The Drum - Season 5 / Year 2021

Julia Baird joins Graeme Innes, Mary Chiarella, Peter Shmigel, and Lisa-Ann Gershwin to discuss more from a scathing report into Crown Casino, Trump's second impeachment, and a new book, 'Growing Up Disabled in Australia'.

Kathryn Robinson joins Adam Creighton, Jenna Price, Feyi Akindoyeni and Sonia Arakkal to discuss a proposed for-profit quarantine centre, Peter Dutton faces criticism, and how fringe views are represented in mainstream media.

Julia Baird joins Jane Caro, Tarang Chawla, Nat Tencic, Vincent Cornelisse and Bella Green for a special episode on sex and relationships. What impact has the pandemic had? Has sex work changed in recent years?

Ellen Fanning joins Naomi Simson, Pat Turner, Sam Maiden and John Pesutto to discuss allegations of rape at Parliament House, the 13th anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generation plus what now after Trump's acquittal?

Julia Baird joins Shannon Molloy, Alexander Downer, Neela Janakiramanan and Yun Jiang to discuss the PM's changes to support survivors of sexual assault working in Parliament plus Google steps back threats to withdraw search.

Julia Baird joins Parnell McGuinness, Peter Lewis, Malcolm Farr and Jacynta Krakouer to discuss a controversial Family Court Merger, Australians blocked from sharing local news content, and teaching kids to spot fake news.

Ellen Fanning joins Rick Morton, Toby Ralph, Bhakthi Puvanenthiran and Christina Ryan to discuss Kevin Rudd's concerns over media diversity, fallout from the Facebook news blackout, plus COVID safety at the Tokyo Olympics.

Live from Cairns, Ellen Fanning joins Semara Jose, Martin Cuddihy, Topaz McAuliffe and Michael Trout. How are operators dealing with a massive drop in tourism, what does post-pandemic look like, plus youth crime

Julia Baird joins Fiona Simson, Amy Remeikis, Kate Mills and Ann Sudmalis to discuss Facebook restoring Australian news, more allegations against the man accused of rape at Parliament, plus JobSeeker to increase by $25/week.

Julia Baird is joined by Kerry Chikarovski, Vincent Hurley, Sally Rugg and Aisha Novakovic to discuss new developments in the case of the alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins, JobSeeker hotline plus coercive control.

Ellen Fanning joins Ming Long, Shane Wright, Vanessa Elliott and Ewen Jones to discuss Peter Dutton's defence of his handling of the Brittany Higgins alleged rape, and whether Australia needs to find new things to export.

Julia Baird joins Dr Kerryn Phelps, Danica Leys, Paulina Skerman and Ali Kadri to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, the impact of the pandemic on asylum seekers, plus calls to overhaul sex education in high schools.

Ellen Fanning joins Georgie Dent, Talal Yassine, Madonna King & Austin Evans to discuss Christian Porter's response to an alleged historical rape, and the ADF chief faces criticism over comments on avoiding sexual harassment.

Julia Baird is joined by Amy Thunig, Briony Scott, Darren Saunders and Fiona Scott to discuss the latest on the historical allegations against Christian Porter, Australia's vaccine rollout, and a viral high school petition.

Ellen Fanning joins Claire Harvey, Nicki Hutley, Cal Bruton and Rona Glynn-McDonald to discuss a tumultuous week in politics, National Cabinet resumes to discuss vaccine rollout and international arrivals, plus house prices.

Ellen Fanning joins Avia Sanders, Brent Sanders, Christine Middap and Ian Hickie to discuss a "turning point" in discussions on sexual harassment and assault, Harry and Meghan's interview, and International Women's Day.

Ellen Fanning, Rebecca Davies, Preeti Bajaj, Justin Mohamed and Marie Coleman discuss an inquiry into the ongoing effects of colonisation on Victoria's Indigenous community, and allegations of sexual abuse in aged care.

Kathryn Robinson joins Jackie Kelly, Jason Yat-Sen Li, Osman Faruqi and Priscilla Atkins to discuss getting more international students back to Australia, the Queen's response to Meghan and Harry, and growing up post 9/11.

Ellen Fanning joins Margy Osmond, Leesa Watego, Peter Martin and Adrian Piccoli to discuss the government's tourism boost, more headaches for Australian wine producers exporting to China, and time for an Australian Republic?

Julia Baird joins Geraldine Doogue, Preeya Alexander, Adam Carrel and Carol Innes to discuss a new statement on the rape allegation against Christian Porter, the WA election, and Prince William denies his family is racist.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Lisa Jackson Pulver, Meggie Palmer, Samantha Maiden and Amy McQuire to discuss the March for Justice protests that took place today and Australia records three more Indigenous deaths in custody.

Julia Baird joins Denis Napthine, Inala Cooper, Jan Fran and Mohammad Al-Khafaji to discuss the political power of Premiers post-pandemic, some European nations suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine, and war in Syria, ten years on.

Ellen Fanning joins Jacqui Munro, Mal Peters, Pat Turner and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss demands from female ministerial staff for changes to hiring and firing at Parliament House, and a push to move to regional areas.

Julia Baird joins Rick Morton, Dr Ngiare Brown, Lucia Osborne-Crowley and Geoffrey Winters to discuss backlash to a proposed 'consent app', the companies receiving JobKeeper that made a profit in 2020, and Close the Gap Day.

Ellen Fanning joins Angela Vithoulkas, Clare Armstrong, Kudzai Kanhutu and Paul Zahra to discuss tackling Facebook 'anti-vax' misinformation, AstraZeneca resumes rollout in Europe, plus the so-called 'panic years'.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Madeleine Chia, Peter Strong, John Pesutto, and Sally McManus to discuss the government's new IR bill, NSW facing massive flooding, and a proposed royal commission into veteran suicides.

Julia Baird is joined by Kathryn Greiner, John Stanley, Kerry Carrington and Yatungka Gordon to discuss why women don't report sexual assault. Includes a look at the legal system, policing and how leaders treat the issue.

