Best Andrew Maynard Podcasts (2025)

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg is pushing for a fundamental rewrite of the "Welcome to Country" ceremony to explicitly include "settlers". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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37. [Caribbean Echoes 6] Caribbean Convicts 28:41

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Caribbean Convicts weaves together the story of the Caribbean men who arrived in Sydney onboard the convict ship the Moffatt on August 30, 1836. Most had been enslaved, including William Buchanan, a Jamaican man transported for participating in the Christmas Day slave uprising in Jamaica in 1831-32. Join historical novelist Sienna Brown as she expl…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - December 5th 1:51:08

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'Pay more, get less' -GP slams private health sector over runaway premiums and low value 7:50

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Campbelltown GP Dr. Ken McCroary reacts to the damning AMA Report Card, arguing that Australians are facing a crisis where they "pay more, get less" from their private health insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - December 4th 1:53:30

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Straight Shooters - David Elliott 11:06

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'Stark raving mad' - Palestine marching group favoured over surf life saving club event at Sea Cliff Bridge 5:08

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Clinton Maynard is calling the decision to approve a pro-Palestine march that closes the Sea Cliff Bridge over a local surf life saving club event "stark raving mad". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - December 3rd 1:52:22

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'Beyond bestiality' - Zelić slams explicit sex education in Schools 15:31

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Lucy Zelić has condemned the "traumatising" sex education presentation at Renmark High School, where Year 9 girls were allegedly taught explicit topics including "bestiality" and "incest" by a local Headspace centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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ANOTHER bridge closed for pro-Palestine march this weekend 7:59

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Local Wollongong fisherman and 2GB listener Mark voices his fury over the police-approved pro-Palestine march that will close the Sea Cliff Bridge on Sunday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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AI Toys: Datafied Childhoods and the Future of Play 1:06:54

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In this toy-themed episode of Modem Futura, Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard start with an overnight stay aboard the USS Midway before segueing into the holiday toy season and a very 2020s concern: AI-powered toys. From chatty teddy bears running GPT-4 that cheerfully explain how to light matches and sexual kinks to kids, to the long lineage of “intel…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - December 2nd 1:50:41

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'Inconsiderate' - Why cafes are imposing 30-minute time limit on customers 3:59

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Wes Lambert, CEO of the Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA), discusses the tough new rules being implemented by small businesses to survive the busy festive season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - December 1st 1:50:43

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Straight Shooters with Craig Laundy 7:14

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Energy grid not ready for Eraring closure + Melbourne v Syd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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'Our money they're spending' - Paterson slams $1.6 million cost for Greens' partyroom 3:25

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Liberal Senator James Paterson has slammed the massive $1.6 million taxpayer bill to fund a new Greens partyroom in Parliament House. Paterson argues this nearly double the original cost is an example of the Greens' "policy hypocrisy," demanding to know why the party that constantly preaches financial restraint is happy to enjoy such a lavish and u…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 28th 1:47:37

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Rising Tide staging harbour blockade tomorrow at Newcastle 7:00

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NSW Minerals Council Steve Galilee chats with Clinton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 27th 1:47:59

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Manly MP calls for direct ferry service to Barangaroo 4:49

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Manly MP James Griffin is leading the charge for a new public transport service, calling for the urgent installation of a direct ferry service connecting Manly to Barangaroo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 26th 1:49:05

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'Sydney has changed' - Jason Morrison on how Australian society has shifted 13:20

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Commentator Jason Morrison asserts that "Sydney has changed" significantly in recent years, arguing that the city's social norms and sense of unity are eroding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Made by Humans: Inside the New Apple TV Logo 29:53

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In this episode of Modem Futura, Sean and Andrew dive deep into the surprising story behind the new Apple TV logo and mnemonic—and why it matters in a world overrun by “AI slop.” They unpack how, in an age where everyone assumes animations are spun up in seconds by generative tools, Apple chose a radically different path: a practical, physical fros…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 25th 1:48:25

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'Awful situation' - Local MP on vicious Dog attack at The Entrance 5:44

