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2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe

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Interview | Chris Bowen

March 08, 2024 06:26 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Chris O'Keefe disputes Chris Bowen's claims that car prices won't increase by the thousands, after the government's new fuel efficiency standards are introduced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence organisation SAVED following 2GB support

March 08, 2024 04:47 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MB

Board Member at the Lokahi Foundation, Sophie Kysil, has announced that the domestic violence support organisation has been saved following support from 2GB.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Stay in your lane' - Chris hits out at ICAC for overstepping its role

March 08, 2024 04:23 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MB

Chris has criticised ICAC for going beyond its role, as the corruption watchdog opposes the government's choice of local businesses in contracts, favoring overseas companies instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show March 7

March 07, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Thursday, 7th March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you ever be racist to white people?

March 07, 2024 06:25 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

An academic makes an extraordinary claim with Chris O'Keefe that it’s impossible to be racist to white people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wesley Mission shutting two mental health hospitals in Sydney

March 07, 2024 04:45 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB

NSW Minister for Mental Health, Rose Jackson, joins Chris to discuss the recent closure of two mental health hospitals in Sydney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man charged with murder of missing mum Samantha Murphy

March 07, 2024 04:23 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

Chris is joined by Mimi Becker, from Nine News Melbourne, to discuss the details of the 22-year-old who has been charged with murder of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Labor MP's son dies after training accident

March 07, 2024 04:14 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB

The son of former Labor MP, Joel Fitzgibbons, has died after a training parachute accident at RAAF Base Richmond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank needs to right its wrongs

March 06, 2024 07:21 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

More interest rate hikes to come? Chris O'Keefe criticises the Reserve Bank for considering further rate hikes despite stagnant growth figures, rising unemployment, and declining living standards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show March 6

March 06, 2024 07:19 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Wednesday, 6th March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local rock pools in need of serious maintenance repairs

March 06, 2024 04:50 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

Northern Beaches Councillor, Vincent De Luca, joins Chris to discuss the deteriorating conditions of public rock pools in Sydney, citing issues like contamination, leaks and structural problems.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police blunder as hit-and-run suspect stands just metres away

March 06, 2024 04:43 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MB

Alex Heinke, Nine News, joins Chris to discuss the police blunder, that saw NSW police appeal for hit-and-run suspect to come forward, despite him standing just metres away.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show March 5

March 05, 2024 07:57 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Tuesday, 5th March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debating Ukraine's future: is victory possible?

March 05, 2024 06:08 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

As tensions escalate and threats of nuclear warfare loom, the debate over Ukraine's future intensifies, with questions arising about the effectiveness of ongoing support and the potential consequences of diplomatic solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innovative approach to ball incidents sparks debate: whose responsibility is it anyway?

March 05, 2024 05:11 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

Chris O'Keefe raises questions about responsibility and the potential hazards of residing near golf courses, praising Asquith Golf Club's innovative approach to ball incidents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Kerr: The delays, charges, and questions surrounding the Matildas' captain

March 05, 2024 05:07 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Chris O'Keefe raises questions about the timing of charges against Sam Kerr, and the support she deserves as a prominent figure in Australian sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW records its first deaths from a lithium-ion related fire

March 05, 2024 04:16 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MB

Chris is joined by Matt Sigmund, from Fire and Rescue NSW, to discuss the first deaths from a lithium-ion related fire.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show March 4

March 04, 2024 07:23 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Monday, 4th March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some of our major banks hamstring crypto users?

March 04, 2024 07:15 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

"Go away", Chris O'Keefe argues that if banks want to tackle fraud, they should just tackle fraud, instead of telling and limiting what people can do with their own money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales introduces on-the-spot fines for drug possession

March 04, 2024 05:20 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Chris O'Keefe warns against de-criminalising drugs, following the "unbelievable" increase in overdoses in Oregon U.S. after they de-criminalised them. Chris is joined by Michael Book, Director of Patrol at Echelon Protective Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids REFUSED from paying cash at swimming carnival

March 04, 2024 04:45 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

Bayside Local Mum, Robin Vance, has joined Chris to discuss her child being refused from paying with cash at a swimming carnival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple abandons electric car plans

March 01, 2024 08:15 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

2GB's host Charlie Brown discusses Apple's surprising decision to halt its decade-long efforts in electric car development, shedding light on the reasons behind the abandonment and Apple's pursuits in the artificial intelligence realm. Join the conversation tomorrow on Life & Technology to explore the latest in tech trends and innovations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show March 1

March 01, 2024 07:55 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Friday, 1st March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Pearl and Dave Sharma's efforts to help Lokahi Foundation

March 01, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MB

A Current Affair journalist, Lizzie Pearl, and Liberal Senator, Dave Sharma, both join Chris to discuss their efforts to help Lokahi Foundation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris gets emotional as government cuts funding to domestic violence charity