Julia Baird joins Craig Chung, Simon Cowan, Alison Pennington and Nicole Lee to discuss the PM's apology for making public a non-existent harassment complaint, new measures for assault survivors to make informal reports to police in NSW, and Labor revives a superannuation plan.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Annabelle Williams, Naomi Simson, Craig Wallace and Kate Carnell to discuss new allegations of improper conduct by some of the country's parliamentarians, plus the Disability Royal Commission.

Julia Baird joins Amanda Rose, Gabrielle Jackson, Catherine Liddle and Mitch Alexander to discuss more claims of inappropriate conduct by an MP, concerns about rent stress as the JobKeeper scheme ends, and 'How to Endo'.

Ellen Fanning joins Brigid Meney, Jenny Lambert, Jane Caro and Vyom Sharma to discuss the end of JobKeeper today, the federal government's new look cabinet - and whether itll be enough to reform culture at Parliament House.

Julia Baird joins Talal Yassine, Avril Henry, Fiona Kotvojs and Jamila Rizvi to discuss more calls for a NSW MP to resign and new research about women's earnings and domestic violence risk.

Julia Baird is joined by Nicki Hutley, Niall Blair, Nevo Zisin and Aisha Novakovich to discuss division between state and federal governments over the vaccine rollout, JobSeeker changes, and Trans Visibility Day.

Ellen Fanning joins Kerry Chikarovski, Lech Blaine, Margy Osmond and Sally Scales to discuss issues with the vaccine rollout in aged care, COVID 'long haulers', and concerns for the arts with yet another festival cancelled.

Julia Baird is joined by Adam Liaw, Peter Hartcher, Corinne Grant and Preeya Alexander to discuss more division between state and federal leaders over the COVID vaccine rollout, Julian Assange - and burnout.

Ellen Fanning joins Esther McKay, Wesley Enoch, Chelsea Watego and Graeme Innes to discuss five more deaths in custody last month, NZ announces a travel bubble with Australia, and the 'right to disconnect'.

Julia Baird joins Mary-Lou Jarvis, Tim Soutphommasane, Wendy McCarthy and Erin Watson-Lynn to discuss female representation and culture in the Liberal Party plus former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate breaks her silence.

Ellen Fanning joins John Hewson, Preeti Bajaj, Jennifer Hewett, and Abul Rizvi to discuss the government's response to the Sex Discrimination Commissioner's Respect@Work report, Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, and Amazon.

Julia Baird joins Dr Kerryn Phelps, Abbie Chatfield, Aurora Milroy and Peter Sherlock to discuss the changes to Australia's vaccine rollout, plus the Victorian government considering lessons on toxic masculinity in schools.

Patricia Karvelas is joined by Amy Thunig, Katrina Hodgkinson, Rebecca Davies and Justin Mohammed to discuss rallies against Aboriginal deaths in custody, vaccine rollout targets abandoned - and the death of Prince Philip.

Stan Grant joins Diane Smith-Gander, Nareen Young, Parnell McGuinness and Sam Drummond to discuss former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate's revelations at a Senate inquiry, gig economy workers, and the vaccine rollout.

Patricia Karvelas joins Jason Yatsen Li, Greg Sheridan, Dr Neela Janakiramanan and Marie Coleman to discuss the PM's response to Christine Holgate, National Cabinet to meet twice weekly plusthe ADF accused of being too woke.

Stan Grant joins James Brown, Ming Long, James Blackwell and Priscilla Atkins to discuss 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and the final Australian troops to return from Afghanistan.

Patricia Karvelas joins Jacqui Munro, Adam Hills, Tasneem Chopra and Toby Ralph to discuss options for vaccinated Aussies to travel internationally, the return of comedy and live events, and should corporations get political?

Julia Baird joins Grace Tame, Craig Chung, Feyi Akindoyeni and Kate Ellis to discuss where to now for the women's movement after a big few months, a new consent education tool slammed, and National Cabinet meets again.

Ellen Fanning joins Niall Blair, Nicki Hutley, Rick Morton and Sam Connor to discuss the UN request to the Australian govt to get citizens home, the PM's inner city comments over climate change plus NDIS changes put on hold.

Ellen Fanning joins Craig Emerson, Kate Carnell, Rona Glynn-McDonald and Vyom Sharma to discuss Australia possibly investing in more vaccine development, government drops plans to criminalise wage theft, and Derek Chauvin found guilty of the murder of George Floyd.

Ellen Fanning joins Alexander Downer, Malcolm Farr, Patricia Davidson and Sonia Arakkal to discuss the US President's global climate summit, the federal government tears up Victoria's 'Belt and Road' agreement with China, and Australia's declining birth rate.

Julia Baird joins Courtney Act, Yumi Stynes, John Pesutto and Tory Shepherd to discuss Joe Biden's climate summit, more horrific domestic violence-related murders this week, and a new book tackling the teaching of consent.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Tarang Chawla, Dr Ngiare Brown, Martin Hamilton Smith and Anna Henderson to discuss the devastating COVID situation in India, Joe Biden's big climate plans put pressure on Australia, plus reflecting on Anzac Day, in the wake of the royal commission announcement.

Stan Grant joins Darren Saunders, Tim James, Sarah Martin and Yun Jiang to discuss Australia suspending flights from India until May, questions about religion and politics after a video of the PM at a church conference emerges - and unis still feel pain of COVID.

Stan Grant joins Christine Forster, Lisa Jackson Pulver, Dr John Davis and Maddison Connaughton to discuss a seventh Indigenous death in custody since March 2, and concerns a rental surge could lead to more homelessness.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Prof Ruth Stewart, Danica Leys, Michael Whaites and Donna Jeffries in the country NSW town of Dubbo to discuss the health divide between Australian cities and regional areas. What are some of the key issues and how are they being addressed?

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Dee Madigan, Kate Mills, Clare Armstrong and Ian Jones to discuss the Tasmanian election this weekend, President Biden's first 100 days in office, plus more women speak out about Andrew Laming.

Ellen Fanning joins Pawan Luthra, Nicole Lee, Amanda Young and Amanda Vanstone to discuss backlash over possible jail time for Australians trying to return from India, plus the new NDIS Minister faces questions at estimates.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Mary Chiarella, Peter Shmigel, Sam Connor and Rabia Siddique to discuss growing concerns about proposed changes to the NDIS, more criticism over the government's India travel ban plus the UK facing a mass exodus of healthcare workers, post COVID.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Alan Kirkland, Sarah Dingle, Peter Strong and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss NSW's new COVID case, AusPost agrees to mediation with Christine Holgate, plus the complexities of donor parents.

