Paul Murray (presenter)
Paul Murray | |
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| Born | July 14, 1978 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Political commentator, radio host, television presenter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Hosting Paul Murray Live on Sky News Australia, A Sydney Morning on 2UE |
Paul Murray (born 14 July 1978) is a Sydney-based Australian commentator known for his conservative political views. Previously, he hosted the morning program A Sydney Morning on 2UE. Currently, he presents Paul Murray Live on Sky News Australia, which airs Sunday through Thursday at 9 pm AEST,[1] alongside a Saturday Edition.[2]
Career
Murray began working on The Shebang in 2008, joining Marty Sheargold and Fifi Box for the Sydney breakfast slot on Triple M. He also co-hosted the brief chat program The NightCap on 7HD, where he revealed details about a childhood injury that resulted in him having nine toes.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Around this time, he started hosting 180 with Paul Murray (which later became Paul Murray Live) on Sky News Australia.
In November 2010, Murray transitioned to the AM radio station 2UE, taking on hosting duties for both drive and morning shows. Beginning in early 2013, he led the morning program Sydney Mornings. In October that year, he publicly opposed 2UE’s decision to dismiss fellow presenter Jason Morrison.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Following a decline in audience numbers, Murray departed from 2UE in December 2013 to dedicate himself entirely to his role at Sky News, where he hosts Paul Murray Live on weeknights.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In 2019, during Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to the United States, Murray was the sole Australian journalist to conduct an interview with President Donald Trump. The interview attracted criticism due to its perceived leniency in questioning.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
An open supporter of the Liberal Party, Murray has acknowledged that “Sky News at night is a Liberal echo chamber”.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name He is a vocal proponent of Liberal leader Peter Dutton and regularly challenges policies from the Australian Labor Party and others he labels as "left-wing," including climate change measures.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Radio show formats
In January 2013, Murray introduced A Sydney Morning with Paul Murray, broadcasting from the newsroom of the Sydney Morning Herald, setting it apart from other shows on 2UE.
Personal life
Murray lives in Sydney with his family. He is a lifelong fan of the Wests Tigers rugby league team and an enthusiast of Holden vehicles. Identifying as an atheist and politically conservative, he frequently voices criticism of both the Australian Labor Party and Australian Greens.
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