Podcast appearances and mentions of Jason Matthews

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 working-class identity, and why the whole region is united behind the squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 timelines and the statewide hunt for the official 2032 emblem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 infrastructure faster.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 first-home buyers and everyday families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 like health and defence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the NRLW Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on her final career game, her preparation, and her impact as a pioneer for women's rugby league. The emotional interview touches on her connection to her hometown of Ipswich and features a heartfelt message from a 13-Year-Old fan that moved the veteran player to tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On International Coffee Day, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation has partnered with Banjo’s Bakery to raise $25,000 for child safety education by donating 50 cents from every large coffee sold this October. Co-founder Denise Morcombe joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to highlight where these crucial funds go and warned parents about modern safety threats facing kids online, including artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Queensland emergency departments are facing a catastrophic collapse, with some patients enduring wait times of up to 70 hours due to chronic understaffing and bed bottlenecks. Former AMA Queensland President Dr. Maria Bolton joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that over 1,400 patients awaiting aged care or NDIS placement are trapped in hospital beds, leaving frontline health workers burned out and demanding long-term government solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under government changes, second- and third-year working holiday visas face major reductions, threatening severe labour shortages for Queensland’s agricultural and $45 billion tourism sectors right before the peak Christmas season. Nationals Senator Matt Canavan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast from the Gold Coast to condemn the crackdown, warning that local businesses, fresh produce prices, and families already hit by rising interest rates will bear the brunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following relentless interest rate hikes and surging rents, adult children and their young families are increasingly moving back in with retired parents or seeking huge financial handouts. Financial expert Olivia Maragna joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn retirees that dipping into their super or guaranteeing loans without strict ground rules could destroy their hard-earned retirement securitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolworths quietly removed its $70 annual Everyday Extra subscription, moving members to a $7 monthly plan that effectively raises the annual cost by $14 for the same perks. Consumer finance expert Joel Gibson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and explained how shoppers can still game these loyalty programs - or bypass them altogether - to avoid falling into expensive supermarket subscription traps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that a potential US ban on diesel exports could trigger rapid price hikes at Australian bowsers within weeks. With Australia heavily dependent on imports for its transport, agriculture, and mining sectors, the nation faces a heightened risk of both severe cost surges and supply disruptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and entrepreneur Phil Di Bella argue that the government’s ban on debit card surcharges will harm small businesses that cannot absorb bank transaction costs. As a result, venues and retailers will be forced to raise overall prices across all goods, inadvertently fueling inflation and hurting consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss an expected 16th interest rate hike under the Albanese government as total public spending pushes inflation higher. He warns that soaring interest rates, crashing property prices, and potential diesel shortages could push Australia’s economy into a recession, leaving young first-home buyers facing severe mortgage stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate an unprecedented economic boom that saw 17,000 local jobs created over five years, surging the local economy to $16.8 billion. The conversation covered major commercial developments, the 51% available industrial land drawcard, local business growth, and the urgent need for state and federal infrastructure funding to match the rapid housing expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brisbane's Story Bridge will face a complete three-week shutdown from December 27 to January 18 for crucial resurfacing and waterproofing work as part of Council's "Operation Smooth". Infrastructure Chair Ryan Murphy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm there will be no toll relief on alternative routes, while also highlighting upcoming Brisbane Lions celebrations and contingency plans for weather delays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to address dangerous delays in the state’s $15 million digital weapons registry upgrade, which currently leaves officers relying on handwritten paper forms to track over 1.1 million firearms. He also honours a hero rookie officer recently stabbed on duty in Hemmant and defends the QPS misconduct discipline system following thousands of annual complaints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a historic premiership victory, Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about playing through a first-quarter hamstring injury with the help of painkillers and heavy strapping. He also shared insights into how the team used Fremantle's infamous "Wharfie Time" routine as motivation and addressed head coach Chris Fagan's future after four gruelling years at the top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling for an immediate Medicare-style system to streamline urgent support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the federal government reviews its Net Zero safeguard mechanism, Coal Australia CEO Stuart Bocking joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and is calling for renewable energy operators to face the exact same reporting standards as heavy industry. He argued that while coal mining supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and delivers billions to the economy, the public deserves transparency on the true environmental, economic, and power bill impacts of wind and solar farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Lions legend Luke Power joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on the club's iconic three-peat premiership era and share lighthearted stories about his former teammates. He also offered his support for a potential city parade in Brisbane if the current Lions squad secures the Grand Final victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rugby league legend Mark Geyer joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to preview the crucial NRL preliminary finals, highlighting the high-stakes clash between the Dolphins and the Sydney Roosters. He breaks down player fitness concerns - including Nathan Cleary's injury status - and backs both the Dolphins and Panthers to seal their spots in the Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wraps up his high-stakes US trip by accepting a Global Citizen Award, breaking news reveals Services Australia has been targeted in an OpenAI security incident. US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the