The Drum - Season 6 / Year 2022

Ellen Fanning joins Briony Scott, Jane Caro, Kishor Napier-Raman and Fiona Russell to discuss how schools will fare with the return of students, the first Newspoll of 2022, plus Ash Barty's incredible Australian Open win.

Ellen Fanning joins Madonna King, Sam Maiden, Val Fell and Margy Osmond to discuss doubts cash bonuses to aged care workers will fix the issues, an inquiry into Queensland's corruption watchdog plus how COVID changed travel.

Ellen Fanning joins Lech Blaine, Nareen Young, Jennifer Hewett and Ruth Stewart to discuss a damning report into the culture at Rio Tinto, Spotify to add content advisories, plus how we define different classes in Australia.

Ellen Fanning joins Ann Sudmalis, Preeya Alexander, Peter Strong and Amy Remeikis to discuss why 900,000+ Australians still aren't vaccinated against COVID, cost of living back in the headlines, plus the history of exercise.

Stan Grant joins Peter Hartcher, Ming Long, James Blackwell and Mitch Alexander to discuss the worrying spread of COVID in remote Indigenous communities, the death of an Islamic State leader in Syria plus the Winter Olympics.

Ellen Fanning joins Kerry Chikarovski, Brad Esposito, Mariam Veiszadeh and Vyom Sharma to discuss leaked Coalition text messages, calls to ramp up assistance for Afghanistan, plus should landlords give references to tenants?

Ellen Fanning joins Michael Jensen, Satyajit Das, Sarah Martin and Lee Carnie to discuss Parliament's apology to victims of alleged sexual harassment in the building, plus the controversial religious discrimination bill.

Julia Baird joins Saxon Mullins, Ali Kadri, Clare Armstrong and Kate Carnell to discuss Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins' powerful Press Club speeches, debate over the proposed religious discrimination bill, plus Mike Schur.

Ellen Fanning joins Geoffrey Winters, Bill Grueskin, Jenny May and Anna Henderson to discuss the latest on the religious discrimination bill, foreign spies using Tinder to recruit Australians plus the future of regional news.

Julia Baird is joined by Geraldine Doogue, Yasmin Poole, Hassan Vally and Aisha Novakovich to discuss a chaotic week in federal parliament, changes to third dose COVID vaccination status plus Victoria decriminalises sex work.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Verity Firth, John Barilaro, Parnell McGuinness and Gabrielle Chan to discuss what we can learn from NSW state by-elections heading into a federal vote, plus worsening mental health in young people.

Julia Baird joins Fiona Scott, Patrick Abboud, Amy Coopes and Malcolm Farr to discuss the latest in politics, NSW nurses walk off the job to protest pay and staff levels, plus the dark story of the world's only gay prison.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Angela Vithoulkas, Janine Mohamed, Jackie Huggins and Katharine Murphy to discuss the latest in federal politics, plus Wendy Zukerman joins us to discuss her fight against misinformation on Spotify's Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Julia Baird joins Sonia Arakkal, Jacqueline Grey, Amanda Rose and Peter Martin to discuss the latest on unemployment, doping rocks the Winter Olympics, plus how Pentecostalism became the fastest-growing religion on Earth.

Ellen Fanning joins Michael Yabsley, Mohammad Awad, Feyi Akindoyeni and Ben MacEllen to discuss the latest in politics, a new film aiming to show a different side of Australia, plus questions parents should ask their teens.

Julia Baird joins Rick Morton, Naomi Simson, Inala Cooper and Colin Barnett to discuss Atlassian boss Mike Cannon-Brookes' takeover offer for AGL, we hear from a photojournalist in Ukraine, plus research into anxiety.

Ellen Fanning joins Craig Emerson, Olga Oleinikova and Greg Sheridan to discuss meetings at the UN Security Council over the escalating situation in Ukraine, plus the NSW government and rail workers' union stoush continues.

Julia Baird is joined by Jane Caro, Tarang Chawla, Jason Israel and Karen Middleton to discuss the latest on sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, the PM's meeting with consent education advocate Chanel Contos, plus why Ireland is offering its artists a universal basic income.

Ellen Fanning joins Matthew Bevan, Jamila Rizvi, Shane Wright and Jane McNamara to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, with reports of explosions in Kyiv and other parts of the country.

Julia Baird joins Daniel Nour, Deborah Snow, Erin Watson-Lynn and John Davis to discuss the devastating situation in Ukraine and concerns about misinformation, Finland's new plan to end homelessness, plus the Wordle debate.

Ellen Fanning joins Philip Citowicki, Jane Stephens, Graeme Innes and Adam Carrel to discuss fears for people missing in QLD and NSW floodwaters. Plus more Ukrainian civilians killed as Russian forces continue their invasion.

Julia Baird joins Tim Soutphommasane, Kerry Chikarovski, Damon Gameau and Samantha Maiden to discuss the south-east QLD and northern NSW floods, Ukrainian journalist Iryna Matviyishyn, plus the Liberal Party's preselection.

Julia Baird joins Brett Solomon, Joshua Gilbert, Emma Shortis and Kishor Napier-Raman to discuss the accuracy of weather forecasting, Newsmax Moscow Bureau Chief Julia Chapman on Ukraine, plus reviving the Tasmanian Tiger.

Ellen Fanning joins Satyajit Das, Mary Chiarella, Jackie Trad and Tony Mahar to discuss the rain and floods in QLD and NSW, Russian oligarchs face restrictions as the Ukraine invasion continues, plus good leadership styles.

Ellen Fanning joins Shane Jenek, Craig Reucassel, Lisa Jackson Pulver and Fiona Kotvojs to talk with Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun, what the GDP can tell us about the economy, plus Saul Griffin talks his new book 'The Big Switch'.