March 01, 2024 04:51 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

The Founder of the domestic violence charity Lokhai Foundation, Rachel Natoli joins Chris to discuss into the government's funding cut decision, a conversation that left many teary-eyed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'They won't return until it's safe' - Workers kept away following sinkhole discovery

March 01, 2024 04:27 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

Australian Workers' Union Construction Organiser, Steve Ackerman, has discussed the industrial building at risk of collapse in Kogarah after a sinkhole emerged. Workers were forced to evacuate from the nearby M6 tunnel work site.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Cook statue is "colonial oppression"

March 01, 2024 01:31 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Chris O'Keefe criticises the suggested removal of a 114-year-old Captain Cook statue by the Randwick Mayor, who calls it a 'reminder of colonial oppression' amidst vandalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show February 29

February 29, 2024 07:21 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Thursday, 29th February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A released immigration detainee has been charged with sexual assault

February 29, 2024 04:56 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MB

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles faces scrutiny over the arrest of a released sex offender, Michael Pachi discusses the implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Sunny's Cafe' at Sydney Children’s Hospital to shutdown

February 29, 2024 04:54 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MB

The closure of Sunny's Cafe at Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick sparks outrage as staff face redundancies and a phased withdrawal of their lease. Kristina Keneally's decision, attributed to lack of profits, prompts a petition and criticism from volunteers and supporters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIO should name & shame the treasonous MP

February 29, 2024 04:51 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

Chris O'Keefe calls out ASIO for not naming and shaming a former Member of Parliament for working with a foreign spy agency, "they should be exposed and charged with treason." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe – Full show February 28

February 28, 2024 08:17 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Wednesday, 28th February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Senator Dave Sharma urges funding for domestic violence organisation

February 28, 2024 05:22 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MB

UPDATE: Liberal senator, Dave Sharma, has spoken to Chris about his efforts to help Rachael get funding.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence support charity forced to close as government funding falls short

February 28, 2024 05:13 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MB

Lokhai Foundation founder, Rachel Natoli, has been forced to close down her charity organisation due to lack of government funding.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Ridiculous" - Climate predictions challenged

February 28, 2024 04:30 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Chris O'Keefe challenges the Climate Council's dire predictions, labeling them "ridiculous" and questioning their accuracy amidst skepticism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One man arrested, one hospitalised after CBD shooting

February 28, 2024 04:19 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MB

2GB Reporter, Ella Smith, has joined Chris to give an update on the CBD shooting of a man in his 70s.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Luke Grant – Full show February 27

February 27, 2024 07:20 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Tuesday, 27th February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking gender pay gap revelations & Nuclear energy

February 27, 2024 07:05 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Luke Grant engages with Senator Matt Canavan on various political topics, including recent Senate debates, the potential for nuclear energy in Australia, and criticisms of gender pay gap reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new "lucrative" High Speed Rail Authority job

February 27, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Like Grant criticises the allocation of taxpayer funds towards a high-speed railway project, revealing excessive spending on unnecessary roles within the project's management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police believe bodies discovered in Bungonia to be missing couple

February 27, 2024 04:47 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb, has explained that two bodies located in Bungonia, are believed to be the missing men, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Luke Grant – Full show February 26

February 26, 2024 07:36 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Monday, 26th February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New bill to tackle pork barrelling has been introduced

February 26, 2024 06:37 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

Luke Grant backs a new bill introduced to combat pork barrel spending, pushing for greater transparency and accountability in government grants allocation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newspoll reveals more than 50% of Aussies like nuclear

February 26, 2024 06:03 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Luke Grant reacts to a Newspoll revealing more than 50% of Aussies like nuclear, and highlights that Labor's "anti-nuclear scare campaign is well and truly underway." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New report shows bulk-billing is going down heavily

February 26, 2024 05:46 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

Luke Grant calls on the Federal Opposition to hold the government to account on bulk billing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Luke Grant – Full show February 23

February 23, 2024 07:22 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Friday, 23rd February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can telcos keep your phone working at big events?

February 23, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MB

Find out how Telcos handle such major events like Taylor Swift and Blink 182 at Sydney Olympic Park, with tips for ensuring a smooth telecommunication experience, with Charlie Brown from 2GB's Life and Technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developers pressure Sydney residents to sell using fearmongering tactics

February 23, 2024 06:39 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

A resident in a deteriorating apartment block on Sydney's North Shore, shares her experience of being targeted by developers eager to acquire properties under the NSW government's collective sales provisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Study shows no link between the weather and joint pain

February 23, 2024 06:33 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MB

Professor Manuela Ferreira from the University of Sydney discusses with Luke Grant, filling in for Chris O'Keefe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Rain, hail or shine' - Live From Sydney Olympic Park ahead of Taylor Swift

February 23, 2024 04:41 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MB

 Annalise Bolt from Nine News joins Luke Grant to discuss the potential weather forecasts ahead of Taylor Swift concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Drive with Clinton Maynard – Full show February 22

February 22, 2024 07:46 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Thursday, 22nd February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.