Ellen Fanning joins Naomi Simson, John Lee, Sarah Ison and Dr Ranjana Srivastava to discuss NZ suspending the travel bubble with NSW, Facebook upholds its decision to suspend Donald Trump from the platform plus China tension.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Preeti Bajaj, Samantha Maiden, Catherine Liddle and Terry Barnes to discuss big ticket items in this year's federal budget, what they mean for childcare, plus good news for NSW in the COVID battle.

Julia Baird is joined by Brent Sanders, Kathryn Greiner, Wendy McCarthy and Tanya Hosch to discuss a "brutal" new report into NSW ministerial workplace culture, school consent education plus an attack on a school in Kabul.

Ellen Fanning joins Georgie Dent, Craig Wallace, Paul Guerra and Rona Glynn-McDonald to discuss the government's big-spending federal budget. Children, the elderly and people with disability are set to see more funding, but will our international border closures stifle economic growth?

Kathryn Robinson joins Amanda Rose, Claire Harvey, Michael Toole and Yun Jiang to discuss the Moderna vaccine announcement, a report that says the COVID pandemic was preventable, and UNSW reopens to international students.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Margy Osmond, Abul Rizvi, Nell Frizzell and Shitij Kapur to discuss Labor's budget reply, ongoing clashes in Gaza, plus why nearly 60% of people in Japan want to cancel the Olympics.

Kathryn Robinson joins Kerry Chikarovski, Wesley Enoch, Christina Ryan and Dr Mukesh Haikerwal to discuss concerns about Australia's international border closures, devastating events in Gaza and is there a lack of innovation?

Ellen Fanning is joined by Geoffrey Robertson, Nareen Young, Rebecca Davies and Brigid Meney to discuss the death of an Australian man waiting to return from India, a push to implement the 'Magnitsky Laws' plus a challenge to Deliveroo's business model.

Julia Baird joins Grace Tame, Niall Blair, Patrick Abboud and Suelette Dreyfus to discuss reports that Parliament House staff ordered not to speak to media, $600m for a new gas plant in NSW, and men less likely to give up eating meat.

Ellen Fanning joins Em Rusciano, Adam Carrel, Val Fell and Craig Chung to discuss whether Australia needs an ad campaign for the COVID vaccine, if more funding means better care in aged care, and maintaining authenticity.

Julia Baird joins Dr Kerryn Phelps, Luke Nayna, Bhakthi Puvanenthiran and Lizzie O'Shea to discuss growing concerns about COVID vaccine hesitancy, a ceasefire announced in Gaza, and Princess Diana back in the headlines.

Ellen Fanning joins Craig Emerson, Wendy Machin, Dr Jenny May, and Ingrid Cumming to discuss how COVID's shaken up Australia's 'larrikin' image, the mouse plague enveloping parts of NSW, and has Labor lost touch with voters?

Julia Baird joins Amy Thunig, Isaiah Dawe, John Pesutto and Kerry Carrington to discuss changes to NSW consent laws, crossbench push for companies who made profit in COVID to return JobKeeper funds plus foster care concerns.

Ellen Fanning is joined by James Blackwell, Lucy Davis, Tom Calma and Ngiare Brown to discuss the fourth anniversary of the Uluru Statement, new COVID cases in Melbourne, plus one year on from the death of George Floyd.

Julia Baird is joined by Talal Yassine, Cheryl Cartwright, Preeya Alexander and Inala Cooper to discuss Victoria's snap COVID lockdown, the skills shortage in outback Australia, plus why US intelligence is looking at UFOs.

Ellen Fanning joins Lucy Turnbull, Toby Ralph, Nicole Brown and Jamila Rizvi to discuss the first day of Melbourne lockdown, the 'curse' of parking, plus celebrating the life of Very Hungry Caterpillar author, Eric Carle.

Julia Baird is joined by Pru Goward, Kylie Captain, Nazeem Hussain and Yasmin Poole to discuss Melbourne's growing COVID cases, NSW's new consent education package, plus Naomi Osaka's French Open standoff.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Lisa Jackson Pulver, Dr Neela Janakiramanan, Daniel D'Hotman and Ewen Jones to discuss growing concerns over COVID in aged care, Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open plus does our education system perpetuate class divides.

Julia Baird is joined by Michelle Arrow, Catherine Liddle, Amy Remeikis and Kate Carnell to discuss Melbourne's extended lockdown, and Australia's history at risk as the National Archives misses out on funding.

Ellen Fanning joins Mary-Lou Jarvis, Corinne Grant, Kudzai Kanhutu and Jenny Lambert to discuss the federal government's new payment for Victorians in lockdown, and the push for mandatory vaccinations for aged care workers.

Julia Baird is joined by Paulina Skerman, Taylah Gray, Greg Sheridan and Adrian Piccoli to discuss the PM's meeting with US President Joe Biden, the return of cruise ships, plus a curious new study looking at our dreams.

Ellen Fanning joins Ian Hickie, Prue Clarke, Paul Guerra and Topaz McAuliffe to discuss how Victoria's lockdown has impacted welfare, a push to change Australia's immigration program, and how COVID is making us rethink work.

Julia Baird is joined by Claire Harvey, Darren Saunders, Feyi Akindoyeni and Terry Barnes to discuss one of the biggest Medicare overhauls in decades, the latest on the Biloela family, plus scientific revolutions.

Ellen Fanning joins Katrina Hodgkinson, Tasneem Chopra, Justin Mohammed and Yun Jiang to discuss easing restrictions in Victoria, Scott Morrison's big G7 speech, and the NSW mice plague hits schools.

Julia Baird is joined by Katharine Murphy, Tarang Chawla, Kerry Chikarovski and Michael Jensen to discuss changing attitudes towards sexual assault, DV in the Anglican church, plus taming Question Time.

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Jennifer Byrne, Geoffrey Winters, Sally Rugg and Sisonke Msimang to discuss the latest on the Biloela family, cancel culture in the publishing industry plus the Sydney Film Festival.