Ellen Fanning joins Chip Rolley, Sue Cato, Peter Hartcher and Nyadol Nyuon to discuss the refugee crisis in Eastern Europe, flood affected communities in SE QLD and NSW rebuild, plus a new female coalition calls for change.

Ellen Fanning joins Deborah Cheetham, Wendy Machin, Nicole Lee and Clare Armstrong to discuss access to the Emergency Response Fund, plus how not being paid superannuation while on paid parental leave affects new parents.

Stan Grant joins Jenna Price, David Begg, David Crowe and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss the cost of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Australia, helping flooded communities recover, plus closing the gender pay gap.

Ellen Fanning joins Linda Scott, Katrina Hodgkinson, Bhiamie Williamson and Kerry O'Brien to discuss the $38 billion Australian Defence Force expansion plan, flood victims' exclusion from funding, plus learning from regret.

Geraldine Doogue and the panel discuss what we've learned two years since the WHO declared a pandemic, support for flood-affected residents and the NT Police officer found not guilty in the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss what can be done to help Australians keep up with the rising cost of living, bickering between state and federal governments in the wake of the floods, plus the war in Ukraine continues.

Fran Kelly joins Wesley Enoch, Kathryn Greiner, Malcom Farr and Nancy Baxter to discuss whether political parties must focus on marginal seats to win elections, can we trust Public Trustees, plus the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant.

Fran Kelly and the panel discuss health concerns facing flood impacted communities, does International Court The Hague have the power to prosecute Putin for war crimes, plus parents accessing their children's social media.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Narelda Jacobs, Pat Turner, Paul Karp and Kudzai Kanhutu to discuss the latest Close the Gap report which is calling for greater investment in Indigenous led community health services, why Indigenous children continue to be disproportionately removed from their families and placed in out of home care, plus is the 'buy now, pay later' sector more harmful to consumers than it is helpful?

Kath Robinson joins Nicki Hutley, Eddie Lloyd, Austin Evans and Tory Shepherd to discuss the Great Barrier Reef's sixth mass bleaching event, technology to better prepare for disasters plus the big issues in the SA election.

Julia Baird joins Tasneem Chopra, Shane Wright, Andrew McKellar and Corinne Grant to discuss the Diversity Council of Australia's Racism at Work report, is South Australia's swing to Labor a warning to Scott Morrison and how a walk a day could help you live longer.

Julia Baird joins Darren Saunders, Kate Carnell, Angela Jackson and Aisha Novakovich to discuss access to childcare in Australia, balancing budgets, plus reducing the risk of domestic violence in flood impacted communities.

Julia Baird joins Kate Eastman, Rob Stott, Rebecca Davies and Ali Kadri to discuss Labor parachuting Andrew Charlton into the seat of Parramatta, if being 'woke' is what voters want, plus Australian commercial surrogacy.

Julia Baird joins Naomi Simson, Mark Kenny, Craig Emerson and Jacynta Krakouer to discuss wages in sectors with worker shortages, the Yoorrook Justice Commission beginning in Victoria today, plus the carbon credit scheme.

Julia Baird joins Ketan Joshi, Margy Osmond, Andy Marks and Samantha Maiden to discuss the Solomon Islands' draft security deal with China, corporations taking moral stands, plus the rental crisis impact on regional areas.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss why the Gonski review hasn't led to better educational outcomes, Scott Morrison's multi-billion dollar infrastructure spend in the budget plus concerns about neo-Nazi groups in Australia.

Julia Baird joins Linda Scott, Graham Young, Topaz McAuliffe and Adam Carrel to discuss wage increases, Prince William and Kate's widely criticised Caribbean tour, plus flood-affected regions face a renewed flood threat.

Julia Baird is joined by Hannah Diviney, Deyi Wu, Peter Martin, and Sonia Arakkal to discuss Australia's growing debt, how much Australians actually earn, plus what's in the budget for young people and their future?

Ellen Fanning is joined by Danica Leys, Richard Denniss, Anna Henderson, and Dr Vyom Sharma to discuss affordable public housing, parental leave, and do we need to raise the minimum wage to $21 an hour?

Ellen Fanning is joined by John Barilaro, Rick Morton, Feyi Akindoyeni, and Catherine Liddle to discuss Hillsong, growing up in country Australia, and Labor's budget reply - will its focus on aged care resonate with voters?

Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Jan Fran, Tarang Chawla, Amanda Rose, and Karen Middleton to discuss tough new punishments for protestors in NSW and whether anger can be used as a positive force for social change.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Mariam Veiszadeh, Olga Oleinikova, Malcolm Farr and Colin Barnett to discuss the latest IPCC report on climate change, and whether politicians should be able to appoint former colleagues to govt jobs?

Ellen Fanning is joined by Jacqui Maley, Kathryn Greiner, Abul Rizvi, and Ian Henschke to discuss elder poverty, Liberal preselections and whether you've been the object of microtargeting.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Veena Sahajwalla, Craig Chung, Clare Armstrong, and Jackie Trad to discuss flood relief, electric vehicles, plus whether we need to increase the pension.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Dr Brad McKay, Mannie Kaur Verma, Peter Strong and Tory Shepherd to discuss COVID, motherhood, and whether personality over politics wins elections.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Parnell McGuinness, Peter Hartcher, Sandy Chong and Sally Scales to discuss the first day of campaigning, and what the F1 crowds in Melbourne tell us about how Australians feel about the future.

Julia Baird is joined by Michael Yabsley, Kathy Lette, Peter Lewis and Christina Ryan to discuss ageism, nursing shortages, and what people are really looking for from politicians during an election campaign.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Verity Firth, Fiona Scott, Matt Bevan and Semara Jose to discuss job seeker rates and whether climate change is an issue people vote on.

