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2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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112:32

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 20th February

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/20

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19:06

'Everything's changed' - Australia urged to rethink...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/19

As global arms control treaties expire and regional threats escalate, defense experts warn that Australia may need to consider developing its own nuclear deterrent to maintain sovereignty and military credibility. Peter Hartcher, Political and International Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald says that Australia must be "wide-eyed" about a crumbling global order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:38

'Not fair' - Carbon leakage review sparks fears of...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/19

The Australian government’s "carbon leakage" review suggests implementing new import tariffs to protect local manufacturers from cheaper, high-emission foreign competitors. Michael McLaren warn this "rising tide" will ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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112:53

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 19th...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/19

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7:50

Finance with Blake Wendt - 18 February

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/19

Head to https://www.pretzelwealth.com.au/ for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:30

'Shortsighted' - New Shadow Defense Minister calls...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/18

Michael McLaren secures the Opposition's official support for his petition to save Sydney's historic Victoria Barracks, as new Shadow Defense Minister James Paterson calls out the government's "shortsighted" plan to fund defense by selling off 67 military sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

113:22

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 18th...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/18

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9:59

'The gloves are off' - Michael McLaren says Angus...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/18

Michael McLaren argues that while Angus Taylor has successfully built a "prosecutorial" hit squad to hunt down Labor’s big hitters, the Coalition’s flank remains dangerously exposed in the two areas that actually decide suburban elections: Energy and the NDIS. "Why on earth did Angus Taylor pick Dan Tehan for the job? Like Taylor with Chalmers, Tehan has so far failed to land one blow on Bowen, despite no shortage of opportunities."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

'Lock the gate' - Why Australian immigration is...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/17

Michael McLaren argues that while geographical "blanket bans" are too blunt, Australia must strictly vet applicants' ideologies to ensure they align with the country's core democratic principles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

112:30

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 17th February

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/17

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9:18

'Totally crazy' - Why the U.S. is pivoting toward...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/16

Michael McLaren analyses the massive buildup of U.S. naval firepower in the Persian Gulf, arguing that the blunt rhetoric from the Munich Security Conference signaling "regime change" is no mere bluff. He suggests we are witnessing a high-stakes move in a global game of geopolitical chess designed to finally checkmate the Ayatollah and shift the tectonic plates of power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

113:26

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 16th February

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/16

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10:25

'The Protostar' - Sydney's own professional wrestler...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/13

From the Northern Beaches to the world stage, two-time AEW TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher discusses the sacrifice, the "Brain Buster," and his high-stakes homecoming ladder match at Qudos Bank Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

112:47

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 13th February

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/13

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11:58

'Short-sighted' - Why Ken Gillespie and Michael...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/13

Michael McLaren warns that the "short-sighted" sale of Victoria Barracks ignores the "rearview mirror" of history and creates a dangerous security gap in the heart of Sydney. Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, former Vice Chief of the Defence Force and former Chief of Armyargues that losing this secure CBD site would be a "straight loss" to our immediate defense capability and our ability to respond to emergencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:29

'Green Tape' - Michael on Angus Taylor tackling...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/13

With the Liberal leadership settled, Michael McLaren shifts the focus to whether Angus Taylor can expose the "fantasist" energy policies driving up bills and threatening Australia’s industrial base.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

112:50

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 12th...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/12

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8:59

'National Security' - Defense Assets Sold to the...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/12

Michael McLaren and Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson condemn the Albanese government's plan to sell off historic military sites like Victoria Barracks and Fort Queenscliff, calling it a "reckless" move that compromises national security and heritage for short-term budget fixes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

'Sacred Ground' - Premier Likens Military Site to...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/12

Michael McLaren rebukes NSW Premier Chris Minns for comparing the potential sale of the historic Victoria Barracks to a neighbour clearing a boat off the street. While acknowledging that everyone makes verbal slips, McLaren argues the comparison is "dopey" and "insensitive" given the site’s status as secular sacred ground and its deep connection to the soldiers who marched out of its gates to fight for Australia’s freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:49

'Political Playgrounds' - Are sports a platform for...

2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren ·

2026/02/12

Michael McLaren examines the tension between sports as a neutral escape and its reality as a platform for activism, arguing that selective neutrality is inherently political and suggests that "sport for sport's sake" may be an impossible ideal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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