4BC Mornings

Melbourne Storm captain Harry Grant joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss breaking their seven-game losing streak and the vital role of team unity during tough times.

The conversation also covers the electric atmosphere of Brisbane's Magic Round, Jahrome Hughes's State of Origin eligibility, and jokes about Cameron Munster's new Caxton Street pub.

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Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the recent Federal Budget, criticising the government's heavy reliance on personal income tax and a surprise 30% minimum capital gains tax.

He also exposes a hidden upgrade to net overseas migration by 55,000, arguing it will further crush first-home buyers already struggling with a severe housing crisis.

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Australian TV icon Rove McManus is bringing his three decades of broadcasting experience to the Brisbane Powerhouse on May 24 for an interactive stage show where the audience asks the questions.

During his interview with Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings, he teased behind-the-scenes stories about legendary guests like Steve Irwin and David Attenborough, explained the accidental origin of his famous catchphrase, and shared his honest theories on why late-night television struggles in Australia.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings admits his severe claustrophobia ahead of an upcoming MRI, joking about his large head and the isolating medical process.

This spirals into a hilarious rundown of his team's incredibly niche fears - ranging from belly buttons to ducks - prompting listeners to call in and share their own weird phobias.

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Following One Nation's historic surge in a New South Wales by-election, political commentators are floating the idea of a conservative "Super Coalition" uniting the Liberal, National, and One Nation parties.

Jason Matthews explored whether the Liberal Party can survive without this merger and weighed the potential leadership battle between figures like Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor.

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Certified nutritionist and former police officer Roger Sutherland joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain the science behind "Monday-itis" and how weekend habits disrupt our circadian rhythms.

He also shared details about the upcoming free Night Shift Summit, designed to help shift workers manage sleep, nutrition, and mental health.

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In a fiery and wide-ranging interview, newly minted One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and outlined his party's conservative agenda, fiercely criticising current climate policies, the Murray-Darling Basin plan, and mass immigration for driving up power bills and exacerbating Australia's housing crisis.

He also revealed plans to leverage a "supply and confidence" deal with the Coalition, refusing ministerial portfolios in exchange for hardline policy outcomes for regional and suburban Australians.

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Emmanuel City Mission founder Roby Curtis is currently walking 2500km from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for rough sleepers.

During an update on his trek, Jason Matthews and Curtis discussed the heartbreaking, changing face of homelessness, highlighting the story of a 55-year-old woman forced to live in a van due to skyrocketing rents.

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