Julia Baird is joined by Jacqui Munro, Tom Dusevic, Father Bob Maguire and Sam Connor to discuss the NDIS, jobs data and whether we're comfortable with the idea of COVID isolation rules changing.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Margy Osmond, Tom Crowley, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal and Suelette Dreyfus to discuss COVID rules relaxing, the return of cruise ships, plus why so many young people haven't yet enrolled to vote.

Ellen Fanning is in Geelong with Angela Jackson, Trent Sullivan, Inala Cooper and Sarah Fenton to discuss key election issues like infrastructure, housing and the NDIS, as well as the perks of living in a small town.

John Barron joins Geoffrey Winters, Linda Scott, Rebecca Davies and Ben MacEllen to discuss the relaxation of COVID isolation rules, and whether Australia should ban foreign investors in a bid to cool down the housing market.

We're taking the show on the road to Melbourne! Ellen Fanning is joined by Toby Ralph, Nyadol Nyuon, Noel Towell and Mitch Alexander to discuss the first leaders' debate and the ways COVID has changed Melbourne.

John Barron joins Naomi Simson, David Begg, Kishor Napier-Raman and Sonia Arakkal to discuss Anthony Albanese's COVID diagnosis, should we be able to vote online during a pandemic, and the issues voters are most concerned about according to Vote Compass - climate change, cost of living and the economy.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Wendy Machin, Wesley Enoch, Ali Kadri and Jane Stephens to discuss pork-barrelling, housing policy and whether we all have COVID brain.

We're back on the road, broadcasting from the Northern Rivers of NSW. Julia Baird joins Dyonne Anderson, Brett Solomon, Sharon Cadwallader and Steve Krieg to discuss Newspoll, disaster funding and Elon Musk buying Twitter.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Nareen Young, Fiona Simson, David Alexander and Amanda Young to discuss the rising cost of living, achieving net zero by 2050 and China's recent security pact with the Solomon Islands.

Julia Baird is joined by Clare Armstrong, Jahin Tanvir, Jess Scully and Adrian Piccoli to discuss the rental crisis, whether people want a national integrity commission, plus why Aussie teens should care about politics.

Ellen Fanning joins Eloise Brook, Michael Yabsley, Madonna King and Dr Kudzai Kanhutu to discuss regional GP shortages, issues impacting the transgender community, plus zoom dysmorphia and a boom in cosmetic enhancements.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Katrina Hodgkinson, Samantha Maiden, Doug Cameron and Aisha Novakovich to discuss Labor's election campaign launch, teal independents, and whether any of us would catch a 20-hour flight.

Julia Baird joins Kate Mills, Parnell McGuinness, Shane Wright and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss the RBA's interest rate rise, Roe v Wade, plus COVID is on track to become Australia's second-biggest killer this year.

Ellen Fanning is joined by David Hetherington, David Cross, Feyi Akindoyeni and Catherine Liddle to discuss the Treasury debate, teachers' wages and whether smartphones should be allowed in schools.

We're on location at Parramatta in Sydney's western suburbs. Julia Baird is joined by Ned Mannoun, Jan Fran, Tu Le and Peter Hartcher to discuss key election issues - house prices and the cost of living - and the value of growing up and living in a multicultural neighbourhood.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Craig Chung, Angela Jackson, Lech Blaine and Maggie Beer to discuss the latest COVID rules and variants, aged care, and why gotcha journalism has endured.

Julia Baird joins Peter Lewis, Danica Leys, Terry Barnes and Silma Ihram to discuss the second leaders' debate, education and teaching, plus why being male and using your phone are the biggest dangers when climbing mountains.

We've taken The Drum on the road to Rockhampton. Ellen Fanning is joined by Kelly Vea Vea, Ian Mill, Vicki Richmond and Paul Culliver to discuss aged care, access to health services and the future of the local community.

Julia Baird is joined by Jenna Price, Pawan Luthra, Alexi Boyd and Tom Crowley to discuss university funding, the minimum wage and how art and creativity can be used to process trauma.

Ellen Fanning is joined in Brisbane by Wesley Enoch, Sally Branson, Greg Hallam and Jackie Trad to discuss the recent QLD floods, what more can be done to protect the Great Barrier Reef and why so many are moving to Brisbane.

Kathryn Robinson, Verity Firth, Sam Drummond, Roshena Campbell and Greg Sheridan discuss the foreign affairs debate, political ad spending plus a study shows most female candidates from major parties contest unwinnable seats.

Ellen Fanning joins John Barilaro, Michael Buckland, Christina Ryan and Jennifer Hewett to discuss the Coalition's super scheme for first home buyers, future of the NDIS, and why so many people are voting early this election.

Julia Baird joins Geoffrey Winters, Troy Bramston, Eddie Lloyd and Corinne Grant to discuss the Greens campaign launch, a new standard for family and domestic violence leave, and how we can appreciate and support volunteers.

Ellen Fanning joins Lenore Taylor, Sandy Chong, Steve Bracks and Colin Barnett to discuss wages, rising inflation and impact on interest rates, a new judicial inquiry for Kathleen Folbigg, plus what voters really care about.

Julia Baird joins Jon Faine, Ann Sudmalis, Tom Dusevic and Jamila Rizvi to discuss Labor's costings, what the major parties are offering in terms of arts funding, the female vote, and why chocolate bars are getting smaller.

Ellen Fanning joins Michael Yabsley, Wayne Swan, Semara Jose and Feyi Akindoyeni to discuss concerns over access to polling stations in remote and rural regions, plus key issues that did (and didn't) featured in the campaign.

Ellen Fanning joins Tu Le, Craig Chung, Alana Johnson and Aurora Milroy to discuss the election results, the teal wave, the Greens' success in Brisbane, 'parachute' candidates plus how will this new parliament work?

