Paul Murray Live
Paul Murray Live is a current affairs and opinion podcast hosted by Paul Murray. Each episode features commentary on politics, news, and cultural issues from Murray's perspective. The show presents him as offering a common-sense take on the day's events.
Episodes
Paul Murray Live | 5 November
Survey finds Australia is becoming more divided and pessimistic, artificial intelligence continues to cause anxiety. Plus, Alan Jones loses battle with illness at age 80.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 4 November
Damning verdict on Donald Trump's chaotic past two years, major loss for Republicans as Democrats win control of the House and Senate. Plus, over-the-top Trump hysteria from left-wing outlets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 3 November
Another economic blow for Australian households, One Nation volunteer allegedly attacked in his own front yard. Plus, Democrats feeling smug as Donald Trump campaigns to save seats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 2 November
Pauline Hanson and James Ashby rule out Capricornia, odds firmly on the RBA to raise the cash rate for Melbourne Cup Day. Plus, fewer than half of voters believe what the government says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 1 November
PM jets overseas ahead of fifth expected rate hike of the year, former Labor attorney general appointed as Anti-Corruption Commissioner. Plus, Europe faces its own Gen Z revolt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 29 October
The government under pressure to reinstate excise cut, Labor's red-hot rorts scandal isn't going anywhere. Plus, Broken Hill prospector unearths nearly a kilogram of gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 28 October
Polls show voters believe Australia is heading in the wrong direction, Coalition MP kicked out of parliament after swearing at Albanese. Plus, inflation spike expected to slam mortgagors on cup day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 27 October
Signs Australia's political landscape is shifting, the RBA concedes little it can do to influence high government spending. Plus, reports Victoria Premier Ben Carroll has been sleeping on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 26 October
Labor blow $35 million on COP talk-fest while Aussie families struggle, Helen Haines attack sparks reflection in Canberra. Plus, fresh data shows Opposition gaining major ground over Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Our Town: Karratha | 25 October
More than 130,000 degree-qualified jobs could be wiped out by AI, Matt Canavan and James Ashby tipped to fight for Capricornia. Plus, Labor head office's role in taxpayer-funded grants revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 22 October
Anthony Albanese faces questions over an alleged dirt file on Helen Haines, experts warn another rate hike could be coming in November. Plus, the assistant treasurer admits he knew of the ATO’s credit card plans in July.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 21 October
PM dodges questions about Helen Haines 'dirt file', hard choices await the RBA as inflation and employment worsen. Plus, Daniel Mulino concedes he knew of the ATO's credit card ban plans in July.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 20 October
One Nation retains the lead as Albanese's net satisfaction plummets, assistant treasurer concedes he knew of ATO plans in July. Plus, Independent MP Helen Haines has reportedly lost a leg after yesterdays attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 19 October
Independent MP Helen Haines seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle outside the electorate office. Plus, Ben Carroll struggles to convince voters that Labor deserves a fourth term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 18 October
The government is having trouble with businesses again, Donald Trump's new press secretary is now his old press secretary. Plus, the riots in France are getting worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 15 October
Labor mastering the art of deflection and blame, Anika Wells has no proof to justify taxpayer-funded jaunt to Adelaide. Plus, senior public servants covered up $285 million COVID grant scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 14 October
One of Australia's most famous greyhound tracks, Wentworth Park, will close its doors for good on Friday, the Federal Government has lost a court case to stop the Blayney Gold Mine. Plus, Pope Leo's shocking diagnosis has been made public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 13 October
The Reserve Bank might raise rates again, the Coalition is reviving a plan to scrap the counting over overseas emissions. Plus, an Indigenous man was given a sentencing discount for raping children because of his, quote, "connection to country".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 12 October
The Bondi Royal Commission will now have extra hearings behind closed doors, what does the future of the Coalition actually look like with One Nation on the scene? Plus, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price wants child protection under Commonwealth control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 11 October
Despite prices going down it's actually getting harder to buy a home, the minister for freebies can't escape the travel expenses saga. Plus, Prince Harry is booed at a rugby match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 8 October
The Albanese government can't seem to get its story straight about the card surcharge ban and the ATO, Pope Leo's special visit to France and why it attracted the attention of young people. Plus, Leisa Goddard and Darrin Barnett join the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 7 October
A day of anti-Jewish terrorism three years ago and yet we have people today gathering to condemn Israel, the Coalition is preparing to fight the next election on the economy. Plus, former prince Andrew's fresh legal battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 6 October
News24 YouGov Pulse Poll sees Labor record its lowest primary result in history, net overseas migration to be cut to 100,000 for the first two years. Plus, concerns customers will absorb extra costs after Labor's surcharge ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 5 October
Jim Penman claims Australians aren't having children because we're getting too much dopamine elsewhere, Ben Carroll says he wouldn't do a deal with the Greens to form government in Victoria. Plus, Chris Bowen's pre-COP is underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 4 October
