Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast

Radio 2GB

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Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast is a daily news and talkback radio program originating from Sydney, Australia. As the flagship breakfast show for 2GB 873 AM, the program serves as a primary source of information for the Sydney metropolitan area, broadcasting live every weekday from 5:30 am to 9:00 am. The podcast edition of the show provides a curated selection of daily highlights, ensuring that listeners can access the program's most significant segments, exclusive interviews, and breaking news updates on demand.

The show is hosted by Ben Fordham, a Walkley Award-winning journalist with an extensive career across radio and television. Fordham transitioned to the breakfast slot in June 2020, succeeding longtime host Alan Jones, after a successful decade-long tenure in 2GB’s Drivetime slot. His broadcasting style is characterized by a mix of hard-hitting journalism, community advocacy, and direct engagement with listeners through talkback segments. Fordham has been recognized multiple times at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards, including receiving titles such as Best Metropolitan Talk Presenter and Best Current Affairs Presenter.

Editorial content focuses heavily on local and national politics, current events, and social issues impacting Australians. The program frequently features interviews with high-ranking government officials, including the Prime Minister and the Premier of New South Wales, alongside business leaders and community figures. In addition to political reporting, the show incorporates lifestyle segments, sports updates, and human-interest stories that reflect the daily concerns of its audience.

Broadcasting as part of the Nine Radio network, the show consistently maintains a dominant position in the Sydney radio ratings. The digital offering is designed for a mobile audience, condensing the three-and-a-half-hour live broadcast into digestible clips and comprehensive daily summaries. This format allows the program to extend its reach beyond the live AM frequency, maintaining its status as a leading voice in the Australian news media landscape.

16240 - SUNDAY - How property taxes are locking out Young Aussies 💰