Julia Baird joins Fiona Scott, Geraldine Doogue, Christine Milne and Sonia Arakkal to discuss PM Albanese's talks with Biden and Quad leaders, the scrapping of temporary protection visas, and the role of religion in politics.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Clark Cooley, Mariam Veiszadeh, Craig Emerson and Samantha Maiden to discuss the Liberal leadership, media coverage of the election, plus the tragic school shooting in Texas.

Julia Baird joins Eddie Synot, Kate Carnell, Rona Glynn-McDonald and Adam Carrel to discuss Australia's relationship with China and Pacific nations, plus what Labor's commitment to the Uluru Statement of the Heart means.

Julia Baird is joined by Harry Garside, Katherine O'Regan, Malcolm Farr and Tanya Hosch to discuss the asylum seeker boat arrival text alert on election day which is now subject to an inquiry, the gender pay gap in professional sport, plus the influence of social media on the Depp-Heard defamation trial.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Wendy Machin, Peter Hartcher, Emelda David and George Carter to discuss Australia's relationships with Pacific nations, and the new federal leadership of the Coalition.

Jeremy Fernandez, Margy Osmond, Benjamin Law, Karen Middleton and Sanjaya Senanayake discuss the crisis unfolding in emergency departments across Australia, and what an expanded crossbench might mean for political politeness.

Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Mary Chiarella, Peter Martin, Zhanae Dodd and Naomi Simson to discuss more women on the frontbench, whether our economy doing OK (or not) and what happened to the youth vote.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Shanna Whan, Rick Morton, Sally Branson and Kudzai Kanhutu to discuss rising gas prices, drug and alcohol support service shortages, and if it's fair for employers to ask staff to return to the office.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Yvonne Weldon, Luke Nayna, Nareen Young and Peter Strong to discuss the minimum wage, 30 years of the Mabo decision, plus whether vaping should be regulated like cigarettes.

Bridget Brennan is joined by Darren Saunders, Erin Watson-Lynn, Greg Sheridan and Aisha Novakovich to discuss pay rises for public sector workers and the Labor government's foreign policy approach to the Asia-Pacific region.

Kathryn Robinson joins Talal Yassine, Samantha Connor, Suelette Dreyfus and Angela Jackson to discuss the school experience of children living with a disability, the RBA's 0.5% rate rise and how it will impact cost of living.

Bridget Brennan joins Kirstin Ferguson, Troy Bramston, Abul Rizvi and Emma Germano to discuss the backlog in visa applications and skilled worker shortages, global food crisis plus a 3% pay rise for NSW public sector workers.

Bridget Brennan joins Nicki Hutley, Jenna Price, Toby Ralph and Shahram Dana to discuss the energy crisis and EVs, US gun control, plus whether social media companies should be held to the same standard as traditional media.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Madi di Rozario, Ming Long, Courtney Act and Jenna Clarke to discuss whether airport chaos will ever end, a 'positive duty' to stop workplace sexual harassment, plus the future of dating.

Ellen Fanning joins Lech Blaine, Nicolette Boele, Tom Dusevic and Tasneem Chopra to discuss a proposal to phase out stamp duty in NSW, how the typical major party voter has changed, and productivity in a four-day work week.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Angela Vithoulkas, Val Fell, Tom Crowley and Ian Henschke to discuss sexual abuse prevention in Aged Care, the power crisis and the implications of a global stock market crash.

Kathryn Robinson joins Margy Osmond, Adam Liaw, Clare Armstrong and Neela Janakiramanan to discuss Fair Work's decision to increase the minimum wage by 5.2% plus Britain's first flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda stopped.

Ellen Fanning joins Parnell McGuinness, Chris Gambian, Kate Mills and Adam Carrel to discuss an extra year of pre-kindy schooling and what the government can do to secure affordable and reliable power for Aussie households.

Ellen Fanning joins Geoffrey Winters, Graeme Innes, Madonna King and Fiona McLeod to discuss PM Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting, the latest from the flood inquiry and changes to the school chaplaincy scheme.

Ellen Fanning joins Craig Chung, Fiona Reynolds, Catherine Liddle and John Kehoe to discuss concerns over Australia's child protection system, the impact of detention on young people and a unique approach to death & funerals.

Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Olga Oleinikova, Shannon Molloy, Leonora Risse and Mohammad al-Khafaji to discuss the impact of long COVID, and how war has become part of 'normal life' for people living in Ukraine.

Ellen Fanning joins Trent Zimmerman, Nicole Lee, Waskam Emelda Davis and James Blackwell to discuss energy prices and the role of AEMO, a 'Blue Pacific' framework empowering nations in this region, plus flight disruptions.

Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Jacqui Maley, Jennifer Hunt, Peter Strong and Rabia Siddique to discuss the January 6 hearings in the US, post-isolation anxiety, and the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Eloise Brook, Malcolm Farr, Yun Jiang and Sally Branson to discuss Australia's relationship with China, rental crisis in NSW and the impact of restricting transgender athletes from women's competitions.

Jeremy Fernandez, Narelda Jacobs, Bo Seo, Erin Watson Lynn and Craig Emerson discuss the PM's decision to cut staff for the crossbench, the aftermath of the Roe v Wade being overturned and whether it's possible to argue well.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Daisy Turnbull, Dr Brad McKay, Liz Allen and Sandy Chong to discuss why rail workers, teachers and nurses in NSW are taking industrial action this week, and what the new census data reveals about us.

Julia Baird is joined by Kate Carnell, Aisha Novakovich, Zhanae Dodd and Darren Saunders to discuss the Coroner's findings into the Hannah Clarke murder, and the inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment as trade commissioner.

Julia Baird is joined by Jenna Price, Mannie Kaur Verma, David Cross and Gordon Flake to discuss teachers on strike in NSW and the ACT, the PM's pitch to the OECD for a new era of cooperation, plus fighting dowry abuse.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Amanda Rose, Ed Le Brocq, Topaz McAuliffe and Peter Martin to discuss new rules for job seekers to access payments, giving up alcohol for Dry July plus how different cultures perceive music and emotion.

Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Yvonne Weldon, Bridie Jabour, Kudzai Kanhutu and Colin Barnett to discuss the ongoing flood crisis, Australia's renewed military support for Ukraine, and calls to reintroduce masks indoor.

Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Tu Le, Danica Leys, Shane Wright and Sarah Fenton to discuss the RBA's third cash rate hike, the plan to attract new arrivals to regional communities, and the sales boom of used cars.

Ellen Fanning joins Nareen Young, James Brown, Mal Peters and Tom Crowley to discuss the impact of NSW flooding on farmers and consumers, plus warnings of a culture of secrecy and silence in Australia's elite special forces.

Ellen Fanning joins Pat Turner, Geoffrey Winters, Amy Coopes and Nicki Hutley to discuss why GPs are increasingly not bulk-billing, plus WA children soon to be detained in the state's adult maximum security prison.

Julia Baird is joined by Jane Caro, Rick Morton, Sally Scales and Kerry Chikarovski to discuss what's happening with unemployment and wages in Australia, and who will be the next British PM after Boris Johnson's resignation.

Ellen Fanning joins Tasneem Chopra, Luke Nayna, Adam Carrel and Dinesh Palipana to discuss businesses bracing for record levels of sick leave, Sri Lanka's civil uprising, and do corporations take sustainability seriously.

Julia Baird joins Fiona Reynolds, Toby Ralph, Osman Faruqi and Lisa Gershwin to discuss a winter spike in COVID infections, repairing our reputation on climate change plus the furthest we've ever seen into the universe.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Margy Osmond, Jason Israel, Inala Cooper and George Carter to discuss reconciliation, COVID stricken cruise ships are back and the US makes its presence known at the Pacific Islands Forum.

Jeremy Fernandez joins June Riemer, Peter Lewis, Sam Connor and Clare Armstrong to discuss the experience of First Nations people living with disability, countries hit hardest by inflation plus students caught cheating.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Amanda Rose, Mark Kenny, Angela Jackson and Mukesh Haikerwal to discuss the COVID wave sweeping across Australia, why the gender pay gap still exists, and how to say no (by knowing what you want).

Ellen Fanning is joined by Trent Zimmerman, Marie Coleman, Sam Maiden and Craig Wallace to discuss mixed messaging around COVID, how political appointments are made, and key cause of Australia's rising inflation.

A new report shows most Australian environments are in a "poor and deteriorating state". What needs to happen to improve the state of the environment?

Marc Fennell is joined by Jamila Rizvi, Darren Saunders, Niall Blair and Rae Dufty-Jones to discuss the RBA under review for the first time in decades, and whether Australia can avoid an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Marc Fennell joins Craig Chung, Danica Leys, Mohammad Awad and Preeya Alexander to discuss calls for more monkeypox vaccine in Australia, NSW Police plan to remove certain rap music from social media, plus making new friends.

Ellen Fanning joins Kishor Napier-Raman, Dr Kerryn Phelps, James Arvanitakis and Tahlea Aualiitia to discuss PNG's national election marred by violence, the latest on the Jan 6 hearings, plus why you shouldn't trust your gut.

Ellen Fanning joins Tom Dusevic, Jess Scully, Richard Di Natale and Geraldine Brooks to discuss the Greens no new coal or gas funding mandate, financial incentives to fix skills shortages, and grief as a source of motivation.

Marc Fennell is joined by Michael Buckland, Amy Remeikis, Kate Carnell and Feyi Akindoyeni to discuss the first sitting day of Parliament with a new government, new priorities and new faces, plus what it takes to live longer.

Ellen Fanning joins Narelda Jacobs, Shane Wright, Linda Scott and Daniel Morrison to discuss the transfer of teenagers from Banksia Hill to an adult prison with guest Gerry Georgatos, plus inflation hits a 20 year high 6.1%.

Marc Fennell joins John Lee, Sarah Hunter, Peter Hartcher and Emma Dawson to discuss Australia's economic outlook amid rising inflation, a council caught mixing recycling and rubbish plus how to know when you've been scammed.

Kathryn Robinson joins Shannon Molloy, Ngiare Brown, Toby Ralph and Ingrid Cumming to discuss PM Anthony Albanese attends Garma, monkeypox declared a communicable disease of national significance, plus the Neighbours finale.

John Barron joins Nareen Young, Naomi Simson, Ned Mannoun and Tom Crowley to discuss what the climate trigger actually means, an Indigenous Voice To Parliament referendum, Archie Roach's legacy plus the future versus reality.

John Barron, Craig Emerson, Karen Middleton, Ian Henschke and Darshini Ayton to discuss the RBA lifting interest rates to 1.85%, the aged care sector faces COVID outbreaks and staff shortages plus the ethics of drone warfare.

John Barron joins Melissa Conley Tyler, Luke Nayna, Peter Martin and Rachel Jacobs to discuss the resignation of NSW Minister Stuart Ayres over the John Barilaro NY job saga, plus US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Ellen Fanning joins Sally Branson, Christina Ryan, Rick Morton and Zhanae Dodd to discuss Queensland's inquiry into police responses to domestic violence, how to increase productivity and work less, plus Labor's climate bill.

Ellen Fanning joins Michael Yabsley, Dee Madigan, Debra Keenahan and Malcolm Farr to discuss what UK inflation predicted to hit 13% may mean for Australia plus protecting retail and hospitality workers from sexual harassment.

Ellen Fanning joins Kate McClymont, Ali Kadri, Wendy Machin and Jacynta Krakouer to discuss the government advocating for a 'meaningful' pay rise for aged care workers and John Barilaro fronts the inquiry into a US trade job.

John Barron joins Margy Osmond, Damien Cave, Emma Germano and Anna Henderson to discuss flood emergency response, Australia's new biosecurity strategy to keep foot and mouth disease out, and remembering Olivia Newton John.

Ellen Fanning joins Kathryn Greiner, James Blackwell, Steve Satour and Tory Shepherd to discuss tensions over Taiwan, legal advocates call for Don Dale to be shut, plus tennis legend Serena Williams announces her retirement.

Ellen Fanning joins Samantha Hutchinson, Matt Bevan, Katrina Hodgkinson and Harry Moffitt to discuss the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's interim report and how much electric vehicles could save drivers.

John Barron joins Jenna Price, Stephen O'Doherty, Anam Javed and Semara Jose to discuss an investigation into bullying, sexual harassment and assault at NSW Parliament, the nationwide teacher shortage plus suicide prevention.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Jioji Ravulo, Pawan Luthra, Dr Kerryn Phelps and Madonna King to discuss Scott Morrison secretly appointing himself to several portfolios while PM, and the shocking attack on author Salman Rushdie.

John Barron is joined by Bri Lee, Sanjaya Senanayake, Emma Shortis and Malcolm Farr to discuss the extraordinary revelation Scott Morrison was secretly appointed to five portfolios while Prime Minister.

John Barron joins Fiona Scott, Aisha Novakovich, Greg Jericho and Peter Strong to discuss Scott Morrison's explanation and refusal to resign as criticism mounts over secret ministries, plus scrutiny of RBA decision-making.

Ellen Fanning joins Mary Chiarella, Sarah Ison, Brad Murphy, Jamila Rizvi to discuss criticism from within the Liberal Party of Scott Morrison's secret portfolios plus the unemployment rate falls but fewer people are working.

John Barron joins Inala Cooper, Sonia Arakkal, Jonathan Webb and Cameron Wilson to discuss plans for fuel standards to drive down the cost of EVs and Australia urges Indonesia to keep one of the 2002 Bali bombers behind bars.

Ellen Fanning joins Tom Dusevic, Anne Twomey, Craig Chung and Corinne Grant to discuss the most in-demand professions, how to stop pork-barrelling, and whether Finland's PM should have to do a drugs test after leaked video.

John Barron joins Michael Jensen, Amy Coopes, Toni Hassan and Clare Armstrong to discuss the PM's plan to call an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, plus a conservative breakaway in Australia's Anglican Diocese.

Ellen Fanning joins Adam Carrel, Olga Oleinikova, Topaz McAuliffe and Ian Henshchke to discuss the war in Ukraine six months on, solutions to fill job vacancies and skills shortages, plus how accurate are 'best before' dates.

John Barron joins Veena Sahajwalla, Kerry Chikarovski, Van Badham and Shane Wright to discuss the royal commission into the Robodebt scheme, drawing money from your super early for serious medical reasons, plus fast fashion.

Ellen Fanning joins Lisa Jackson Pulver, Michael Yabsley, Kudzai Kanhutu and Zhanae Dodd to discuss improving the lives of First Nations people plus a youth detention centre unlawfully kept a detainee in a cell for 24 hours.

John Barron joins Jacqui Munro, Rick Morton, Eddie Lloyd and Graeme Innes to discuss delays in housing and recovery six months on from the floods in Qld and NSW, 100 days of the Albanese government, and returning to the moon.

Ellen Fanning joins Toby Ralph, Linda Scott, David Cross and Tasneem Chopra to discuss the Chris Dawson trial, whether workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives are effective, and why Labor is keeping Stage 3 tax cuts.

John Barron joins Sally Branson, Peter Hartcher, Angela Jackson and Shahram Dana to discuss the complex childcare subsidy system, the Jobs Summit, COVID isolation rules, and Mikhail Gorbachev's role in ending the Cold War.

Ellen Fanning joins Mariam Mohammed, Meg Southcombe, Sandy Chong and Sam Drummond to discuss the Jobs and Skills Summit - we'll look at everything from increasing skilled migration to wages, and barriers to employment.

John Barron joins Peter Lewis, Angela Vithoulkas, Anjali Sharma and Catherine Liddle to discuss Day 2 of the Jobs and Skills Summit, should workers be sent back to their CBD offices full time, plus environmental activism.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Amanda Rose, Kate Mills, Amy Remeikis and Emma Dawson to discuss the jobseeker rate, the impact of having kids on your income, plus industrial relations and climate change.

Ellen Fanning joins Margy Osmond, Chris Gambian, Samantha Hutchinson and Chip Rolley to discuss why Australia's carbon credit system needs fixing, the new British PM Liz Truss, and whether the RBA is raising rates too fast.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Kristine Ziwica, Jess Scully, James Massola and Kate Carnell to discuss calls to shift to mitigation and adaptation strategies on climate change, plus how far the RBA will go to curb inflation.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Jacqueline Maley, Kurt Fearnley, Wesley Enoch and Pawan Luthra to discuss the Queen's memorial public holiday, how to fix Australia's immigration system, plus Alan Joyce's pay rise amid Qantas woes.

Ellen Fanning joins Danica Leys, Abul Rizvi, John Davis and Avia Sanders to discuss how to spread Australians out into more regional areas, why new university students are staying home plus we remember Uncle Jack Charles.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss National Cabinet's decision to keep pandemic leave payments as long as mandatory isolation periods remain, the return of polio in the US, and the impact of Ukraine's advance in the war.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the RBA review into its leadership, rates calls and more, a new podcast by the Australian Federal police hosted by Ray Martin, and CEO pay and pay rises in Australia's top 20 companies.

Kathryn Robinson joins Jenna Price, Jioji Ravulo, Mal Peters and Tom Crowley to discuss AUKUS one year on, what the farming sector is doing about food waste and sustainability, plus Roger Federer's retirement from tennis.

