Queensland Health – King of spin…
Smith exposes QLD Health
Michael Smith exposes Queensland Health spin doctors by reading out on-air an insiders email exchange of official Queensland Health spin. Smithy asks Tony Morris QC, ‘has anything changed in Qld Health?’ Listen now.
The premier finally speaks to Smith
Anna Bligh joins Michael Smith in the studio to present her case for becoming Australia’s first elected female Premier.
Business evolution
Michael Smith talks to innovation expert Jonar Nader, about the importance of new ideas to the Australian business landscape.
Recruitment pledge
The Liberal National Party have pledged to instate 1,000 more police offices in the state if elected. LNP Police spokesperson Vaughan Johnson joins Michael Smith to outline the police boost.
Voting in the floods
Michael Smith delves into the complexities of voting in the Queensland Election for those battling the flood waters. Listen to David Kerslake, QLD Electoral Commissioner and Diamantina Mayor, Robbie Dare.
Are we importing the unemployed?
Listen to Michael Smith talking to Immigration Minister, Chris Evans, about why we are running the biggest immigration program since World War II.
40km/h for city drivers
The CBD speed limit is set to be lowered to 40km/h later this year; however the bike lobby would like to see it lowered further. Listen to Michael Smith talking with Ben Wilson from Bicycling Queensland and Lord Mayor Campbell Newman.
Naval revamp
The Australian Navy has announced they will be replacing the Collins Class Submarines, Australian Strategic Policy Institute spokesperson Andrew Davies explains the reasons behind the upgrade to Michael Smith.
Resource rich
Michael Smith talks to Queensland Resource Council CEO Michael Roche, about how mining resources have boosted the Queensland budget.
Deficit plunge
The Queensland Budget has plummeted into deficit, Treasurer Andrew Fraser joins Michael Smith to explain what happened to the $800 million surplus.
Mind the rage
Dr Leon James has dedicated his life to study of the psychology behind road rage, he explains what makes drivers tick to Smithy.
Urgent reform
Michael Smith talks to Patricia Karvelas, Political Correspondent at The Australian, about how the current pension system is below international standards.
Chinese takeover
Michael Smith talks to Crickey's Stephen Mayne, about how China looks set to close in on Australia's mining assets.
Running the War in Iraq
Major General Jim Molan has served around the world and has written a book 'Running the War in Iraq'. Listen to his story with Michael Smith.
Unregistered sim card
Imagine if your mobile number of ten years was given to someone else without you knowing. This happened to Lorraine of Redland Bay - listen to her story with Michael Smith.
Protecting Queensland Jobs?
Premier Anna Bligh has launched a new website promoting ‘Protecting Queensland Jobs.’ So why has the site been produced by people outside of our state? Listen to Michael Smith with Glenn Irvine, spokesman for software Queensland.
Bushfires: History Repeating
Gary Nairn led a 2003 investigation into Australian bushfires. He shares his thoughts on the recent Victorian Bushfires with Michael Smith.
Health system overhaul
A revamp of our nation’s health system may be on the cards if the Federal Government accepts the advice of its own Health Reform Commission.
Michael Smith talks with Health Minister Nicola Roxon to find out more.
Ciggie Flickers
If you see someone flicking a cigarette butt out of a car window; who do you call? Find out by listening to Tamara O’Shea, the Director of Waste Policy with the EPA, talking with Michael Smith.
The right Choice?
Michael Smith talks to Robin Brown who resigned from the board of Choice.
Bushfire icon
Michael Smith checks in with CFA volunteer David Tree, whose photo with a koala has raised $300,000 for the bushfire appeal.
Hope in Hockey
Michael Smith talks with the new Shadow Treasurer, Joe Hockey, about his appointment.
Underbelly's dark side
Michael Smith talks to Damien Marrott, an undercover cop, who claims Channel Nine's Underbelly stole the orange grove scene from his book 'Undercover'.
Youth boot camp
Michael Smith talks to New Zealand's Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett, about the radical changes to the youth justice system.
Taking the blame
Michael Smith talks to the man who feels responsible for the recent shark attack in Sydney Harbour. Paul Lunn of 'Shark Shield' believes his product would have protected Able Seaman Paul Degelder.
Guerrilla film making
Michael Smith talks to English guerrilla filmmaker Chris Jones, about how he made an Oscar shortlisted film on a shoe string budget.
'Burn Australians alive'
Pastor Fred Phelps from the Westboro Baptist Church has delivered an utterly shameful statement saying that Australians deserved the devastating Victorian bushfires. Michael Smith talks to Fred's daughter Shirley Phelps.
