Sydney Live with Ben Fordham
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Pensioner Refused McDonalds Drive Through
Ben Fordham talks to the Victorian pensioner who was refused service at McDonalds Drive-Thru.
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Partners Sleeping Apart
Ben chats to Jennifer Adams, the author of ‘Sleeping apart not falling apart: How to get a good night’s sleep and keep your relationship alive’.The book is out now and is available at all good book stores. For more information visit http://www.sleepingapartnotfallingapart.com/
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The Man On The Land: May 24
Ben has his weekly chat with the Man on the Land - Dobbo.
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Balmoral Burn With Phil Kearns
Ben chats with Wallaby Legend, Phil Kearns about the 2013 Balmoral Burn.
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Online Scammers
Detective Rob Martin from the West Australian Fraud Squad warns Ben about online scammers and 73 year-old Isabell, who was almost conned into travelling to Africa.
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Ford Jobs with Grace Collier
Ben speaks to Industrial expert and financial review columnist Grace Collier about Ford decision to stop making cars in Australia.
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Sydney Live Full Show: May 22
Listen to the full show from Sydney Live with Ben Fordham for May 22.
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Ask The Big Marn: May 22
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The Human Headline: May 22
Ben has his weekly chat with the Human Headline, Derryn Hinch.
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Halal Foods
Ben discusses the rise of halal food in our fast food restaurants.
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New Charges Against Thompson
Ben talks to Chris McArdle - Lawyer for Craig Thomson.
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Sydney Live Full Show: May 21
Listen to the full show from Sydney Live with Ben Fordham for May 21.
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The Big Guns: May 21
Ben has his weekly chat with Andrew Bolt and Graham Richardson.
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Ben Comments: Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart
Ben comments on Caothlic Church cover-ups.
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Ban Gambling Ads During Games
Ben speaks to South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill about his plan to ban television commercials advertising live odds betting, during sports broadcasts.
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Sydney Live Full Show: May 20
Listen to the full show from Sydney Live with Ben Fordham for May 20.
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Justice Minister Jason Clare
Ben speaks to Justice Minister Jason Clare about the ongoing ASADA investigation into drugs in sport.
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Music: Anthony Callea
Ben chats to Aussie singer Anthony Callea about his new album ‘Thirty’.
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Rioter Refuses To Stand In Court
Ben speaks to Nizar Hoblos, Chief Officer at the Lebanese Muslim Association about the alleged Muslim rioter Mohammed Issai Issaka who refused to stand in court on religious grounds.
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Daft Punk In Wee Waa
Luke Grant talks to the owner of the Imperial Hotel in Wee Waa – and Cathy McCabe, Music Editor from NewsLimited – about the Daft Punk album launch in Wee Waa today.
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Mastectomy Discussion
Luke Grant talks to Krystal Barter, founder of PinkHope.org.au about her double mastectomy.
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Local Council Referendum
Luke Grant discusses the Federal Government’s proposal for a referendum on Local Councils, with Anthony Albanese, the Minister for Regional Development and Local Government and Julie Novak, a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs.
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457 Visas Debate
Luke Grant talks about the 457 VISA debate with Simon Bennenson (CEO Assoc. of Exploration & Mining) & Ray Gorman (Communication Workers Union)
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U.A.E. Rape
When Alicia Gali took a job at one of the world’s biggest hotel chains in the United Arab Emirates she was excited. But three months after arriving, her life turned into a nightmare. Alicia was raped by three men, after her drink was spiked in the hotel’s bar. But it got worse from here, under the strict Sharia Laws in the UAE she was thrown into jail for having sex outside of marriage. Luke speaks to Alicia’s lawyer, Michelle James, who is still fighting for justice for Alicia.
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The Big Guns: May 14
Graham Richardson joins Luke for their weekly chat.
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$120 Bacon & Egg Roll
Luke Grant speaks to 4Fourteen head chef Carla Jones, the creator of a limited edition $120 bacon and egg roll to coincide with Bacon Week.
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Sydney Live Full Show: May 10
Listen to the full show from Sydney Live with Ben Fordham for May 10.
