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Season 2021 - Episode Guide

Episodes

Episode 1

Episode: 2021-02-01 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2021

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Episode 2

Episode: 2021-02-02 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2021

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Episode 3

Episode: 2021-02-03 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2021

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Episode 4

Episode: 2021-02-04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2021

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Episode 5

Episode: 2021-02-05 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2021

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Episode 6

Episode: 2021-02-08 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2021

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Episode 7

Episode: 2021-02-09 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2021

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Episode 8

Episode: 2021-02-10 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2021

Episode 8

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'.

Episode 9

Episode: 2021-02-11 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2021

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

Episode: 2021-02-12 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2021

Episode 10

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?

Episode 11

Episode: 2021-02-15 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2021

Episode 11

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?

Episode 12

Episode: 2021-02-16 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2021

Episode 12

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.

Episode 13

Episode: 2021-02-17 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2021

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Episode 14

Episode: 2021-02-18 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2021

Episode 14

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.

Episode 15

Episode: 2021-02-19 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2021

Episode 15

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.

Episode 16

Episode: 2021-02-22 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2021

Episode 16

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

Episode 17

Episode: 2021-02-23 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2021

Episode 17

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.

Episode 18

Episode: 2021-02-24 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2021

Episode 18

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.

Episode 19

Episode: 2021-02-25 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2021

Episode 19

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.

Episode 20

Episode: 2021-02-26 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2021

Episode 20

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.

Episode 21

Episode: 2021-03-01 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2021

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Episode 22

Episode: 2021-03-02 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2021

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Episode 23

Episode: 2021-03-03 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2021

Episode 23

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.

Episode 24

Episode: 2021-03-04 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2021

Episode 24

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.

Episode 25

Episode: 2021-03-05 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2021

Episode 25

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.

Episode 26

Episode: 2021-03-08 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2021

Episode 26

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.

Episode 27

Episode: 2021-03-09 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2021

Episode 27

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.

Episode 28

Episode: 2021-03-10 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2021

Episode 28

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.

Episode 29

Episode: 2021-03-11 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2021

Episode 29

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?

Episode 30

Episode: 2021-03-12 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2021

Episode 30

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.

Episode 31

Episode: 2021-03-15 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2021

Episode 31

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.

Episode 32

Episode: 2021-03-16 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2021

Episode 32

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.

Episode 33

Episode: 2021-03-17 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2021

Episode 33

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.

Episode 34

Episode: 2021-03-18 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2021

Episode 34

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.

Episode 35

Episode: 2021-03-19 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2021

Episode 35

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'.

Episode 36

Episode: 2021-03-22 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2021

Episode 36

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.

Episode 37

Episode: 2021-03-23 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2021

Episode 37

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.

Episode 38

Episode: 2021-03-24 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2021

Episode 38

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.

Episode 39

Episode: 2021-03-25 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2021

Episode 39

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.

Episode 40

Episode: 2021-03-26 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2021

Episode 40

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'.

Episode 41

Episode: 2021-03-29 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2021

Episode 41

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.

Episode 42

Episode: 2021-03-30 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2021

Episode 42

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.

Episode 43

Episode: 2021-03-31 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2021

Episode 43

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.

Episode 44

Episode: 2021-04-01 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2021

Episode 44

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.

Episode 45

Episode: 2021-04-05 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2021

Episode 45

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.

Episode 46

Episode: 2021-04-06 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2021

Episode 46

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'.

Episode 47

Episode: 2021-04-07 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2021

Episode 47

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.

Episode 48

Episode: 2021-04-08 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2021

Episode 48

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.

Episode 49

Episode: 2021-04-09 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2021

Episode 49

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.

Episode 50

Episode: 2021-04-12 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2021

Episode 50

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.

Episode 51

Episode: 2021-04-13 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2021

Episode 51

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.

Episode 52

Episode: 2021-04-14 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2021

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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.

Episode 53

Episode: 2021-04-15 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2021

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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.

Episode 54

Episode: 2021-04-16 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2021

Episode 54

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?

Episode 55

Episode: 2021-04-19 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2021

Episode 55

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.

Episode 56

Episode: 2021-04-20 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2021

Episode 56

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.

Episode 57

Episode: 2021-04-21 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2021

Episode 57

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.

Episode 58

Episode: 2021-04-22 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2021

Episode 58

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.

Episode 59

Episode: 2021-04-23 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2021

Episode 59

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.

Episode 60

Episode: 2021-04-26 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2021

Episode 60

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.

Episode 61

Episode: 2021-04-27 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2021

Episode 61

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.

Episode 62

Episode: 2021-04-28 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2021

Episode 62

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.

Episode 63 - Healthcare in Rural Australia

Episode: 2021-04-29 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2021

Episode 63 - Healthcare in Rural Australia

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?

