Saturday Magazine

Saturday Magazine

Saturday Magazine is JOY 94.9’s longest-running news and current affairs program

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June 21, 2025 11 mins

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser.  Book...

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The post Saturday, 21st June, 2025: Frances Atkinson: Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator; Book Reviews: The Eyes of Gaza, Feast While You Can, All Systems Red, The Monkey’s Mask appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Paul and Macca talk to Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at USA Study Centre as they discuss what’s going on in in the USA and the issues facing Trump’s Presidency? Bruce...

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The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Bruce Wolpe – Senior Fellow at USA Study Centre-State of Affairs in the US; POTUS Without Potency? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Macca and Paul talk to Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills, Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil is the Federal Labor Member for Wills. He was elected at...

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Paul and Macca talk to Richard Keane – Living Positive Victoria New aged care act / Advice for GP’s  / New Travel & Migration section of their  website

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Paul and Macca talk to Simon Ruth – CEO Thorne Harbour Health-LGBTIQA+ Health Update

The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Simon Ruth – CEO Thorne Harbour Health-LGBTIQA+ Health Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Macca and Paul talk to Jennifer Parker – Adjunct Fellow, Naval Studies UNSW + Expert Asso, National Security College, ANU; How Australia should respond to China’s aggression in the South...

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The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Jennifer Parker – Adjunct Fellow, Naval Studies UNSW + Expert Asso, National Security College, ANU; How Australia should respond to China’s aggression in the South China Sea? appeared first on Satur...

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Nevena is off this week. Paul and Macca talk to Aiv Puglielli, Greens for North East Metro, State Government Update-Safe Pill Testing and more.

The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro-State Government Update. Legal Pill Testing appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Saturday Magazine’s own podcaster ventured out into the city last week and interview Joy and Saturday Magazine regular Journalist and Artist Van Badham. Girl Masters: Badham/McCartney is a bold, intergenerational...

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The post Saturday, 21st, June 2025: GIRL MASTERS: Van Badham & Lauren McCartney appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Joining us as our first guest,  is Chanel Contos, the remarkable young activist who turned a viral Instagram story into a national movement. She’s the founder of Teach Us Consent,...

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The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Chanel Contos – Consent Advocate, Author &; Founder of Teach Us Consent” appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Macca, Paul and Kenny talk to Adam about Mr Australasia Bear 2025. Held annually during the Southern HiBearnation festival is the highly anticipated Mr Australasia Bear competition!  This event stands as...

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Next we’re joined by creative strategist and advertising insider Oskar Westerdal — aka Vesterdahl — here to talk about the fine line between Pride support and rainbow washing in brand...

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The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Oskar Westerdal (Vesterdahl) – Creative Partner, Akcelo appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Joining us now is Josh Reid Jones, founder of the Just Be Nice Project — a national initiative using empathy, dignity and practical help to build a better world. He’s...

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Our next guest is from the Safer Communities Division of Victoria Police — working to strengthen trust, visibility, and inclusion for LGBTIQA+ communities. Please welcome Jeremy Oliver. Jeremy Oliver works...

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He’s a comedian, composer, author, and ABC favourite whose sharp wit has taken him from Parliament House to parenting mishaps — we’re thrilled to welcome Sammy J to Saturday Magazine!...

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Our next guest is Michael Galea, Victorian Labor MP for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region. He’s been a strong voice in Parliament on transport, equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights since being...

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Co-hosting our special Hour of Power this week is one of the youngest MPs in Victoria’s Parliament — a fierce advocate for animals, equality, and progressive policy — it’s Georgie...

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The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Hour of Power: Weekly Wrap Up with Georgie Purcell MP – Animal Justice Party, and Josh Burns MP – Labor, Federal Member for Macnamara appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Macca and Nevena talk to Kenny Hill – Executive performance coach at Redline Coaching, advertising agency founder, and co-producer of JOY94.9’s Saturday Magazine. He brings over two decades of experience...

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The post Saturday 7th June, 2025: Kenny Hill, Executive Performance Coach, Redline Coaching, Advertising Agency Founder, Co-Producer of JOY94.9’s Saturday Magazine.  appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Nevena and Macca talk to Dr. Hector Georgiou about Australia’s Shortage of Sperm. Dr Hector Georgiou is a leading fertility specialist at Melbourne IVF, where he works at the forefront...

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The post Saturday, 7th June 2025: Dr Hector Georgiou – Melbourne IVF-Why Does Australia Have a Shortage of Sperm? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Nevena and Macca talk to  Peter Kurti – Centre for Independent Studies: The End of Tolerance Peter Kurti is a senior fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies and an...

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Nevena and Macca talk to Ali Khan, live in the studio. Ali Khan is a 2019 Churchill Fellow and a passionate advocate for addressing domestic violence in LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly...

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