Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast de Radio 2GB

Ben Fordham is a Walkley award winning journalist who hosts 2GB’s breakfast show every weekday from 5:30am-9am. 

A daily highlights show and best segments from his program are uploaded right here.

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In this episode of the Ben Fordham podcast, the host covers a wide range of news stories, from political pork barrelling allegations and controversies surrounding Qantas platinum status to reports on rising fuel prices and new AI-powered seatbelt fines. The show also explores significant social issues, including the economic struggles of small businesses, racial abuse incidents on public transport, and the debate over Indigenous acknowledgements in schools. The episode features interviews and deep dives into recent tragedies and investigations, such as journalist Shari Markson's book on the Bondi terror attack and a fatal pedestrian accident in Chatswood. Additionally, the program touches on community highlights like young fundraisers, international legal battles, and historical 'on this day' facts.

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And they gave a little bit of love to seats that they thought they could steal from the Coalition.

00:01:55 · The host describes how the Labor government allegedly used a crime grant scheme to target specific electorates.

It's AI. New AI-powered cameras are having a field day.

00:05:27 · The host explains the massive increase in seatbelt fines in New South Wales is due to new technology.

They found the top 40% of Aussies by wealth have received $3.6 billion in government support this year.

00:12:34 · The host introduces a report from Policy Institute Australia regarding the distribution of government benefits.

If you're not the transport minister, you have to spend about a million dollars to earn it. And Catherine King got it for nothing.

00:25:48 · The presenter highlights the perceived unfairness of the Transport Minister receiving expensive airline status for free.

I believe that had all of that information been held in one place, plus more, it would have at the very least required a second assessment of the pair, if not surveillance on them, which could have prevented the attack.

01:10:12 · Markson discusses how intelligence and communication failures between agencies regarding known red flags could have potentially prevented the Bondi terror attack.

Episódios

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TUESDAY SHOW - 15th September 📻

In this episode of the Ben Fordham podcast, the host covers a wide range of news stories, from political pork barrelling allegations and controversies surrounding Qantas platinum status to reports on rising fuel prices and new AI-powered seatbelt fines. The show also explores significant social issues, including the economic struggles of small businesses, racial abuse incidents on public transport, and the debate over Indigenous acknowledgements in schools. The episode features interviews and deep dives into recent tragedies and investigations, such as journalist Shari Markson's book on the Bondi terror attack and a fatal pedestrian accident in Chatswood. Additionally, the program touches on community highlights like young fundraisers, international legal battles, and historical 'on this day' facts.

15 set. 2026
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‘Red hot rort’ - Anthony Albanese accused of pork barrelling again 🐷

In this episode of Ben Fordham Comments, host Ben Fordham examines allegations of pork barrelling against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party. The discussion focuses on the Strengthening Community Safety Program, a $20 million crime grant scheme involving CCTV installations, which reportedly allocated 85% of its funding to Labor-held seats. The episode further explores criticisms from the Centre for Public Integrity regarding the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program, alleging that a significant portion of funds was directed toward safe and competitive Labor electorates without a transparent selection process. Fordham also touches upon the Senate's establishment of an inquiry into these infrastructure grants and the Prime Minister's recent decision to decline an honorary membership at the Marrickville Golf Club.

14 set. 2026
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‘She’s bulletproof’ - Jacinta Price attacks Pauline Hanson 🥊

This episode of 2GB Breakfast covers a political controversy involving One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, whose past comments describing Indigenous Australians as the most primitive race on earth have resurfaced on social media. Senator Jacinta Nampajimba-Price joins the program to discuss the implications of these remarks, addressing both the content and tone of the interview while expressing fatigue regarding racial discourse in Australia. The discussion also shifts to the economic pressures facing small businesses, with the Shadow Minister for Small Business highlighting survey data regarding cash flow struggles and business closures. Additionally, the program examines recent polling in New South Wales showing a surge in One Nation support alongside Labor, driven by cost-of-living concerns.

14 set. 2026
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‘Con Air’ - Minister accepts Lifetime Platinum Status from QANTAS ✈️

Ben Fordham discusses the controversy surrounding Federal Transport Minister Catherine King after she accepted lifetime platinum status from Qantas. The segment examines the implications of this gift, noting that such status typically requires significant spending and provides permanent access to premium lounges and priority upgrades. Fordham connects this development to previous decisions made by the Minister, specifically her rejection of Qatar Airways' expansion into the Australian market, which critics argue favored Qantas. The commentary explores allegations of close ties between senior Labor MPs and the airline, alongside scrutiny regarding the use of taxpayer-funded flights for earning status credits.

14 set. 2026
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MONDAY SHOW - 14th September 📻

Este episódio do Ben Fordham Live aborda uma ampla gama de temas sociais e políticos na Austrália, desde confrontos incisivos entre Anthony Albanese e Pauline Hanson até debates sobre o impacto das telas no desenvolvimento infantil e a responsabilidade dos adultos. O programa também explora questões de segurança pública, críticas ao sistema judicial e as transformações urbanas em Sydney. A cobertura inclui ainda notícias internacionais sobre os riscos da inteligência artificial e conflitos na Ucrânia, além de tópicos locais como o mercado imobiliário, políticas de migração e iniciativas beneficentes para veteranos. O episódio encerra com curiosidades históricas e atualizações do cenário esportivo e mediático.

14 set. 2026