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Rob Sheheadie & Tahir Bilgic
Ben talks to comedians Rob Shehadie & Tahir Bilgic about their new stage show ‘The Good, The Bad & The Ethnic’.
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Mayor Of Parramatta And Leagues Club Boss
Ben talks to Parramatta Mayor John Chedid & Parramatta Leagues Club Boss, Robert Bentley about everything to do with Parramatta. Including the multi-million dollar renovation of the leagues club, the light rail and the new tower being built.
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Sydney Live Full Show: May 9
Listen to the full show from Sydney Live with Ben Fordham for May 9.
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NRL Boss Dave Smith
NRL boss Dave Smith talks to Ben about the ASADA drugs investigation.
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David and Sandra Auchterlonie
Matthew Milat, the great nephew of Ivan Milat and his friend Cohen Klein, the teens who murdered their friend David Auchterlonie have began the process of appealing the severity of their sentence. Ben speaks to David and Sandra Auchterlonie, the grandparents of David.
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Greenslip Changes
Ben talks to Mark Tidball, CEO of the Law Society of NSW, about the changes to your Greenslip insurance.
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Sydney Live Full Show: May 8
Listen to the full show from Sydney Live with Ben Fordham for May 8.
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The Human Headline: May 8
Ben has his weekly chat with Derryn Hinch.Derryn Hinch is the National Public Affairs Commentator on Channel 7. You can catch him on Sunrise on Tuesday and Thursday’s at 6:45am, on Today Tonight on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Sunday Night at 6:30pm.To visit Derryn’s website and go to www.humanheadline.com.au/Or you can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HumanHeadline
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Is University Necessary?
Are universities pointless? Ben talks to self made millionaire Jack Delosa, the owner of Entourage, the largest educator of entrepreneurs who believes that people don’t need university.
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The Big Guns: May 7
Ben has his weekly chat with Andrew Bolt and Graham Richardson.
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Sally Obermeder
Ben is joined by Sally Obermeder, to discuss her book ‘Never Stop Believing: Heartache, hope and some very high heels'. Never Stop Believing is available at all good book stores.You can also buy it from Sally’s website Swiish.com.au.
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US Abduction
Ben talks to John Kosich from W.E.W.S News Channel 5 in Cleveland Ohio about the US abduction case involving Amanda Berry who has been missing for 10 years.
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Jelly Baby Month
Ben speaks to the 7 year old ambassador for Jelly Baby month Lucy Borg.
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Hot Chilli Woman
Ben Fordham talks to a woman who stopped a thief from raiding her cash register… all with the help of some chilli!
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Tough Love On Exercise
Ben speaks with two personal trainers Julius and Sharny Keyza who say forget sensitivity when it comes to tackling obesity.
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Bali 9
Ben talks with Michael Hayworth from Amnesty International about the Bali 9 & their plea for clemency campaign.
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Balmoral Incident
Ben Fordham talks to Hetty Johnson from Bravehearts about an incident involving a grandfather & his 6yr old granddaughter at Balmoral Beach over the weekend.
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Soccer Kid
Ben talks to 10 year old Mac Miller, who’s dreams include playing soccer for Real Madrid – and making sure every kid around the world can play soccer too!http://www.macmillar.com/
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The Man On The Land: May 3
Ben catches up with the Man on the Land, Dobbo.
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Effie - The Greek Goddess
Ben catches up with Effie, the Greek Goddess and Silver Logie winning comedy personality, about her latest show is ‘A Date With Effie’. ‘A Date With Effie’ is at the The Fusebox at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville on May 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th. To book tickets visit: www.ticketek.com.au
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Thompson Fund
Ben discusses concerns over a Craig Thomson legal fund with Liberal Senator George Brandis.
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People Film Dog Attack And Do Not Help
Ben talks with Channel 7 reporter Brendan Roberts about the savage dog attack in Carlton, Melbourne. One man was hospitalized after being set upon by 4 dogs – witnesses filmed the event.Watch the shocking video here.
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Thuggish Misconduct Of Manly Players Against Souths
Ben speaks to Sydney Morning Herald Journalist Paul Sheehan, about the conduct of Manly Players during their game against the Souths.
