Drive 2008 Audio Archive
Michael Smith talks to a pirate.
How do you speak to a pirate? ask Michael Smith, Listen to this amazing interview, where Michael Smith talks to one of the Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi Arabian supertanker. The pirates demand a $25 million ransom.
Somali pirate lair
Michael Smith talks to Somali Pirates who hold a Saudi super-tanker, carrying 100 million dollars of oil.
Stephen Robertson
Michael Smith talks to Health Minister Stephen Robertson about a 50 per-cent increase in the national health care agreement.
Where is the love....
Where is the love, listen to this steamy mock interview between the joyous Anna Bligh and the romantic Michael Smith.
Hagar's health plea
Michael Smith talks to Hagar, the grandfather of a disabled boy who has waited 18 months for hip surgery.
Centrelink, Hank Jongen
Michael Smith talks to Centrelink General Manager, Hank Jongen about the mysterious BMW driver who has the number plate 'ONDDOLE'.
"Lies... lies... lies"
Michael Smith talks to David Bellamy, a renowned conservationist, on why he believes climate change is a myth and how our Prime Minister has lied.
Bull bars and pedestrian injuries
Michael Smith talks to Dr Jeff Potter, Senior Safety Manager for National Transport Commission regarding, amending the national standard regarding bull bars on new vehicles.
$1 Million Reward
Michael Smith talks to Denise Morcombe, mother of Daniel Morcombe who has been missing since 2003, reward now is set to $1 million. Do you have any fresh information call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Teresa Hatch
Michael Smith talks to Executive Director of Shipowners Association Teresa Hatch, who has asked the Australian Navy to take a more active interest in protecting ships off the coast of Africa (from pirates).
You're unbelievable
Michael Smith editorial - A very disturbing trend of hand-outs, are you sick of the government giving hand-outs for nothing, listen to this alarming editorial…
Union demand rail review
Greg Cary talks to Greg Smith from the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees who are calling for a urgent rail review.
A message for Kevin Rudd
English botanist, author, broadcaster, and environmental campaigner David Bellamy has a message for Kevin Rudd. Hear the full interview on drive with Michael Smith.
Nigel Scullion
Michael Smith talks to Senator Nigel Scullion, Deputy Leader of the Nationals (Country Liberal Party) and Northern Territory Senator about Australia’s border security.
Communication breakdown
Michael Smith asked Stephen Conroy, Federal Minister for Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy the hard questions regarding the broadband tender.
Opes Prime debacle
Michael Smith talks to self employed Patrick Loughnan from Western Australia, who is taking on the ANZ for loosing his shares in Opes Prime debacle.
Mal Brough 'I Quit'
Michael Smith talks to Mal Brough, former President of Qld Liberal Party about the fledging party.
Peter Costello
Michael Smith talks to Member for Higgins and former federal treasurer Peter Costello, about the budget outlook and Wayne Swan's recent performance with the media.
Peter Costello interview
Michael Smith talks with former federal treasurer Peter Costello about politics, career, life and the future.
A mother's nightmare
Michael Smith talks to Sherie, the mother of a 13 year-old girl who was involved in an attempted abduction.
Lawrence Springborg
Michael Smith talks to Lawrence Springborg Leader of the LNP regarding ‘no lying’ laws and political donations.
Melbourne Cup in-studio
Michael Smith talks with 1999 Melbourne Cup winning jockey John Marshall in studio with this years 'Cup'. See the pictures.
Professor Ian Plimer
Michael Smith talks to emeritus professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, Professor Ian Plimer.
Dr Chris Davis
Dr Chris Davis, President of the AMA Qld spoke with Michael Smith regarding the State Government’s funding for elective surgery.
People smuggling
Michael Smith talks to Dr Sharman Stone, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship regarding people smuggling.
The killing machine
Michael Smith talks to Robert Reed about his new book "Croc", which details the history of a true "killing machine".
Terry Hicks
Michael Smith talks to Terry Hicks father of convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks, about his sons control order.
Dean Jones in India
Michael Smith talks to former Australian Cricketer Dean Jones about the "cowardly terrorist acts" in Mumbai.
000 emergency call
Michael Smith editorial; replay of triple zero phone call by concerned mother regarding her ill son.
Fear in the park
Michael Smith talks to Sean from Lota who assisted a woman in distress, only to find himself in a much bigger mess.
Global financial crisis
Michael Smith talks to Executive Director Ann Pettifor, from Advocacy International and economist regarding the global financial crisis.
Laurie Oakes
Michael Smith talks to political journalist and commentator Laurie Oakes about his new book "Power Plays".
Crime on the rise
Michael Smith talks to the victim of a recent car theft, Sunshine Coast resident Phil Beresford.
Lawrence Springborg
Michael Smith talks to Leader of the Opposition Lawrence Springborg regarding recycled water and mid year fiscal outlook.
The Aussie accent
Michael Smith talks to Dr Bruce Moore from the Australian National Dictionary Centre about the demise of the Aussie accent.
Within terrors reach
Michael Smith talked to Nick Papazahariakis who is in Mumbai for his daughter Chloe's wedding.
Are male managers losers?
Michael Smith talks to leading expert on employee engagement James Adonis, about female managers making better managers in the workplace.
Minister: 'It's not a crisis...'
Michael Smith talks with Health Minister Stephen Robertson about Queensland Health.
'An absolute lie'
Michael Smith talks to Piers Ackerman about the alarming true costs of climate change.
David Bellamy part 2
Michael Smith continues his discussion with David Bellamy
PM 'an extremist cult'
Michael Smith talks to Fairfax investigative journalist Michael Bachelard about the exclusive Brethren.
The broadband tender
Michael Smith talks to Stilgherrian about the Federal Governments plans with the broadband tender.
Paul Lucas
Michael Smith talks to Deputy Premier Paul Lucas, regarding the recycled water situation.
CEOs are not that special
Michael Smith blog: Greed was written all over the face of Richard Fuld the CEO of failed investment bank Lehman Brothers during his appearance before the congressional hearing last week. Have your say...
Paramedic takes taxi
Michael Smith talks to Jason Dutton from the Miscellaneous Workers Union about ambulance shortages, and how a paramedic caught a taxi to a heart attack patients call.
Treasurer Andrew Fraser
Michael Smith spoke with the Qld Treasurer Andrew Fraser regarding the State Government’s Major Economic Statement made on Tuesday.
‘inappropriate and dishonest’
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson accuses 4BC Drive host Michael Smith of being ‘inappropriate and dishonest'.
LNP edtiorial
Michael Smith editorial, The Liberal National Party (LNP) is on the verge of disintegrating, An increasing number of Liberals now say they have made a dreadful mistake in merging with the Nationals.
Youth Gangs
Michael Smith talks to Commander Superintendent Michael Kenny about violence and youth gangs.
Jamie Dunn with Michael Smith
Drive announcer Michael Smith talks to Jamie Dunn.
Smith with Geoff Greene
Michael Smith talks to Geoff Greene, former State Director of Qld Liberal Party regarding LNP politics.
Smith editorial, Judy Spence
Smith editorial, Judy Spence
Smith Turnbull interview
Michael Smith talks to Malcolm Turnbull, Leader of the Opposition, regarding the announcement of Shadow Cabinet.