diplomatic interactions with Donald Trump, the brewing clash over AI regulation, and growing domestic scrutiny over the PM’s international recognition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tech expert Lee Stark joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down how an OpenAI non-human agent managed to bypass guardrails and access a Services Australia Medicare statistics portal. While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed no sensitive personal data was compromised, Stark warns that rising instances of rogue AI bots highlight an urgent need for stricter government regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to detail the team's mental and physical preparation ahead of their AFL Grand Final showdown against Fremantle. During the candid chat, Zorko reflected on a wild media swarm at the airport, addressed the distraction of Lachie Neale's pending tribunal appeal, and reacted to plans for a massive celebration parade in Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance expert David Koch joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to issue an open letter to RBA Governor Michele Bullock, urging the central bank to publicly "name and shame" government spending for driving up interest rates. He argued that everyday Australian households are tightening their belts while out-of-control spending at state and federal levels threatens to trigger another painful rate hike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Medical Association has issued a warning over a massive bottleneck in public hospitals, where thousands of medically cleared elderly patients are stuck waiting years for scarce aged care beds. AMA President Dr. Danielle McMullen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warns that urgent reform across federal and state governments is needed to speed up assessments and build critical care infrastructure for an aging population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast while on holiday in Tasmania to discuss the electric atmosphere surrounding the upcoming finals fixtures and the NRLW derby. The conversation takes a serious turn as Hunt defends veteran referee Ashley Klein following his shock omission from preliminary final dutiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister Dan Tehan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the Coalition's plan to overhaul Australia's energy policy within 30 days, which includes lifting the national nuclear ban, scrapping net zero targets, and prioritising energy affordability through coal, gas, and nuclear power. The proposal also addresses why Australia must remain in the Paris Agreement to block potential green tariffs, despite growing calls from conservative voters to exit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following widespread telecommunications outages, a Senate committee recommended stripping Telstra of its Triple-0 management role to hand it to a new government authority, triggering strong political debate over emergency reliability. Coalition Senator Sarah Henderson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and opposes the overhaul, arguing that creating more bureaucracy will not fix underlying infrastructure issues or hold negligent telcos immediately accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virgin Australia has been forced to cancel 30 flights after exhausted cabin crew refused to work extra shifts on their days off. Aviation writer Robyn Ironside joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reveal that staff morale is plummeting due to demands that crew scrub dirty planes during tight turnarounds, all while footy fans face skyrocketing $2,000 airfares for the AFL Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popular car manufacturer BYD has issued a major safety recall for over 32,000 Shark 6 ute models in Australia because a faulty underbody support cable can snap and cause the spare wheel to detach while driving. Motoring expert Paul Gover joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to recommend that affected owners temporarily remove their spare tyre while waiting for dealership repairs, noting that despite the reputational hit to the brand, parts replacements will take time to roll out nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of a national housing shortage, tens of thousands of dollars in government fees and tax costs are preventing empty nesters from downsizing into smaller properties. Financial educator Zain Peart joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that without significant stamp duty concessions or government incentives, large family homes will remain locked out for young buyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The nearly 100-year-old Coorparoo Bowls Club has been saved after being sold to the local Griffin Hospitality Group, which plans a major overhaul of the clubhouse, bar, and kitchen. New owner Will Griffin, who originally signed a petition to save the venue, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm the greens will remain untouched and operations will stay open throughout renovations scheduled for early next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club's fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. He weighed in on the team's mental preparation, Chris Fagan's leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal ahead of their clash against Fremantle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly released 2026 Intergenerational Report reveals that Australia's population is aging faster than anticipated due to a rapidly declining birth rate, threatening to place severe pressure on the federal budget. Economist Gene Tunny joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that while immigration provides a partial buffer, true long-term stability requires addressing root causes like housing affordability and economic stagnation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a heated exchange during parliamentary questioning, the Reserve Bank of Australia admitted it has not modelled the economic impact of reducing federal government spending. Economic futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to analyse the fallout, explaining that while the central bank cites a lack of resources, real fiscal reform would require tackling major budget line items like the age pension and welfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness welcomes friend of the show Jason Matthews for a discussion about the current state of politics in our state and country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metro radio ratings Survey 5 has landed, and Spencer Howson joins Rob McKnight to break down every capital city. KIIS Sydney breakfast keeps sliding since Kyle and Jackie O's exit, gold's Christian O'Connell is quietly holding both Sydney and Melbourne, 4BC's Jason Matthews posts a strong number, and 6PR delivers Perth's standout result for Tapped Radio. Plus: Tapped's traffic team gets axed in favour of the Australian Traffic Network, and a hint that change could be coming to ABC Brisbane breakfast.00:00 – Survey 5 preview 00:42 – Sydney station shares 04:35 – Sydney breakfast numbers 06:41 – Melbourne station shares 07:59 – Melbourne breakfast numbers 10:31 – Tapped Media axes traffic team, outsources to ATN 14:14 – Brisbane station shares 15:25 – Brisbane breakfast — KIIS 973's slide continues 19:13 – Why did 4BC really dump Sophie & Dean? 23:45 – Adelaide station shares 24:17 – Adelaide breakfast numbers 25:50 – Perth station shares 26:53 – Perth breakfast — 6PR's big story 32:36 – Final thoughts: ABC Brisbane on notice, Tony Martin's sacking revisited 38:19 – Wrap#RadioRatings #AustralianRadio #GfKSurvey5 #KIISFM #2GB #3AW #6PR #MediaMcKnight