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Bank Accounts Closing In 3 Years
Ben speaks to Mary Anne, a woman who got a letter in the mail saying the money in her bank account would be transferred to the government as “unclaimed money” if she didn’t make a deposit or withdraw money.
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The Human Headline: May 1
Ben has his weekly chat with Derryn Hinch.Derryn Hinch is the National Public Affairs Commentator on Channel 7. You can catch him on Sunrise on Tuesday and Thursday’s at 6:45am, on Today Tonight on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Sunday Night at 6:30pm.To visit Derryn’s website and go to www.humanheadline.com.au/Or you can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HumanHeadline
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Thompson Fund For Legal Help
Ben speaks to Mark Worthington, the retired solicitor who set up a legal defence fund for Craig Thomson.
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Busking Brothers Land Gig With Aerosmith
Ben chats to brothers, 13 year old Ryan and 10 year old Jaryd Bennett who landed a gig performing with rock band Aerosmith in Melbourne. Check out their other video on News.com.au.
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The Big Guns April 30th
Ben has his weekly chat with Andrew Bolt and Graham Richardson.
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$4,000 Stolen From Charity
Gutless thieves have stolen more than $4,000 dollars from a charity which helps families with premature babies. Anyone wishing to assist in recovering some of that money for Miracle Babies can visit www.miraclebabies.com.au to donate.
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Doctor Refuses To Give Abortion Referral
Ben talks Doctor Mark Hobart about his controversial decision to not give a couple a referral for an abortion because they only wanted a boy.
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Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey April 29th
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey talks to Ben about a $12 billion dollar drop in Government revenue.
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Small Bins To Push Recycling
Ben speaks to NSW Director of Waste and Resource Recovery Steve Beaman about making garbage wheelie bins smaller to encourage people to recycle.
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Horses Evicted
Residents in Concord are angry after Sydney Local Health District decided to evict 28 horses from community land at Yaralla Estate, to make way for the Mounted Police Unit. Ben speaks with Liberal MP and Member for Drummoyne John Sidoti.
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My Kitchen Rules Winners
Ben talks to Dan and Steph Mulheron about winning theMy Kitchen Rules grand final.
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KFC Hero
Ben chats to George Chriysanthou, a 22-year-old trainee builder who took on an armed robber at a KFC outlet.
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Music: Erin Mortimer
Singer and songwriter Erin Mortimer joins Ben in studio to perform live for 2GB listeners.To find out more about Erin and her new album London to Oz head to her Facebook page.
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Scott Morrison & Jason Clare
Labor's Justice Minister Jason Clare and Liberal Immigration spokesman Scott Morrison join Ben in studio to discuss the Mateship Trek they did along the ‘Black Cat Trail’ in Papua New Guinea.The trek raised money for Soldier On. To donate visit this link.
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The Man On The Land April 26th
Ben catches up with the Man on the Land, Dobbo.
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Dick Smith On Donating Money To Charities
Ben chats to Dick Smith, who believes that wealthy Australians don’t donate enough money to charity.
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The Voice: Celia
Ben speaks to Celia Pavey about her performance last night in The Voice battle rounds.
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Uruzgan Digger
Ben speaks to Australian Solider, Private Hamish Brown who’s over in the Uruzgan province in Afghanistan fighting for our counrty.
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The Human Headline April 24th
Ben has his weekly chat with Derryn Hinch.Derryn Hinch is the National Public Affairs Commentator on Channel 7. You can catch him on Sunrise on Tuesday and Thursday’s at 6:45am, on Today Tonight on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Sunday Night at 6:30pm.To visit Derryn’s website and go to www.humanheadline.com.au/Or you can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HumanHeadline
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New NRL Boss Todd Greenberg
Ben talks to newly appointed NRL Head of Football ToddGreenberg, about how he wants to improve the game.
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RSL vs. Clubs
Ben speaks to Don Rowe, The President of NSW branch of RSL Clubs, andClubs NSW Chief Executive Anthony Ballregarding claims that RSL's are exploiting the ANZAC legend.
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Gillard Update
Ben Fordham updates police investigation into Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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The Big Guns April 23rd
Ben has his weekly chat with Andrew Bolt and Graham Richardson.
