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Girl Sues School - 17/05

Paul questions the logic behind a girl who is suing her school because she didn't get the marks to study law at uni. He's joined by Rachel Corbett, Joe Hildebrand and Mark Davis.
ACTU Congress - 15/05

Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave and Chris Kenny for a wrap up of the ACTU gathering in Sydney, including the Prime Minister's comments on the HSU scandal.
The Thomson Interview - 14/05

A detailed analysis of Craig Thomson's interview with Laurie Oakes. Paul is joined by Mark Latham, Chas Licciardello and Janine Perrett - and none of them are buying it.
Budget Reply - 10/05

Tony Abbott gives his reply to the budget. Paul discusses how he did with Laura Jayes, Tory Shepherd and Spoonman.
Free Advice - 09/05

Paul offers to write Craig Thomson's statement to parliament, after the embattled MP confirmed he would answer the allegations against him in the House. Paul is joined by Peter Berner, Joe Hildebrand and Bryce Corbett.
Xbox Budget - 08/05

Paul questions the government's handouts in the 2012 budget. He's joined by Gary Hardgrave, Janine Perrett and Neil Breen.
Fair Work Report released - 07/05

The Fair Work Australia report into HSU is made public. Paul discusses the findings with Mark Latham, Peter Reith and John Stanley.
Asylum Seeker Homestay - 03/05

The Government is looking at letting asylum seekers stay in people's home while their claims are processed. Good idea or not? Paul is joined by Rachel Corbett, Jacquelynne Willcox and Tory Maguire.
Kathy Jackson - 02/05

HSU boss Kathy Jackson reveals to Paul Murray Live she was offered a seat in parliament to keep her quiet.
2nd Worst in History - 01/05

A firey chat about all things political after Labor recorded its second worst Newspoll result ever. Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave, Chris Kenny and Sarah MacDonald.
The Temby Report - 30/04

The Interim report into the HSU shows up some shocking parctices that are a slap in the face for hard working members. Paul is joined by Mark Latham, John Stanley and Janine Perrett.
Government in Crisis - 29/04

Paul fires up after Julia Gillard finally acts in the Peter Slipper and Craig Thomson affairs.
Slipper Slide - 23/04

Paul is joined by Gary Hardgarve, Janine Perrett and John Stanley to discuss the allegations against Peter Slipper and the poltical to-and-fro that's followed.
God Help Us - 19/04

The AFL plans to put prayer rooms in all their stadiums. Paul discusses the merits of the plan with Lisa Hensley, Tanveer Ahmed and Bryce Corbett.
Gun Crime - 18/04

Paul discusses the rising gun crime across the country with Joe Hildebrand, Kellie Connolly and Melissa Hoyer.
Troop Withdrawal - 17/04

The PM announces the next phase of our mission in Afghanistan, with most troops to be home by mid-2013. But is the job done? Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave, Janine Perrett and Chris Kenny.
Treated Like Dogs - 16/04

Holden begins sacking 350 workers from its Melbourne plant, but goes about it what seems like a cruel and bizarre manner. Paul is joined by Peter FitzSimons, Helen McCabe and John Stanley.
Kathy Jackson - 12/04

Paul is joined by HSU national secretary Kathy Jackson at the end of another tough week for the union.
Pathetic Polls - 10/04

Another Newspoll shows Labor on the nose in every state - but does anyone care anymore? Paul is joined by Chas Licciardello, Sarah MacDonald and Gary Hardgrave.
HSU shambles - 09/04

The HSU in a state of disarray as they try to deal with the fallout from the FairWork inquiry. Paul is joined by Peter Reith, Angela Mollard and John Winter.
Progress At Last? - 05/04

NSW & Victoria Police take steps to get more information on the Craig Thomson/HSU scandal - finally some hope of justice? Paul is joined by Peter Berner, Janine Perrett and Rachel Corbett.
Fair Work Farce - 04/04

The DPP reveals it can't do anything with the Fair Work Australia report on the HSU. Paul is joined by HSU Secretary Kathy Jackson, Joe Hildebrand, Jordan Baker and Jason Jordan.
Still No Justice - 03/04

Fair Work Australia finishes an investigation into the HSU and Craig Thomson, but won't release the details. Paul is joined by Don Burke, Jacquelynne Willcox and Gary Hardgrave.
The Tone of Politics - 29/03

Has the tone of political debate degenerated too far? Paul is joined by Lisa Hensley, Spoonman and Bryce Corbett.
Swabbed At Birth - 28/03

A radical idea to take a DNA sample from all babies to help identify criminals. Paul is joined by Joe Hildebrand, Sarah MacDonald and Mark Davis.
ACMA on Kyle - 27/03

