John Laws is known to generations of Australians as the man with the "Golden Tonsils" — sits down for a rare and candid conversation spanning over six decades of broadcasting.

In this rare conversation, we go back to where it all began — growing up in Bendigo, breaking into radio, and building a career that saw him become one of the most influential voices in the country. He talks openly about the evolution of the industry, the importance of staying authentic, and what it really takes to connect with people on air.

Laws doesn’t hold back — sharing stories from behind the mic, his run-ins with Prime Ministers, his views on society, and what life looks like outside the studio.

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