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Anzac Party
Ben chats to Jessica, a university student who is disgusted with a party being held on the eve of ANZAC day, that encourages people to get drunk and reenact Gallipoli.
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Gillard Correction
Ben Fordham corrects comments made during an interview with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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Australian Soldier Dwayne Anderson
Ben’s getting excited about competing in the Sydney to Hobart for Mates 4 Mates. He talks to Dwayne Anderson, an Australian Soldier who he will be racing with.For more information please visitwww.mates4mates.com.au
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Divinyls Singer Christina Amphlett Dies
Aussie Rock Legend Chrissy Amphlett has passed away at 53-years-old, surrounded by family and friends in New York. Ben is joined by entertainment reporter Peter Ford, and the author of her biography Larry Writer to discuss her amazing life and career.
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DIY Terror
Ben speaks to Professor Greg Barton from the Global Terrorism Research Centre at Monash University about the Boston Marathon Bombings and the rise in DIY terrorism.
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Music: Renee Geyer
Ben chats with Renee Geyer about her new album SWING – & her latest release BABY PLEASE DON’T GO.
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The Man On The Land
Ben has his weekly chat with Dobbo - The Man on the Land.
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New Zealand Allows Gay Marriage
Ben discusses New Zealand voting to allow same sex marriage with Gillian Moury a mother and a gay rights activist.
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Ask The Big Marn April 18th
Ben asks The Big Marn what he thinks of Saudi Arabia after they kicked three men out of the country for being “too handsome”.
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Body Found In Unit
A renter’s worst nightmare has come to life in Perth, where prospective tenants discovered a body during a house inspection. Ben talks to the President of the Real Estate Institute in W.A about the impact.
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The Human Headline April 17th
Ben has his weekly chat with Derryn Hinch.Derryn Hinch is the National Public Affairs Commentator on Channel 7. You can catch him on Sunrise on Tuesday and Thursday’s at 6:45am, on Today Tonight on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Sunday Night at 6:30pm.To visit Derryn’s website and go to www.humanheadline.com.au/Or you can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HumanHeadline
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Ben Comments: Jillian Skinner Goes Back On Her Word
Ben reveals how Health Minister Jullian Skinner went back on her word.
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Ask Big Marn April 16th
A town in Louisiana has banned saggy pants and is issuing fines to people who violate the ban. We ask the Big Marn should the fines be brought to Australia?
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The Big Guns
We catch up with Andrew Bolt and Graham Richardson for their weekly chat on Sydney Live.
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Mateship Trek In Papua New Guinea
We catch up with Channel 9 reporter Jayne Azzopardi, who is accompanying Labor's Justice Minister Jason Clare and Liberal Immigration spokesman Scott Morrison on their Mateship Trek in Papua New Guinea.The Mateship Trek raises money for the charity Soldier on. To donate visit this link.
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Extra E-Tag Charges
Sydney Live reveals new toll fees that come into effect on the 1st of June 2013.
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The Man Unicycling Around Australia To Raise Money For...
Ben talks to Samuel and Connie Johnson about Samuel’s journey around Australia on a unicycle and their aim to raise 1 million dollars for breast cancer research.For more information or to donate to Love Your Sister visit http://loveyoursister.org/
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The Man On The Land
Ben catches up with the Man on the Land, Dobbo.
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Kate Ledger On Her New Children's Book
Ben speaks to Kate Ledger, Heath Ledger’s sister, about her new children’s book Lost Tooth Rescue.
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Five Year Old Boy Saves Sister From Choking
Jodie Delmonaco joins Ben in studio with her son Ethan to talk about how five-year-old Ethan, saved his sister from choking.
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Lord Mayor Clover Moore
Ben talks to the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney Clover Moore, about the removal of the rainbow crossing on Oxford Street.
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner Thisara Samarasinghe
Sri Lankan High Commissioner Thisara Samarasinghe joins Ben to discuss the arrival of Sri Lankan asylum seekers to Australia.
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A-Leage Fan March
Ben speaks to police about how they will deal with unruly soccer fans at this week’s A-League final.
