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And that’s a wrap on The Drum!To all our viewers, thank you very much for watching these past 13 years.
15/12/2023

And that’s a wrap on The Drum!

To all our viewers, thank you very much for watching these past 13 years.

15/12/2023

Tonight on the final episode of The Drum: Julia Baird is joined by Adam Liaw, Catherine Liddle, Toby Ralph and Amy Remeikis – and former host Annabel Crabb - to discuss the importance of maintaining and nurturing hope.

TONIGHT: On the final episode of The Drum, the panel discuss the importance of nurturing hope. PLUS: ABC journalist and...
15/12/2023

TONIGHT: On the final episode of The Drum, the panel discuss the importance of nurturing hope.

PLUS: ABC journalist and former Drum host Annabel Crabb reflects on the power of telling stories about the community in which we live.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

15/12/2023

“Heritage is being weaponised. You know, we’ve seen electrical substations be heritage listed. That isn’t about preserving the beauty of the suburb, but it’s about locking other people out.”

Ellen Fanning and the panel discuss YIMBY (yes in my backyard) and urban density.

Originally aired December 14.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

14/12/2023

Tonight on The Drum: Ellen Fanning is joined by Adam Carrel, Kudzai Kanhutu, Rick Morton and Margy Osmond to discuss the “historic” agreement at COP 28 to transition away from fossil fuels, plus why we’re grumpy all the time.

Tonight is Ellen Fanning’s last show as host of The Drum.

TONIGHT: Does Australia’s action on climate change stand up to other COP 28 members? PLUS: The panel reflect on The Drum...
14/12/2023

TONIGHT: Does Australia’s action on climate change stand up to other COP 28 members?

PLUS: The panel reflect on The Drum’s impact on the Australian media landscape.

Tonight is Ellen Fanning’s last show as host of The Drum.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

13/12/2023

Tonight on The Drum: Julia Baird is joined by Kate Eastman, Jess Hill, Darren Saunders and Thelma Schwartz to discuss new diplomatic moves calling for a Gaza ceasefire, plus what inspires real change in a society?

13/12/2023

“The more that the children are learning about the trees and the landscape, the more that they’ll become more naturally intelligent, but also be able to understand the landscape better for more innovative ideas.”

Writer Victor Steffensen joins the panel to discuss his new children’s book ‘The Trees.’

Originally aired December 12.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

TONIGHT: The prime ministers of Australia, New Zealand and Canada release a joint statement calling for a ceasefire in G...
13/12/2023

TONIGHT: The prime ministers of Australia, New Zealand and Canada release a joint statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

PLUS: What inspires and progresses real change in a society?

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

13/12/2023

“At The Drum, we’re curious about all aspects of life in Australia. Gender, diversity, perspective, race, socio-economic status, age, creed, religious inclination. We’re about inclusion and respect, not ‘both-sides-ism’ or bipartisan spats.”

Dan Bourchier and the panel discuss what it was like being asked to come on the show for the first time.

Originally aired December 12.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

12/12/2023

Tonight on The Drum: Dan Bourchier is joined By Roy Ah-See, Craig Chung, Jenna Price and Lisa Jackson Pulver to discuss new fallout from the failed Voice referendum, plus writer Victor Steffensen talks about his new book ‘The Trees.’

TONIGHT: Could the Voice have succeeded if Australians were asked a different question? PLUS: Writer Victor Steffensen ...
12/12/2023

TONIGHT: Could the Voice have succeeded if Australians were asked a different question?

PLUS: Writer Victor Steffensen talks about his new book ‘The Trees.’

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

11/12/2023

Tonight on The Drum: Julia Baird is joined by Mary Chiarella, Michael Crutcher, Jacqueline Maley and Jon Owen to discuss the government’s new migration strategy, plus Chas Licciardello joins the panel to wrap the year of US politics.

TONIGHT: The federal government’s new strategy to overhaul Australia's "broken" migration system. PLUS: Chas Licciardell...
11/12/2023

TONIGHT: The federal government’s new strategy to overhaul Australia's "broken" migration system.

PLUS: Chas Licciardello on the contenders to Donald Trump’s second White House run.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

08/12/2023

Tonight on The Drum: Julia Baird is joined by Hannah Diviney, Caitlin Figueiredo, Dee Madigan and Kishor Napier-Raman to discuss the race for a new global climate accord, plus how can we relax in a culture obsessed with productivity?

TONIGHT: The disproportionate level of abusive online behaviour faced by Wikipedia’s volunteer female editors. PLUS: In ...
08/12/2023

TONIGHT: The disproportionate level of abusive online behaviour faced by Wikipedia’s volunteer female editors.

PLUS: In a culture obsessed with productivity, how do we reclaim the time to let go?

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

07/12/2023

Tonight on The Drum: Casey Briggs is joined by Katina Curtis, Jioji Ravulo, Christina Ryan and Angela Vithoulkas to discuss the sweeping review into the NDIS, plus Taylor Swift’s new title as Time magazine’s Person of the Year.

TONIGHT: The recommendations for change in how the NDIS works.PLUS: Taylor Swift named TIME magazine’s Person of the Yea...
07/12/2023

TONIGHT: The recommendations for change in how the NDIS works.

PLUS: Taylor Swift named TIME magazine’s Person of the Year.

Watch The Drum weeknights on ABC TV at 6pm, ABC News at 11.30pm and anytime on ABC iview | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/drum

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