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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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Jennifer Scott AM
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Bernard Stewart
Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales
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Jacky Lambie
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Marcia Hines
Singer, Velvet Inferno performer at Sydney Opera House
Australian entertainment industry
Episode: TUESDAY SHOW - 31st March 📻
Cos Samaras
Former Labor Party strategist, director of Red Bridge Group
Red Bridge Group
Episode: ‘Tradies love Pauline’ - Labourers driving One Nation’s success 🛠️
Andrew Hastie
Former SAS commander and Australian politician
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Richard Baker
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Daniel Bleakley
Co-founder and co-CEO of New Energy Transport
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Gus McDonald
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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
    Australia7 days 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 😁
    Australia19 days 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
    Australia2 months ago
  • The best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseOwll
    Australia4 months ago
  • BS

    I’m embarrassed to be a Aussie

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grutzj
    Australia4 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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TUESDAY SHOW - 31st March 📻
Q: What is the latest update on Desi Freeman's status?
Desi Freeman has been shot dead in Victoria, ending the long manhunt, with officials now confirming his death.
‘What a joke’ - Talkback erupts over charity sausage sizzle ban 🤔
Q: So why are we canning the sausage sizzles?
Jennifer explains that Rotary faces an image crisis where people primarily see sausages and overlook the broader work—eradicating polio, mental health initiatives, and community service—so the organization is pivoting to highlight those activities.
‘Huge miscalculation’ - Andrew Hastie blasts Donald Trump 💣
Q: You just said you supported that Midnight Hammer mission last year. Do you support this war?
The host asks for Hastie's current stance; Hastie suggests questioning why the current war happened and expresses ongoing skepticism about the approach, while reaffirming the importance of allies and the need for clearer consultation.
‘Get your shit together’ - Struggling truck driver sends blunt message to PM 🚛
Q: Why do you feel like a failure in your trucking business right now?
Adrian attributes it to unsustainable fuel costs, lack of subsidies like a fuel levy, and customers bargaining down rates, making profitability nearly impossible.
EXCLUSIVE - Travel and training charges exposed as NDIS rorts 🚨
Q: What would you like to say to Anthony Albanese about the state of the NDIS in 2026?
Sally advocates for removing travel charges, arguing there is a large amount of money that could be saved and redirected to those in need, as many vulnerable clients are being ripped off.

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