
Saturday Magazine is JOY 94.9’s longest-running news and current affairs program
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

Our last segment for the week, was a very special one for Macca.
Joining us live in the studio is one of the organisers of the Melbourne Tartan Festival, a celebration of Scottish culture, music, dance and community right here in the heart of Melbo... more
Joining Macca and Paul live on air this week was Giordano Nanni, founder of The Juice Media and the creator of the brutally funny Honest Government Ads series, which takes the kind of language governments use to sell us things and strips it back to w... more
As one of Australia’s leading financial and political commentators, Sally’s role at Canstar is to help Australians make better financial decisions. As Canstar’s spokesperson, Sally provides her insights daily on trends and changes in the personal fin... more
Macca and Paul talk to Dan Powell – LGBTIQ First Nations Senior Project Coordinator, NAIDOC Week, 2026
Dan is a proud Yorta Yorta Aboriginal man (he/they) and the First Nations How2 Program Coordinator at Rainbow Health Australia (La Trobe Universi... more
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There is more to being a journalist than reading prepared questions asking them listening to the answer and then asking the next question. Good journalism is about interacting with guests challenging them and asking questions based on their answers. We just don’t need to hear politicians rhetoric. Janet has no idea. She should definitely not be on a current affairs program. Nevenais a bit better but let’s get real journalism asking guests challenging and hard questions that out them in the spot.... more
Macca , Tass and Paul (plus fill in hosts) do a fantastic job of giving us a wide spectrum of current affairs, mostly applicable to the rainbow world. They attract high ranking guests in politics and the community. Always compulsory listening for me every week.
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A current affairs show anchored in Australian politics and social issues, frequently featuring local and national politicians, media critics, public health advocates, and LGBTQ+ rights leaders. Episodes blend policy analysis with community voices, cross-party dynamics, and culturally relevant topics, from housing and energy policy to media ownership and advocacy campaigns. Notable strengths include a willingness to host cross-community dialogue, promote independent voices, and connect policy debates to everyday experiences through on-site reporting and audience engagement. The mix of high-profile guests and locally focused discussions makes it a valuable stop for listeners seeking practical political insight and social issue context with a ... more
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Recent guests on Saturday Magazine include:
1. Andee Tay
2. Peter Carlyle
3. Charlie Lewis
4. Sanmati Verma
5. Mitch Brown
6. Karina Lester
7. Peter Garrett
8. Rob Mills
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