4BC Breakfast

The United States has officially escalated trade pressure on Australia by raising tariffs to 12.5%, impacting almost all Australian exports, including beef and pharmaceuticals.

Economic Futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that the US justifies this decision by citing uncompetitive trade practices, despite strong denials and a lack of evidence from Australian officials.

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As Australia falls dangerously short of its federal goal of building 1.2 million homes, housing experts from the Housing Industry Association argue that outdated council planning rules force buyers to pay for far more land than they need.

Sam Heckel from the Housing Industry Association joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how homeowners could save over $200,000 with shrinking lot sizes.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast spoke with Associate Professor Mayooran Namasivayam from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute about how caffeine impacts heart health, noting that guidelines recommend up to 400mg (about 3 to 5 cups) daily.

They discuss how individual factors like genetics, pregnancy, and heart conditions change caffeine metabolism, alongside alternative, heart-safe strategies to maintain energy during winter.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed the launch of "Australia's Final Playlist" ahead of next month's "Dying to Know Day," an initiative designed to help families break the taboo of discussing end-of-life wishes.

Guest Caz Dawson, CEO of Groundswell Project, explained that while 80% of people know they should share these details, only 20% actually do, making a fun song choice the perfect conversation starter.

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Nine News Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to report live from Adelaide as over 2,000 attendees gather for the 50th Labor National Conference.

The interview explored key agenda items including party unity, the impact of AI on jobs, gambling reforms, union pushes for shorter work weeks, and how parliamentary leaders ultimately retain final say over policy.

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Former NRL star Mark Geyer joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast early to share his footy tips while rushing to get emergency dental treatment before a freezing Penrith morning gets the better of him.

Between banter about his teeth and Queensland ribbing, the team celebrates the Continuous Call Team's upcoming 40th anniversary on air and breaks down the crucial NRL Round matchups.

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An Audit Office report and Senate estimates exchange revealed that Australia's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund delivered only 56 social housing units - less than 4% of its target - sparking intense public backlash over the failure.

Executive Director of Q Shelter, Fiona Canigliaro, joined Jason Matthews on 4b Breakfast to address the crisis, emphasising that while Queensland's streamlined procurement has put 6,925 homes under contract, urgent national action and set policy targets are crucial to house nearly 25,000 waiting families and essential workers.

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Following the return of four slain US service members, Donald Trump has issued warnings on social media threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure if attacks on shipping lanes continue.

In response, Iran's foreign minister posted "an eye for an eye," underscoring how social media posturing is rapidly escalating real-world conflict in the Middle East.

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