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The Human Headline April 10th
Ben has his weekly chat with Derryn Hinch.Derryn Hinch is the National Public Affairs Commentator on Channel 7. You can catch him on Sunrise on Tuesday and Thursday’s at 6:45am, on Today Tonight on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Sunday Night at 6:30pm.To visit Derryn’s website and go to www.humanheadline.com.au/Or you can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HumanHeadline
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The Voice: Jenna
Ben chats to Jenna Dearness-Dark, the 16-year-old who wowed the judges on The Voice.
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Aboriginal War Vets
Ben speaks to the Australian War Memorial's Indigenous spokesperson Gary Oakley, about the way indigenous diggers were treated after returning from war.
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Asylum Seekers
Ben speaks to former Fairfax broadcaster Michael Smith about an Asylum boat carrying 66 Sri Lankan passengers sailing into Geraldton undetected.
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Ask The Big Marn April 9th
Ben asks the Big Marn if he has any advice for a bloke caught eating at McDonalds in just his undies.
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The Big Guns
Ben has his weekly chat with Andrew Bolt and GrahamRichardson.
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Should 16 Year Olds Get The Vote
Ben speaks to Greens senator Lee Rhiannon about Tasmania's Greens moving to get 16-year-olds to vote in the state's next election.
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Asylum Seeker Solution
Ben speaks to Captain Brett Devine about his proposed solution to stop asylum seeker boats coming to Australia.
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Shadow Roads Minister Ryan Park
Ben speaks to Shadow Roads Minister Ryan Park, about his proposal to allow drivers to turn left after stopping at red traffic lights.
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Ask The Big Marn
Ben asks The Big Marn what he thinks about the hottest baby names of 2013.
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Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall
Ben speaks to Mission Australia’s CEO Toby Hall, about the problems facing the welfare system in Australia.
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Hero Rescue
Ben speaks to the South-West Sydney man who saved a woman from drowning in her car, after it crashed into swimming pool in East Hills.
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Ask The Big Marn
Big Marn tackles the big questions.
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The Man On The Land
Ben has his weekly chat with Dobbo - The Man on the Land.
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Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian
Ben talks with the Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian about plans for the Light Rail upgrade on George Street in the CBD and the ongoing problems on our train network.
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Fan Behaviour At The A-League
Passionate A-League fan Eric Berry joins Ben in the studio to discuss the problems facing his sport, including hooligan behaviour displayed by some fans.
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Taylor Square Rainbow Crossing To Be Removed
Ben speaks to Alex Greenwhich, Independent Sydney MP about the removal of the Rainbow Crossing on Oxford Street.
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Hero Cabbie
Ben speaks to a Sydney taxi driver who’s been hailed a hero, after saving a frail elderly woman from a burning home in Merrylands.
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Problems In The A-League
Ben talks to a passionate A-League fan about the problems facing his sport.
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The Big Guns
Andrew Bolt Joins Ben for their weekly chat.
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Holy Hell
Ben speaks to Patricia Feenan about her book Holy Hell. The story of the sexual abuse of her son Daniel by a Catholic Priest and her experience with the Catholic Church.Holy Hell by Patricia Feenan is out now and is available at all good book stores or from www.holyhell.com.au
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Sydney Water Bills Miscalculated
Ben speaks to Kevin Young, the Managing Director of Sydney Water after the company miscalculated more than 3000 water bills.
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Bungee Jump Sydney Harbour
Ben talks to landscape architect and urban designer David Vago about turning the Hammerhead Crane on Garden Island into a Bungy Jump.
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Julie Goodwin
Julie Goodwin speaks to Ben about her successful cookbooks and becoming Childfund’s newest ambassador.For more information about Julie and her new recipes visit http://www.juliegoodwin.com.au/
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Lorna Jane Clarkson
Fitness clothing designer Lorna Jane Clarkson, joins Ben on air to talk about the success of her brand.For more information on Lorna, please visit her blog www.movenourishbelieve.com.
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Young Singer Isabella Yoseski
Ben speaks to talent young singer Isabella Yoseski, an 11 year old who came to his attention after he saw a video of her singing talents on YouTube.
