2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has warned that more Australian businesses could face financial struggles, questioning the Albanese government’s economic policies and their impact on productivity. He says the Albanese government “don’t get it”, criticising their decision to exclude tax and industrial relations laws from a major productivity inquiry. “Unfortunately, as we approach Christmas it’s […]
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06/11/2026
Trump and Republicans sent a ‘very strong message’ by American voters
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has weighed in on the US midterm election results, saying American voters have sent Donald Trump and the Republicans a “very strong message” after a significant showing from the Democrats. “America has sent Trump and the republicans a very strong message… It’s unmistakable in its clarity,” McLaren said. Watch the […]
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05/11/2026
BREAKING – Australian F1 legend Alan Jones dies aged 80
Formula One legend and former world champion Alan Jones has died aged 80, leaving behind an enduring legacy as one of Australia’s greatest motorsports figures. “Australia has lost a legend,” 2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren said. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images
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05/11/2026
‘The falling knife’ – Albanese government blamed for Australia’s housing crisis
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has criticised the Albanese government over its changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, blaming the reforms for Australia’s worsening housing market downturn. He says the changes have contributed to falling house prices, rising rents and made it harder for Australians to invest in property. “Pity those who were […]
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04/11/2026
‘The right time to go’: Liberal MP Mark Coure to quit NSW politics
Liberal MP for Oatley Mark Coure has announced he will not contest the next New South Wales election, bringing an end to his parliamentary career. “It’s a big decision…it’s the right time to go, go out on top,” Coure said. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Mick Tsikas – Pool/Getty Images
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03/11/2026
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 sacred cows Canberra must tackle to stop Australia from racking up a dangerous debt tab. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / Hilary Wardhaugh
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26/10/2026
Justice or voyeurism? The hypocrisy behind livestreaming capital punishment
Warning that streaming Nidal Hasan’s execution would be “barbarism masquerading as transparency,” Michael McLaren questioned where modern society draws the line on public violence. He explored the unsettling contradiction between our disgust over state executions and our growing appetite for extreme violence in modern entertainment. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / […]
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14/10/2026
Australia’s aging population pushes emergency departments to a tipping point
With ED wait times soaring and thousands of elderly patients trapped in hospital beds awaiting aged care, Dr Justin Thompson warned that Australia’s healthcare system is facing a critical bottleneck. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: iStock
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13/10/2026
Angus Taylor defends 100K migration cap amid business backlash
With housing supply strained across Australia, Angus Taylor broke down his controversial proposal to roll back temporary graduate and bridging visas. Stream the full interview to hear how the Coalition intends to balance immigration cuts with a $5 billion infrastructure push. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Facebook
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07/10/2026
Max Chandler-Mather clashes with Michael McLaren over supermarket profit figures
Tensions flare as Michael McLaren challenges Chandler-Mather’s profit statistics, pointing to actual net profit margins and questioning how a public competitor would be funded. Listen to the full fiery debate to hear how the plan addresses market dominance, corporate tax loopholes, and the reality of grocery pricing. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: […]
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06/10/2026
Trent Nikolic from drive.com.au delves into biofuels as a green alternative and offers practical car buying advice on Afternoon Drive.
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17/06/2024
Finance expert Blake Wendt from Pretzel Finance joins Afternoons to discuss superannuation, insurance, and retirement strategies with just 12 days left until the end of the financial year.
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19/06/2024
Each Friday, Michael McLaren is joined by Domain’s Alice Stolz for ‘The Real Estate Show’, looking at Sydney’s hot property market and taking your questions. Fill in this 2GB Afternoons Property Valuation Form to send to our team! – (Your details will be stored with us so that we can take it to our Real […]
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20/03/2025
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