Julia Baird joins Nikki Hutley, Alexander Downer, Amy Coopes and Ali Kadri to discuss the push to reunite the Biloela family in Perth, Swimming Australia to investigate the treatment of women, plus the G7 Summit concludes.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Jason Yatsen Li, Nyadol Nyuon, Peter Hartcher and Fiona Reynolds to discuss the latest on the Biloela family, concerns over proposed changes to the superannuation industry plus the long-term impacts of border closures.

Julia Baird joins Annabel Crabb, Gray Connolly, Graeme Innes and Emma Husar to discuss a damning review into how parliament responds to bullying and assault, when politicians should have to resign, and the Australia Club.

Ellen Fanning joins Adam Liaw, Rebecca Davies, Merle Mitchell and Molly George to discuss changes to AstraZeneca age recommendations, concerning numbers of serious incidents in aged care, should vegan products be called meat.

Ellen Fanning joins Dr Kerryn Phelps, Anna Henderson, Katrina Hodgkinson and Mohammad Al-Khafaji to discuss Barnaby Joyce regaining leadership of the Nationals Party, and growing frustration over Pfizer vaccine shortages.

Julia Baird is joined by Lisa-Ann Gershwin, Leon Compton, Analiese Gregory and Will Bignell for a special episode in Tasmania, focused on food sustainability. From farm to plate - how do we ensure the food we eat is not harmful to the environment around us?

Ellen Fanning joins Wendy Machin, Abul Rizvi, Vyom Sharma and Gabrielle Chan to discuss the latest COVID outbreak in Sydney, help for farmers with a new Ag visa plus the Coalition settles in with a new Nationals leader.

Ellen Fanning joins Craig Chung, Melanie Brock, Kumi Taguchi and Craig Reucassel to discuss the latest COVID outbreak in NSW, government asked to justify claims UNESCO's Great Barrier Reef decision was 'politically motivated', and the Biloela family.

Julia Baird joins Jenna Price, Bella Green, Dr Neela Janakiramanan and Austin Evans to discuss Sydney's partial lockdown, Barnaby Joyce's appointment to a women's safety taskforce, plus the changing perception of sex work.

Julia Baird joins Geraldine Doogue, Mary-Louise McLaws, Jackie Kelly and Catherine Liddle to discuss the COVID outbreak in Sydney, a new report laying out Australia's future, and Victorian Premier Dan Andrews returns to work.

Julia Baird is joined by Marc Fennell, Kathryn Greiner, Danica Leys and Dr Paul Griffin to discuss AstraZeneca open to young people, if private schools should have been allowed JobKeeper - and social media.

Julia Baird joins Dr Darren Saunders, Ming Long, Yun Jiang and Greg Sheridan to discuss divisions between state and federal leaders over COVID, confusion in the vaccine rollout plus pressures on Chinese students in Australia.

Ellen Fanning joins Jan Fran, Julie Leask, Mal Peters and Pat Turner to discuss the pandemic response for Indigenous communities, the growing number of people leaving cities for regional areas, and the vaccine rollout.

Ellen Fanning joins Dr Norman Swan, Jacqui Munro, Malcolm Farr and Sonia Arakkal to discuss the government's four step plan for getting out of the pandemic, cuts to international arrivals and where we go for wellbeing advice.

Julia Baird is joined by Kerry Chikarovski, Clare Armstrong, Ingrid Cumming and Preeya Alexander to discuss new COVID cases in aged care, former Liberal MP Julia Banks' claims about the party's culture, and NAIDOC week.

Julia Baird is joined by Geoffrey Winters, Holly Seale, Jennifer Hewett and Marie Coleman to discuss more COVID cases among aged care workers, the PM's approval rating drop plus more revelations about Crown Casino.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Rick Morton, Kate Mills, Stephen O'Doherty and Sam Connor to discuss NSW's lockdown extension, calls for home quarantine for vaccinated people, and what it takes to have a 'strong mindset'.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Margy Osmond, Kate Carnell, Kudzai Kanhutu and Rona Glynn-McDonald to discuss pressures to move away from COVID lockdowns, international flights to Australia restricted, plus concerns about a crackdown on the charity sector.

Ellen Fanning joins Bridie Jabour, Mary Chiarella, John Pesutto and Leesa Watego to discuss NSW's tightening lockdown restrictions, news of Pfizer supplies brought forward, and how real is the idea of 'miserable Millennials'?

Julia Baird joins Jess Scully, Lisa Jackson-Pulver, Adrian Piccoli and Madura McCormack to discuss the government's new vaccine ad campaigns, federal support for businesses affected by Sydney's lockdown, and the impacts of long-term remote learning for young students.

Ellen Fanning joins Luke Nayna, Nareen Young, Stephen Duckett and Christina Ryan to discuss the worrying vaccine rollout rates, why the Delta variant has economists concerned, and the great lengths we're going to, to keep sport running.

Julia Baird joins Stan Grant, Amy Thunig, Pru Goward and Nancy Baxter to discuss NSW's lockdown extension, another Indigenous death in custody, and a Chinese surveillance ship heads towards Australia.

Ellen Fanning joins Anne Davies, Dr Jenny May, Ewen Jones and Terence Jeyaretnam to discuss a possible snap lockdown for Melbourne, the PM's blame game with ATAGI, and the EU makes changes to tackle climate problems.

Julia Baird joins Jane Caro, Toby Ralph, Dr Vincent Cornelisse and Shalailah Medhora to discuss the COVID 'real life NSW vs Victoria experiment', promising data from a study into HIV transmission plus our lockdown bad habits.

Ellen Fanning joins Parnell McGuinness, Ngiare Brown, Lydia Shelly and Nicole Lee to discuss tough restrictions on parts of Sydney, Melbourne's lockdown likely to continue, and Coalition and Labor deadlocked in the polls.

Julia Baird is joined by Rev. Bill Crews, Holly Seale, Inala Cooper and Annika Smethurst to discuss the impacts of ongoing lockdowns on the homeless community, the UK opens up on 'Freedom Day', plus the risks of long COVID.

