The Drum

Episode 1

Ellen Fanning joins Dee Madigan, David Cross, Liz Allen and Dr Neela Janakiramanan to discuss the revamp of Medicare, COVID's impact on China's population, plus whether essay-writing AI bots should be banned from schools.

Episode 2

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss PM Anthony Albanese's visit to Alice Springs in response to rising crime rates; plus the Productivity Commission's report on education showing a decline in literacy and numeracy results.

Episode 3

Ellen Fanning joins Fiona Reynolds, Jess Scully, Parnell McGuinness and Malcolm Farr to discuss inflation and how it'll impact interest rates and energy bills plus should dating app companies do more to keep their users safe.

Episode 4

Dan Bourchier is joined by Jioji Ravulo, Ian Hamm, Sally Branson and Amy McQuire to discuss different experiences of Australia Day, the future of January 26, and what it means to be a First Nations Australian.

Episode 5

Dan Bourchier joins Margy Osmond, Lizzie O'Shea, Anna Henderson and Kudzai Kanhutu to discuss how Jan 26 has influenced the Voice debate, what's behind a surge in fatal heart attacks, and are scams getting more sophisticated.

Episode 6

John Barron and the panel discuss the government's new cultural policy including a funding injection into the arts sector, plans to overhaul the family law system, plus the rise and fall of Kondo-ing and other fads.

Episode 7

John Barron and the panel discuss whether Australian households are prepared for more rate hikes this year, how Kevin Rudd will fare as the next ambassador to the US, plus what a good retirement looks like.

Episode 8

John Barron and the panel discuss the Central Australian Regional Controller's report on alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs, plus planned protests at St Mary's Cathedral where George Pell's body is lying in state.

Episode 9

Dan Bourchier and the panel discuss the latest from the Robodebt Royal Commission, the Indigenous Voice to Parliament working group meets with the Opposition Leader, plus who will replace the Queen on Australia's $5 banknote.

Episode 10

Dan Bourchier joins Helen Trinca, Darren Saunders, Peter Strong and Mannie Kaur Verma to discuss health reform which the PM says is a first-priority issue for National Cabinet this year plus what are reasonable working hours.

Episode 11

John Barron and the panel discuss the resignation of Greens Indigenous spokesperson Lidia Thorpe from the party, the return of Parliament for 2023, plus the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off the US east coast.

Episode 12

John Barron and the panel discuss the Reserve Bank's decision to raise interest rates again, the relationship between politicians and their biographers, and why so many of us have negative online experiences.

Episode 13

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss pay transparency laws that will force companies to reveal their gender pay gap, how an increase in net migration to Australia could impact our economy, plus a Sydney girls' school bans AFL.

Episode 14

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss who's to blame for the rising cost of living and whether higher interest rates effectively curbs inflation, plus will the use of psychedelics and MDMA "transform" psychiatry?

Episode 15

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss the Albanese government's $10 billion housing future fund, plus how Alice Springs will combat rising crime and community unrest after alcohol restrictions were introduced.

Episode 16

John Barron and the panel discuss the govt's decision to abolish temporary protection visas, new funding pledged to Close the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and debt relief for rural doctors and nurses.

Episode 17

John Barron joins Omar Dehen, Briana Blackett, Wendy Machin and Christina Ryan to discuss the Disability Royal Commission, the spate of spy balloon take downs in the US, plus whether Valentine's Day should be abolished.

Episode 18

John Barron and the panel discuss data showing public school enrolments are in decline, US Republican Nikki Haley's decision to run for President in 2024, plus the RBA Governor Phillip Lowe's appearance at Senate estimates.

Episode 19

Ellen Fanning is joined by Lydia Shelly, Ali Kadri, Tom Crowley and Cassandra Goldie to discuss the rise in Australia's unemployment rate in January, plus examining how extremism affects Australian communities.

Episode 20

Ellen Fanning is joined by Craig Chung, Bridie Jabour, Steve Harris and Semara Jose to discuss the debate over the wording of the Voice referendum, plus plans to overhaul how Australia cares for and educates children under five.

Episode 21

John Barron and the panel discuss the government's proposal to have the objective of superannuation enshrined in law, the impact of long COVID, plus whether Roald Dahl's books should be rewritten to remove offensive language.

Episode 22

John Barron and the panel discuss whether Australia's foreign interference laws need to be changed, how effective sports washing actually is and why is the 'shoey' what Australia's are known for.

Episode 23

Dan Bourchier and the panel discuss Australia's national security and defence strategy, why wages growth may not mean much when there's rising inflation, plus concerns raised over changes to Queensland's youth justice laws.

Episode 24