3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Thu 02 Apr, 2026 - Full Show

Tom Elliott's morning show on 3AW on April 2, 2026, opens with sharp criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's national address the previous night, which many listeners found underwhelming and dismissive. Albanese's three-minute speech—advising Australians to 'enjoy your Easter' and 'fill up like you normally would'—was seen as a missed opportunity to address the escalating fuel crisis caused by the Middle East conflict. The host and callers alike questioned the purpose of a high-profile national address that delivered no substantive policy, warning it risks eroding public trust in future government communications. The episode explores broader societal concerns: declining life skills among youth (like tying shoelaces and calculating change), the financial strain of rising mobile phone plans (Telstra and Optus both increasing prices), and the future of letter writing as Australia Post labels it a 'sunset industry' in structural decline. Despite the financial losses from letter delivery, guests like futurist Steve Sammartino argue that handwritten letters hold enduring emotional and cultural value, with the Lindy effect suggesting long-standing technologies like letters are likely to persist. The show concludes with a nostalgic look at Australian football commentary, ranking legendary voices and reflecting on the art of radio storytelling.