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The local member for The Entrance, David Mehan, addressed the community's shock following a vicious dog attack that left a mother, Sharon, with serious leg injuries requiring surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 24th 1:47:00

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EXCLUSIVE - Pauline Hanson reveals reason behind why she pulled burqa stunt 7:33

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Senator Pauline Hanson confirmed to Clinton that her controversial burqa stunt was an act of defiance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Second time's the charm? Hanson's burqa stunt re-ignites senate 8:23

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been rebuked by parliamentary colleagues for wearing a burqa in the Senate chamber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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EXCLUSIVE - 'Vicious and unprovoked' - Daughter's anguish after Mother mauled by dogs 5:38

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Kylie Brooks shares the harrowing account of her mother's vicious dog attack on November 12 near The Entrance Club. Kylie, whose mother suffered serious, graphic leg injuries and required major surgery, discusses the terrifying details of the unprovoked mauling and her frustration that the owner has not yet been charged. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 21st 1:49:21

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'Greatest privilege'- Kellie Sloane opens up on her new role as NSW Opposition leader 6:42

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New Liberal Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane has confirmed there will be no changes to the policies introduced by her predecessor, Mark Speakman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 20th 1:56:31

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Comprehensive study provides insight into the safety of second-hand cars 4:05

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A new study has revealed just how safe second-hand cars actually are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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BREAKING: Mark Speakman resigns as NSW Liberal Leader 13:10

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Listen back to part of Mark Speakman's extraordinary announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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36. [Caribbean Echoes 5]: Live from the Abercrombie with Zahra Newman and Alana Valentine 45:55

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In this special episode of Caribbean Echoes, series producers Ben Etherington and Sienna Brown are in conversation with star Jamaican-Australian actress Zahra Newman and acclaimed playwright Alana Valentine. They discuss the making of the series and how performance emerged as a key theme across it. Zahra reflects on being a Black Caribbean-Australi…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 19th 1:47:31

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'Are we valuing mothers?' - Zelić questions universal childcare policy and parental 14:14

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Lucy Zelić dives into the crucial question of whether Australian society genuinely values motherhood, arguing that the political debate around childcare is too focused on simply getting women back to work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Radio legend John Laws farewelled at state funeral today 5:39

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2GB Breakfast Host Ben Fordham provides a recount of the events from the funeral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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The AI Sustainability Paradox - Promise, Peril, and Planetary Futures 53:44

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In this episode of Modem Futura, Sean and Andrew explore one of the most urgent and complex questions of our time: Can AI meaningfully help humanity navigate climate change, biodiversity loss, freshwater scarcity, and the broader planetary pressures shaping the Anthropocene — without worsening them? Drawing on the new 2025 synthesis report AI for a…

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 18th 1:49:18

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EXCLUSIVE - Hollie Hughes drops bombshell & quits Liberal Party live on-air 10:51

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In a political bombshell, former senator Hollie Hughes announced her immediate resignation from the Liberal Party live on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Tragedy as family dog dies in e-bike fire in Sydney 2:21

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A family home in Warriewood was completely destroyed this morning by a fire suspected to have been caused by a charging e-bike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 17th 1:48:46

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Straight Shooters - Craig Laundy 9:51

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'What on earth is going on in the Liberal Party?' - Clinton's Lib breakdown 4:59

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Clinton Maynard reveals what he sees happening at the end of the week regarding the Liberal Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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The end of the line - Dugald Saunders steps down 3:34

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After two and a half years, Dugald Saunders is stepping down as leader of the New South Wales Nationals, but will remain the member for Dubbo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard - November 14th 1:52:24

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'Proud' - Littleproud congratulates Liberals on dumping Net Zero 7:48

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Nationals Leader David Littleproud has publicly congratulated the Liberal Party for making the "courageous" decision to officially abandon the Net Zero by 2050 emissions target. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB

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'Rock & Roll gold rush' - Metallica and AC/DC to inject $424M into local economy 3:31

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The local economy is set for a major boost, with the upcoming concert series from legendary rock bands Metallica and AC/DC projected to inject a massive $424 million into local businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB