Email leak: 'a dog'

In a bid to inspire and motivate the LNP, MP Aidan McLindon published a highly critical assessment of the party only to have the email leaked by a fellow member. LNP Member for Buderim, Steve Dickson calls the person who leaked the email ‘a dog’, he joins Greg Cary supporting the email about the party’s poor policy and performance.

• Greg Cary with Aidan Mclindon

Populate and we will perish

Greg Cary Morning Show: Minister from the Hawke Government, Barry Cohen talks with Greg Cary about ‘Populate and we will perish,’ an article that was published in The Australian, addressing the issue of population growth in Australia.

School's out for headmaster

Greg Cary Morning Show: Ipswich Grammar School headmaster, Denis Frederikson will retire this year after 10 years in the top job and 50 years in the Queensland education system, he joins Greg Cary. Listen now.

Government help or control?

When welfare takes over disaster will follow, Greg Cary talks with director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, Noel Pearson, about increasing interference of government throughout indigenous communities maybe causing more harm then good.

Springborg still standing

LNP member Aidan McLindon goes down in the LNP Deputy Leadership challenge against current Deputy Leader Lawrence Springborg, in a very clear vote rookie MP McLindon was defeated 29 votes to five. Fairfax reporter Stuart Layt joins Greg Cary from LNP headquarters.

Wrongfully jailed

Greg Cary talks to Queensland pilot Fred Martens, who was wrongfully jailed on a child-rape charge. Martens is now claiming $45 million in compensation against the Federal Government. Listen now.

Supposedly racist

A big issue in the press at the moment is the fact that India is reporting on the 'racism' present in Australia. Hypocritical and ill-informed, India seems to have a long way to go in solving their own racism issues. Also, with climate change sceptics popping up around the word, Bolt sheds doubts on Abbott's new policy repertoire. Listen to all this and more as Andrew speak to Greg Cary.

Climate changing

Greg Hunt, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, talks to 4BC Mornings and gets down to the details of the oppositions climate change plan compared to Rudd's policies. With actions that encourage business to cut emissions through incentives, and also a number of promises to spend money on renewable energy, Greg asks the question if these policies are on the right track to making a difference or will we be waiting another 20 years for change?

All Bolt's firing

Greg Cary speaks to Andrew Bolt, News Ltd Commentator, about a few topics that have cropped up in the last week. The discussions include Tony Abbot and Julia Gillard arguing over Abbot's comments regarding sex before marriage, and Patrick McGorry, the new Aussie of the Year, and his political comments in regards to mental health in detention centres.

My School mayhem

The My School website has gained a lot of public interest over the past few days, but it seems to be causing more misinterpretation than clarification. Simon Dash, Principal of St Brendan's College joins Greg Cary's Morning Show and talks about his concerns. Are these arbitrary figures shedding any light on the effectiveness of schools and their teaching?

Two different views

Greg Cary editorial – The Japanese Prime Minister has become personally involved in the whaling conflict carrying out in Antarctic waters, accusing acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard of inflaming public opinion over the whaling activities. Greg Cary talks about Australia’s and Japan’s whaling history and where to go from here.

• Sea Shepherd's Captain Paul Watson
• Sea Shepherd vessel destroyed
• Japanese Whalers breaking the law?
• Gary Hardgrave: Whale editorial

A real donation

Michael Johnson, Federal Member for Ryan, and his wife Huyen struggle to agree over whether or not Michael should be an organ donor. Cultural and religious reasons blur the boundaries between what seems a noble cause and the respect for a partner. Greg Cary dissects Michael and Huyen's arguments as to why he should or shouldn't be an organ donor.

Good Health in the 21st Century

Dr Carol Hungerford talks to Greg and listeners about how to prevent or decrease the effects of some common conditions. She also comments about the correlation between living in a poor suburb and a decrease in general health. Stress seems to be the common factor and needs to be addressed, as life today is only getting harder to deal with.

Rip Education

What might seem like simple guidelines to cope in rips, are not seeming to have an effect on the droves of tourists that attend Australian beaches. There are many ways to spread the facts, including pamphlets, TV service announcements or even starting with school education . Dr Rob Brander a.k.a. 'Dr Rip' from the University of NSW, talks to Greg about this important topic.

Right Time for Zero Tolerance

David Penberthy, editor of ThePunch.com.au talks with Greg Cary about his latest article, Right Time for Zero Tolerance. Penberthy says,‘We should cut the coppers some slack as they grapple with the public handling of the attacks on Indian students in Melbourne'. Listen to the interview.

• Read the article at ThePunch.com.au

Poem: It’s the soldier

As heard on the Greg Cary Morning show, Jenny from Aspley regarding narrates the poem ‘It’s the soldier’ regarding the Australian flag. It's the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press. It's the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech. – Click heading for more.

Greg Cary with Aidan Mclindon

Greg Cary with Aidan Mclindon

• Email leak: 'a dog'

Bolt loosens up

Croatians at the Australian Open, Denmark set to join France in banning the burkha, the latest from Haiti and is Peter Costello really attacking Kevin Rudd. Notorious social commentator and journalist Andrew Bolt brings his slant on the latest events from the nation on the Greg Cary Morning show.

Anti-whaler captured

The director of the anti-whaling campaign with Greenpeace in Japan, Junichi Sato has been arrested by the Japanese Government for trespassing, if convicted Junichi is facing up to 10 years in jail, he joins the Greg Cary Morning show explaining his case against the whaling nation.

Dr Cliff Ollier

Greg Cary talks with Dr Cliff Ollier, emeritus professor and honorary research fellow, School of Earth and Environment Sciences at University of Western Australia, who challenges the IPCC assertion about melting glaziers and raises questions about whether the science is really settled.

Retrial for Stafford

The decision of the Court of Appeal recommending a retrial of Graham Stuart Stafford has to be a wonderful sign. 4BC listeners have taken a close interest to Graham Stafford with Mornings host Greg Cary long advocating his innocence. Bond University Criminologist Paul Wilson joins Greg Cary discussing the retrial

• Angelo Vasta QC: Graham Stuart Stafford

Watson crosses halfway

Teenage sailor Jessica Watson has swept past the halfway mark of her solo round-the-world voyage under the watchful eye of her parents from an overhead plane. Greg Cary talks with Victoria's favourite racing son Grant Warrington about the milestone.

Exclusive: Alabama Attorney General

International law experts expect attempts to send David Gabe Watson to trial in the US state of Alabama for the murder of his wife are likely to be unsuccessful. Greg Cary talks with Alabama Attorney General Troy King about the technicalities in the case.

Wild Rivers

Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott has announced plans to overturn the state’s controversial Wild Rivers legislation, which would allow development along rivers in far north Queensland and Cape York. Abbott joins Greg Cary deflecting the idea is just a political stunt.

• Senator Barnaby Joyce
• Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader

Bravehearts financial woes

High-profile child protection campaigner Hetty Johnston could be forced to leave her charity organisation if funds continue to dwindle. Hetty joins Greg Cary to discuss the State Government’s reversal over much needed funding.

The DNA blunder

A shocking DNA blunder which led to the incorrect conviction and jail sentence of a Melbourne Man has thrown a spotlight on the accuracy of DNA technology in the courts system. Greg Cary talks to criminologist Dr Paul Wilson about the dangers of relying on science.

Patrick Mayne

Crime writer Jack Sim has uncovered some evidence which could prove the innocence of one of Brisbane's most infamous characters. Greg Cary is joined by Jack Sim in studio to discuss the mysterious case of Patrick Mayne.