Episode 64

Episode: 2021-04-30 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2021

Episode 64

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.

Episode 65

Episode: 2021-05-03 | Airdate: May 3, 2021

Episode 65

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.

Episode 66

Episode: 2021-05-04 | Airdate: May 4, 2021

Episode 66

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.

Episode 67

Episode: 2021-05-05 | Airdate: May 5, 2021

Episode 67

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.

Episode 68

Episode: 2021-05-06 | Airdate: May 6, 2021

Episode 68

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.

Episode 69

Episode: 2021-05-07 | Airdate: May 7, 2021

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Episode 70

Episode: 2021-05-10 | Airdate: May 10, 2021

Episode 70

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.

Episode 71

Episode: 2021-05-11 | Airdate: May 11, 2021

Episode 71

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.

Episode 72

Episode: 2021-05-12 | Airdate: May 12, 2021

Episode 72

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?

Episode 73

Episode: 2021-05-13 | Airdate: May 13, 2021

Episode 73

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.

Episode 74

Episode: 2021-05-14 | Airdate: May 14, 2021

Episode 74

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.

Episode 75

Episode: 2021-05-17 | Airdate: May 17, 2021

Episode 75

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?

Episode 76

Episode: 2021-05-18 | Airdate: May 18, 2021

Episode 76

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.

Episode 77

Episode: 2021-05-19 | Airdate: May 19, 2021

Episode 77

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.

Episode 78

Episode: 2021-05-20 | Airdate: May 20, 2021

Episode 78

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.

Episode 79

Episode: 2021-05-21 | Airdate: May 21, 2021

Episode 79

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.

Episode 80

Episode: 2021-05-24 | Airdate: May 24, 2021

Episode 80

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?

Episode 81

Episode: 2021-05-25 | Airdate: May 25, 2021

Episode 81

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.

Episode 82

Episode: 2021-05-26 | Airdate: May 26, 2021

Episode 82

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.

Episode 83

Episode: 2021-05-27 | Airdate: May 27, 2021

Episode 83

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.

Episode 84

Episode: 2021-05-28 | Airdate: May 28, 2021

Episode 84

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.

Episode 85

Episode: 2021-05-31 | Airdate: May 31, 2021

Episode 85

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.

Episode 86

Episode: 2021-06-01 | Airdate: Jun 1, 2021

Episode 86

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.

Episode 87

Episode: 2021-06-02 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2021

Episode 87

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.

Episode 88

Episode: 2021-06-03 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2021

Episode 88

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.

Episode 89

Episode: 2021-06-04 | Airdate: Jun 4, 2021

Episode 89

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.

Episode 90

Episode: 2021-06-07 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2021

Episode 90

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.

Episode 91

Episode: 2021-06-08 | Airdate: Jun 8, 2021

Episode 91

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.

Episode 92

Episode: 2021-06-09 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2021

Episode 92

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.

Episode 93

Episode: 2021-06-10 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2021

Episode 93

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.

Episode 94

Episode: 2021-06-11 | Airdate: Jun 11, 2021

Episode 94

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.

Episode 95

Episode: 2021-06-14 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2021

Episode 95

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.

Episode 96

Episode: 2021-06-15 | Airdate: Jun 15, 2021

Episode 96

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.

Episode 97

Episode: 2021-06-16 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2021

Episode 97

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.

Episode 98

Episode: 2021-06-17 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2021

Episode 98

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.

Episode 99

Episode: 2021-06-18 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2021

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Episode 100

Episode: 2021-06-21 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2021

Episode 100

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.

Episode 101

Episode: 2021-06-22 | Airdate: Jun 22, 2021

Episode 101

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?

Episode 102

Episode: 2021-06-23 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2021

Episode 102

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.

Episode 103

Episode: 2021-06-24 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2021

Episode 103

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.

Episode 104

Episode: 2021-06-25 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2021

Episode 104

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.

Episode 105

Episode: 2021-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2021

Episode 105

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.

Episode 106

Episode: 2021-06-29 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2021

Episode 106

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.

Episode 107

Episode: 2021-06-30 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2021

Episode 107

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.

Episode 108

Episode: 2021-07-01 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2021

Episode 108

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.

Episode 109

Episode: 2021-07-02 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2021

Episode 109

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.

Episode 110

Episode: 2021-07-05 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2021

Episode 110

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.

Episode 111

Episode: 2021-07-06 | Airdate: Jul 6, 2021

Episode 111

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.

Episode 112

Episode: 2021-07-07 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2021

Episode 112

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'.

Episode 113

Episode: 2021-07-08 | Airdate: Jul 8, 2021

Episode 113

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.

Episode 114

Episode: 2021-07-09 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2021

Episode 114

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'?

Episode 115

Episode: 2021-07-12 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2021

Episode 115

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.

Episode 116

Episode: 2021-07-13 | Airdate: Jul 13, 2021

Episode 116

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.

Episode 117

Episode: 2021-07-14 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2021

Episode 117

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.

Episode 118

Episode: 2021-07-15 | Airdate: Jul 15, 2021

Episode 118

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.

Episode 119

Episode: 2021-07-16 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2021

Episode 119

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.

Episode 120

Episode: 2021-07-19 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2021

Episode 120

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.

Episode 121

Episode: 2021-07-20 | Airdate: Jul 20, 2021

Episode 121

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.

Episode 122

Episode: 2021-07-21 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2021

Episode 122

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.

Episode 123

Episode: 2021-07-22 | Airdate: Jul 22, 2021

Episode 123

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.

Episode 124

Episode: 2021-07-23 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2021

Episode 124

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.

Episode 125

Episode: 2021-07-26 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2021

Episode 125

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'.

Episode 126

Episode: 2021-07-27 | Airdate: Jul 27, 2021

Episode 126

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.

Episode 127

Episode: 2021-07-28 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2021

Episode 127

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.

Episode 128

Episode: 2021-07-29 | Airdate: Jul 29, 2021

Episode 128

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.

Episode 129

Episode: 2021-07-30 | Airdate: Jul 30, 2021

Episode 129

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.

Episode 130

Episode: 2021-08-02 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2021

Episode 130

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.

Episode 131

Episode: 2021-08-03 | Airdate: Aug 3, 2021

Episode 131

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.

Episode 132

Episode: 2021-08-04 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2021

Episode 132

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.

Episode 133

Episode: 2021-08-05 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2021

Episode 133

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?

Episode 134

Episode: 2021-08-06 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2021

Episode 134

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.

Episode 135

Episode: 2021-08-09 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2021

Episode 135

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.

Episode 136

Episode: 2021-08-10 | Airdate: Aug 10, 2021

Episode 136

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.

Episode 137

Episode: 2021-08-11 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2021

Episode 137

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.

Episode 138

Episode: 2021-08-12 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2021

Episode 138

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.

Episode 139

Episode: 2021-08-13 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2021

Episode 139

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.

Episode 140

Episode: 2021-08-16 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2021

Episode 140

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.

Episode 141

Episode: 2021-08-17 | Airdate: Aug 17, 2021

Episode 141

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.

Episode 142

Episode: 2021-08-18 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2021

Episode 142

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.

Episode 143

Episode: 2021-08-19 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2021

Episode 143

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.

Episode 144

Episode: 2021-08-20 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2021

Episode 144

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.

Episode 145

Episode: 2021-08-23 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2021

Episode 145

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.

Episode 146

Episode: 2021-08-24 | Airdate: Aug 24, 2021

Episode 146

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!

Episode 147

Episode: 2021-08-25 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2021

Episode 147

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.

Episode 148

Episode: 2021-08-26 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2021

Episode 148

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.

Episode 149

Episode: 2021-08-27 | Airdate: Aug 27, 2021

Episode 149

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.

Episode 150

Episode: 2021-08-30 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2021

Episode 150

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.

Episode 151

Episode: 2021-08-31 | Airdate: Aug 31, 2021

Episode 151

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'.

Episode 152

Episode: 2021-09-01 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2021

Episode 152

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?

Episode 153

Episode: 2021-09-02 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2021

Episode 153

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.

Episode 154

Episode: 2021-09-03 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2021

Episode 154

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.

Episode 155

Episode: 2021-09-06 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2021

Episode 155

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.

Episode 156

Episode: 2021-09-07 | Airdate: Sep 7, 2021

Episode 156

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.

Episode 157

Episode: 2021-09-08 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2021

Episode 157

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.

Episode 158

Episode: 2021-09-09 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2021

Episode 158

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.

Episode 159

Episode: 2021-09-10 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2021

Episode 159

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'.

Episode 160

Episode: 2021-09-13 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2021

Episode 160

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.

Episode 161

Episode: 2021-09-14 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2021

Episode 161

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?

Episode 162

Episode: 2021-09-15 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2021

Episode 162

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.

Episode 163

Episode: 2021-09-16 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2021

Episode 163

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.

Episode 164

Episode: 2021-09-17 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2021

Episode 164

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.

Episode 165

Episode: 2021-09-20 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2021

Episode 165

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.

Episode 166

Episode: 2021-09-21 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2021

Episode 166

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.

Episode 167

Episode: 2021-09-22 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2021

Episode 167

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.

Episode 168

Episode: 2021-09-23 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2021

Episode 168

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.

