Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast
6,763 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsBen 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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Councillors 'surprised' over decision to scrap NYE family fireworks
September 21, 2021 22:27 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBCity of Sydney councillor Christine Forster told Chris Smith the decision came as a surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Morrison on a diplomatic tour of the US
September 21, 2021 21:58 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBThe Australian's Canberra Bureau Chief Dennis Shanahan provides details of Prime Minister Scott Morrison's meeting with US President Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSW Minister proposes return of community sport at 70 per cent
September 21, 2021 21:39 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBThe NSW Sports Minister has put forward a plan to restart community sport at 70 per cent double vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Grinch' Clover Moore scraps NYE family fireworks
September 21, 2021 21:23 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBNew Year’s Eve family fireworks display has been scrapped by the City of Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report, September 22
September 21, 2021 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report, September 22
September 21, 2021 20:25 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBUS correspondent Harley Carnes speaks to Chris Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberal MP slams Victorian Premier over 'real truth' behind construction shutdown
September 21, 2021 20:19 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBA Liberal MP is calling out the Victorian government's shutdown of the construction industry after violent protests erupted in front of CFMEU offices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights with Chris Smith: Tuesday, September 21st
September 20, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBListen to the Highlights from Ben Fordham Live with Chris Smith for Tuesday, September 21st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Smith Live - Tuesday, September 21st
September 20, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBListen to the full show podcast with Chris Smith, filling in for Ben Fordham See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor warns of 'unaffordable' tolls as WestConnex privatised
September 20, 2021 22:33 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBNSW Labor leader Chris Minns is warning tolls will rise after the NSW government sold off ownership of WestConnex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Worker shortage hits Australia's fruit and veg
September 20, 2021 21:57 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBA lack of workers is leaving the agriculture industry in desperate need of assistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bombshell claims in 'What Really Happened in Wuhan' documentary
September 20, 2021 21:40 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBSky News' Sharri Markson discusses her documentary 'What Really Happened in Wuhan'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'What a bunch of bludgers!': Chris Smith slams 'tone-deaf' union
September 20, 2021 21:21 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBThe Australian Workers' Union has started a petition to turn "Freedom Day" - the day NSW hits 70 per cent double vaccinated - into a public holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report, September
September 20, 2021 20:56 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you've had COVID, when can you get vaccinated?
September 20, 2021 20:19 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBThere are calls for clarity around vaccination for COVID positive Australians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Smith Live Highlights: Monday, September 20th
September 20, 2021 00:09 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBListen to the Highlights from Ben Fordham Live with Chris Smith for Monday, September 20th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Smith tears into France's 'childish' reaction to scrapped submarine deal
September 19, 2021 23:23 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBFrance is discouraging other European nations from negotiating a new free trade agreement with Australia in the wake of our withdrawal from a $90 billion submarine deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Smith Live - Monday, September 20th
September 19, 2021 23:23 - 1 hour - 107 MBListen to the full show podcast with Chris Smith, filling in for Ben Fordham See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter calls for greater clarity on October reopening requirements
September 19, 2021 23:06 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBThe NSW roadmap has been released, but businesses are still trying to fill in the blanks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese dishes out ultimatum on former minister Christian Porter
September 19, 2021 22:02 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBChristian Porter has resigned from his portfolio as Industry, Science and Technology Minister amid concerns over the blind trust funding his legal fees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Energy Minister Angus Taylor makes case for hydrogen over nuclear power
September 19, 2021 22:01 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBThe Hunter has been identified as a potential hydrogen hub, as part of a $150 million investment from the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
71-year-old Samy George's vaccine request refused by hospitals: Son Michael George
September 19, 2021 21:42 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBSeveral hospitals in south-west Sydney have refused to vaccinate a patient desperately begging to be jabbed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report, September 20
September 19, 2021 21:13 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBListen to Adam Gilchrist’s UK report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report, September 20
September 19, 2021 20:33 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBListen to Chris's chat with Harley Carnes in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour welcomes easing of restrictions in hotspot LGAs
September 19, 2021 20:22 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBSydneysiders in the twelve LGAs of concern are waking up to their first day of new freedoms in line with the rest of the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham Highlights: Friday, September 17th