John Barron and the panel discuss ageism in the workforce, the treatment of people with disabilities in the justice system, and how to memorialise Australia's own Frontier Wars between Indigenous peoples and British settlers.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Nareen Young, Graeme Innes, Noel Towell and Ajay Williams to discuss the review into Hawthorn's treatment of First Nations players, is COVID really over, plus are Australians the world's richest people?

Jeremy Fernandez joins Darren Saunders, Courtney Act, Anthony Galloway and Inala Cooper to discuss protests in Russia, the cost of today's public holiday, and should people seeking botox undergo mental health screening.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the AFL Grand Final amid travel chaos due to weather, the ongoing Hawthorn scandal, should we try alternative approaches to policing, plus how working from home impacts career progression.

Dan Bourchier joins Jason Israel, Rachael Jacobs, Sally Branson and Amy Remeikis to discuss the federal govt's plans for its anti-corruption body, and the 'Yes' campaign for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has kicked off.

Dan Bourchier is joined by Luke Nayna, Fiona McLeod and Eddie Synot to discuss how Labor's federal integrity commission is shaping up and whether the Optus data breach has exposed serious cybersecurity concerns for Australia.

Ellen Fanning joins Jamila Rizvi, Jacqui Munro, Shane Wright and Preeya Alexander to discuss the new anti-corruption legislation, plus special guest Grace Tame talks about trauma, resilience, ADHD and autism in her memoir.

Ellen Fanning joins Elaine Pearson, Shahram Dana, Malcolm Farr and Catherine Liddle to discuss AGL's accelerated exit from coal, Queensland's 2032 renewable energy target, plus protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini.

Ellen Fanning joins Kerry Chikarovski, Kishor Napier-Raman, Kate Mills and Sanjaya Senanayake to discuss the scrapping of COVID isolation rules; plus a culture of sexual harassment exposed in Antarctica.

Dan Bourchier and the panel discuss the Australian government's decision to bring back Australian women and children from detention camps in Syria, plus the legacy of Julia Gillard's impassioned misogyny speech, ten years on.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Lucy Brogden, Nicki Hutley, Madonna King and Tarang Chawla to discuss the RBA's sixth straight rate hike and what it means for Australians, and how to navigate complex mental health issues.

Dan Bourchier joins Briana Blackett, Sarah Rose, Toby Ralph and Tom Crowley to discuss the NSW government's announcement to raise the Warragamba Dam wall, the crisis in GP care, and a new study predicts a carers shortage.

Ellen Fanning joins Christina Ryan, Craig Chung, Peter Hartcher and Hannah McGlade to discuss the Australian and Solomon Islands PMs meet in Canberra amid tensions over China, plus the cheating scandal in professional chess.

Dan Bourchier joins Claire Harvey, Harry Garside, Tasneem Chopra and Lila Landowski to discuss the Treasurer's speech on the government's plan to manage the economy plus how sporting codes can protect players from concussion.

Ellen Fanning joins Dave Sharma, Tu Le, Michael Pascoe and Feyi Akindoyeni to discuss who benefits from Stage 3 tax cuts, plans to address skill shortages by subsidising wages and researchers find the midlife crisis exists.

Ellen Fanning joins Tom Dusevic, Jane Caro, Mal Peters and Elly Desmarchelier to discuss paying for our energy transition, carbon credit generators call for the scheme to be overhauled, plus quiet quitting outside the office.

Ellen Fanning joins Jacqueline Maley, Ingrid Cumming, Andy Marks and Ian Kemish to discuss the lasting impact of the Bali bombings 20 years on, what census data reveals about work and study, plus the importance of networking.

Dan Bourchier is joined by Lisa Visentin, Dee Madigan, Kate Carnell and Samantha Connor to discuss the global economy and which countries are at risk of recession, plus the relationship between advertising and art.

Dan Bourchier joins Cameron Wilson, Brad McKay, Sandy Chong and Diana Sayed to discuss flooding across south-east Australia, the end of mandatory COVID isolation, plus the Greens' push to legalise recreational cannabis use.

Dan Bourchier joins Darren Saunders, Erin Watson-Lynn, Michael Bachelard and Marlene Longbottom to discuss how the latest floods will impact food supply and cost of living, plus the new national plan to end domestic violence.

Dan Bourchier is joined by Nareen Young, Geoffrey Winters, John Davis and Ngaree Blow to discuss writing standards in school, Australia's kidney health emergency, and the netball sponsorship saga.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Margy Osmond, Annika Smethurst, Lizzie O'Shea and Dr Dinesh Palipana to discuss the emergency flood response, a landmark NDIS review, plus salary transparency.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the findings of a review into Australia's COVID-19 response, whether greater consumer protections are necessary as we transition to renewable energy, plus the value of work friendships.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the resignation of British PM Liz Truss, student calls for the Youth Allowance age of Independence to be lowered, and are there ethical issues with biopics telling other people's stories?

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the killing and disappearances of Indigenous women across Australia, what to expect from the budget, and allegations of toxic workplace culture at 'the Bureau' after its rebranding debacle.

Marc Fennell joins Michael Yabsley, Peter Lewis, Aisha Novakovich and Liz Allen to discuss the Albanese government's first budget, how Rishi Sunak will lead the UK as their new PM, plus should we expect more cyber breaches?

Marc Fennell and the panel take a deep dive into the Federal Budget - from rising energy prices to the one million homes scheme to the NDIS, we'll discuss how the budget impacts Australians.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the Socceroos protest statement against Qatar's human rights record, and how the government's new industrial relations bill will impact worker rights around flexibility and pay.

Marc Fennell and the panel discuss the WA government and police response following the death of Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey, plus the pros and cons of doing your own research when it comes to your mental health.

