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

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Recent Guests

Peter Kurti
A researcher and thought leader at the Centre for Independent Studies.
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Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Peter Kurti, Centre for Ind. Studies; Drawing The Line; Australia’s Democratic Institutions Must Manage, Not Resolve, Moral Disagreement
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Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Ruchit Kulkarni, University of Melb, Climate Expert, What’s Driving Australia’s Heatwave?
Dr. Joel Scanlan
Senior Lecturer and Cyber Security Expert at the University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Dr Joel Scanlan, Snr Lecturer Uni of Tas. Cyber Security Expert; Will the Social Media Ban Actually Protect Aussie Kids?
Rachel Westerway
Liberal MP for Paran
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca
Dr. Joel Scanlon
Senior lecturer, University of Tasmania, and cyber security expert
University of Tasmania
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca
Richard Kulkarni
Melbourne University climate expert
Melbourne University
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca
Peter Curdie
A contributor from the Centre for Independent Studies
Centre for Independent Studies
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca
Leo Puglisi
A young adult providing his insights on 2025
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca
Jed Kearney
MP for Cooper and Assistant Minister for Social Services
Episode: Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca

Hosts

Macca
Co-host engaging in discussions around current events, often focusing on LGBTQIA+ representation and advocacy.
Paul
Co-host known for facilitating discussions that bridge community concerns and current affairs.
Nevena
Co-host contributing to the exploration of LGBTQIA+ issues within the context of current events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Bring back Macca

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bringbackmacca
    Australia2 years ago
  • Fantastic, engaging and informing

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Davewb
    Australia5 years ago

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The show is praised for its engaging hosts and their ability to draw in high-profile guests from various sectors.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions on current affairs and LGBTQIA+ representation.
Some critics feel that the journalistic approach could benefit from more challenging questioning techniques.

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Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Peter Kurti, Centre for Ind. Studies; Drawing The Line; Australia’s Democratic Institutions Must Manage, Not Resolve, Moral Disagreement
Q: How do you think the process of integrating new Australian citizens who might arrive with very different and at times incompatible moral frameworks intensifies the challenge of civic harmony?
There needs to be a clear commitment to Australian institutions and civic norms, which can be complicated by new citizens maintaining strong ties to their countries of origin.
Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Peter Kurti, Centre for Ind. Studies; Drawing The Line; Australia’s Democratic Institutions Must Manage, Not Resolve, Moral Disagreement
Q: How are we going to manage deep moral disagreement in a liberal democracy?
We must stop looking for institutions to resolve conflicts and instead manage them through Parliament and community discussions.
Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Dr Joel Scanlan, Snr Lecturer Uni of Tas. Cyber Security Expert; Will the Social Media Ban Actually Protect Aussie Kids?
Q: If you had the ability, what would you add to the legislation?
Dr. Scanlan suggests that more controls should have been adopted earlier regarding the digital duty of care.
Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Dr Joel Scanlan, Snr Lecturer Uni of Tas. Cyber Security Expert; Will the Social Media Ban Actually Protect Aussie Kids?
Q: Do you think the government's done an adequate job of explaining why the state should have authority over parents in this context?
Dr. Scanlan explains that the government stepped in to provide an environment that reduces bullying scenarios and enables parental oversight.
Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Dr Joel Scanlan, Snr Lecturer Uni of Tas. Cyber Security Expert; Will the Social Media Ban Actually Protect Aussie Kids?
Q: Do you think the ban was necessary and will it work?
Dr. Scanlan states that the ban is necessary as a temporary measure to combat online harms, although it is not a perfect solution.

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2. Ruchit Kulkarni
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5. Dr. Joel Scanlon
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7. Peter Curdie
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