Fresh after winning gold in the men’s moguls, Aussie Cooper Woods hopped on the line from Italy to chat with Ben and re-live his epic triumph. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / Getty Images, Cameron Spencer

NSW Premier Chris Minns issues a “genuine apology” after admitting he “had a shocker” by trivializing the potential sale of Victoria Barracks. Following a “mountain of feedback” from the veterans community. Minns expressed regret for his “inarticulate” comparison of the military site’s sale to a neighbor selling a boat. Listen to more highlights from Sydney […]

Maori coach Adam Blair explains why this clash is essential for reconnecting players with their heritage and sharing a “well overdue” moment with the Maori Queen. He argues the game must stay in its current slot because it provides a unique world stage for the next generation of superstars to represent their people. Listen to more […]

 Mark Levy has rejected calls for an inquiry into NSW Police conduct, arguing that officers deserve “unmitigated support” following Monday night’s clashes. Levy slammed “rebel” MPs for criticising the force, maintaining that the police showed restraint against an “angry mob” and that the right to protest does not grant a “right to anarchy.” Listen […]

Michael McLaren rebukes NSW Premier Chris Minns for comparing the potential sale of the historic Victoria Barracks to a neighbour clearing a boat off the street. While acknowledging that everyone makes verbal slips, McLaren argues the comparison is “dopey” and “insensitive” given the site’s status as secular sacred ground and its deep connection to the […]

Michael McLaren examines the tension between sports as a neutral escape and its reality as a platform for activism. He argues that selective neutrality is inherently political and suggests that “sport for sport’s sake” may be an impossible ideal. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Channel 9