner of Drom Clothing, small business advocate
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Episode: β€˜Not worth a pinch of shit’ - PM ridiculed over broken promises πŸ’©
Joseph Dowd
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Episode: MONDAY SHOW - 25th May πŸ“»
Kylie Bailey
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Caitlin Thornton's family
Episode: MONDAY SHOW - 25th May πŸ“»
Alison Penfold
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National Party
Episode: MONDAY SHOW - 25th May πŸ“»
Spiro Christopoulos
Health expert
Episode: MONDAY SHOW - 25th May πŸ“»
Andrew Algy
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Addison's Advisory Group
Episode: SUNDAY - First home buyers punished in federal budget 🏑
Michael Theo
Star of Love on the Spectrum, author
Love on the Spectrum / Edward's Astonishing Animals (book)
Episode: FRIDAY SHOW - 22nd May πŸ“»
Rod Mitchell
Guest advocating for families affected by discretionary trusts changes
Private citizen (interview subject)
Episode: THURSDAY SHOW - 21st May πŸ“»

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Ben Fordham
Host of 2GB Breakfast and in-studio segments; daily morning anchor with a focus on politics, national affairs, and community stories.

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 😁
    Australia3 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
    Australia4 months ago
  • The best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseOwll
    Australia6 months ago
  • BS

    I’m embarrassed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia6 months ago

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Fans value accessibility and variety of guests, from politicians to industry experts.
Some perceive the show as biased or heavy on promotional segments, depending on guest and topic.
Listeners appreciate clear, up-to-date analysis and accountability-driven interviews.
Ad volume and audio quality are frequent mentions in feedback, with mixed sentiment on how promos are integrated.

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#67
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#214
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MONDAY SHOW - 18th May πŸ“»
Q: What is the significance of Angus Taylor being named the preferred PM in the poll?
It signals a political shift and revitalized support for Taylor within the Liberal base, suggesting potential changes in messaging and strategy to capitalize on perceived momentum.
MONDAY SHOW - 18th May πŸ“»
Q: How confident are you in the government's commitment to transparency on budget promises?
The host frames the budget promises as a trust issue, highlighting changing positions and suggesting voters feel misled, implying low confidence in the government's transparency.
EXCLUSIVE - Energy Commissioner warns about renewables rollout 🚨
Q: What are the main concerns raised by the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner about the NSW rollout?
The commissioner highlights infrastructure strain, road damage from heavy vehicle movements, housing shortages for temporary workers, and negative impacts on social cohesion and mental health in regional communities.
TUESDAY SHOW - 19th May πŸ“»
Q: Angus Taylor, would you reverse the capital gains tax and negative gearing changes if your party comes to power?
Yes, both capital gains tax and negative gearing would be reversed; these are described as toxic taxes and are argued to undermine hope and aspiration by hindering investment and home ownership for young Australians.
FRIDAY SHOW - 22nd May πŸ“»
Q: What's the latest on the Snowy Hydro budget and the executive bonuses?
The host outlines that Snowy Hydro has experienced huge cost overruns and that chief executive Dennis Barnes received a $323,000 bonus on top of a $1.7 million salary, with ongoing debate about the project's governance and calls for an inquiry.

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A fast-paced, early-morning current affairs show blending hard-news, politics, economics, and human-interest segments with live interviews and audience call-ins. Across recent episodes, topics range from national security and governance to budget policy, housing, and consumer-facing campaigns, often anchored by timely political accountability and real-world impact stories. Notable strengths include high-profile live interviews, a steady stream of expert guests, and a knack for threading policy details with relatable, community-focused angles. The format tends to mix serious analysis with lighter pieces and sponsor or promotion segments, making it valuable for listeners who want both policy insight and practical implications for daily life. more

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