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Bucket List
Ben chats to Seb Terry, a bloke who left the rat race and created a bucket list that changed his life.For more information on Seb and his bucket list visit http://100things.com.au/
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Love Song Dedications With The Big Marn
The pilot episode Love Song Dedications with Benny and the Big Marn.
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Father Kevin Lee
Former Catholic priest Kevin Lee, joins Ben in-studio to launch his new book ‘Unholy Silence’.For more information on Unholy Silence visit http://unholysilence.com/
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Break And Enter In The Blue Mountains
Ben speaks to Daniel Pizarro, whose mother fought off a 6 foot home invader in their Blue Mountains home this morning.
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Removal Of Oxford St Rainbow Crossing
Independent MP Alex Greenwich is angry about the removal of the rainbow crossing on Oxford Street. He tells Ben why he thinks it should say.
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86 Year Old Record Holder For Walking
Ben chats to Heather Lee, an 86-year-old race walking champion and world record holder.For more information on Heather and her walking visit http://heatherlee.com.au/
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Senior MP Luke Foley
Ben chats to current NSW Labor upper house leaderLuke Foley about ICAC.
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Bob Katter Calls for Footy Players To Have Tax Breaks
Ben chats to Federal MP Bob Katter about his call for football stars to have tax breaks.
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Woman Escapes Death Adder Snake Bite
Ben chats to Pat Dean, a resident of Airds, about her lucky escape from a death adder snake.
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The Big Guns
Andrew Bolt vs. Graham Richardson.
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Mark Latham Says Australian Children Will Become Poor...
Former Labor Leader Mark Latham says parents need to become more Asian in their parenting style. Ben speaks to Jane Caro, the author of ‘What makes a Good School’ about Latham’s comments.
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Trevor Burns Awarded The Star Of Courage
Congratulations to Trevor Ronald Burns for being awarded the Star of Courage as part of the 38th annual Australian Bravery Awards.Trevor saved the life of Elyse Frankcom in 2010. Elyse was being attacked by a great white shark, when Trevor grabbed its tail allowing Elyse to get free.Ben spoke to Trevor and Elyse in2011.
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Snakes In NSW Pet Stores
Ben chats to John Mostyn, the Head of Venom at the Australian Reptile Park about the introduction of reptiles in NSW pet stores.
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Tradie Saves Toddler
Ben chats to Rowan O’Neill, the tradie who saved a toddlers life at the supermarket checkout.
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Man Fined $5000 for Australia Day Decorations
Ben speaks to Nicholas Zisti, the man who was fined $5000 by the City of Sydney because of his Australia Day decorations on his store.
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Ben Comments: Gillard and Sandilands
Ben discusses the hypocrisy of Kyle Sandilands visit to Kirribilli House with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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The Man On The Land
Dobbo joins Ben for their weekly chat.
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Funeral Premiums
Ben talks Jen Lewis from the Insurance Law Service about how insurance companies are duping the elderly.
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Joe Hockey on the Labor Leadership
Ben speaks to Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey, about the Labor leadership turmoil.
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Labor Leadership
Ben talks to Lachlan Harris, Kevin Rudd's former advisor about the Labor leadership turmoil.
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Leadership Spill Overview
Ben Fordham give his rundown of the past 3hrs in Australian Politics.
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard, 7th of March
Ben chats to Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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2GB Listeners Donate Money for Arthur
This is what happenedwhen listeners heard about 71 year old Arthur who was robbed of his pension money.
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Ben's Singing Challenge
Ben takes the next big step towards singing for a major charity event, by taking on singing coach Jamie Rigg.For information on how you can watch Ben sing visit:http://www.2gb.com/competitions/singing-stars
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Vietnam Nurse Robyn Anderson
Ben talks to Vietnam nurse Robyn Anderson about lack of government support for nurses and doctors who volunteered in the Vietnam War.
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Kangaroo Dundee
Ben chats to Chris "Brolga" Barnes, the star of the television show Kangaroo Dundee.
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Sydney Live Listeners Raise $3000!
Ben speaks to Arthur, an elderly man who had his pension stolen by a thief in front of a commonwealth bank ATM. Sydney Live listeners have raised $3000 for him.