Ellen Fanning joins James Arvanitakis, Samantha Maiden, Dr Neela Janakiramanan and Corinne Grant to discuss SA's snap lockdown, if cleaners have been forgotten in COVID safety measures, and the new ABC show, Ms Represented.

Julia Baird joins Gray Connolly, Dr Kerryn Phelps, Osman Faruqi and Silma Ihram to discuss the waning uptake of AstraZeneca vaccines, Australia's possible return to Afghanistan, plus Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Adam Liaw, Annabelle Williams, Malcolm Farr and Melanie Brock to discuss tougher restrictions for parts of Sydney, the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony, and the TGA approves Pfizer for kids.

Julia Baird joins Peter FitzSimons, Amanda Rose, Julie Leask and Tasneem Chopra to discuss the 'freedom' protests in Sydney and Melbourne, the push for a singles bubble in NSW, and America's 'pandemic of the unvaccinated'.

Ellen Fanning joins Claire Harvey, Mohammad Al-Khafaji, Kudzai Kanhutu and Craig Emerson to discuss calls for the 201 NSW HSC to be abandoned, one of the govt's big vaccine deals hit with delays plus Vic and SA ease lockdown.

Julia Baird joins Margy Osmond, Tom Dusevic, Feyi Akindoyeni and Justin Mohamed to discuss NSW's lockdown extension, divisions between state leaders plus what Simone Biles' experience says about athletes and mental health.

Ellen Fanning joins Dee Madigan, John Anderson, Vyom Sharma and Fiona Reynolds to discuss NSW's growing COVID numbers, if farmers hold the key to our carbon emissions, and having hard conversations, with author Anna Sale.

Julia Baird joins James Valentine, Jennifer Hewett, Sanjaya Senanayake and Tanya Hosch to discuss the military called in to help enforce Sydney's lockdown, investigating UFOs plus inspiring stories from the Tokyo Olympics.

Ellen Fanning joins Rick Morton, Dr Preeya Alexander, Madonna King and Jenny Lambert to discuss Queensland's growing COVID clusters, Sky News' suspension from YouTube, and if Australia's vaccine targets match reality.

Julia Baird joins Marc Fennell, Maha Abdo, Greg Sheridan and Nancy Baxter to discuss Labor's push for a financial incentive to get people vaccinated against COVID, warnings over the Delta variant and our hospitals, and the PM's display of religion.

Ellen Fanning joins Verity Firth, Lisa Jackson Pulver, Peter Strong and Amy Remeikis to discuss the plan to vaccinate younger Australians faster, and the debate over Year 12s returning to school in lockdown.

Julia Baird joins Peter Hartcher, AmyThunig, Pat Turner and Jamila Rizvi to discuss a new $1B Closing The Gap plan, COVID concerns spreading to regional areas, and are sporting dress codes outdated?

Stan Grant joins Jess Scully, Lee Carnie, Wesley Enoch and Clare Armstrong to discuss the push to mandate vaccinations in workplaces, the Arts sector hit with more lockdowns, and the latest great moments from the Olympics.

Julia Baird is joined by John Stanley, Amani Haydar, Neela Janakiramanan and Catherine Liddle to discuss the ongoing impact of the pandemic on domestic violence in Australia, JobKeeper transparency plus the COVID puppy boom.

Ellen Fanning joins Cassandra Goldie, Shane Jenek, Ming Long and Jon Faine to discuss the IPCC's stark warning about the world's climate, the govt's call for some Centrelink recipients to repay JobKeeper plus the 2021 Census.

Julia Baird joins Claire Harvey, Jonathan Webb, Anika Molesworth and Tarang Chawla to discuss how farmers are leading the way on tackling climate change, NSW Delta outbreak spreads to the regions plus impact of COVID shaming.

Ellen Fanning, Norman Swan, Nyadol Nyuon, Deborah Cheetham and Shane Wright discuss the Biloela family's case, NSW Police crackdown on those ignoring public health orders, and NZ's relationship with First Nations people.

Stan Grant is joined by Benjamin Law, Mary Chiarella, Karen Middleton and Damien Cave to discuss the Taliban's deadly advance across Afghanistan, Australian broadcaster Cheng Lei still detained in China, and the COVID latest.

Ellen Fanning joins Arif Hussein, Mariam Veiszadeh, Chris Barrie and Diana Sayed to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Almost 20 years after troops went into the country, the capital Kabul has fallen to the Taliban.

Ellen Fanning joins James Brown, Tim Soutphommasane, Sam Maiden and Anne Dennis to discuss deteriorating faith in the government's ability to deal with COVID, and concerns for young Indigenous people contracting Delta.

Ellen Fanning joins Craig Foster, Professor Ngiare Brown, Peter Bol and Annika Smethurst to discuss concerns about the number of kids being infected with COVID, the latest from Afghanistan, and Peter Bol's Olympic journey.

Stan Grant joins Amanda Rose, Mostafa Rachwani, Jennifer Hewett and Toby Ralph to discuss the latest from Afghanistan, NSW braces to break more COVID-19 records, while frustration grows over slow delivery of business grants.

Stan Grant joins Chas Licciardello, Jamie Tarabay, James Blackwell and Nouria Salehi to discuss tougher restrictions for NSW, mandating vaccines in some industries, and what the situation in Afghanistan means for US power.

Julia Baird joins Jane Caro, Parnell McGuinness, Joe Williams and Malcolm Farr to discuss COVID spread in western NSW Indigenous communities, tackling school during an outbreak, and the roadmap to lessening restrictions.

Ellen Fanning joins by Dr Darren Saunders, Adrian Piccoli, Sarah Ison and Dr Bridie Kean to discuss states lagging behind in vaccination rates, universities call for funding boost after tough few years, and the Paralympics!

Julia Baird is joined by Gray Connolly, Mina Zaki, Mark Willacy and Amy Remeikis. In an exclusive, The Drum has seen evidence that interpreters who worked with ADF personnel had their visa applications rejected, despite promises from government that Afghan translators would be accommodated.

Ellen Fanning joins Jason Yat-Sen Li, Mary-Louise McLaws, Inala Cooper and Adam Carrel to discuss NSW easing restrictions as case numbers grow, plus Australia warned it could lose the race to win back international students.

