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As demand for AI and cloud computing surges, Sydney Water has warned data centres could use up to 25 per cent of Sydney's drinking water within the next decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Speaking on 2GB Afternoons, LNP Member for Groom Garth Hamilton argues that Australia's immigration policy should be mathematically linked to housing availability rather than driven by a forced monocultural agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has weighed in on the U.S.-Iran conflict, arguing that despite a costly campaign that decimated Iran’s military, Trump halted operations for a peace deal that critics say fails to stop Iran’s nuclear program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Speaking on 2GB Afternoons, Senator Jess Collins has challenged the transparency and financial logic behind the government's secretive defense estate plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has cast severe doubt on the future of the Liberal party, pointing to the explosive growth of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has slammed left-wing activist group GetUp, questioning whether the organisation still holds any real political relevance and criticising the group for its blatant "double standards."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2GB Afternoons Michael McLaren has questioned why public outrage over global conflicts appears selective, pointing to stark differences in reactions to Gaza, Iran and Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2GB Afternoons Michael McLaren says Australia and other Western countries could learn from Switzerland's model on immigration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Labor has been accused of wealth-baiting as Michael McLaren calls out Jim Chalmers for putting himself above everyone else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren says successive UK governments have themselves to blame for the rise of the Reform Party and the unrest in their streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Shop, Distribution, and Allied Employees' Association is pushing for an increase to New South Wales' public holidays, but Michael McLaren has questioned whether the union is aware of the harm it will cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SDA has proposed NSW "modestly" increase the number of public holidays from 11 to 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has been left wondering what's next as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Urban planner and policy director for the Committee for Sydney has shared how one council hopes to get teenage girls back to the park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The performers behind the Go Your Own Way The Fleetwood Mac Legacy show have revealed to Michael McLaren some of the iconic moments from the original group they love recreating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has unpacked how the West has allowed itself to fall victim to China's globalisation and how that could come back to hurt them, including Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has a big question to ask about the current state of our media after several broadcasters in the US changed their tune on the Trump administration following the 2024 US Presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indigenous academic Eddie Synot from the Griffith University Law School and Uluru dialogue senior leader joined Michael McLaren to discuss the need for difficult conversations about reconciliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zali Steggle joined Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons regarding the sale of various defence sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has unpacked how the budget that was meant to help young Australians could actually be a government-sanctioned amputation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected the criticism surrounding the AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren says Australia needs to have a conversation about how multicultural it's prepared to be, following a proposal to broadcast the Islamic prayer from the Lakemba mosque.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has questioned the feasibility of a proposal by Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne, which would see the number of poker machines in venues cut in half.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has warned the Liberals against treating One Nation as a friend, as the Party founded by Pauline Hanson continues to see incredible polling results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradford Teal MP Nicolette Boele has criticised the tax changes made by the Treasurer, .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has called on those working in the Treasury to stand up to Jim Chalmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The highest-earning public servant has been revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has revealed he's starting to suspect goal posts are being shifted in the Indigenous pursuit for reconciliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cate Campbell has told Michael McLaren she can see the appeal for athletes joining the Enhanced Games, but is morally against it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has called out the lack of foresight following the demolition of the old Liddell power station at a time of global instability and reliance on coal and gas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has called out the Federal Government once again for deceiving the masses over their CGT tax changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.