TUESDAY SHOW - 7th April 📻

Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast1h 16mApril 7, 2026

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James Willis filled in for Ben Fordham on 2GB Breakfast, delivering a comprehensive morning show covering major news, politics, and social issues. The episode opened with a fatal stabbing on the Central Coast and a serious motorbike crash, followed by a deep dive into the crisis in New South Wales' emergency departments, highlighted by overcrowded images from Blacktown Hospital. The New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park defended the government’s efforts, citing staffing reforms and a new needle-free flu vaccine rollout for young children, though critics questioned the lack of progress despite three years in power. The show also explored the political and economic debate over a proposed national road user charge for electric vehicles, with experts warning it could deter EV adoption. Space enthusiasts were treated to an update on the Artemis II mission, which broke records by traveling farther from Earth than any crew before. The episode concluded with a somber look at the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, a developing story with alleged ransom notes, and a tribute to rugby league legend Tommy Radonikus. Throughout, the tone remained urgent and critical, especially regarding systemic failures in healthcare, government accountability, and the impact of global tensions on everyday life.

Key Takeaways
1

Emergency departments in NSW are under severe strain, with 80,000 patients leaving without treatment in late 2025 and wait times averaging over 3.5 hours at Blacktown Hospital.

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The NSW government is rolling out a needle-free flu vaccine for children aged 2–4, aiming to boost vaccination rates from 25% to 40%.

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A proposed national road user charge for EVs has sparked debate, with concerns it could discourage adoption despite the need to replace lost fuel excise revenue.

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The Artemis II mission has broken records by sending astronauts 400,000 km from Earth, marking a major milestone in modern space exploration.

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The US is threatening military action against Iran, with escalating rhetoric from President Trump, raising fears of a regional conflict.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Emergency Department Crisis in NSW

The average time spent in the ED grew to three hours and 45 minutes. That's up 12 minutes from the same time of the year prior.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Health Minister Ryan Park on Flu Vaccination and ED Reform

Minister Ryan Park defends the government’s record on emergency care, highlights the new needle-free flu vaccine rollout for children, and discusses staffing reforms including ED ratios for the first time.

20:00
10 min

The Road User Charge Debate for Electric Vehicles

A heated discussion unfolds over the proposed national road user charge for EVs, with concerns that a per-kilometre fee could deter adoption despite the need to replace lost fuel excise revenue.

30:00
10 min

Artemis II Mission Breaks Space Records

It's been 54 years that we've done this. And I think that's the exciting bit of it is when people have been saying, when are we going back to the moon?

Highlight
40:00
10 min

Controversial Councillor and Public Office Accountability

I think it's a really, really sad state of affairs that this bloke can be elected into public office.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
For every $100 spent on a new data centre in Australia, between $70 and $80 leaves our country almost immediately.
James Willis43:56
Viral: 95.0
The entire country can be taken out in one night.
Harley Carnes61:58
Viral: 92.0
If nothing is struck ceasefire-wise today, US and Israeli forces will blow up power plants and bridges in Iran.
James Willis31:44
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

James Willis

Guests

Ryan ParkDr Brad TuckerLee WigginsPeter SwitzerGeneral Sir Peter CosgroveHarley CarnesMark Levy
Topics Discussed
Emergency Department Overcrowding95%Middle East Tensions and US Foreign Policy92%Artemis II Space Mission90%Data Centre Investment and Economic Impact88%Anzac Day Commemoration87%Electric Vehicle Road User Charge85%Fuel Shortages and Inflation82%Government Accountability and Politics80%
People & Brands

James Willis

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12xNeutral

2GB Breakfast

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10xNeutral

Donald Trump

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9xNegative

Ryan Park

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8xNeutral

Ben Fordham Live

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8xPositive

Blacktown Hospital

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7xNegative

General Sir Peter Cosgrove

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6xPositive

Artemis II

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6xPositive

Dr Brad Tucker

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5xPositive

Ahmed Uwaf

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5xNegative

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