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The Big Guns
Andrew Bolt vs. Graham Richardson.
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Labor Leadership
Ben talks to Peter Hartcher, political editor from the Sydney Morning Herald, about the turmoil in the Labor party.
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Mandy McElhinney
Australian actress Mandy McElhinney chats to Ben about the play she is starring in, ‘Dreams in White’, her role in the new role in the television show Magazine Wars and what it’s like to be Rhonda in the AAMI ads.Dreams in White is on at the Stables Theatre in Kings Cross from February 15 to the 23rd of March. To book tickets to visit www.griffintheatre.com.au or call 02 9361 3817.
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Sydney's Last Cash Toll Booths
Ben chats to Cheryl Crisp, one of the last toll collectors, about the end of the cash toll booths in Sydney.
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Petition to urge JETSTAR to drop surcharge
Ben talks to a man who wants Jetstar to slash its credit card surcharges.Sign the petition to urge JETSTAR to drop $8.50 credit card surchargeSign Now: Charge.org
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The Man On The Land
Dobbo joins Ben for their weekly chat.
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Ben Undertakes The Sydney To Hobart
Ben announces he will be competing in the Sydney to Hobart for Mates 4 Mates. He talks to Brian Freeman, a former special forces officer who he will be racing with.For more information please visit www.mates4mates.com.au.
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Dog Attack
Ben talks to Lee Smith, the Hunter Valley man who has been charged for killing two dogs who killed his dog.
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Women Drinking & Sexual Assaults
Ben talks to Sarrah Le Marquand, a Daily Telegraph Columnist about sex assaults on women and alcohol.
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Leadership Speculation
Ben talks to David Speers from Sky News about the rumours that Julia Gillard was tapped on the shoulder.
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Youth Boxing Program In Redfern Runs Out Of Funding
Ben talks to Redfern’s Police Commander, Superintendent Luke Freudenstein about the successful Clean Slate Without Prejudice mentoring program – that now may be ending because of a lack of funding.
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Mardi Gras Offensive Banner
Ben talks to Paul Anderson about the Facebook group he created, in response to the sign that said ‘All cops are bastards’ at a protest against alleged police brutality.
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Bindi Irwin
Ben chats to Bindi Irwin about her latest film Return to Nims Island.
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Fordham Comments: Usman Khawaja's Manager
Ben breaks the news that Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja is splitting with his manager Daniel Zammit.
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The Big Guns
Andrew Bolt vs. Graham Richardson
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Bullying
Ben is joined by lawyer Sam Macedone to discuss the court battle over bullying between a former student and her school.
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Call For Under 25's To Have Zero Alcohol Limit
Ben talks to Michael Thorn, the Chief Executive of The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education about his calls for people under 25 to have a zero alcohol limit.
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Morris Iemma
Ben speaks to former NSW Premier Morris Iemma, who says Bob Carr should pull his head in after accusing him of giving Eddie Obeid “special status”
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Good Food Under $30
Ben speaks to Angie Schiavone, foodie from the Sydney Morning Herald about the best cheap eats places.Purchase your copy of Good Food Under $30
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Mardi Gras Protest
Ben speaks to Cat Rose, the organiser of the Mardi Gras protest against alleged police brutality.
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The Man On The Land
Dobbo joins Ben for their weekly chat.
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Mardi Gras Protest
Ben speaks to policeSuperintendent Tony Crandall and protest organiser Cat Rose ahead of a protest march against the alleged brutality by officers during last weekend's Mardi Gras.
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The Death Of Scott Johnson
In 1988, 27-year-old Scott Johnson was found dead at the bottom of cliffs in Manly. His death was at first ruled a suicide but in 2012 a coroner found he may have died as a result of a gay-hate crime.Ben is joined in-studio by Scott’s brother Steve Johnson and investigative journalist Daniel Glick – who have campaigned for justice for Scott.For more information or if you want to help please like and share ‘Justice for Scott Johnson’ on Facebook -...
