Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews.
You will get breaking news as well the latest from activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians.
You’ll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.
Having broken up following the last sitting session of the Federal Parliament for this year, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, dropped into the Bondi Studio to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about what’s been happening in Canberra, and what the new year has in store. […]
Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter base. But he’s just reversed this stand to support the House of Representatives. So what’s his latest ploy? David Barr talks to Dr Harry Melkonian from the US […]
Read More… from Behind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on the House Vote to release
In September an 8 year old in Queensland was killed riding an e-bike. This highlights the fact that there is no limit placed on who can ride an e-bike. Nor are there any requirements for rider education or insurance. David Barr talks to Milad Haghani from Melbourne University about the void in regulation and the […]
Read More… from Dangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes
Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound impact on the nation’s music scene. His unique style of soul, rhythm and blues and rock n’ roll had captured the attention of Australia and New Zealand for […]
Read More… from Music Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career and endeavours
Once upon a time in 1970s Zambia, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) turned fuzz pedals and freedom into a movement. Their blend of psychedelic rock, garage funk, blues, and Zambian rhythms defined Zamrock – raw, rebellious, and alive. Now, decades later, original frontman Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela return with a fierce new […]
MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT, the gypsy jazz fusion band will be celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen at the State Theatre on 8 November. David Barr talks to founder Yaron Hallis about the concert. […]
Read More… from Yaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz
In this episode, we chat with the incredible Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell about her upcoming performance with the acclaimed world-jazz ensemble Monsieur Camembert in Sydney. Lyn shares insights into the creative collaboration and what audiences can expect from this special concert. […]
Read More… from Harmony & Heat: Lyn Bowtell’s Jazz Adventure with Monsieur Camembert
and the band played waltzing Matilda – a song that has been rated in the top 30 of all australian songs. David Barr talks to the grand troubadour about his music and that song. Eric Bogle has been touring across the country recently. […]
Read More… from Eric Bogle opens up on his australian anthem song
NSW Liberal Member for Vaucluse in the Legislative Assembly, and Shaddow Health Minister, Kellie Sloane MP, dropped in to the Bondi studio for a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses her pre-politics broadcasting life, her motivation for politics, and some of the issues she’s dealing with in the State parliament. […]
Bronte Campbell is a four-time Olympian, a triple Olympic gold medalist and a former World Champion in the 50m and 100m freestyle. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about her swimming and her post swimming life […]
Prof Chow, one of Australia’s leading cardiologists and a pioneer in preventive cardiology, talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about differences between male and female heart symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. […]
Dr Reid O’Connor laments to Alan Field on Monday Drive the lack of senior school students choosing to study higher levels of mathematics for the HSC, and what the implications are […]