Stan Grant is joined by Geoff Gallop, Mariam Veiszadeh, Kudzai Kanhutu and Sophie Payten to discuss deadly attacks at Kabul international airport, Pfizer vaccine rollout expanded to children aged 12 and up, and how the pandemics prompted some people to change careers.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Adam Liaw, Niall Blair, Gabrielle Chan and Oral McGuire to discuss the death of an Indigenous man from COVID-19, why we should care about farming - and how to change a mind.

Julia Baird is joined by Rick Morton, Kerryn Phelps, Erin Watson-Lynn and Rabia Siddique to discuss the end of the US war in Afghanistan, how domestic work is split in households, and Lucia Osborne Crowley's new book, 'My Body Keeps Your Secrets'.

Ellen Fanning joins Emma Johnston, Scott Ludlam, Feyi Akindoyeni and Alexander Downer to discuss Australia's post-pandemic life when it comes to climate change and the economy. Will it be business as usual or a new direction?

Julia Baird is joined by Abbie Chatfield, Julie Leask, Ingrid Cumming and Peter Hartcher to discuss COVID misinformation in the influencer world - and how it's being tackled, warnings over an unproven COVID 'cure' - and more.

Stan Grant joins Mary Chiarella, Bob Carr, Annika Smethurst and Sam Connor to discuss National Cabinet divisions over Australia's COVID reopening plan, extreme weather hits parts of the US, and the latest Paralympic action.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Claire Harvey, James Hennessy, Nicole Lee and Fiona Cornforth to discuss day one of the Women's Safety Summit, Sydney braces for a spike in COVID cases, plus the 'Vax The Nation' campaign.

Julia Baird is joined by Kate Eastman, Neela Janakiramanan, Grace Tame and Thelma Schwartz to discuss the Women's Safety Summit so far, Texas' controversial new abortion law, plus the PM's Father's Day trip making headlines.

Julia Baird joins Brad McKay, Angela Vithoulkas, John Davis and Sally Rugg to discuss warnings about overwhelmed ICUs, the Education Ministers controversial comments over history curriculums plus psychics and fortune telling.

Ellen Fanning joins Danica Leys, Marie Coleman, Preeya Alexander and Tom Calma to discuss NSW's COVID reopening plan, the push to lift vaccination rates in the aged care industry, and calls for a national literacy strategy.

Julia Baird is joined by Bridie Jabour, Jason Israel, Tasneem Chopra and Mohammad Al-Khafaji to discuss concerns over NSW's COVID reopening plan, the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the 'Ig Nobel Prize'.

Ellen Fanning joins Lech Blaine, Parnell McGuinness, Craig Emerson and Catherine Liddle to discuss what's happening to address vaccine hesitancy, calls for Labor to improve diversity within its party plus the Aussie larrikin.

Julia Baird joins Geoffrey Winters, Amy Coopes, Osman Faruqi and Lee Carnie to discuss the pandemic's unique burden on young people, calls for an end to Twitter bullying, and what can we learn from Denmark's COVID experience?

Ellen Fanning joins Peter Lewis, Val Fell, Ian Henschke and Kudzai Kanhutu to discuss vaccine hesitancy in the over-60s, claims the pandemic has caused a foster care shortage plus differing lockdown restrictions in aged care.

Julia Baird is joined by Peter Hartcher, Margy Osmond, Yun Jiang and Corinne Grant to discuss the government's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, the future of travel in Australia plus burnout.

Ellen Fanning joins Lucy Turnbull, Wesley Enoch, Nancy Baxter and Adam Carrel to discuss Beijing's reaction to the nuclear submarines deal, Doherty Institute amends its advice plus NSW to trial home quarantine for travellers.

Julia Baird is joined by Tim James, Jane Caro, Samantha Maiden and Tarang Chawla to discuss Christian Porter's resignation, Melbourne's roadmap out of COVID lockdown, plus the fallout from the AUKUS submarine deal.

Ellen Fanning joins Carmel Tebbutt, Fiona Simson, Abul Rizvi and John Pesutto to discuss violent protests in Melbourne against a vaccine mandate for construction workers, the Biloela family and concerns over labour shortages.

Julia Baird is joined by Jenna Price, Alan Kirkland, Mariam Tokhi and Toby Ralph to discuss the push to get more kids vaccinated against COVID, a spike in number of reported sexual assaults, and Melbourne protests.

Ellen Fanning joins Isaiah Dawe, Mary Chiarella, Andy Marks and Jennifer Hewett to discuss more arrests at Melbourne protests, the push to help developing nations access COVID vaccine and Victoria's plan for back to school.

Julia Baird joins Greig Pickhaver, Semara Jose, Vyom Sharma and Jenna Clarke to discuss the first in-person meeting of Quad leaders, COVID vaccine hesitancy falls with the promise of travel and freedoms plus AFL Grand Final.

Ellen Fanning joins John Lee, Nyadol Nyuon, Shane Wright and Samantha Connor to discuss details of NSW's reopening plan, COVID vaccine rollout for people with disability, plus tensions in the Nationals over climate change.

Julia Baird joins Mariam Veiszadeh, Ian Hickie, Anna Henderson and Fiona Kotvojs to discuss fears of Taliban targeting Afghan social media users, concerns Black Summer bushfires could become the norm plus Instagram for kids.

Julia Baird joins Rick Morton, Verity Firth, Erin Watson-Lynn and Dr Mukesh Haikerwal to discuss pressure on health systems as states reopen, the Victorian Health dept charged by WorkSafe over hotel quarantine, plus net zero.

Julia Baird joins Peter FitzSimons, Clare Armstrong, Sanjaya Senanayake and Deborah Cheetham to discuss the end to the federal govt's COVID payments, Singapore's pandemic reality check, and how music answers life's questions.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Pru Goward, Christina Ryan, Bridie Jabour and Catherine Bennett to discuss NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's shock resignation, international border ban to lift, and pregnancy during COVID.

Julia Baird is joined by Angela Vithoulkas, Katrina Hodgkinson, Kate McClymont and Feyi Akindoyeni to discuss the resignations in NSW parliament, ICAC's inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian, and reopening Australia's borders.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Adrian Piccoli, Michael Miller, Pat Turner and Jamila Rizvi to discuss growing COVID cases in Victoria, low vaccination rates in Indigenous communities, and NSW's new premier.

