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Michael McLaren has torn shreds out of Anthony Albanese for his handling of the growing anti-Semitism in Australia and why the buy-back scheme is providing the illusion of Albo doing something to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Vietnam veteran Dave Sabben joined Michael McLaren to discuss the Battle of Long Tan and the impact it had on him 60 years ago on Vietnam Veterans Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Founder of 4 Year Terms Australia Marty Gray has outlined why Australia should consider extending political terms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has noted that a scuffle appears to be breaking out over compulsory superannuation, as more political figures back allowing Australians to access their super before retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andrew Hastie has accused the federal Albanese government of distorting the energy market by claiming renewables are cheaper than they actually are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has warned that a four-day work week proposal put forward by Queensland Labor will cause economic disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senior Research Fellow David Brewster at the Australian National University joined 2GB Afternoons to speak about how the subsea cables could've been damaged and how important they are for the daily lives of all Australians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the e61 Institute, means-testing the NDIS is one method that could help reduce the cost of the scheme for the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren says he was shocked to see that over 100 service stations were raided by the Australian Border Force as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal tobacco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O'Brien has revealed to Michael how China could soon threaten Australia's sovereignty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has been left questioning if Australia really needs a Census, asking if the "snapshot of the nation" still matters in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NSW Housing Minister Pru Goward has questioned why the Australian government continues with the census when they have access to almost all the data already.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Bram Connolly, author and former Special Forces commando, joined Michael McLaren ahead of the release of his new book 100 Ways I almost died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An astro-physicist how unpacked how "dumb" AI, if left unchecked, could become a "dystopic movie".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has shared his thoughts on climate anxiety after an opinion piece was published by a mother who says her climate anxiety worsened after having a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ABC has finally issued an apology to Mining magnate Gina Rinehart after they aired a graphic and violent skit about her on their program Race Around The World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael has shared his snap reaction to the comments made by Energy Minister Chris Bowen at his National Press Club address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has begun to question how the consumer has allowed the rise of China as he looks at the recent opening of a Pandamart store in Brisbane and how it epitomises the debate Australia should really be having.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has commended comments from Noel Pearson, who called for the states and territories to stay out of Indigenous affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Did pandemic-era mandates inadvertently undermine decades of trust in routine childhood immunisation? Mater Health's Professor Paul Griffin unpacked the fallout from COVID policy and addressed parental concerns over "bundled" vaccines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has unpacked the hidden motivations behind the scenes on Thursday of the Ceuta Invasion that saw tens of thousands of migrants swim into Spanish Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Australia's home care queue claims 13 lives a day, more than three times the national road toll. Hear why advocates say the system is designed to keep families waiting, and what it will take to force real government accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren breaks down the hidden risks of modern tech, from corporate data hacks to AI threats facing school photos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people have died in a tragic house fire in Wiley Park, leaving the local community and first responders deeply shaken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ABC has issued an apology after days of backlash after it aired a graphic skit regarding BHP executive chairman Gina Rinehart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Victoria has become a stark cautionary tale of big-government overreach. Find out why the state’s financial collapse could be a preview of where federal policies are heading next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has questioned Prime Minister Albanese's praise of outgoing ACTU leaders Sally McManus and Michele O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has called out the Prime Minister for dismissing the intelligence of the Australian public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael McLaren has been left questioning the ignorance of the youth after a group of pro-Palestine voters gathered outside the Labor Party conference in Adelaide on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren says he was left bewildered after his interview with the Deputy Opposition Leader, Jane Hume, who left him with the impression that she's unaware of just how dire the situation for her party is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will athletes and spectators be whizzing through the sky at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games? Aviation expert Salim Hijazeen joined Michael to break down how "flying taxis" work and whether they will realistically hit Australian skies within six years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Opposition Leader and Senator Jane Hume says the Liberal Party needs to go to where everyday Australians are as the Liberals unveil their plan to combat Labor and One Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.