'Cover up and manipulate'
Major Queensland Health story broken by Michael Smith about tax payer funded spin doctors being caught trying to cover up and manipulate bad health publicity. Greg Cary talks with Smithy about the evolving story. Listen now.
QLD downgraded to AA
Listen to Michael Smith talking with analyst, Anna Hughes, from Standard and Poors about Queensland being dropped to a AA rating.
Senator Barnaby Joyce
Senator Barnaby Joyce speaks to Michael Smith about joining the state election campaign
Allergy influx
A new study claims peanut allergies have almost doubled since last decade. Michael Smith talks to Doctor Raymond Mullins to find out more.
No excuses
Mike Harris is a landscape architect telling Brisbane city dwellers to get on their bike, Michael Smith looks into the 'no excuse zone'.
False reports
Michael Smith talks to Police Minister Judy Spence, about the false reports she pressured police to carry out pre-election crime crack downs.
The road ahead
Michael Smith talks to Major General Alan Stretton, about his work during the Cyclone Tracy recovery and what lies ahead for Victoria.
Arson arrest
Michael Smith talks to Andrew Rule, Deputy Editor of the Sunday Age, about the arrest of a suspected arsonist.
Submerged menace
Michael Smith talks to Bondi lifeguard, Bruce Hopkins, about the second horrific shark attack in Sydney in as many days.
Dodging the insurance trap
Michael Smith talks to Sunday Mail contributor Helen Wellings, about avoiding being under-insured when it comes to home contents and building insurance.
Smithy gets Jack'd
Michael Smith talks to the breakfast show of Jack FM in the United Kingdom, about the Victorian bushfires and the firefighter David Tree.
Industrial Terrorism
Michael Smith talks to Scott Driscoll spokesperson for the Queensland Retail Traders, about his comments that the train strike is ‘industrial terrorism’. Transport Minister John Mickel joins the discussion.
A helping hand
Michael Smith talks to Michael Raper, Director of Services at the Red Cross, about how his organisation operate and their distribution of aid to those in need.
An Australian icon
Michael Smith talks to CFA volunteer David Tree, about the now famous photo of him giving a koala a drink of water.
Fuelling the fire
Michael Smith talks to Graeme Stoney, Victorian cattle grazier, about how the green laws have decreased much needed back burning.
Operation Nomad
Michael Smith talks to South Australian Premier Mike Rann, about 'Operation Nomad' his plan for police to tail arsonists during high fire danger days.
Our nation's fabric
Michael Smith talks to David Templeman, Former head of Emergency Management of Australia, about how important the notion of 'mateship' is during times of hardship.
Geoff Wilson
“There's never been a better time than now to explore Queensland's gold fields", says Mines and Energy Geoff Wilson. Listen as Michael Smith digs through the rubble to find out more.
Cash or Vouchers?
Michael Smith talks with Scott Driscoll from the Retailers Association on whether your bonus money should be cash or vouchers.
An arsonists psyche
Michael Smith talks to Criminal Psychologist Rebekah Doley, about what motivates arsonists.
Preventing child abuse
Michael Smith talks to David O’Loughlin, Advertising Director, about his campaign to stop child abuse.
Underbelly
Michael Smith talks to Andrew Rule, the Author of the hit TV series ‘Underbelly’ about the upcoming series.
Million of billion?
Michael Smith is looking for a new name for a billion. Listen now and take our poll.
Road rage
Michael Smith talks to an emotional Colin after he and his son were road raged and claims he didn’t get much satisfaction from police.
Attempted abduction
Michael Smith talks to Snr Constable Mick Emery, from the Child Protection investigation unit, about an attempted abduction at Ipswich.
Waiting for justice
Gold Coast bashing victim Peter tells Michael Smith about his battle for justice.
Rudd's Free Cash
One of my listeners sent me this quote which has been attributed to the late Dr Adrian Rogers.
'Doom and Gloom Rhetoric'
Michael Smith talks to former Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, about what he claims is a "doom and gloom" stimulus package.
Crucial vote
Michael Smith talks to Senator Nick Xenophon whose vote will be crucial to the passing the economic stimulus package.
Parker vs Pisasale
The Mayors of Logan and Ipswich battle it out for the best town title on Drive with Michael Smith.
A horrendous attack
Michael Smith talks to Stephen Clancy, a bottle shop assistant who was allegedly attacked by a hammer.
You've just guaranteed their profits
When I bought my first car dad guaranteed my loan using the family’s home as security.
Rudd’s Donation Diversion
Crickey founder Stephen Mayne talks to Smithy about the P.M’s knack for throwing the media off the scent.