Jim Chalmers blames the private sector for inflation as government spending hits a four-decade high, Ben Carroll pledges to cut land tax ahead of the Victorian election. Plus, the latest on a terror plot targeting Nigel Farage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 1 October
Businesses forced to raise prices to combat surcharge ban, Labor set to miss housing target by 262,000 properties. Plus, concerns the Reserve Bank of Australia will continue lifting interest rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 30 September
The bloke who runs the economy says the botched economy is not his fault, the government lacks economic narrative. Plus, Labor has let Victoria rot, will voters punish them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 29 September
Cash rate hits 15-year high under Labor, housing costs and falling living standards agitating voters. Plus, the battle for leadership looms after Larissa Waters stands down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 28 September
National Police Remembrance Day tomorrow to honour Mia Lay, experts and banks suggest a rate hike is inevitable. Plus, the Rudd-Gillard era arrivals granted permanent residency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Our Town: Bathurst | 27 September
Albanese plays up the threat on the world stage to push tech laws, Aussies suffer because Labor is addicted to their fuel tax. Plus, diggers rebel as Richard Marles doubles down on sale plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 24 September
If only Aussies could realise how brilliant our award-winning prime minister is, lying Labor is the party of broken promises. Plus, scientists issue warning over El Niño forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 23 September
Man charged over allegations he spread ISIS propaganda, economic future looks grim under the Labor government. Plus, Barnaby Joyce reveals talks between Coalition and One Nation over power-sharing deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 22 September
One Nation retains lead as support for Albanese falls, two-thirds of voters support slashing Australian migration numbers. Plus, global conflicts send Aussie fuel prices surging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 21 September
Intergenerational Report paints grim economic picture, Aussie voters turn on Albanese amid cost-of-living crisis. Plus, Ed Sheeran labels the war in Gaza as 'catastrophic and unjustifiable'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 20 September
Music legend to miss tribute concert due to deteriorating health, Labor's long-awaited immigration plan under heavy scrutiny. Plus, Chalmers to launch 2026 intergenerational report tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 17 September
Labor forced to ditch the veteran health cap plan, thousands take to the streets to protest against One Nation. Plus, Labor proposes a $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 16 September
Government rules out fuel excise cut as petrol prices soar, human funding assessors lose power to override funding algorithm. Plus, almost half of state-managed roads in poor condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 15 September
Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content, campaigns in full swing as November election approaches. Plus, Trust in Anthony Albanese evaporates with broken promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 14 September
Labor considers fresh cuts to Australia's fuel excise, One Nation to consider a migration cut by 750,000 over three years. Plus, Anika Wells to attend the AFL grand final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 13 September
Aussie voters losing trust in Anthony Albanese, Digital Duty of Care bill marks political battle lines. Plus, veterans furious at the government's proposed healthcare changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 10 September
One Nation leader refuses to apologise for Hastie cartoon, Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content. Plus, campaigns in full swing as election day approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 9 September
The prime minister tells journalists to 'do better' after grant revelations, economic future looks grim under Labor. Plus, student behaviour crisis in Australian schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 8 September
One Nation back in front as Coalition support plummets, Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content. Plus, Victorian One Nation leader admits to previous drug use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 7 September
Veterans furious at Labor's proposed healthcare changes, Pauline Hanson pledges to allow Aussies to dip into superannuation. Plus, productivity in government-funded industries worst in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 6 September
Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content, flag burners to face 10 years jail time under Coalition plan. Plus, auction activity down by a third as spring selling season kicks off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 3 September
Another mistaken identity underworld attack in Sydney's West, government under pressure to slash excise. Plus, concerns over classroom behaviour and declining NAPLAN results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 2 September
One Nation and Labor fight neck-and-neck, language against Pauline Hanson oversteps the mark. Plus, slew of racist social media comments about missing Australians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 1 September
Second Australian survivor found and over 40 still missing after Nepal flood, number of terror charges increasing against Aussie teens. Plus, elderly Aussies stranded in hospitals awaiting aged care beds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 31 August
Labor's anti-One Nation rhetoric is increasingly inflammatory, the first Australian confirmed dead as over 40 still missing after the Nepal flood. Plus, banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 30 August
The orange wave hits Western Australia, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll pledges to improve state roads. Plus, over 40 Australians still missing as the first survivor speaks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 27 August
Devastating floods hit Nepal-Tibet, US tech giant to pay $23.5 billion over teen social media addiction. Plus, Anthony Albanese turns on the charm as farmers take aim at Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 26 August
Dolly Parton dies aged 80 after rags-to-riches career, inflation falls slightly but not enough to take the pressure off. Plus, Labor MP charged with bail breach following arrest for assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 25 August
