Paul Murray Live

Paul Murray Live Podcast

Paul Murray Live is a nightly current affairs and commentary program produced by Sky News Australia. Hosted by broadcaster Paul Murray, the show provides a platform for conservative political analysis and opinion-led journalism within the Australian media landscape. Originally a television broadcast, it is distributed as a daily podcast and serves as a central component of the network’s evening programming.

The program’s format is centered around long-form opening editorials where Murray delivers unscripted commentary on the day’s top news stories. These monologues frequently address themes such as federal government accountability, economic policy, and the practical impacts of legislation on everyday citizens. Following these segments, the show often features panel discussions and interviews with a range of political figures, commentators, and industry experts.

A significant portion of the show’s editorial focus is dedicated to the interests of regional and rural Australia. This is exemplified by the "Our Town" initiative, where the program travels to regional centers to broadcast live. These episodes often include "pub tests," allowing local audiences to voice their concerns directly to candidates and politicians. Common topics of discussion in these segments include energy costs, housing affordability, and regional infrastructure.

Current primary content includes analysis of the "Sky News Pulse" polling, which monitors voter sentiment toward the major political parties and the rise of minor movements such as One Nation. The show also closely tracks the performance of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, particularly regarding inflation and Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate decisions.

While predominantly focused on Australian domestic issues, the program also covers international developments that impact the nation, such as United States political shifts and global security concerns. By prioritizing a direct and often confrontational style, the show aims to provide an alternative to mainstream metropolitan news cycles, focusing on the concerns of its core conservative and regional viewership.

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Episode's summary

Labor's manufactured economic pain is doing lasting damage, Patricia Karvelas confident Hastie will become Opposition Leader. Plus, new data exposes the gap between most in-demand vs best-paid jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

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Paul Murray Live | 11 November

Labor's manufactured economic pain is doing lasting damage, Patricia Karvelas confident Hastie will become Opposition Leader. Plus, new data exposes the gap between most in-demand vs best-paid jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Nov 2026
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Paul Murray Live: Ask Me Anything with Warren Pickering | 10 November

Victorian One Nation leader Warren Pickering takes the hot seat for Paul Murray Live: Ask Me Anything where viewers’ questions take centre stage on the issues that matter to Victorians ahead of the state election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Nov 2026
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Paul Murray Live: Pub Test with Jess Wilson | 9 November

Victorian Opposition leader Jess Wilson joins Paul Murray Live for a one-hour special of Paul Murray Live: Pub Test ahead of the Victorian Election on Saturday 28 November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09 Nov 2026
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Paul Murray Live | 8 November

Why modern 'wokeism' isn't exactly the path to scientific enlightenment. Plus, world-renowned evolutionary biologist and prominent atheist Richard Dawkins joins the program and answers whether anything might make him believe in God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 Nov 2026
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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.

05 Nov 2026