4BC Breakfast

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived a botched lethal injection after her veins blew, forcing officials to halt her execution after more than two hours. Media witness Will Puckett joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to provide a first-hand account of the ordeal, detailing how Pike later woke up conscious in the hospital as her legal team moves to halt further execution attempts. See...

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As severe storms and bushfires kick off Queensland’s disaster season, Minister Ann Leahy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the state’s preparedness through 'Get Ready Week' initiatives. However, she warned that proposed federal funding cuts threaten crucial disaster recovery and betterment projects across 77 local councils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down One Nation’s proposal for net-negative migration, claiming that reducing population inflow will slash annual rents by nearly $2,800. He argued that Australia must replace unnecessary student and temporary visas with targeted skilled trades while slashing housing construction red tape. See omnystudio.com/li...

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Senator Jane Hume joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the Coalition’s "Australia First" policy aimed at slashing net overseas migration to 100,000 to relieve housing and healthcare pressures. The discussion covers international student caps, regional working holiday visas, and the Coalition's strategy to defeat the Labor government. See omnystudi...

Mysterious billboards featuring dates from Powderfinger's final show have appeared across major Australian cities, sparking fierce rumours of a potential reunion. Entertainment reporter Peter Ford and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast analyse whether the iconic rock band is testing the waters for new music, a festival appearance, or a full stadium comeback tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Marking three years since the October 7 attacks in Israel, Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies President Jason Steinberg joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how local Jewish communities are quietly holding private services amid rising safety fears and surging anti-Semitism. He also strongly criticised planned pro-Palestinian vigils occurring on the anniversary, calling them disgracef...

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After weeks of secrecy, the official emblem for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was revealed, featuring a native pink cockatoo design that incorporates the number 32 and the outline of Queensland. Brand communications expert Christopher Melotti joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the strategy, international testing, and high costs associated with creating a global O...

Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Dan Tehan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to slam the government's multimillion-dollar regional climate summit in Fiji as an embarrassing, costly "vanity project" plagued by high-profile leader no-shows. Tehan also defended the Coalition's plan to rein in immigration numbers, emphasising that future migrants must fill critical skill shortag...

The FBI has designated online networks like "764" as modern-day terrorism due to their systemic grooming of young teenagers through popular platforms like Roblox and Discord. Cyber Safety Solutions founder Susan McLean joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and urged parents to watch for subtle behavioural changes and physically remove devices from private rooms to protect vulnerable youth from th...

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Comedian Ed Kavalee joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss Cop This , a brand-new comedy tele-movie airing on Channel 10 about a suburban police station being replaced by an AI robot. He shared hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about directing an all-star Australian cast - including Gary Sweet, Rob Sitch, and Glenn Robbins - before weighing in on Brisbane’s upcoming 2032 Olympic Game...

Brisbane 2032 Olympic Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the accidental leak of the official Games emblem - a cockatoo shaped like Queensland - ahead of its formal reveal at South Bank. He also addressed key operational milestones, confirming that the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is locked in for rowing while outlining strict cost-control cri...

Following a Queensland enforcement blitz that boosted legal cigarette sales by 55%, the federal government is injecting $2.5 million into the state's model to curb black-market tobacco and escalating gang violence. Australian Association of Convenience Stores CEO Theo Foukkare joined Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss why an 80% tax slash, combined with stronger enforcement and vape regulation, is...

Weather Presenter Luke Bradnam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn South East Queensland residents to brace for dangerous winds, large hail, and potential severe storms following an exceptionally dry long weekend. The discussion also covers the pair's lively critique of the NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment, highlighting missed opportunities in honouring retiring players and celebratin...

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Ahead of the 2026 NRL Grand Final between the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters, Immortal halfback Andrew "Joey" Johns joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on the overwhelming emotion, fear, and excitement gripping the Hunter Valley. He highlights the team's incredible resilience, Kalyn Ponga’s driving leadership, coach Justin Holbrook’s connection to the town's workin...

Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to defend plans for a 63,000-seat venue at Victoria Park despite growing backlash that the capacity fails to future-proof Brisbane's sporting needs. Speaking on air, Mander also addressed questions surrounding political donations from the stadium's preferred builder while detailing construction timeline...

Facing severe housing and aged care shortages across Southeast Queensland, construction giant McNab is advocating for modular, medium-rise apartments that can be built in half the time of traditional builds. McNab Founder Michael McNab and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed how shifting construction to off-site factories in middle-ring suburbs can lower long-term costs and provide critical...

A new ban on credit card surcharges is forcing small businesses to absorb processing fees or raise prices, sparking widespread anger across the country. The outcry has intensified after the Tax Office abruptly stopped accepting credit card payments entirely to avoid paying the very fees businesses are now forced to bear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Financial expert Mark Bouris joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that Australia is rapidly sliding into stagflation, driven by rising interest rates, stagnant economic growth, and poorly targeted federal spending. He argues that halting public spending and imposing temporary wage freezes are crucial to controlling inflation, while noting that soaring mortgage repayments are crushing fir...

Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to launch a blistering attack on the Labor government, arguing that excessive public spending and an overblown bureaucracy are driving up interest rates and punishing everyday Australians. He outlined plans to curb government expenditure, dismantle climate change departments, and reallocate public service focus back to core essential services li...