Pauline Hanson leads as most in touch with ordinary people, the dynamic of centre-right politics could be changing forever. Plus, lobbyists flood parliament house as political influence grows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 24 August
Albanese's cruel $5,000 cap on healthcare is still in place, One Nation straighten out confusion over migration numbers. Plus, fresh accusations emerge in sexual assault investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Our Town: Maryborough | 23 August
Pressure mounts on the PM over veterans' healthcare, experts warn rents could rise by as much as 30 per cent. Plus, David Farley at odds with Pauline Hanson on migration target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 20 August
18-year-old Lily Hooper sadly found dead after an eight-day search, national debt ticks over $1 trillion under the Albanese government. Plus, the unemployment rate hits post-COVID high at 4.5 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 19 August
PM backs Veterans' Affairs Minister who disrespected veterans, five Sydney Swans players banned for the rest of the season. Plus, Labor's housing tax hikes leave renters paying more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 18 August
Matt Keogh slammed for snubbing heroic war heroes, today Australia marks 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan. Plus, One Nation and Coalition float major changes to superannuation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 17 August
The 2026 Logies were saturated with political jokes, One Nation staffer hospitalised after alleged attack at Ekka. Plus, Labor's housing changes leave renters paying more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 16 August
New polling shows voters don't trust Albanese on immigration, New South Wales to begin gun buyback scheme. Plus, aged care in crisis under Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 13 August
Thousands gather across Australia in defiance of One Nation, Telco faces less than a $1 million bill after outage chaos. Plus, population boom is solely by Labor's migration policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 12 August
Greens senator urges students to skip school and protest, new figures reveal bleak employment landscape. Plus, Ben Carroll delays controversial legislation until July 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 11 August
The Coalition and One Nation lag behind Labor, Reserve Bank warning spells more pain for home buyers. Plus, Strathfield bans exclusionary non-English business signage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 10 August
Former treasurer left out of Bondi antisemitism Royal Commission, mortgage holders hoping cash rate stays at 4.35 per cent. Plus, Jaguar sales crash after controversial brand reboot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 9 August
Kids cosplaying as activists to take to Melbourne streets, anger mounts as Ben Carroll goes into hiding. Plus, the ABC dragged kicking and screaming to issue an apology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 6 August
The first home buyers scheme is apparently not exclusively for first home buyers, Chris Bowen blowing 50 grand a week flitting around the world to talk about climate change. Plus, artificial intelligence is now creeping into dating apps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 5 August
Students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations, Melbourne firebombing treated as terror attack. Plus, Tony Burke postpones speech due to concerns over his policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 4 August
School kids to skip class for an anti-Hanson rally next week, property values fall by $230 billion in once-in-a-generation slump. Plus, 3.6 million Aussies pushed into food hardship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 3 August
MP claims state's residents actually like potholes, Pauline Hanson announces her team ready to take on Labor in November. Plus, Australia's most comprehensive national snapshot just days away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 2 August
One Nation retakes the lead as Labor's primary vote falls, fuel prices expected to jump as the excise relief ends. Plus, one in three children are sharing personal information with AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 30 July
A test diagnosing Alzheimer’s up to 20 years before symptoms appear, Aussies face new petrol warnings as the Iran war spreads to the Red Sea. Plus, Labor MP Luke Gosling charged with assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 29 July
Fuel prices expected to jump as excise relief ends, Aussie aid delivers for Chinese state-run firms in the Pacific. Plus, Dan Andrews throws support behind Ben Carroll in a public statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 28 July
Pauline Hanson joins the program to answer your questions. Plus, dissecting the data as Labor remains in the lead with social cohesion concerns rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 27 July
Fuel prices to jump as excise relief ends, Australians shielded from shortages by electric vehicle uptake. Plus, Victorian Premier set to face a leadership challenge this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Our Town: Armidale | 26 July
Questions over Anthony Albanese's secret dinner, Labor is threatened by the right-wing surge. Plus, millions wasted on social media slop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 23 July
A life dissatisfaction epidemic in Australia, Victorian Liberal guilty of misconduct over post. Plus, scammers are using AI to steal our money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 22 July
Angus Taylor unveils plan to combat Labor, Pauline Hanson claims dv is a two-way street. Plus, Barnaby Joyce apologises for yelling at a dog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 21 July
Jacinta Allan is leading Victoria down a dark path, voter attitudes changing towards China. Plus, Pauline Hanson blasts the loose immigration policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 20 July
Keir Starmer delivers a farewell address, the King appoints Andy Burnham as the UK Prime Minister. Plus, Pauline Hanson's One Nation regains ground in the latest Newspoll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray Live | 19 July
Australia's social cohesion reaches a tipping point as the government responds to Islamophobia report, One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson delivers CPAC London speech. Plus, Andy Burnham to become the next UK prime minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