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Ben chats to Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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Assistant Police Commissioner, Mark Murdoch
Ben talks to NSW Assistant Police Commissioner Mark Murdoch following a video from Mardi Gras that has led NSW Police to be accused of brutality.
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Pauline Hanson
Ben is joined by Pauline Hanson, former MP and founder of One Nation to discuss 457 visas.
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The Big Guns
Andrew Bolt vs. Graham Richardson
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Labor Member Michelle Rowland
Ben is joined by Federal Labor Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland.
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Liberal Candidates Isabelle White & Craig Laundy
Ben is joined by liberal candidates Isabelle White from the seat of Chifley and Craig Laundy who is fighting for the seat of Reid.
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Bill Shock
Ben speaks to John Drake about the giant jump in his AGL gas bills.
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Peter Harvey
Ben talks to Peter Meakin, former Channel 7 director of News & Current Affairs and Paul Bongiorno, the Channel 10 National Affairs Editor about the passing of Channel 9 news legend Peter HarveyIf you would like to watch the Channel 9 Special Tribute to Peter Harvey visit http://ninem.sn/eDwPe4R
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Glenn Frey
Ben speaks to the founder and front man of the Eagles about his solo Australian tour
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Man on the land
Ben has his weekly chat with Dobbo -The man on the land
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Redfern Syringes
Ben speaks to Teresa Anderson, the Chief Executive of Sydney Local Health District
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Tony Abbott goes to Western Sydney
Ben catches up with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott ahead of his trip to Western Sydney next week.
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Crazy Councils
Rock and Kendall Davis-Bogan’s home has been flattened by a tree, which they asked Warringah Council to chop down. They reveal to Ben that their insurance won’t cover the damage.
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Malcolm Turnbull joins Ben Fordham
Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins Ben in Studio for a chat
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The Big Guns
Andrew Bolt vs Graham Richardson
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Official theme song for the NRL
Jess Mauboy is the new face of NRL. Ben talks to Jess about the new NRL anthem “Something’s got a hold of me
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Greediest man in parliament
Ben talks to Andrew Stoner, The Deputy Premier of NSW about being called the 'greediest man in parliament
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Backflip over E Tags
Ben speaks to Roads Minister Duncan Gay after the state government backflips over E-Tags.
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MARK LATHAM & ABORIGINAL COMMENTS
Former Labor Leader Mark Latham used the terms “Black Fella” and “goonys” when describing Aboriginals. Ben speaks to Indigenous Leader Mick Mundine about the comment.
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Cake Ban
A council in Victoria has banned schools from bringing in cakes, toilet rolls and egg cartons. Ben Fordham speaks to President of the Australian Medical Association Steve Hambleton about why these new rules were brought in.
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Breast Feeding
Lactivists Australia held a protest at Newtown Caf after a mum was asked to stop breastfeeding. Ben Fordham speaks with Victoria Brookman, the Head of Lactivists Australia about it.
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Rainbow Crossing
The new rainbow pedestrian crossing at Taylor Square in Darlinghurst cost $110,000, but it will only be there for a month. Ben Fordham speaks to Liberal Councillor Christine Forster about the new crossing.
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Ben Barba Stood Down
Ben speaks to Canterbury Bullogs CEO Todd Greenberg after star Ben Barba is stood down to face personal issues.
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Jackie Kennedy's Secret Service Agent
Ben Fordham spoke to Clint Hill, The Secret Service agent assigned to Jacqueline Kennedy when President John F. Kennedy was shot. His book ‘Mrs. Kennedy and Me’ tells the story of his life as a secret service agent and his relationship with Jacqueline Kennedy.Purchase a copy of the book: Mrs. Kennedy and Me
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Endangered Kangaroos
Ecologist Ray Mjadwesch believes that there is a critical decline of kangaroos in Australia. Ben Fordham spoke to Ray and recreational hunter Jason Elkington about the issue
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Live Music: Russell Morris
“The Real Thing” Russell Morris sings Live in studio promoting his new album SHARKMOUTH for Happy Hour!
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The Man On The Land
Dobbo joins Ben for their weekly chat.
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Michael Smith
Ben gets an update on the latest investigations into the AWU scandal with former Fairfax broadcaster Michael Smith.
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