Airdate: Matter of Fact

Stan Grant will host new ABC News show Matter of Fact from Monday January 29.

The new series will air nationally 9:00pm-9:45pm AEDT from Monday to Thursday, with weekly highlights Matter of Fact This Week every Saturday at 9:15pm.

“Matter of Fact is interested in ideas – what people know more than what they think. I want to have fun talking to smart people about big things.

“There is too much opinion for opinion’s sake, too much public debate that is just about who can shout the longest or loudest.

“Australians are smart people who are tapped into the world. Matter of Fact will respect that intelligence, not just stoke more anger. If you think you know something, then think again – that’s what I want this show to be about.”

In a world awash with bogus news, dubious sources and noisy opinions, Stan Grant brings Australian audiences the essential context they need to separate facts from fiction on the important issues of the day.

In every program, Grant, an award-winning journalist, author and commentator, will take a deep dive into a major story. The program will also feature regular contributors covering the economy, technology, history, music and the arts.