Paul Murray Live
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | News, Current affairs |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Paul Murray (host), Sharon McKenzie (news updates) |
| Parent | Sky News Australia |
Paul Murray Live is an Australian program on Sky News Australia that focuses on current affairs and commentary, hosted by the broadcaster Paul Murray. The show airs on weeknights and centers around discussions trending on Twitter, with the tagline emphasizing that viewers will learn not only what happened during the day but also uncover what truly occurred. Sharon McKenzie delivers the news updates throughout the program.
History
Originating as a spin-off from Paul Murray's earlier Sky News show 180: The Other Side of the News, Paul Murray Live launched in 2010, offering daily commentary and panel debates on recent news stories.
In 2015, the broadcast schedule was adjusted to weeknights only, moving away from the Sunday to Thursday format to make room for Hinch Live, which extended the brand's presence into weekends. Beginning in July 2016, a Friday highlights episode was introduced to allow Murray to present the new Saturday Edition on Saturdays.
Following the cancellation of SportsNight with James Bracey in 2017, Paul Murray Live expanded its runtime to two hours. That year also featured episodes filmed on location with live audiences.
At the start of 2018, the show ranked as the highest-rated subscription television program in its timeslot.
In 2019, Paul Murray attracted international attention through his interview with U.S. President Donald Trump. Additionally, the Paul Murray Live Our Town tour journeyed across Australia that year, raising $400,000 to assist regional communities in cities such as Launceston, Townsville, Toowoomba, Tamworth, Whyalla, Thredbo, Broome, Alice Springs, and Newcastle.