Julia Baird joins Jacqueline Maley, Peter Lewis, Damien Cave and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss concerns over a proposed federal integrity commission, a former Facebook worker speaks out, plus media misinformation.

Ellen Fanning joins Geraldine Doogue, Lisa Jackson Pulver, Nancy Baxter and Peter Strong to discuss changes to NSW's roadmap to freedom, the first major review into the Catholic Church in 80 years, and 'Bird of the Year'.

Julia Baird joins Kate Mills, Kerryn Phelps, Nareen Young and Tory Shepherd to discuss nervousness for hospital systems ahead of NSW easing restrictions, soaring house prices, plus the impacts of a loss in physical contact.

Ellen Fanning joins Naomi Simson, Lydia Shelly, Graeme Innes and Stephen Duckett to discuss day one of eased restrictions in NSW, the PM negotiates with the Nationals over climate policy, plus ensuring vaccine access for all.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Yvonne Weldon, Dr Darren Saunders, David Borger and Jennifer Hewett to discuss Prince Charles' push for the PM to attend the UN Climate Summit and Vic Labor MPs face allegations of branch stacking.

Stan Grant joins Jan Fran, James Brown, Sarah Ison and Preeya Alexander to discuss the PM's plan for net zero emissions, concerns about undiagnosed cancers during the pandemic, plus Australian-made rover to launch into space.

Kathryn Robinson joins Gray Connolly, Jason Yat-Sen Li, Amy Remeikis and Kudzai Kanhutu to discuss Victoria's latest record COVID case day, and calls for the government to stop the 'scaremongering' on net zero emissions.

Ellen Fanning joins Jess Miller, Amanda Young, Malcolm Farr and Fiona Reynolds to discuss the PM's decision to attend the Glasgow Climate Summit, concerns over the global supply chain, and Costa Georgiadis chats gardens.

Ellen Fanning joins Quentin Dempster, Wendy Machin, Teela Reid and Craig Emerson to discuss Queensland's roadmap to reopen borders, the opening day of ICAC hearings on Gladys Berejiklian, plus report findings on Juukan Gorge.

Ellen Fanning joins Jane Caro, Fiona McLeod, Kishor Napier-Raman and John Pesutto to discuss what Australia is doing to attract migrants back to the country, $5000 payments for women leaving violent relationships, plus inside Australia's billion-dollar political lobbying industry.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Craig Chung, Anne Davies, Geoff Gallop and Dr Jenny May to discuss high-earning companies banking JobKeeper payments, another severe weather season, plus regional grants awarded to major cities.

Kath Robinson joins Jenna Price, Luke Nayna, Vyom Sharma and Corinne Grant to discuss the latest from ICAC hearings about the former NSW Premier, burnout among healthcare professional plus COVID sparking a Great Resignation?

Kathryn Robinson is joined by Marc Fennell, Mary Chiarella, Toby Ralph and Sally Capp to discuss Victoria's exit out of a sixth lockdown, international travel back on the agenda, plus a new book exploring 'fake history'.

Julia Baird is joined by Bob Carr, Lenore Taylor, Adrian Piccoli and Inala Cooper to discuss the outcome of the Nationals net zero emissions deal, support for the Coalition slumps, plus more evidence is heard at NSW ICAC.

Julia Baird joins Rick Morton, Nicki Hutley, Ewen Jones and Vanessa Elliott to discuss the government's new climate plan, Crown found unfit to run its Melbourne casino, and issues in accessing COVID vaccination certificates.

Ellen Fanning joins Geraldine Doogue, Tanya Hosch, Adam Carrell and Mal Peters to discuss what Australia's climate plan means for vulnerable communities, the PM's bill to address alleged voter fraud, plus inflation concerns.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Kate McClymont, Parnell McGuinness, Dr Andy Marks and Abul Rizvi to discuss Daryl Maguire's appearance at ICAC, if Australia should consider nuclear power, plus the 'great migration'.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Jess Scully, Kate Carnell, Christina Ryan and Catherine Liddle to discuss Gladys Berejiklian's appearance at ICAC, Mathias Cormann's backflip on carbon prices plus Victoria braces for severe storms.

Ellen Fanning joins Kathryn Greiner, Craig Reucassel, Amelia Telford and Greg Sheridan to discuss Gladys Berejiklian's testimony at ICAC, tensions with the French President, plus leaders arrive for the Glasgow Climate Summit.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Peter Hartcher, Emma Johnston, Amanda Young and Kelly Vea Vea to discuss the latest from the Glasgow climate summit, plus the PM defends himself against accusations he lied to the French President.

Julia Baird joins Samantha Maiden, Feyi Akindoyeni, Nancy Baxter and Alan Kirkland to discuss the latest from the Glasgow climate summit, the French Ambassador slams the PM over a submarine deal, plus Cleo Smith returns home.

Julia Baird joins Wesley Enoch, Tony Windsor, Clare Armstrong and Amanda Vanstone to discuss the popularity of independent political candidates in recent years, minimum wages for farm workers, plus Alan Jones leaves Sky News.

Julia Baird joins Vanessa Pirotta, Dr Richard Di Natale, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal and Fiona Simson to discuss WA's border reopening plan, concerns over how COVID is progressing in the UK, plus we recap the COP26 Climate Summit.

Ellen Fanning joins Adam Liaw, Annika Smethurst, Angus Emmott and Nareen Young to discuss allegations of branch stacking involving Federal Liberal MP Michael Sukkar, plus how the Australian accent has changed over time.

Julia Baird joins Annabel Crabb, Tim James, Nyadol Nyuon and Sonia Arakkal to discuss the govt ruling out subsidising expansion of electric vehicles, how an alert shared on TikTok saved a teen, plus Afterpay in hospitality.

Ellen Fanning joins Peter Lewis, Everald Compton, Kudzai Kanhutu and Jennifer Hewett to discuss private hotel quarantine plans, state variations in COVID rules for aged care, plus a new $1bn fund for low-emissions technology.