The Australian Communications and Media Authority slam Kyle Sandilands over his on-air abuse of a female journalist. Paul is joined by Neil Breen, Angela Mollard and Michael Bodey.
QLD landslide - 26/03

Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave and Janine Perrett for a wrap up of Labor's annihilation in the QLD election.
Hold On Holden - 22/03

Was the Government too free and easy with a $275 million funding package for Holden? Paul is joined by Rachel Corbett, Tory Shepherd and Don Burke.
Lui Guilty - 21/03

Another NRL player found guilty of assault. Paul discusses what to do with him with Mark Davis, Marc Fennell and Wendy Harmer.
PM "Goes Scoreboard" - 20/03

Julia Gillard lashes out at reporters after being questioned over the Mining Tax. Paul isn't impressed. He's joined by Gary Hardgrave, Chris Kenny and Tory Maguire.
D'Arcy Dilemma - 19/03

Should Nick D'Arcy be allowed to swim at the Olympics if he hasn't paid damages to Simon Cowley? Paul is joined by Nick Minchin, John Stanley and Janine Perrett.
Pay It Back Thorpy - 14/03

Should elite athletes be made to pay back the assistance they get from the Government? Paul is joined by Joe Hildebrand and Kellie Connolly.
When Independents Attack - 13/03

Andrew Wilkie and Tony Windsor lash out at the rich and their relationships with politicians. The panel lashes back. Janine Perrett is joined by Tanveer Ahmed, Gary Hardgrave & Chris Kenny.
Katter v Campbell - 12/03

Is Bob Katter's latest QLD campaign ad free speech or just plain homophobic? Paul fires up with Janine Perrett and John Stanley.
Kony 2012 -08/03

Paul discusses the Kony 2012 phenomenon with Rachel Corbett, Bryce Corbett & Angela Mollard.
Flood Flitting - 07/03

The PM jets into flood ravaged NSW - necessary evil or playing politics? Paul is joined by Michael Bodey, Joe Hildebrand and Don Burke.
CEO Olive Branch - 06/03

Just a day after Wayne Swan trashed wealthy miners, Julia Gillard reached out to business, inviting them to the COAG table. Paul is joined by Chas Licciardello, Janine Perret and Gary Hardgrave.
Swan v Billionaires - 05/03

Wayne Swan takes a swipe at Australia's richest people - smart move or not? Paul is joined by Peter FitzSimons, John Stanley and Mark Davis.
Another Lie? - 01/03

Did Julia Gillard approach Bob Carr to take the vacant Senate seat or not? Paul is joined by Lisa Hensley, Spoonman and John Winter.
Human Dominoes - 29/02

Paul is joined by Joe Hildebrand, Kellie Connolly and Tanveer Ahmed for a mixed bag with everything from Joe's favourite bible books to a bizarre record attempt. Also, unique analysis of the latest story plaguing the Prime Minister.
Playing Politics - 28/02

Misses for both sides of politics over health insurance premiums and shadow ministers shadowing no one. Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave, Chris Kenny and Sarah MacDonald.

Paul questions the logic behind a girl who is suing her school because she didn't get the marks to study law at uni. He's joined by Rachel Corbett, Joe Hildebrand and Mark Davis.

Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave and Chris Kenny for a wrap up of the ACTU gathering in Sydney, including the Prime Minister's comments on the HSU scandal.

A detailed analysis of Craig Thomson's interview with Laurie Oakes. Paul is joined by Mark Latham, Chas Licciardello and Janine Perrett - and none of them are buying it.

Tony Abbott gives his reply to the budget. Paul discusses how he did with Laura Jayes, Tory Shepherd and Spoonman.

Paul offers to write Craig Thomson's statement to parliament, after the embattled MP confirmed he would answer the allegations against him in the House. Paul is joined by Peter Berner, Joe Hildebrand and Bryce Corbett.

Paul questions the government's handouts in the 2012 budget. He's joined by Gary Hardgrave, Janine Perrett and Neil Breen.

The Fair Work Australia report into HSU is made public. Paul discusses the findings with Mark Latham, Peter Reith and John Stanley.

The Government is looking at letting asylum seekers stay in people's home while their claims are processed. Good idea or not? Paul is joined by Rachel Corbett, Jacquelynne Willcox and Tory Maguire.

HSU boss Kathy Jackson reveals to Paul Murray Live she was offered a seat in parliament to keep her quiet.

A firey chat about all things political after Labor recorded its second worst Newspoll result ever. Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave, Chris Kenny and Sarah MacDonald.

The Interim report into the HSU shows up some shocking parctices that are a slap in the face for hard working members. Paul is joined by Mark Latham, John Stanley and Janine Perrett.

