Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873
Latest episodes
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8 min
'Things have to change’ – Michael McLaren’s message to the government on spending and the future
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has called on the Australian government to "get smarter" with its spending, warning the nation can't rely on its natural wealth and good fortune…
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10 min
From the Summary Podcast - Cyber Security’s Code Red
From the Summary Podcast - Described by cybersecurity experts as the digital equivalent of an unexploded bomb, a major vulnerability in the widespread programming language PHP has…
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11 min
Are higher taxes inevitable? What politicians refuse to admit about Australia’s budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers challenged critics to name where to cut funding, and independent economist Saul Eslake has answered directly. Listen to hear Eslake break down the political…
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1 h 55
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 26th October
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9 min
'Wonderful scenes' - Michael McLaren reflects on Victoria Barracks rally
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has praised Sunday's rally against the sale of Victoria Barracks, describing the scenes as "wonderful".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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13 min
From The Summary Podcast - Why Home Values Are Dropping Everywhere
From The Summary Podcast - Australian home values are falling at their fastest pace in over a decade, with quarterly data confirming price drops across every single capital city. O…
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1 h 54
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 23rd October
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10 min
The plastic straw to break the camel’s back
The NSW Labour Government is moving to reduce soft plastic waste, with new legislation set to require all single-use takeaway coffee cups to be recyclable from 2028.See omnystudio.…
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8 min
From the Summary Podcast - Sydney's 24-Hour Airport Takes Off
From the Summary Podcast - Australia’s newest international hub, Western Sydney Airport, is officially welcoming its first passenger flights this weekend, unlocking round-the-clock…
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1 h 55
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 22nd October
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12 min
From the Summary Podcast - Unapproved Peptides: Black Markets, ER Visits, and TGA Crackdowns
From the Summary Podcast - Doctors are raising the alarm over a dangerous spike in emergency room visits linked to black market peptides, driven by misleading promises on social me…
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7 min
'Fill up and dash' - Michael McLaren links Victorian premier's servo blunder to Labor's spending
Michael McLaren has drawn parallels between Victorian Premier Ben Carroll forgetting to pay for his fuel at the service station and the Labor government's spending.See omnystudio.c…
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8 min
NSW RL President Vince Williams speaks about Sunday's Victoria Barracks rally
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1 h 47
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 21st October
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17 min
Why concern over driverless taxis is growing
The national secretary of the Transport Workers Union has unpacked the main concerns about driverless taxis as their arrival in Australia grows closer.See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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16 min
From the Summary Podcast - Rethinking Exams in the Age of AI
From the Summary Podcast - As tens of thousands of high school students sit their final end-of-year exams, schools and policymakers face a fundamental crisis: can traditional asses…
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10 min
'Coal hard truth' - Governments need to face reality
Michael McLaren has once again called on governments to face the 'coal-hard truth' about coal's importance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 h 53
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 20th October
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9 min
'Grow up': Michael McLaren slams toxic political deflections
As listeners rush to defend political missteps with "whataboutism," Michael McLaren delivered a sharp wake-up call to the airwaves. He broke down why holding our elected leaders to…
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10 min
Are you wasting thousands? Why staying loyal to your health fund could be costing you
As cost-of-living pressures rise and potential government rebate changes loom, Australian Unity's Lynette Geer joined Michael McLaren to address common private health insurance mis…