FRIDAY SHOW - 10th April 📻

On Friday, April 10, 2026, James Willis filled in for Ben Fordham on 2GB Breakfast, delivering a high-energy, issue-packed broadcast covering national crises, political debates, and cultural moments. The episode opened with shocking news of a hammer attack on a hospital patient in Sydney, allegedly over a dispute involving ashes, followed by a manhunt for a convicted child abuser who escaped during a hospital transfer. Fuel shortages and soaring prices dominated the discussion, with a sharp focus on Australia’s dangerously low 30-day fuel reserve—far below the 90-day international standard recommended by the IEA. Former PM Tony Abbott called for Australia to join a war in Iran, while Barnaby Joyce blamed climate policies for undermining energy security and urged a return to fossil fuel exploration. The property market was dissected with real estate expert Tom Panos warning of impending policy shifts, including potential cuts to capital gains tax and negative gearing, which could destabilize the rental market. Meanwhile, Libby Trickett joined to promote her new podcast 'Sportish', advocating for joy and inclusivity in youth sports. The episode concluded with a fiery debate over NSW’s decision to offer the learner driver’s test in eight languages, with Willis arguing it undermines road safety by allowing non-English speakers to pass a test in a language different from all road signage.