Afternoons with Lucy Zelić - Thursday, 3rd July
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Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 51 min
2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren
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Finance with Blake Wendt | July 2nd, 2025
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Jul 02, 2025•12 min
Afternoons with Lucy Zelić - Wednesday, 2nd July
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Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 50 min
'I am absolutely sick to my stomach' - Second man charged in major Victoria child sex crime probe
A second man has been charged with dozens of sex crimes against children as part of a major police investigation in Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2025•7 min
Afternoons with Lucy Zelić - Tuesday, 1st July
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Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 49 min
Travel: North Korea
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Jul 01, 2025•16 min
'It just boggles my mind!' - Zelić demands accountability on cost of living, highlights nurses' struggle
Lucy Zelić challenged the government on its handling of the two-year cost of living crisis, asking, "What the hell have you been doing?!". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2025•11 min
From X Factor winner to Julia Roberts' Iconic role - Samantha Jade's next 'big challenge'
Australian powerhouse singer, songwriter, and actress Samantha Jade has been officially announced as the lead, Vivian, in the highly anticipated Australian debut of 'Pretty Woman: The Musical'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2025•10 min
Afternoons with Lucy Zelić - Monday, 30th June
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Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 50 min
‘Evolving cyber threats’ - Why Australia must pay closer attention to research security
A new report highlights the urgent need for smarter safeguards in our national research security, as malicious cyber threats grow more sophisticated compared to previous years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025•10 min
Afternoons with Lucy Zelic - Friday, 27th June
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Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Friday Food: Sunday Roast
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Jun 27, 2025•13 min
'Forgotten the values' - Lucy Zelić believes Lib values lost in the Conservative Echo Chamber
In a scathing critique, Lucy Zelić argues that the Liberal Party's traditional values are being overshadowed by an overriding fear of its conservative elements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2025•8 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 26th June
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Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Alan Playford's new memoir - A life of heroism, sacrifice, and resilience
Michael spoke with paramedic, former firefighter and humanitarian Alan Playford about the release of his new book, 'Through The Rubble'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025•21 min
Nuclear energy use to achieve net zero targets
Nuclear Scientist Dr Timothy Gregory chats with Michael about the impacts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025•14 min
2GB Afternoons - Wednesday, June 25th
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Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 50 min
'Flipside to cancer': Canteen's new platform offers critical support for youth
Louise Pham, a Canteen Ambassador, is advocating for the charity's crucial role in supporting young Australians impacted by cancer, emphasising that "canteen support helps teens find a flipside to cancer". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2025•7 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, June 24th
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Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Health: Hip Replacements
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr John Limbers chats with Michael about hip replacements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025•10 min
Lab-grown meat approved for Australian consumption after two-year review
In a move described as stepping "out of science fiction novels," Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has officially approved lab-grown meat for consumption in Australia, following a two-year safety assessment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025•12 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, June 23rd
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Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 51 min
'Suffocating Australian businesses'- Spender calls for urgent tax reform
New figures show Australian businesses face over 100 federal and state taxes, resulting in Australia having the second-highest effective tax rate in the OECD, behind only Colombia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025•13 min
'Population Threat'- Warning of productivity hit from falling fertility
Australia is grappling with a "baby drought," marked by a declining fertility rate and an ageing population, which has seen the median age for first-time mothers rise to 32. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025•12 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, June 20th
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Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Expert pushes for education into addictive nature of social media as under-16 ban draws closer
Experts are pushing for government-funded education to help broaden students' and parents' understanding of the addictive use of social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•11 min
'50 years on' - How Jaws paved the path for conservation efforts
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, shark expert and conservationist Rodney Fox joined Michael McLaren on the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•12 min
2GB Afternoons - Thursday, June 19th
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Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 52 min
'Might not seem like it' - Crime statistics reveal SHOCKING youth crime statistic
New crime statistics have revealed shocking figures, with youth crime reportedly down overall compared to 15 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•9 min
'Bad actors' - Master Builders CEO says industry needs to clean its act up
The Master Builders CEO has told 2GB Afternoons the industry needs to clean its act up after the High Court ruled against the CFMEU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
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