The Chris Smith Show: Highlights

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Chris Smith has worked in news and current affairs on radio and TV nationally and international for more than 30 years. He’s won several awards for reporting and broadcasting excellence. Currently, his show outrates all stations at this time of day, while he juggles TV appearances on Channel 7’s Sunrise, and Channel 9’s Weekend Today Show and Mornings. He’s an active host of charity events and coaches kids’ sport. His focus on-air is breaking news, but after 15 years hosting his program, he also knows how to entertain and have fun.

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    Leith Van Onselen - ‘The Treasury of Common Sense'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 13:49


    Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Luke Grant - Sunday 19 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 153:27


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Health: are you losing cash on your bulk billing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 5:35


    James Gillespie, Chief Executive of Cleanbill - newly released Blue Report reveals accessibility gaps for bulk billing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sunday Sweep: Will Kingston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 16:17


    Will Kingston, Host on GB News in the United Kingdom joins Luke to discuss the remarkable similarities between UK and Australian politics with multiple major parties competing for candidacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Remarkable Australian: Tony Bonner, from 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 14:43


    Tony Bonner is this week's Remarkable Australian - who's best known for his iconic role in the 60's television series 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jennifer Parker, former Naval Officer and Maritime Security Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 8:23


    Luke Grant speaks with former Naval Officer and Maritime Security Expert Jennifer Parker on the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday 18 April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 150:20


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Domain Property with Alice Stolz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 4:25


    Luke Grant chats with National Property Editor at Domain, Alice Stolz, about all the latest happenings on the Sydney and Brisbane Real Estate Markets. For all the latest listings and real estate news go to www.domain.com.au QLD: 10 Bottletree Close, Airlie Beach QLD 4802 4 bed, 3 bath Brand new residence, completed in 2025 Elevated Mount Whitsunday position capturing sweeping Coral Sea and Island views Four bedrooms, all positioned to enjoy ocean views Wet-edge pool overlooking the coastline WA: 43 Saunders Street, Mosman Park WA 6012 6 bed, 7 bath Currently owned by mining billionaire and former NZ consul general to WA, Chris Ellison, has hit the market for the first time in 16 years. It last changed hands in 2009 for $57.5 million, which set the national house price record at the time. Waterfront Mosman Park residence, 7,000sqm of prime riverfront land Private access to the jetty, boat ramp and boathouse with lift access Full-size floodlit tennis court Grand foyer with glass dome ceiling, staircase, lift and koi pond Wine cellar with cool room and dumbwaiter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Week In Canberra with Dennis Shanahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 10:54


    Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ask A Tradie with Simon Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 11:00


    ‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    diy tradie simon stevenson
    Leith Van Onselen - ‘The Treasury of Common Sense'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 13:00


    Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant and former Green Beret, Scott Mann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 13:46


    Luke Grant speaks with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant and former Green Beret, Scott Mann, about his firsthand experience on the ground in Afghanistan and what it reveals about today’s escalating tensions in the Middle East. They unpack the latest ceasefire developments involving Donald Trump and Iran, the risks of further U.S. military action, and what could come next as diplomatic talks loom. With decades of experience in high-risk counterinsurgency operations, Scott Mann offers rare insight into the realities of modern warfare and the human cost behind the headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Luke Grant - Sunday 12 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 153:13


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sunday Sweep: Michael Shoebridge - 12 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 12:20


    Luke speaks with Michael Shoebridge, Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, as this week's Remarkable AustralianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Remarkable Australian: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian Astronaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 14:46


    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Great Australian Radio Show with Luke & Jim - 12 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 18:43


    It's the The Great Australian Radio Show with Luke & Jim! This week, we explore Australian schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday 11 April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 149:56


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Domain Property with Alice Stolz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 6:30


    Luke Grant chats with National Property Editor at Domain, Alice Stolz, about all the latest happenings on the Sydney and Brisbane Real Estate Markets. For all the latest listings and real estate news go to www.domain.com.au NSW: 3 Florence Terrace, Scotland Island NSW 2105 3 bed, 2 bath Only an hour from CBD, and only accessible by boat or ferry North-facing block, 29m direct waterfrontage and access to two deep boat berths Generous entertaining deck Main bedroom with full views of the beach QLD: 49 Reading Street, Paddington QLD 4064 5 bed, 3 bath, 5 car 1860s-era residence keeping its heritage features, while introducing a bold contemporary update 3.1-metre ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass frame city and treetop views Expansive living and dining, timber decks, swimming pool, gym Mudroom, comms room, security/panic room 400m to bus, 550m to Paddington precinct, 900m to Rosalie Village See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Week In Canberra with Dennis Shanahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 10:24


    Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Luke Grant - Sunday 5 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 149:30


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gerard Holland, CEO of the Page Research Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 12:54


    CEO of the Page Research Centre, Gerard Holland, speaks to Luke about the Centre's latest report on Australia’s fuel security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Remarkable Australian: Taylah O'Neill, Freestyle skier and dual Olympian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 9:03


    Luke speaks with Taylah O’Neill, Freestyle skier and dual Olympian as this week's Remarkable Australian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sunday Sweep with Tim Blair, Daily Telegraph journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 9:15


    Daily Telegraph journalist Tim Blair joins Luke Grant for the Sunday Sweep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday 4 April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 153:41


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leith Van Onselen - ‘The Treasury of Common Sense'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 13:37


    Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Week In Canberra with Dennis Shanahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 13:22


    Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NDIS funding Vs Aged Care Funding. What is it Costing You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 11:11


    Dr Nick Coatsworth, Nine Medical Expert, reveals the unfair and lackluster funding to Australia's older generation. Hear What Luke has to say about Aussies being ripped off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ask A Tradie with Simon Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 15:57


    ‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    diy tradie simon stevenson
    The Great Australian Radio Show with Trent & Jim - 29 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 16:40


    It's the The Great Australian Radio Show with Trent & Jim! This week, we explore iconic Aussie cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Remarkable Australian: Dr Rolf Gomes, Founder of Heart of Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 10:22


    Trent speaks with Founder of Heart of Australia, Dr Rolf Gomes, as this week's Remarkable AustralianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talking Technology with Stephen Fenech - 29 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 15:00


    Stephen Fenech from TechGuide.com.au joins us for Talking Technology, live from New York CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Chef's Guide to a Stress Free Easter - Jason Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 18:20


    Easter is just around the corner and with the country battling a fuel crisis - Aussies are pulling back on splurging at the check-out. Joining Trent is Jason Roberts, the chef who famously disassociates from the "celebrity" label to focus on community, ceramics, and the soul of Australian produce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Trent Nikolic - Sunday 29 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 150:59


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Trent Nikolic. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sunday Sweep: Jaimee Rogers & Jaimie Johnstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 21:11


    Jaimee Rogers & Jaimie Johnstone, hosts of the JJ Podcast, join Trent Nikolic for the Sunday Sweep breaking down this week's biggest issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Viral Peptide Trend Preying on Teens - Dr. Tim Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 8:00


    Dr. Tim Jones joins Trent Nikolic to sound the alarm on the "peptide explosion" taking over our social media feeds in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekends with Trent Nikolic - Saturday March 28th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 150:27


    Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leith Van Onselen - ‘The Treasury of Common Sense'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 11:21


    Each week, no nonsense economist Leith Van Onselen gives his common sense takes on the economic issues of the week. Real money talk, bullsh*t free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ask A Tradie with Simon Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 18:45


    ‘Everyone’s Favourite Tradie’, Simon Stevenson answers all the listeners' home reno/DIY questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    diy tradie simon stevenson
    The Week In Canberra with Dennis Shanahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 21:48


    Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The One Nation Earthquake Rattling the Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 7:22


    "This isn’t just a protest; it’s a real vote sitting there waiting to be unleashed against the federal government." Sky News host Chris Kenny joins the show from Adelaide to break down the "political earthquake" of the 2026 South Australian Election. While Peter Malinauskas has secured a landslide second term for Labor, the real story is the decimation of the Liberal Party at the hands of a surging One NationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The 25% Premium Hike Catching 3.5 Million Aussies by Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 7:04


    "We’ve essentially forced all the high-claimers into one room and then wondered why the bill is so high. The Gold tier is becoming a catch-all that's increasingly impossible to sustain." We pull back the curtain on the massive price shock hitting Australia’s private health sector. While the federal government recently approved a weighted industry average increase of 4.41%, a new analysis by consumer group Choice reveals a much darker reality for those on the Gold standard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "74 Batons, One Message": The Reimagined Race to Glasgow 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 8:28


    "The baton isn't just one physical object moving around the world anymore—it’s 74 unique stories of culture and diversity finally reuniting in one place." Craig Phillips, CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia, joins the show to discuss the official touchdown of the King’s Baton Relay on home soil. With the Glasgow 2026 Games (the "replacement games" after Victoria's withdrawal) just months away, the tradition has been completely reimagined for the era of King Charles III. Instead of one baton traveling the globe, every single Commonwealth territory has received its own unique baton to decorate, each containing a single word from the King’s secret message to be revealed at the Opening Ceremony on July 23.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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