
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 | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Our last guest today, John Cook, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Nevena and John talk to Brendan Donohoe, a distinguished journalist and former 7NEWS Melbourne State Political Editor for 30 years, is a recurring moderator at the Sorrento Writers Festival. Donohoe, veteran Australian journalist who served as the ... more
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Nevena and John talk to Chris Doyle, Assistant Professor, Medieval History in the School of History and Philosophy at the University of Galway, about the mystery of the ‘second’ Saint Patrick.
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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 weekly Melbourne-based current affairs show that blends politics, governance, culture, and lifestyle topics with a light, approachable presentation. Guests range from local politicians and policy experts to entertainment figures and industry insiders, often tackled through practical angles like housing costs, public transport, and family-friendly issues. The program is notable for its crossover between hard news and community life, featuring live segments, local event updates, and panel-style discussions that attract a diverse, engaged audience. Potential listeners can expect a fast, friendly discussion pace, thoughtful guests, and actionable insights on regional policy, media, and social trends.
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Recent guests on Saturday Magazine include:
1. Todd McKenney
2. Damian Ratcliffe
3. Nick Sharp
4. Chris Lewis
5. Alex Makin
6. Rachel Whiz-A-Way
7. Todd McKennie
8. Damien Ratcliffe
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