Bob Brown's 'facts'
William Kininmonth is one of Australia's leading experts on Climate Change. The former meterologist headed the National Climate Centre at the Bureau of Meteorology for over a decade. Michael Smith asks William Kininmonth is Greens Senator Bob Brown accurate when he says 2009 was one of the hottest years in human history?
Detained overseas
Australian ex-digger, Robert William Langdon was involved in a violent argument with an Afghani local. Believing his life was under threat, he defended himself and shot the Afghan man who, as a result, died. He has been sentenced to death due to this incident. Kay Danes, a Brisbane mum who was detained in Laos, talks to Smith about these terible circumstances and her experience.
Lord Monckton storms Brisbane
Lord Christopher Monckton is one of Britain’s most prominent climate change adversaries. The former political adviser to Margaret Thatcher has set out to debunk the misrepresented ‘facts’ of global warming. Drive Presenter Michael Smith shared a private audience with Lord Monckton to discuss the reckless behaviour of climate alarmists and the real cost of an emissions trading scheme. Take a listen to the extended interview.
Tully chases 'maniac' driver
City Councillor Paul Tully was witness to an horrific scene earlier today near St Augustine's College, Springfield. At approx 4pm this afternoon, Cr Tully observed a vehicle driven by a 'maniac', who hit a car whilst speeding through a roundabout, then careened into a signpost. This was only the start of the havoc, and Cr Tully tells Michael Smith how he followed the driver on his rampage.
Walters, out of puff
All Australian joker and cricket legend Doug Walters attacked smoking like he attacked the red ball, after 35-years chain smoking Walters was able to final call it an innings with smoking by remarkable new laser surgery, he joins Michael Smith talking about being smoke free after all these years.
Women on wheels
Have you ever been unsure of what do when your car breaks down? Women On Wheels is a program designed to make ladies more mechanically literate and to offer practical guidelines for motoring safety and vehicle maintenance. Michael Smith talks to founder Jacqui Morrison.
Senator George Brandis
Michael Smith talks with Senator George Brandis about the case against Gabe Watson to go to the senate estimates. Michael also reads out a heartfelt thank-you letter from Tina Thomas’ father, Tommie.
Atkinson: Yes we were warned
Michael Smith Drive Show: A Crime and Misconduct Commission investigation into alleged Gold Coast police links with illegal underground corruption has forced Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson defending the force on the temptation strip, even after being warned of the illegal activities by the CMC, more than 2 years ago. Listen now.
Herculean effort
As politicians, go head to head in the years first sitting of Parliament. Federal opposition leader Tony Abbott joins the Michael Smith Drive Show talking about border patrol, ETS and the year ahead. Abbott also said it would require an ‘herculean effort’ to remove Labor from office at the next election. Listen now.
Van Thanh Rudd
Michael Smith speaks to Kevin Rudd’s nephew, Van Thanh Rudd, about his controversial art piece, ‘The Scream’. Van attempts to explain and defend his piece. Artistic or disgusting, you decide?
Whip cracking mad
Michael Smith Drive Show: The tale of two young brothers who are whip cracking prodgies. Listen to this great interview with Brothers Eli and Ethan and their mother Alison who are crazy about whips.
The Transport Minister
Watch this hilarious send-up of a new rail system proposal, Michael Smith asks the question, 'Remind you of any Transport Minister in Queensland?' - Watch now.
Phantom ETS jobs
Well we don’t have an ETS, and if common sense and the will of the people prevail we won’t get one.
Taxpayer-funded Rudd Rubbish
This is a very difficult piece to write, because I don’t want to draw any more attention to the seditious protest that I’m writing about.
Justice for police
I can’t imagine that you would find a media commentator more likely to speak in praise of police than me.
Justice for a Killer Queensland-style
The Queensland Government is not happy with its achievements in Queensland, now it wants to export its views on law and order to Alabama.
Jobs for the boys
General George Brandis SC recently called Mike Kaiser "a hardened young serial offender - premeditated, systematic, amoral, shameless, remorseless - educating and corrupting new generations of ...
Separation of Powers
Tina M. Coker is one of Alabama’s prosecutors. Along with Lieutenant Brad Flynn from the Helena Police Department and Attorney General Troy King, Tina Coker is determined to bring ...
The Death Penalty
The Queensland Government says that our police can’t co-operate with a foreign police force until the death penalty is taken off the table.
Patiently waiting
It’s been just over 12 months since Helen Donaldson lost her 16 year old son, Andrew, in a bizarre incident. Handcuffed by police at 11pm and laying on the road, Andrew was run over by an innocent passer-by. Michael Smith sympathises with her plight, as she still awaits some kind of police apology.
End of service benefits
Australian diggers are banding together to make sure they are looked after at the end of their services. Michael Smith talks with David Jamison, President of the Defence Force Wellness Association about the Federal Government's proposition to disband military superannuation boards.
