2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren

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China's new ambassador to Australia, Liu Jiusong, has called for stronger relations between the two countries, highlighting opportunities for cooperation and trade. But 2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren says concerns over Beijing's authoritarian regime, national security and past trade restrictions remain major obstacles to closer ties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Global conflicts are offering an unsettling preview of what modern warfare actually looks like in the twenty-first century. With growing geopolitical instability and rapid technological evolution, serious doubts are emerging about whether our defence force is equipped, staffed, and prepared for a sudden conflict. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Brya...

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2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has highlighted the mounting pressures facing Australia's private sector, as companies, including Qantas look to offshore jobs and businesses grapple with rising costs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Across Australia and the Commonwealth, services have marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, pausing in silence to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. Yet as decades pass and direct links to twentieth-century conflicts fade, the nature of national commemoration continues to evolve. On this episode of The S...

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Australian Unity General Manager Lenette Greer warns older Australians to routinely audit their private health insurance so they aren't paying for obsolete services like pregnancy cover while missing critical future needs. The discussion also covers the looming threat of federal policy changes to the over-65 rebate, which could drastically affect policyholder costs, access, and downgrade rates acr...

A four-year feud between Pauline Hanson and Mehreen Faruqi is heading to Australia's highest court in a historic test of Section 18C. Former barrister Louise Clegg joined Michael to break down why this landmark battle could permanently shift the legal limits of free speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil has defended the government's decision to scrap the proposed sale of Victoria Barracks, insisting that protecting the site's heritage was always a key priority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast -  As the national economy slows and household budgets remain under sustained pressure, economists and policymakers keep pointing to a single silver bullet to turn things around: boosting productivity. Yet for many workers, the term often sounds like corporate jargon for doing longer hours for the same pay. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant unpac...

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Listen to the full interview with Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism and Shadow Minister for Corrections Anthony Roberts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren says the government's decision to scrap the sale of Victoria Barracks is no victory, questioning what is being proposed instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Summary Podcast - Affecting roughly one in seven women and girls, endometriosis remains one of the most widespread yet historically underfunded and misunderstood medical conditions in the world. Now, Australia is taking a major step forward as the world-first Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute names its inaugural director to fast-track answers. On this episode of  The Summary...

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From the Summary Podcast - After 188 years of trading, Australian department store institution David Jones has collapsed into voluntary administration, leaving thousands of workers in limbo and major brands stripping stock from store shelves ahead of the crucial Christmas rush. The sudden crisis has sent shockwaves across the retail landscape, raising urgent questions about whether traditiona...

As Aussies spend 40 hours a week online flocking to platforms like Amazon and Temu, department store staple David Jones has collapsed under massive structural overheads. Retail expert Brian Walker joined the show to explain why the traditional shopping model failed and what a radically downsized future will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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" following a strong showing from the Democrats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - American voters have delivered a sweeping "Blue Wave" in the US Midterm elections, flipping control of both houses of Congress in a resounding rebuke of Donald Trump's administration. With the White House facing gridlock for the remainder of the presidential term, the political shockwaves are set to reach well beyond Washington. On this episode of  The Summary...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Summary Podcast -The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its fifth interest rate increase this year, pushing the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent and placing immense strain on household budgets nationwide. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates whether there is an end in sight to these hikes and asks whether we need a new approach to tackling...