Ellen Fanning joins Angela Jackson, Jioji Ravulo, Andrew Hall and Eddie Lloyd to discuss the Defence Department data hack and cyber security in Australia, the Robodebt Royal Commission, plus the health of the nation.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss rates rising to 2.85%, pushing mortgage borrowers to their 'stress test' limit, the cost of incarceration in Australia, plus the impact of single use plastic bans on the environment.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss what 'budget repair' looks like, as well as the government's decision to increase offshore processing, new rules for gambling ads, plus Taylor Swift's domination of the music charts.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss who's responsible for skyrocketing gas and energy prices, concerns people are turning up to work unwell, plus Anam Javed joins the panel to examine the plan to tackle teacher shortages.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Georgia Wilkins, Jacqui Munro, Dr Norman Swan and Rachael Jacobs to discuss another COVID wave in the third year of the pandemic, and why Australians are setting up and ruling their own nations.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss Anthony Albanese's industrial relations bill and what it could mean for wage growth, plus COP27 has opened in Egypt with a warning that our planet is "sending a distress signal".

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the countdown to the US midterms and what matters most to American voters, the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus the decision to extend the age a person can stay in foster care in NSW.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the latest development in the Medibank data hack with customer information shared on the dark web, the Voice To Parliament referendum, plus how to be an ethical traveller.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the key issues for Victorians as they head into the state election, how journalism has changed, plus what happens to all the plastic bottles and bags we recycle.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the new COVID wave that has hit Australia's eastern states, the latest on the Medibank data releases, plus the main lessons to be learned from the Robodebt Royal Commission.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the surge in COVID cases and whether we should return to working from home and mandatory mask-wearing, wild weather across the country, plus PM Anthony Albanese heads to the G20 Summit.

Jeremy Fernandez and the panel discuss the significance of PM Anthony Albanese meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20, the worlds population reaching 8 billion, plus the rising demand for foodbank services.

Kathryn Robinson joins Robbie Buck, Jackie Trad, Greg Sheridan and Meg Southcombe to discuss the ongoing flood crisis, wage price growth falling short of inflation, plus Donald Trump's decision to run for president in 2024.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss Labor's overhaul of education including a focus on inclusion and a review of funding, how flood-affected communities are coping and rebuilding, plus how to address intergenerational trauma.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss COP27 climate talks, the future of crypto, human rights in the World Cup host country Qatar, plus the potential return of Neighbours just months after being farewelled.

Jeremy Fernandez joins Michael Yabsley, Mark Kenny, Angela Jackson and Samantha Connor to discuss Labor's attempt to pass its IR bill, the Disability Royal Commission and proposed regulation of the Buy Now Pay Later industry.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the findings of an inquiry into the Queensland Police Service's responses to domestic and family violence; is it time to ditch 'cooking with gas' plus will NZ lower the voting age to 16.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Mary Chiarella, Malcolm Farr, Eddie Lloyd and Sandy Chong to discuss nurses and midwives striking over working conditions; unpaid overtime; plus why it's not too soon to talk about the next drought.

John Barron and the panel discuss a govt plan to legislate new protections for Indigenous heritage sites, can a public health campaign reduce the cost of injury from falls, plus how new childcare subsidies will help families.

John Barron and the panel discuss key issues surrounding the Victoria state election, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, plus findings from the inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

John Barron is joined by Bri Lee, Jacqui Munro, Sonia Arakkal and Noel Towell to discuss the Victorian state election results, Labor's industrial relations bill set to pass the Senate, and China's biggest protests since 1989.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the Nationals' position on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the rental crisis hitting our cities and regional towns, plus Russia's attacks on Ukraine's power and health infrastructure.

Kathryn Robinson and the panel discuss the results of the annual Closing the Gap report, former PM Scott Morrison censured over secret ministries, plus a new survey shows 1 in 3 workers have faced workplace sexual harassment.

John Barron and the panel discuss the government's 2022 emissions projection report which says we'll fall short of our target to reduce emissions by 43 per cent by 2030, plus proposed cigarette reforms.

John Barron and the panel discuss the year in politics, disability pride and fixing the stubbornly low workforce participation rate for people with disability, plus do we have a right to opt out of work Christmas parties.

John Barron and the panel discuss whether we need a price cap on oil and gas, what to make of an emerging voting trend in Australia favouring Independents and minor parties, plus whether religion is impacting hospital care.

John Barron and the panel discuss how rising interest rates and cost of living pressures will impact our spending habits in 2023, whether we should work from home if we're sick, and the NSW inquiry into LGBTQI hate crimes.

Ellen Fanning, Bridie Jabour, David Cross, Teela Reid and Mal Peters discuss Australia's economic growth, ongoing issues with Banksia Hill detention facility, plus what happens if you accidentally deleted your entire inbox.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the federal government's overhaul of environmental laws including the new environmental protection agency, how the pandemic impacted children, plus whether broadcast TV and radio is over.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Margy Osmond, Kelly Vea Vea, Shalailah Medhora and Ian Hamm to chat energy prices and how price caps could work, how expensive it is to fly economy, plus Harry and Meghan's new Netflix documentary.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the Labor government's proposed energy relief package, China's decision to ease COVID restrictions and what that means for the rest of the world when it comes to living with COVID.

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the path to The Voice and whether there's an economic imperative for the Voice as well, why there's a lag in the uptake of EVs in Australia, plus what an inclusive future looks like.

John Barron and the panel discuss what role nuclear fusion could play in Australia's energy future, Scott Morrison's evidence at the Robodebt Royal Commission, plus is 'maternal instinct' a myth?

John Barron and the panel discuss how much the government's energy relief package will actually help households, the prevalence of domestic violence matters in regional courts, plus the future of Independent cinemas.

John Barron joins Harry Garside, Angela Vithoulkas, Rick Morton and Semara Jose to discuss the year that's been; from Australian to International politics and the key cultural and sporting moments in between. (Final for 2022)