Paul fires up after Julia Gillard finally acts in the Peter Slipper and Craig Thomson affairs.

Paul is joined by Gary Hardgarve, Janine Perrett and John Stanley to discuss the allegations against Peter Slipper and the poltical to-and-fro that's followed.

The AFL plans to put prayer rooms in all their stadiums. Paul discusses the merits of the plan with Lisa Hensley, Tanveer Ahmed and Bryce Corbett.

Paul discusses the rising gun crime across the country with Joe Hildebrand, Kellie Connolly and Melissa Hoyer.

The PM announces the next phase of our mission in Afghanistan, with most troops to be home by mid-2013. But is the job done? Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave, Janine Perrett and Chris Kenny.

Holden begins sacking 350 workers from its Melbourne plant, but goes about it what seems like a cruel and bizarre manner. Paul is joined by Peter FitzSimons, Helen McCabe and John Stanley.

Paul is joined by HSU national secretary Kathy Jackson at the end of another tough week for the union.

Another Newspoll shows Labor on the nose in every state - but does anyone care anymore? Paul is joined by Chas Licciardello, Sarah MacDonald and Gary Hardgrave.

The HSU in a state of disarray as they try to deal with the fallout from the FairWork inquiry. Paul is joined by Peter Reith, Angela Mollard and John Winter.

NSW & Victoria Police take steps to get more information on the Craig Thomson/HSU scandal - finally some hope of justice? Paul is joined by Peter Berner, Janine Perrett and Rachel Corbett.

The DPP reveals it can't do anything with the Fair Work Australia report on the HSU. Paul is joined by HSU Secretary Kathy Jackson, Joe Hildebrand, Jordan Baker and Jason Jordan.

Fair Work Australia finishes an investigation into the HSU and Craig Thomson, but won't release the details. Paul is joined by Don Burke, Jacquelynne Willcox and Gary Hardgrave.

Has the tone of political debate degenerated too far? Paul is joined by Lisa Hensley, Spoonman and Bryce Corbett.

A radical idea to take a DNA sample from all babies to help identify criminals. Paul is joined by Joe Hildebrand, Sarah MacDonald and Mark Davis.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority slam Kyle Sandilands over his on-air abuse of a female journalist. Paul is joined by Neil Breen, Angela Mollard and Michael Bodey.

Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave and Janine Perrett for a wrap up of Labor's annihilation in the QLD election.

Was the Government too free and easy with a $275 million funding package for Holden? Paul is joined by Rachel Corbett, Tory Shepherd and Don Burke.

Another NRL player found guilty of assault. Paul discusses what to do with him with Mark Davis, Marc Fennell and Wendy Harmer.

Julia Gillard lashes out at reporters after being questioned over the Mining Tax. Paul isn't impressed. He's joined by Gary Hardgrave, Chris Kenny and Tory Maguire.

Should Nick D'Arcy be allowed to swim at the Olympics if he hasn't paid damages to Simon Cowley? Paul is joined by Nick Minchin, John Stanley and Janine Perrett.

Should elite athletes be made to pay back the assistance they get from the Government? Paul is joined by Joe Hildebrand and Kellie Connolly.

Andrew Wilkie and Tony Windsor lash out at the rich and their relationships with politicians. The panel lashes back. Janine Perrett is joined by Tanveer Ahmed, Gary Hardgrave & Chris Kenny.

Is Bob Katter's latest QLD campaign ad free speech or just plain homophobic? Paul fires up with Janine Perrett and John Stanley.

Paul discusses the Kony 2012 phenomenon with Rachel Corbett, Bryce Corbett & Angela Mollard.

The PM jets into flood ravaged NSW - necessary evil or playing politics? Paul is joined by Michael Bodey, Joe Hildebrand and Don Burke.

Just a day after Wayne Swan trashed wealthy miners, Julia Gillard reached out to business, inviting them to the COAG table. Paul is joined by Chas Licciardello, Janine Perret and Gary Hardgrave.

Wayne Swan takes a swipe at Australia's richest people - smart move or not? Paul is joined by Peter FitzSimons, John Stanley and Mark Davis.

Did Julia Gillard approach Bob Carr to take the vacant Senate seat or not? Paul is joined by Lisa Hensley, Spoonman and John Winter.

Paul is joined by Joe Hildebrand, Kellie Connolly and Tanveer Ahmed for a mixed bag with everything from Joe's favourite bible books to a bizarre record attempt. Also, unique analysis of the latest story plaguing the Prime Minister.

Misses for both sides of politics over health insurance premiums and shadow ministers shadowing no one. Paul is joined by Gary Hardgrave, Chris Kenny and Sarah MacDonald.