US correspondent Harley Carnes spoke with Ben and reflected on his experiences with US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: GETTY IMAGES, Kris Connor

 Sydneysiders are on edge. There’s been a string of violent crimes on our streets.  Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / ISTOCK

Jacinta Price marks her return to the front bench by declaring small business the “backbone of this country” and promising a relentless new approach to protecting the Australian way of life. Listen to more highlights from Sydney Now below:  Image: The Australian

Michael McLaren argues that while geographical “blanket bans” are too blunt, Australia must strictly vet applicants’ ideologies to ensure they align with the country’s core democratic principles. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: The Guardian/AP

AFL Origin standout Lachy Ash reflects on his EJ Whitten Medal win and looks ahead to a “hungry” GWS squad stepping up to cover major injury blows before their Round 1 grudge match against Hawthorn. Listen to more highlights from Wide World of Sports below: Image: Phil Hillyard/News Corp Australia

 The Liberal Nationals face growing pressure to embrace a shelved immigration plan targeting “terror hotspots” to win back voters and address Australia’s national security concerns. Mark Levy argues that new Liberal leader Angus Taylor must pinch this policy to stem the flow of conservative voters to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. Listen to more highlights […]