Leading Australian Conservative Radio Station Loses Lead a Year After Top Host Retires

Ben Fordham on air during the breakfast program at 2GB’s Pyrmont Studio in Sydney, Australia on June 1, 2020. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Leading conservative Sydney radio station 2GB has lost its number one position for the first time in nearly two decades.

KIIS 1065, which targets younger listeners, claimed top spot with a market share of 15.5 percent in the competitive Sydney breakfast time slot.