September 17, 2021 00:33 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBListen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Friday, September 17th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Commentator and former politician Warren Mundine reacts to Darko Desic's plight
September 16, 2021 23:41 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBIn response to the contentious story, commentator and former politician Warren Mundine called in to share how "bizarre" he finds the community's support for the escapee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Northern beaches locals rally around fugitive Darko Desic: Avalon resident Peter Higgins
September 16, 2021 23:33 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBAvalon resident Peter Higgins has started a GoFundMe for the prison escapee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham Live - Friday, September 17th
September 16, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 106 MBListen to Ben Fordham Live for Friday September 17th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the lucky country to the lockdown country: Australia's ruined reputation
September 16, 2021 22:55 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBBen Fordham has argued Australia is falling from grace on the international stage as a result of our travel ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EXCLUSIVE: Gang rapist Mohammed Skaf to be granted parole today
September 16, 2021 22:42 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBBen Fordham has exclusively revealed that remorseless serial rapist Mohammed Skaf will be granted parole today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys defends NRL coaches' right to comment on referees
September 16, 2021 22:16 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBThe ARL Commission is unlikely to grant Ivan Cleary's wish to stop coaches speaking about the officials in the lead up to games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejects civil nuclear energy supply despite US submarine deal
September 16, 2021 21:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPrime Minister Scott Morrison has quashed the hopes of Australian nuclear energy advocates, despite agreeing to a new nuclear-powered submarine deal with the Unites States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report, September 17
September 16, 2021 21:07 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBListen to Adam Gilchrist’s UK report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report, September 17
September 16, 2021 20:34 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBListen to Ben’s chat with Harley Carnes in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breakfast producer Sophia's guide to getting your vaccine passport
September 16, 2021 20:26 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBConfused about to how to access your vaccine passport to COVID-normal life? Here's how to get it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham Highlights: Thursday, September 16th
September 16, 2021 00:42 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBListen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Thursday, September 16th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham Live - Thursday, 16th September
September 15, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 108 MBListen to Ben Fordham Live for Thursday September 16th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham: Our COVID obsession will claim more lives than the virus ever will
September 15, 2021 23:18 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBBen Fordham has called out the NSW Government over its obsession with COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Fiver for a Farmer Jack Berne encourages kids to get involved despite lockdowns
September 15, 2021 22:49 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBFounder of A Fiver for a Farmer Jack Berne explains how children can still get involved despite lockdowns across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Medical expert provides facts to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
September 15, 2021 22:26 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBMedical Journal of Australia editor Professor Nick Talley has laid out the facts on COVID-19 vaccines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Latham calls for nuclear power to be made legal amid new defence pact
September 15, 2021 21:57 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBAustralia will build nuclear submarines under a new defence pact, but nuclear power remains illegal in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elderly doctor takes a stand against medical authorities
September 15, 2021 21:32 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBSurry Hills GP Dr Peter Brown is fighting to keep his job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report, September 16
September 15, 2021 20:57 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBListen to Adam Gilchrist’s UK report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia set to go nuclear: PM strikes international defence pact
September 15, 2021 20:53 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBThe Australian Prime Minister, along with the United States and Britain, will announced a landmark new security pact to share advanced technologies, including nuclear submarine technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report, September 16
September 15, 2021 20:25 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you play tennis doubles in Sydney's lockdown?
September 15, 2021 20:22 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBThe tennis community is calling for clarity around double vaccinated people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham slams magistrate's unconventional decision
September 15, 2021 19:59 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBAn 18-year-old has been told by a NSW magistrate that he can smoke cannabis as part of his bail conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham Highlights: Wednesday, September 15th
September 15, 2021 00:22 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBListen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Wednesday, September 15th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fordham Live - Wednesday, September 15th
September 14, 2021 23:18 - 1 hour - 107 MBListen to Ben Fordham Live for Wednesday September 15th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.