Morning Program Interview Archive
Family, police gutted at verdict
Simon Beaumont spoke with Gail Butcher, the mother of Constable Matt Butcher, the day after Barry Mcleod was found not guilty of endangering the life of her son from a 'flying headbutt' leaving him permanently paralysed down his left side of his body. Gail told Simon the family is attempting to move on.
Clive was a tool: Cometti
The country's best football commentator Dennis Cometti explains to Simon Beaumont why former Docker Clive Waterhouse was his favourite player. Dennis joins Simon for the Friday Free for All with old mate Dr Clay Golledge, discussing any topic that comes to mind. Listen to the full hour here.
PM Kevin Rudd on Mornings
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joined Simon Beaumont on the Morning Program to speak about the Back to School Bonus payments. Simon questions the PM if there is any directive from himself on advising families how to spend the money.
McGinty confirms retirement
Former Attorney General and Health Minister Jim McGinty has announced his retirement from politics after a long career. The Veteran Labor MP told Simon Beaumont he had reached his use-by date.
Steve Davis: I'm still numb
One of the umpires almost killed in the shocking Pakistan terrorist attacks, Australian Steve Davis, recalls the moments he was left alone in the bus while it was being attacked. In a candid interview with Simon Beaumont, Steve hits out at the lack of security and how they were abandoned.
'Don't judge her as a druggie'
Following the ecstacy overdose death of teenager Gemma Thoms yesterday, Simon Beaumont spoke with her employer Julie Jeffrey on the tragedy. Julie says the message that drugs can kill is not being heard by young people, while Simon believes most young people are missing the point that drugs are illegal.
Battle for justice
On a special Morning Program, Simon Beaumont spoke with Natasha Wragg, Ellen Rowe and Veronica Rowe, who all lost loved ones to murder and are fighting to change the justice system they believe has let them down. You will help these laws to be rectified and you can stop any further injustice and agony to another family by signing the petition below.
Green to take on Mundine
Danny Green explains to Simon Beaumont his decision to come out of retirement for a rematch against Anthony Mundine in less than 12 months in Perth. The Green Machine says money was not the motivation to dust off the gloves and attempt to settle the score.
Turnbull has his reasons
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull tells Simon Beaumont why the Liberals will not vote for the Rudd Government's $42 billion economic stimulus package believing handing out large sums of cash is not an effective way to stimulate the economy.
Author jailed for insulting king
Australian author Harry Nicolaides has been jailed in Thailand for 3 years after pleading guilty to insulting the Thai Royal Family in a fictional book he published 10 copies of in 2005.
Langer pays tribute to 'Haydos'
Justin Langer pays tribute to his former opening partner Matthew Hayden who has announced his retirement from international cricket. Langer recalls some special moments during their time as team mates.
Stokes takes control
In a rare radio interview, Channel Seven boss Kerry Stokes outlined the changes to the board of WA Newspapers, including himself being elected chairman of the company.
It was following me
Former Australian living in San Diego, Bill Dusting, recalls the moment he escaped death when a F/A 18-D fighter jet crashed into a house in San Diego. Bill describes how he decided to leap to his right narrowly avoiding the crashing jet.
Morning Program Highlights
Listen to the best interviews from Simon Beaumont's Morning Program in 2008.
