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Airbus Crash: two Australians killed in alps plane accident
Investigators hope the black box from a plane which has gone down in the French Alps killing all 150 people on board will shed light on how the tragedy occurred. John & Garry with crash expert Desmond Ross on his theories behind the crash.
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A Little Chaos: Alan Rickman talks to John & Garry
Reunited for the first time since Sense and Sensibility, Alan Rickman directs Academy Award winner Kate Winslet in the romantic drama A Little Chaos. John & Garry speak with the actor about his work on and behind the camera.
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The Whisper: deals struck over political placards
In the seat of Coogee a deal has been struck up between candidates not to have vote for me placards everywhere. Talk of selling parts of public schools to developers. John Stanley & Garry Liinell with the latest whispers around Sydney.
Talking Sydney
Election 2015: Constance & Daley on Polls & Wires
11:37 AM State Labor has accused the Baird Government of planning a secret overseas sell off of the electricity network. Treasurer Andrew Constance insists nothing is secret about a meeting with representatives of a Chinese government run energy company.
Uber speaks with Justin Smith on the sharing economy
4:31 PM Taxi services in Sydney are not too bad, but get a bad experience and you understand why there is talk of letting Uber into the market. Justin Smith speaks CEO David Rohrsheim on the sharing economy and allowing Uber to drive us around.
Video Editorial: Finally a job for Ricky Muir
4:08 PM Petrol prices across Sydney are up at least 20 cents a litre more than they should be. Justin Smith has a job for Ricky Muir. Show he is a motoring enthusiast and get the government to do something about the way petrol prices are displayed.
Video Editorial: sack the thugs playing in NRL
9:53 AM Rugby League thuggery returns as does a siege mentality. Nobody wants to comment on yet another late night incident involving two NRL stars. John & Garry question why Canturbury's Jacob Loko and Manly's Jorge Taufua are still in the game.
Sydney parks hike up fees for sports ground hire
2:06 PM We're always talking about the obesity epidemic and how our kids don't play outdoors anymore, now it appears Centennial Park is making it even harder. Angela Catterns on concerns over the huge leap in fees for hiring sports grounds.
How free WiFi may be tracking your movements
10:31 AM Free WiFi in your local area may actually come with a cost of your privacy. Stuart Bocking on Skyfii, so called ‘free’ Wi-Fi services which aren’t really free at all. People commoditise themselves in return for “free” access to online services.
Ruby Wax returns with Sane New World
1:53 PM Ruby Wax is back in Sydney with her new comedy show Sane New World at the Seymour Centre. Angela Catterns speaks with the comedian about her masters degree in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and stage show based on mindfulness.
Are Sydney drivers being ripped off at the petrol pump
8:03 AM Sydney petrol prices are perplexing drivers with the huge variations of what we are paying at the pump. Shane Oliver of AMP Capital tells John & Garry the price of petrol is too high. Price gouging? We should be paying at least 20 cents less!
Name and shame surgeons who are overcharging
7:48 AM Paying too much for health costs, some bad doctors are overcharging and costing a fortune. Should they be named and shamed? John Stanley & Garry Linnell with a few examples and question how these doctors are getting away with charging too much.
Netflix launches the new way ahead of watching TV
8:32 AM Netflix officially launches in Australia today, creating a whole new way of watching television and our favourite shows. John Stanley & Garry Linnell speak with founder Reed Hastings about the revolution that begins today with how you watch TV.
Win
John & Garry's Western Sydney Odyssey
2UE's John and Garry are hitting the road and spending a whole day in Sydney's heartland - beautiful Western Sydney - kicking off with a live broadcast from Wenty Leagues!
Be listening to 2UE this week for your chance to win Easter Show tickets!
The 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show starts next week. Stay tuned to 2UE as we're giving away tickets every day starting on Monday March 23.
Network News
Weekend penalty rates slashed for higher wage
4:36 PM The country's largest union has agreed to slash weekend penalty rates in the South Australian retail sector. Stuart Bocking on penalty rates being abolished on Saturdays and halved on Sundays in exchange for a higher base rate of pay.
Youth too picky on jobs as apprenticeships go untaken
7:49 AM Do our youth really suffer from high unemployment, or are they just being too picky about taking on a job. John Stanley & Garry Linnell reveal the trades some young people are turning away from, and the 100 apprenticeship jobs that can’t be filled.
Homophobia no issue at Waratahs despite fine
12:24 PM Homophobia appears to still linger within sport. NSW Waratahs forward Jacques Potgieter apologises for an "offhand" slur at David Pocock that resulted in a $20,000 fine from ARU. John Gibbs with anti-homophobia advocate Andrew Purchas.
Bill Shorten keeps a low profile as invisi-bill
Bill Shorten is being called invisi-bill because of making himself a small target. In opposition, Tony Abbott was lambasted for adopting a small-target strategy. Justin Smith with James Massola on the strategy of the small target Labor leader.
How do you fob off a pollster or telemarketer
Ever received a call from a pollster? What’s your excuse to get off the phone when a pollster or a telemarketer calls? Angela Catterns with former pollster Patrick Begley on what the polls fail to tell you about everyday Australians and voting intentions.
Looking for work, consider heading to the bush
Regional towns are encouraging the unemployed to consider relocating to places like Dubbo where there’s a number of jobs available for young people looking for work. George & Paul & Dubbo Mayor Mathew Dickerson on considering a bush change.
Welfare card crackdown on drug & alcohol spending
Welfare money spent on alcohol and drugs is the target of a trial by the federal government. Cashless cards to combat misspending are set to be trialed. John Stanley & Garry Linnell on how the cards can only be used to purchase essentials.
90th Birthday
2UE talks to the station's stars of the past
Take a listen back to some classic 2UE voices on 90 years of broadcasting to Sydney and around the globe.
2UE's 90th Birthday highlighted on Million Dollar Minute
As we celebrate our 90th year of broadcasting, we were delighted to find us the subject of a question on Million Dollar Minute on the Seven Network. Stuart Bocking was given the heads up by a 2UE listener who is an avid fan of the show.
2UE celebrates 90 years of broadcasting
Australia Day commemorates all things Aussie and also the birthday of 2UE broadcasting across Sydney. This year we celebrate our 90th anniversary live in Queens Square – take a look at the pics from our special day.
Lifestyle
Sharina's Weekly Guide to the Stars
Listen here to what the week ahead may have in store for you with Sharina's Stars for March 22nd.
Dennis Shanahan on Politics with George & Paul
A weekly look at the latest in Federal Politics from Dennis Shanahan with George & Paul on 2UE Weekends.
The 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli with Dr Jonathan King
Gallipoli is the most famous battle our volunteer soldiers ever fought. The 100th anniversary of the battle is commemorated this year. Jonathan King reveals to Luke Bona some of the unknown personal stories of those Anzacs that served their nation.
Psychic Encounters: Sharina's Weekly Tarot Stars
Sharina's Tarot Wheel Stars is a chance to find out what may be in store for you each week from Sharina's Psychic Encounters March 22nd.
The Gadget Guy Peter Balsina with George & Paul
It's the latest gizmo or gadget that you've just got to get. Find out about the latest with Peter Blasina with George & Paul on 2UE Weekends.
Sharina's Weekly Colours & Numbers
Sharina reads your lucky tips, numbers and feng shui numerology for the week of March 22nd.
George & Paul's Movie Review with Dale Sinden
Dale Sinden with the latest new releases at the cinemas on George & Paul's Movie Review. This Week: ‘Insurgent’, ‘Big Eyes’ and ‘Run All Night’
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