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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

6,763 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratings

Ben 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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Ben Fordham: It's time for these 'useless' lockdown rules to go

September 07, 2021 21:19 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

Ben Fordham is calling on curfews to be scrapped and outdoor mandatory mask rules to be loosened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report, September 8

September 07, 2021 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MB

Listen to Adam Gilchrist’s UK report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report, September 8

September 07, 2021 20:24 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MB

US correspondent Harley Carnes speaks to Ben Fordham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal MP calls for overhaul to Burwood's lockdown

September 07, 2021 20:17 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

A federal MP is calling on Burwood to be removed as an LGA of concern and curfews scrapped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Highlights: Tuesday, September 7th

September 07, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Listen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Tuesday, September 7th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Live: Tuesday, September 7th

September 06, 2021 23:15 - 2 hours - 110 MB

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PolAir crewman describes moment they spotted AJ

September 06, 2021 22:43 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MB

AJ Elfalak was found wading in a creek on the rural Putty property, trying to drink and stay cool, around 500m from home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We can't forget': Remarkable interview almost 20 years on from 9/11

September 06, 2021 22:28 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB

This year marks 20 years since the attack on the New York City’s Twin Towers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perishable food offered to charities to snap up

September 06, 2021 21:58 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Charities are being encouraged to snap up perishable goods at risk of being thrown out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'It's incredible he's still alive': AJ's rescuer describes moment he found the 3yo

September 06, 2021 21:34 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB

The man who found three-year-old AJ has described the moment he rescued him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REVEALED | The date Sydneysiders can return to the pub!

September 06, 2021 21:16 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MB

After months in lockdown, there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel with the state government preparing a roadmap for reopening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report, September 7

September 06, 2021 21:09 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MB

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Border heartache: Eight-year-old can't get home to his mum in QLD

September 06, 2021 21:06 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MB

A Queensland mother is pleading to be reunited with her son, after her exemption to get him home was denied.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report, September 7

September 06, 2021 20:28 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

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Great new initiative for pandemic-hit small businesses

September 06, 2021 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Aussies are being called upon to rally around small businesses during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Highlights: Monday, September 6th

September 06, 2021 00:03 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Listen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Monday, September 6th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Live - Monday, September 6th

September 05, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 108 MB

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Rebel gives back: Hollywood star donates $1 million to Aussie theatre

September 05, 2021 22:47 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

Rebel Wilson has donated $1 million to the theatre company where her love of acting shone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brave witness to New Zealand's terrorist attack speaks up

September 05, 2021 22:30 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

A bystander of the horrific terrorist attack in New Zealand has been commended for his bravery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Nick Coatsworth 'confident' vaccination key to reuniting Aussies

September 05, 2021 22:05 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth is hopeful Australians will be reunited as vaccination rates climb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family left distraught as search continues for missing boy

September 05, 2021 21:26 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

The search for a missing boy in the NSW Hunter Region is entering its fourth day, as his family fears he may have been kidnapped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report, September 6

September 05, 2021 20:53 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MB

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US Report, September 6

September 05, 2021 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MB

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'A scrooge act': Spotlight punishes unvaccinated workers

September 05, 2021 20:23 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MB

Retail chains including Spotlight will punish staff who haven't been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Highlights: Friday, September 3rd

September 03, 2021 01:24 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Listen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Friday, September 3rd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Live: Friday, September 3rd

September 02, 2021 23:18 - 2 hours - 112 MB

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Peter V'landys defends controversial decision to fly NRL families into QLD

September 02, 2021 22:51 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys has defended a decision that saw NRL families enter Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier promises immediate freedoms once 70 per cent target hit

September 02, 2021 22:37 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

NSW Premier has confirmed residents will unlock more freedoms as soon as 70 per cent of the eligible population is double vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham slams rumour daughter of NRL legend hosted illegal Maroubra house party

September 02, 2021 22:01 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB

Ben Fordham has slammed a false rumour implicating NRL legend Mario Fenech's daughter in an illegal house party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-year-old granted exemption to return home to Queensland

September 02, 2021 21:26 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MB

Grandmother Alex Facer and mum Dominique Facer spoke to Ben Fordham as they prepare to send three-year-old Memphis home across the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Have we gone mad?': Three-year-olds to be asked preferred gender pronouns

September 02, 2021 21:15 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MB

Boys and girls as young as three years of age would be asked to identify their preferred gender pronouns, according to an official guide produced by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report, September 3

September 02, 2021 20:53 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB

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Border ban: Family fighting 'tooth and nail' to attend soldier's funeral

September 02, 2021 20:43 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

The family of one of the soldiers killed in a tragic accident is pleading to be allowed into Queensland to attend his funeral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report, September 3

September 02, 2021 20:28 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MB

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Sydney cemeteries offering thoughtful service this Father's Day

September 02, 2021 20:17 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MB

Two Sydney cemeteries are offering to place a personalised message at the grave of your loved one on Father's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Highlights: Thursday, September 2nd

September 01, 2021 23:44 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Listen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Thursday, September 2nd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Live: Thursday, September 2nd

September 01, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 109 MB

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37 years on: Police officer's fascinating recollection of Milperra Massacre

September 01, 2021 22:28 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

One of the first police officers on the scene of the Milperra Massacre has described the scene that left seven people dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border ban: Mum's emotional plea to be reunited with her son

September 01, 2021 21:54 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Three-year-old Memphis has been left stranded in NSW, unable to return to Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Fitzsimmons encourages people to reach out in lockdown

September 01, 2021 21:28 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Resilience NSW Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons is sending a message to people stuck in lockdown as calls to Lifeline spike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report, September 2

September 01, 2021 20:58 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

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Grandparents' emotional plea: Three-year-old barred from going home to QLD

September 01, 2021 20:55 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MB

Memphis went to visit his grandparents in NSW and now he can't return home to Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report, September 2

September 01, 2021 20:23 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MB

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'She snubbed us': NSW Premier refuses to meet with hotspot LGA leaders

September 01, 2021 20:16 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MB

The NSW Premier has refused to meet with the mayors of hotspot LGAs to discuss the ongoing lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Disgusting' border ban: Three-year-old can't go home to QLD

September 01, 2021 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

A three-year-old boy has been left stranded in NSW, unable to return to Queensland to see his parents for the past two months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham Highlights: Wednesday, September 1st

September 01, 2021 00:59 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Listen to the highlights from Ben Fordham Live for Wednesday, September 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China introduces new rule for children playing video games

August 31, 2021 22:28 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MB

Kidspace Internet Addiction Clinic Director Brad Marshall discusses China's new rule for children playing video games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham calls out US snub to Australia

August 31, 2021 22:23 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

Ben Fordham has called out the United States' treatment of Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We can't go on': Mark Latham NSW can't be punished for western Sydney's 'sins'

August 31, 2021 21:59 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MB

NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham is calling on the government to lift restrictions in areas outside of hotspot LGAs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents urged to put their children first in new family court video

August 31, 2021 21:26 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

The Federal Circuit and Family court have released a video aimed at discouraging couples from getting involved in unnecessary court battles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.