As the US President proposes a new "Board of Peace" with a $1 billion price tag for long-term membership, tensions boil over in the Arctic.

CEO of Intelligent Risk Neil Fergus joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the use of trade tariffs against NATO allies marks a historic destabilisation of Western military and economic alliances.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the 2025 Bondi tragedy, Australian governments are fast-tracking a "National Gun Buyback" and stricter ownership caps to address public safety and extremism.

Dr. Terry Goldsworthy joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to argue that legislative success depends on finally launching a unified national register rather than just imposing arbitrary limits on licensed owners.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean & Sofie's Rumour File - Do you have a rumour? Call 133 882 or email [email protected]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Summer Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Tim Nicholls is facing intense criticism for refusing to launch a formal inquiry into the Toowoomba Hospital birthing unit despite reports of infant death and permanent injury.

Advocates argued that the government is hiding behind "official channels" and red tape to avoid accountability for a systemic pattern of medical negligence and obstetric violence.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Summer Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Katter joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the "pathetic" response of the Federal Government to North Queensland's flooding.

They specifically target the lack of reliable BoM data and the financial burden placed on small councils.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motoring Journalist Trent Nikolic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to warn that the federal government's push for cleaner cars ignores the practical limitations of current EV technology for towing and long-distance travel.

He suggests that instead of refreshing the national fleet, the rising costs of new vehicles will likely force Australians to hold onto older, less efficient cars for longer.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Summer Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virgin Australia is introducing strict new carry-on restrictions starting February 2nd to address chronic flight delays and safety concerns during turbulence.

UniSQ Aviation Expert Tash Heap joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explain that the move follows a global trend to reclaim cabin space and streamline the boarding process.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.