Fran Kelly interviews Health Minister Greg Hunt.

The Interim report from the Aged Care Royal Commission was released this week, describing our aged care system as sad and shocking, and diminishing Australia as a nation. Its a damning report and the commission still has one year to run.

It's nearly Halloween, so it's time for a federal politics trick or treat from editor Huw Parkinson.

Fran Kelly interviews Resources Minister Matt Canavan.

Fran Kelly interviews Resources Minister Matt Canavan and with Mike Bowers on assignment, Mark Humphries is joined by comedian Dan Ilic for Talking Pictures. On the couch are the Australian Financial Review’s Phillip Coorey, 7.30’s Laura Tingle and Guardian Australia’s David Marr.

With Mike Bowers on assignment, Mark Humphries is joined by Dan Ilic for talking pictures.

As the worst drought on record continues with no relief in sight, community interest is being pitted against politics as parties vie for their fortunes to be tied to the governments drought response.

Insiders host Fran Kelly discusses why the government didn't go harder on the economy this week with panellists Niki Savva, Malcolm Farr and David Crowe.

Fran Kelly interviews Attorney General Christian Porter.

Fran Kelly interviews Attorney General Christian Porter and Mike Bowers is joined by ABC camera operator Matt Roberts for Talking Pictures. On the couch are The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald’s David Crowe, The Australian’s Niki Savva and News.com.au’s Malcolm Farr.