Sharing his perspective as a former addict who experienced years of homelessness, guest Beau Haywood joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight how the cost-of-living crisis has forced regular Australians into cars and parks.

The conversation challenged community biases about who is homeless and critiques the systemic failures of a housing waitlist that leaves vulnerable citizens behind.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings blasts a $150 million federal budget allocation for Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s role as president of negotiations at the upcoming UN Cop 31 climate conference.

The discussion highlighted the diversion of 70 full-time staff and taxpayer funds to global initiatives, arguing that the money should instead support struggling pensioners, healthcare, and homelessness.

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Youth Justice and Victim Support Minister Laura Gerber joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to defend the new parole framework, emphasising that victim safety will finally be prioritised over perpetrator rights.

This interview also addressed rising community anxieties regarding youth crime, bail loops, and the rollout of the state's controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws.

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Australian baseballer Brandan Bidois joined Jason Matthews to share his experiences transitioning from a dual-sport athlete in Brisbane to playing in massive MLB stadiums across North America.

The Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher also reflected on family sacrifices, the mentorship of veteran Aussies, and his mother's mad dash to see his major league debut.

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US President Donald Trump has flagged an imminent peace deal with Iran, but security expert Neil Fergus joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that deeply entrenched issues remain unresolved.

This interview explored Iran’s aggressive new demands - including Bitcoin shipping tolls and a refusal to surrender its enriched uranium - leaving experts highly sceptical of a near-term breakthrough.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings caught up with Step Outside host Paul Burt to discuss the massive 5.5m surf conditions and unseasonal May rainfall shutting down Southeast Queensland beaches.

Burty also shared a teaser of the gourmet seafood dishes and exclusive new coffee rub he debuted at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings details a dramatic shift in recent polling, showing a surge for One Nation and Pauline Hanson alongside a sharp decline in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's favourability.

He criticised the Labor government's lavish travel expenses and perceived dishonesty over negative gearing policies, arguing that everyday Australians are demanding common-sense leadership.

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Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  

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Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  

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