ABC The Drum

The Drum is a current affairs and news analysis show that airs nightly in Australia, hosted by Julia Baird and Ellen Fanning. You can catch it at 6:00 pm on weekdays on ABC TV, with a repeat at 9:00 pm AEDT on the ABC News Channel. This program is broadcast live from ABC's Sydney headquarters and reaches viewers nationwide. On Saturday evenings, there's a special episode that reviews the week's events. It's also available for live streaming on iview and is aired in more than 40 countries in the Asia/Pacific region through ABC Australia's international channel. The show gathers a diverse panel of leading experts and influential opinion-makers to discuss pressing issues affecting Australia.