NBN highlights
The national broadband network has sparked a lot of debate about speeds and the true cost to the tax-payer. Need to know more information? Want to know the cost? Listen to these NBN highlighted interviews.
So where to now?
Confused about the federal elections non-result? Michael Smith talks with journalist George Megalogenis from The Australian about the current state of the Australian political system.
Rape victim injustice
Michael Smith revisits a rape case from two years ago, which happened to a young 30-year-old nurse working in a clinic in the Torres Strait. The assailant, Dennis William Kris, has recently pleaded guilty, but the victim is still struggling to receive any compensation from Queensland Health or the government. Have your say.
Roxon with Smith
Michael Smith talks with federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon about key drugs required by many Australians that are being left of the Medicare pharmaceutical benefits list. Smith also discusses with the minister the need for a NBN, when many Australian hospitals remain underequipped.
Malcolm Turnbull
Former Opposition leader and Federal member for Wentworth, Malcolm Turnbull, joins Michael Smith to discuss the Government's proposed National Broadband Network. Listen here.
Michael Porter
The Director for the Committee of Economic Development in Australia, Michael Porter, joins Michael Smith, to talk about the government's plan to spend an immense amount of money on the broadband network. Listen to his thoughts.
Dr Andrew Jeremijenko
Michael Smith talks to Dr Andrew Jeremijenko, Greens candidate for Lilley, who is up against Wayne Swann in the election. Michael discusses Andrew's policies and finds out what his chances are of winning. Listen now.
Mel Schumacher
The Melbourne Cup is in the 4BC studio at the moment, and 4BC Drive are also joined by the famous jockey, Mel Schumacher. Schumacher takes listeners on a historical journey visiting some of the most memorable moments of his career. Listen now.
The Opposition Leader
Treasurer Wayne Swan claims the Coalition are uncertain over the cost of their election promises. Tony Abbott calls in to Michael Smith to clear up the confusion.
Alcohol chaos
4BC Drive speaks to Anthony Lynham, facial surgeon, and Ian Leavers, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the increasing problems in Queensland that are directly related to alcohol. Have your say on the issue.
BER report
4BC Drive is joined by Brad Orgill who was appointed, by Julia Gillard, the head of the Building the Education Revolution taskforce. His interim report has just been released and it advises that projects that have not been committed should not be undertaken with the BER project.
Doctors reply
The relationship between Queensland doctors and Queensland Health is becoming more and more estranged after Paul Lucas claims to have struck a deal with the VMO's last year. Unfortunately, the man he struck the deal with, Dr Ross Cartmill, VMO committee chairman for the AMAQ, tells 4BC Drive that it simply isn't true.
Levy effects
Michael Smiths talks to Gerry Harvey, owner of Harvey Norman's, to find out what effect, if any, that Tony Abbott's parental leave scheme levy idea will have on retail prices. Listen now and have your say.
Billycart Championships
Fancy a white-knuckle ride down a hill, with the wind through your hair? Michael Smith speaks to Pauline Bell, one of the organisers of the Brisbane Billycart Championships which takes place at the Carindale Recreation Reserve.
Jim Wallace
Jim Wallace, ex-Officer Commanding for the Special Air Service Regiment and now the Managing Director of the Australian Christian lobby, talks to Michael Smith about Julian Assange and the WikiLeaks issue, the Green Party and more. Listen now.
Abbott in studio with Michael Smith
2010 Election: Opposition leader Tony Abbott joins the Michael Smith Drive show in studio talking about Prime Minister Gillard’s messy campaign, Labor smear tactics, the real Julia and Queensland’s importance in the 2010 election. Listen and have your say.
Springborg with Smith
Talk about spin… Michael Smith talks with Queensland Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg about the Bligh governments proposed laws for dealing with paedophiles. Listen and comment now.
Lightning fast
Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, explains to Michael Smith what the new $43Bn broadband rollout will provide for consumers. Michael Smith finds out if it's all worth it, or if it won't actually make a difference to the majority of the public. Have your say.
Rudd wasn't killed... he topped himself
Former Hawke Minister Barry Cohen has penned his thoughts on the reasons behind the recent outing of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Michael Smith finds out about the unpopular rule of the recent Labor party.
Police asked to be flexible
The President of the Queensland Police Union, Ian Leavers, joins Michael Smith to discuss the fact that he has finally secured some negotiations with the government over police pay. Listen to the interview and have your say.
David Speers
David Speers is the man who will have the job of moderating the Leader's Debate for the 2010 election. David discusses with Michael Smith his disappointment with the current election campaign with it's lack of substance even although there are some interesting figures involved.
Shadow Finance Minister
4BC Drive talks to Andrew Robb about the impending election, and he shares his opinion on Julia Gillard's progress so far. He also sheds some light on economic moves that his party would make if they found themselves in power. Listen now and have your say.
Two headed fish
David Gibson, Member for Gympie, discusses with Michael Smith, the health report regarding the two headed fish found in Noosa River. The information is being kept under wraps and David Gibson is infuriated. Listen now and have your say.
Toby Hall
Michael Smith discusses with Toby Hall, CEO of Mission Australia, the recent government report showing the bias towards helping asylum seekers rather than the Australian homeless. Listen now and have your say.
Barnaby Joyce
Senator Barnaby Joyce has issued a report suggesting that people working in impoverished communities should not have to pay tax until they reach a certain salary cap. Barnaby joins Michael Smith over the phone to discuss the issue.
Anna Bligh as President
Michael Smith is joined by Dennis Atkins, National Affairs Editor at the Courier Mail, to look at Anna Bligh becoming the Labor Party President next month, and how this new role will suit her, especially as Labor is on the nose in Queensland. Listen now.