Julia Baird is joined by Darren Saunders, Nicole Brown, Neela Janakiramanan, and Erin Watson-Lynn to discuss the latest from the Glasgow climate summit, a surge in the unemployment rate, plus indicators of success.

Ellen Fanning joins Margy Osmond, Lisa Jackson Pulver, Wendy Machin and Malcolm Farr to discuss the government's modelling on emissions reduction, how to travel internationally post-COVID, plus a look at the English HSC.

Ellen Fanning joins Stephen O'Doherty, Kishor Napier-Raman, Val Fell and Suelette Dreyfus to discuss takeouts from the COP26 climate summit, is there a lack of urgency in aged care reform plus are uni degrees still worth it?

Julia Baird joins Jane Caro, Tom Dusevic, Toby Ralph and Rona Glynn-McDonald to discuss the Vic gov's controversial pandemic legislation, warnings women who work from home risk damaging their careers plus dating during COVID.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Ann Sudmalis, Jenna Price, Shane Wright and Ali Kadri to discuss new data revealing wages have risen in the last quarter, women's voices missing from media, plus FOI laws.

Julia Baird joins Elaine Pearson, Geoffrey Winters, Amy Remeikis and Dr Ngaree Blow to discuss a new report detailing disadvantage across Australia, SA parliament makes spithoods illegal, and harassment in the beer industry.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Rebecca Davies, Zara Seidler, Paul Zahra and Vyom Sharma to discuss vaccine mandates, issues in the global supply chain and whether sex education is being properly taught in schools.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Mariam Veiszadeh, Inala Cooper, Abul Rizvi and Sarah Ison to discuss the COVID outbreak in vulnerable Katherine communities, Australia takes another step to reopen to the world, and former Afghan interpreters forced to make an impossible decision.

Julia Baird joins Courtney Act, Rev. Robert Forsyth, Shalailah Medhora and Peter Strong to discuss the government's contentious religious discrimination bill, another Coalition backbencher rebels over vaccine mandates, and stories of love with author Trent Dalton.

Ellen Fanning joins Preeya Alexander, Dennis Atkins, Avril Henry and Talal Yassine to discuss startling revelations from a former ADF trainee, two new groups added to the government's list of terror organisations, and calls for better education on financial literacy.

Julia Baird joins Talie Star, Dr Kerryn Phelps, Adrian Piccoli and Sarah Martin to discuss the contentious Religious Discrimination Bill, new research questioning our understanding of economic abuse, plus guest John Marsden.

Ellen Fanning joins Angela Vithoulkas, Rick Morton, Veena Sahajwalla and Christina Ryan to discuss concerns about a new COVID variant in South Africa, employing more people with a disability, plus our textile waste problem.

Julia Baird is joined by Ashlee Donohue, Parnell McGuinness, Samantha Maiden and Sanjaya Senanayake to discuss the impacts of the COVID Omicron variant, reflecting on the #MeToo movement, plus 'mateship'.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Bridget Brennan, Peter Lewis, Kate Carnell and Mukesh Haikerwal to discuss damning insights from the review into parliamentary workplace culture, more cases of the Omicrom variant detected in Australia, and remembering David Dalaithngu.

Julia Baird joins Kerry Chikarovski, Simon Smart, Mannie Kaur Verma and Peter Martin to discuss reforming workplace culture at Parliament House. Plus religion, patriarchy, and also how lockdowns affect trust with co-workers.

Julia Baird is joined by Graeme Innes, Wendy McCarthy, Tanya Hosch and Clare Armstrong to discuss federal parliament's last sitting day for the year, calls for the WA government to withdraw an Aboriginal Heritage Bill, plus how philosophy can help us get through a pandemic.

Stan Grant is joined by Geraldine Doogue, Kudzai Kanhutu, Richie Merzian and Craig Wallace to discuss new Magnitsky sanctions to target Chinese and Russian officials, Labor's 43% emissions reduction target if elected, and should you invite unvaccinated family or friends to Christmas?

Ellen Fanning is joined by Nicki Hutley, Katherine O'Regan, Osman Faruqi, and Doug Cameron to discuss more reactions to Labor's climate policy pitch, concerns about the impact of buy now pay later schemes on personal debt - and what could council elections tell us about how the federal election will play out?

Julia Baird is joined by Alisa Stephens, Craig Chung, Jacqueline Maley and Sonia Arakkal to discuss NSW public school teachers strike demanding better pay and more respect, US diplomats to boycott 2022 Winter Olympics, plus Cricket Australia strips WA of the fifth Ashes Test over border restrictions.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Alan Kirkland, Lizzie O'Shea, Fiona Simson and Samantha Connor to discuss the deep division in the amount of unpaid work between men and women, the Treasurer announces reforms to Australia's payments system, plus calls to give consumers more rights around repairs.

Julia Baird is joined by Craig Emerson, Ian Hickie, Feyi Akindoyeni and Semara Jose to discuss Victoria's passing of laws to ban religious schools from sacking or refusing hire based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ellen Fanning joins Wesley Enoch, Hannah Diviney, Andy Marks and Diane Smith-Gander to discuss calls for more to be done to protect people from being underpaid, and Gladys Berejiklian rules out a tilt at federal politics.

Ellen Fanning joins Madonna King, Adam Liaw, Margy Osmond and Amanda Vanstone to discuss Queensland's border reopening, calls for Julian Assange's release following a stroke, plus environmentally-friendly Christmas shopping.

Julia Baird joins Greg Sheridan, Andrew Johnson, Zara Seidler and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss gender representation in major parties ahead of the election, plus Afghanistan's health systems on the brink of collapse.

Ellen Fanning is joined by Marc Fennell, Suelette Dreyfus, Ranjana Srivastava and Geoff Gallop to discuss NSW's surging COVID cases as restrictions ease, plus analysis finds federal government grants favour Coalition seats.

Ellen Fanning joins Julie Leask, Nyadol Nyuon, Toby Ralph and Adam Carrel to discuss living with COVID during the summer holiday period, plus the mid-year economic review shows Australia's recovery is stronger than expected.

Julia Baird joins Amy Thunig, Geoffrey Winters, Jimmy Barnes and Georgie Tunny to discuss COVID concerns over Christmas, how music can help alleviate depression, plus things we want to leave behind in 2021.