Episode 169

Episode: 2021-09-24 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2021

Episode 169

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.

Episode 170

Episode: 2021-09-27 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2021

Episode 170

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.

Episode 171

Episode: 2021-09-28 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2021

Episode 171

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.

Episode 172

Episode: 2021-09-29 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2021

Episode 172

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.

Episode 173

Episode: 2021-09-30 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2021

Episode 173

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.

Episode 174

Episode: 2021-10-01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2021

Episode 174

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.

Episode 175

Episode: 2021-10-04 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2021

Episode 175

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.

Episode 176

Episode: 2021-10-05 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2021

Episode 176

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.

Episode 177

Episode: 2021-10-06 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2021

Episode 177

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.

Episode 178

Episode: 2021-10-07 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2021

Episode 178

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'.

Episode 179

Episode: 2021-10-08 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2021

Episode 179

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.

Episode 180

Episode: 2021-10-11 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2021

Episode 180

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.

Episode 181

Episode: 2021-10-12 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2021

Episode 181

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.

Episode 182

Episode: 2021-10-13 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2021

Episode 182

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.

Episode 183

Episode: 2021-10-14 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2021

Episode 183

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.

Episode 184

Episode: 2021-10-15 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2021

Episode 184

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.

Episode 185

Episode: 2021-10-18 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2021

Episode 185

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.

Episode 186

Episode: 2021-10-19 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2021

Episode 186

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.

Episode 187

Episode: 2021-10-20 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2021

Episode 187

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.

Episode 188

Episode: 2021-10-21 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2021

Episode 188

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?

Episode 189

Episode: 2021-10-22 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2021

Episode 189

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'.

Episode 190

Episode: 2021-10-25 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2021

Episode 190

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.

Episode 191

Episode: 2021-10-26 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2021

Episode 191

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.

Episode 192

Episode: 2021-10-27 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2021

Episode 192

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.

Episode 193

Episode: 2021-10-28 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2021

Episode 193

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'.

Episode 194

Episode: 2021-10-29 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2021

Episode 194

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.

Episode 195

Episode: 2021-11-01 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2021

Episode 195

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.

Episode 196

Episode: 2021-11-02 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2021

Episode 196

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.

Episode 197

Episode: 2021-11-03 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2021

Episode 197

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.

Episode 198

Episode: 2021-11-04 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2021

Episode 198

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.

Episode 199

Episode: 2021-11-05 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2021

Episode 199

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.

Episode 200

Episode: 2021-11-08 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2021

Episode 200

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.

Episode 201

Episode: 2021-11-09 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2021

Episode 201

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.

Episode 202

Episode: 2021-11-10 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2021

Episode 202

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.

Episode 203

Episode: 2021-11-11 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2021

Episode 203

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.

Episode 204

Episode: 2021-11-12 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2021

Episode 204

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.

Episode 205

Episode: 2021-11-15 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2021

Episode 205

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?

Episode 206

Episode: 2021-11-16 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2021

Episode 206

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.

Episode 207

Episode: 2021-11-17 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2021

Episode 207

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.

Episode 208

Episode: 2021-11-18 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2021

Episode 208

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.

Episode 209

Episode: 2021-11-19 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2021

Episode 209

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.

Episode 210

Episode: 2021-11-22 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2021

Episode 210

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.

Episode 211

Episode: 2021-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2021

Episode 211

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.

Episode 212

Episode: 2021-11-24 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2021

Episode 212

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.

Episode 213

Episode: 2021-11-25 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2021

Episode 213

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.

Episode 214

Episode: 2021-11-26 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2021

Episode 214

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.

Episode 215

Episode: 2021-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2021

Episode 215

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'.

Episode 216

Episode: 2021-11-30 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2021

Episode 216

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.

Episode 217

Episode: 2021-12-01 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2021

Episode 217

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.

Episode 218

Episode: 2021-12-02 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2021

Episode 218

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.

Episode 219

Episode: 2021-12-03 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2021

Episode 219

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?

Episode 220

Episode: 2021-12-06 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2021

Episode 220

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?

Episode 221

Episode: 2021-12-07 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2021

Episode 221

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.

Episode 222

Episode: 2021-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2021

Episode 222

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.

Episode 223

Episode: 2021-12-09 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2021

Episode 223

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.

Episode 224

Episode: 2021-12-10 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2021

Episode 224

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.

Episode 225

Episode: 2021-12-13 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2021

Episode 225

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.

Episode 226

Episode: 2021-12-14 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2021

Episode 226

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.

Episode 227

Episode: 2021-12-15 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2021

Episode 227

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.

Episode 228

Episode: 2021-12-16 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2021

Episode 228

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.

Episode 229

Episode: 2021-12-17 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2021

Episode 229

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.

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