Ben Fordham: Highlights

*John Pearce *Cricket *StormzySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golden Bachelor Australia host, Samantha Armytage spoke to John ahead of show coming to Nine this year and casting remains open! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Roads, Arts, Music, Night-time Economy, Jobs and Tourism John Graham joined John Stanley to discuss all things from Sydney's new year fireworks, the plea to NSW drivers to slow down and the boost in economy over this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SCG Head Curator Adam Lewis spoke to John Stanley about the work done ahead of Sydney's pink test which gets underway on Friday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*McGrath Foundation *Learning an instrument *Death in Western SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McGrath Foundation CEO, Holly Masters spoke to John about Sydney's Pink Test which starts on Friday, explaining moving forward nurses will be called 'McGrath Cancer Care nurses'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor of Fairfield, Frank Carbone has called for an increased police presence around suburban areas including Western Sydney to assist reduce the use of illegal fireworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Stanley discussed breaking news overnight regarding the suspension of three Wests Tigers board directors, who have been banned for a total of nearly 15 years. The situation has sparked debate over whether the NRL should intervene and take control of the struggling club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*New Years Eve celebrations *Police road toll *Illegal fireworksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB host Clinton Maynard called into the show to tell John his New Year's Resolution which involves catching the train more often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Professor David Emery from the University of Sydney spoke to John about how they predicted the loud noise levels of the Cicadas, especially in the Blue Mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Need to have more forensic analysis' - Following record lives lost on Australian roads John runs through the horror numbers from our roads in 2024, as motoring groups are bracing for what could be Australia’s deadliest year on roads in more than a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Police operation *New Years Eve in Sydney *Predictions for 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, the Chief Experience Officer from Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts speaks to John about being on the NSW/ QLD border and celebrating the New Year twice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport for NSW Coordinator General Howard Collins spoke to John Stanley ahead of one of the biggest nights for the NSW transport network, and how people don't need to rush home with lots of trains, buses and trams running.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a contradiction with police pill testing at festivals? The question is being raised after two people attending Beyond the Valley music festival were charged with alleged drug trafficking in Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*NSW fires *Gangland shooting *Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acting Assistant NSW Police Commissioner Tracy Chapman joins John and urges drivers to do the right thing whilst driving a motor vehicle after the increase in the holiday road toll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Stanley speaks to World War II Veteran Valerie Ireland, one of Australia's oldest female veterans, who is celebrating her 100th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Financial Review Election Analyst John Black spoke to John Stanley about the numbers indicating the Prime Minister is unlikely to win the next election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.