'Minister for Mary Antoinette'
Poor Stirling Hinchliffe has been affably dubbed the ‘Minister for Mary Antoinette’. Dave Gibson, shadow for Infrastructure and Planning, discusses with Michael Smith, the fact that Stirling has ‘been guillotined in parliament more times than French aristocracy in the revolution’. What does this spell for improving legislations?
Gilding the lily
Clive Palmer's record breaking Australian export deal has inflicted some ‘bad press’ over the last few days. A press conference on Saturday incorrectly announced the name of the Chinese company involved, leading to confusion and uncertainty. Talking to 4BC Drive is Andrew Fraser of ‘The Australian’.
Powdery escape
In a search for the perfect snowboarding conditions in the Japanese Alps, Noosa resident Chris McHutchison, fell into disaster. Even after careful consideration of conditions, he and a friend were caught in an avalanche but, luckily, no one was injured. 4BC Drive listens incredulously at this extremely lucky escape.
Dealing with tragedy
Following the tragic death of the 12-year-old boy on Brisbane’s northside, many will be looking for the right words to say to their kids. One of Australia’s leading psychologists, Michael Carr-Gregg, outlines a six-point plan of explaining tragedy to your children with Michael Smith. Take a listen.
"Blackmail"
Michael Smith Drive Show: The Gabe Watson case is turning into a political affair with the State of Alabama and Queensland clashing over the refusal to supply imperative evidence to aid the case. Attorney General for the State of Alabama, Troy King, says if Queensland were to be an American state denying this information, then they may possibly face charges of the obstruction of justice.
Barnaby Joyce
After having had a difficult week in the press, Michael Smith questions Queensland Senator, Barnaby Joyce. Listen now.
Chameleon Kevin
Who is Kevin Rudd? Is he a man that talks a lot but says very little? Talking to Michael Smith is Janet Albrechtsen, a columnist for The Australian, who shares her analysis of the Australian Prime Minister. What lies underneath? Listen to find out.
Dulcie Birt murder
4BC Drive show: Dulcie Birt was last seen in October of last year after visiting a Westpac bank in Booval. After a four month murder investigation, Mike Niland, Head Detective Inspector, tells listeners that a man has finally been arrested and charged. Listen now.
Insulation scheme dropped
Michael Smith Drive Show talks to Peter Garrett about the breaking news that the home insulation scheme has been dropped. Garrett defends his position whilst Smith fires the hard questions, asking what happens to small Australian businesses that have been relying on this scheme.
Emotional Terrorism
Once again a Facebook site dedicated to the memory of a lost loved one has been desecrated. Trinity Leigh Bates was allegedly taken from her parent’s house in Bundaberg on Monday morning and was later found dead near her home. Michael Smith talks to Oz Childhood’s CEO Joe Tucci, who says the desecration of the site is emotional terrorism.
Sheriff Joe does it again
As the judicial system comes under increasing scrutiny in Queensland, Michael Smith talks to Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County in Arizona. Sheriff Joe shares his no nonsense, common sense approach to law and order.
Brett and Bollywood
Will Brett Lee break into Bollywood? Watch the film clip to this song and make your own decision. If you think any other sport stars could do better, then let us know.
Shake your behind
Such a serious subject usually employs serious messages, but this time around a more light-hearted approach highlights the dangers of bowel cancer. A video just released on youTube shows several models waggling their backsides. 4BC Drive talks to one of these men, James Pollock, about Bowelscan.
Vindaloo against violence
I think the Bligh Government is a little bit envious of some problems that other states and countries have. Just a bit.
Suspicious Activity
Police have released a comfit of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their investigations into an incident involving a young girl at Willowbank yesterday. The girl was walking on Willowbank Drive about 4.30pm when a small aqua green sedan stopped beside her and a man got out and asked to get into the car.
Knife crimes
Statistics suggest knife crimes are beginning to gain momentum, becoming a popular choice of weapon. Michael Smith talks with senior crime writer from the The Age, John Silvester.
$25 million for the Taliban
Remember the Rudd Government's $25 million cash for Taliban Terrorists? The Rudd Government is borrowing $25M to hand-over to individual Taliban members as an Australian-taxpayer funded ...
Professor Clive Spash
Dr Clive Spash resigned from the CSIRO last year. The Rudd government have seemingly pushed him out of his position because of a paper he produced that wasn’t inline with the government’s idea of climate change. Michael Smith questions why such an eminent figure would leave a position he was happy in.
Rates spin
There is spin and then there is spin, and the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Michael Smith tasks with property valuer and consumer advocate, Ian Herriot, about a new scheme council has created to raise rates and costs hitting the owner with a 26 per cent increase.
Queensland Education Spin
We are kidding ourselves about violence in our community, particularly our schools.
Child exploitation software
Michael Smith talks with Detective Acting Superintendent, Peter Crawford, about new specialised software that has the ability to track the source of child exploitation content over the internet. Listen now.
