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Kenny and Sally talk to Myles Russell-Cook, Artistic Director and CEO, ACCA; Highlights of his First Year.
Myles discusses his first year in the hot seat at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts and what’s coming up
Myles commenced in the role of Artistic Director & CEO of ACCA in 2024 and was formerly Senior Curator of Australian and First Nations Art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Myles has a long-stan...
Sally and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Dr Varun Kommidi, GP, Prahran Market Clinic. The TGA has just issued a concerning warning for Ozempic style drugs, after links to suicidal thoughts.
Varun completed his medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 2014 and worked as a junior doctor at Monash Health in internal medicine before transitioning to General Practice.
Since completing General Practice training in 2020 ...
Sally and Kenny were joined live in the studio by Switchboard CEO, Jenna Tuke, as they discuss her highs & lows for 2025, what’s been achieved and
what’s her focus for the year ahead. How you can support Switchboard?
Jenna Tuke is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Switchboard Victoria, taking on the role in early 2025 after extensive experience in health, human services, and LGBTIQA+ advocacy, particularly in sex...
Sally and Kenny are joined live on air by Wayne Gatt, secretary of The Police Association Victoria @PoliceAssocVic, as they discuss tackling crime in Melbourne, protests and and his focus for helping the LGBTIQA+ community, Wayne also discusses the new Designated Area policy.
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Sally and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Glenn Charlie Dunks, an award-winning film critic from Melbourne, Australia. He is the founder and writer behind the reDocumented website, launched in May 2025.
As they discuss the year that was in film 2025.
For ten years, Glenn has been an active part of the Australian film scene as a critic and journalist. Getting his start with the Geelong/Surf Coast-based street press Forte Maga...
Sally and Kenny talk to Konrad Benjamin, Podcaster, Punter’s Politics, the 58th Commonwealth Parliament; the year that was in federal politics; political fundraising, and more.
Konrad launched Punter’s Politics about one year ago, starting with satirical skits uploaded to social media and YouTube that cited reputable resources.
His first reel, “How dumb are Aussies?” skewered the decisions of successive governments that he said all...
Sally, Kenny and Paul are joined live in the studio by Dr. Monique Ryan, Independent Member for Kooyong, Deputy Chair of Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability; as they discuss the year that was in Federal Politics, the Government’s new environmental legislation, the new social media ban for children under 16 and so much more.
Dr Monique Ryan is an Australian politician and former paediatric neurologist who se...
Paul and Kenny are joined live in the studio by this week’s co-host, former City of Melbourne Lord Mayor, Sally Capp as they discuss the news, views and they review the week that was, and discuss what’s on this week’s show.
Sarah Witty, MP for Victorian Division of Melbourne, joins Kenny and Paul in the studio as the last guest for the week.
Sarah Jane Witty is an Australian politician who has served as the member of parliament for the Victorian division of Melbourne since 2025. She is a member of the Labor Party. In the election, Witty defeated Adam Bandt, the leader of the Australian Greens, who had held the seat of Melbourne since 2010.
Prior to en...
Kenny and Paul talk to Hugo Toovey, Founder of 25 STAY ALIVE!
Hugo Toovey is an Army Major in his early 30’s and already a two-time Cancer Survivor. He’s a tireless Mental Health Advocate and founder of 25 STAY ALIVE.
If you didn’t know Hugo, you would assume that he was your typical everyday young Australian. And yes, from the outside, he appears to be exactly that. However, the last 10 years of his life has been everything BUT n...
Lucio has held senior executive roles at Optus, Nine, and Seven, founder of three tech businesses, a former lecturer at RMIT and Deakin. His consultancy work includes partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Goldman Sachs, NVidia, Mondelez, and SpaceX.
Lucio is also a regular global speaker on innovation and emerging technology. He’s worked across major media
and tech companies, writes on AI for Forbes, and recently helped launch Aus...
Kenny and Paul talk to Adrian D’Mello, Financial Advisor at BG Private Estate Planning; What We All We Need To Know….
Adrian D’Mello is an experienced professional who guides clients throughout the various stages of their financial lives. Younger professionals wanting to set themselves up for lifelong financial security. Pre-retirees who want to maximise the final years of their working lives to ensure they have suffici...
Bruce Wolpe’s latest US commentary focuses on a second Trump term, highlighting concerns about the US becoming more authoritarian, his use of executive power, and the potential impact on international relations and Australia. He has recently discussed issues such as the escalating rhetoric from Trump, his challenges to democratic institutions, and potential shifts in US foreign policy regarding issues like the Israeli-Palesti...
Paul and Kenny talk to Richard Keane, CEO Living Positive about World AIDS Day, Monday 1st, December.
Richard also discussed the Community Launch to remember those we’ve lost, stand with people living with HIV, and celebrate progress toward equality and inclusion under the theme NO ONE LEFT BEHIND.
Some of the other topics discussed; what can we do to stand by and with people living with HIV?
Richard also reflected on some of the e...
Aiv Puglielli joined Paul and Kenny in the studio, as they discussed Greens working with the Government in Canberra to get the EPBC (Environmental Protection & Biodiversity, Conservation) Act through parliament. Aiv also gave an update on National Parks.
Kenny and Paul also discussed with Aiv, his thoughts on the Inner Melbourne Designated Area news from VIC Police that comes into effect this weekend
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Paul and Kenny are in the hosting hot-seats this week, as they discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was including local, national and international politics and so much more.
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Sat, 22nd, Nov, 2025: Basem Kerbage, Queer Arabs Australia (QAA), The Queer Arabs Australia Festival
Nevena and Macca were joined live in the studio by Basem Kerbage as they discussed the Queer Arab Festival that ran for 12 hours at the Pride Centre, 22nd November.
Basem ‘Bas’ Kerbage (he/him)
Basem is a human rights activist, queer rights activist, and founder of Queer Arabs Australia. Basem has a background in not-for-profit, and is a fundraising professional. A vocal advocate for people, and especially queer people ...
Nevena and Macca are joined live in the studio by Scott Mitchell, Lamestream Media; What’s Really Going on in the Australian News Media, Where the Influence Lies?
Lamestream is an independent news publication tackling the crisis in media. Their podcasts and newsletters cover how the media shapes news, culture, politics and current affairs, and how the industry’s transformation is reshaping the world we live in.\
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Dr Machado is a National Health and Medical Research Council Emerging Leadership Fellow in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University. She is a Nutritionist and holds a Masters and PhD in Public Health Nutrition.
Her research focuses on understanding the role of ultra-processed foods in the food system and human health, evaluation of sustainable healthy diets, and nutrition policy. This includes s...
Macca and Nevena are joined live on air by Francine Scully, River Nile School, Community Winner, Melbourne Awards, 2025
River Nile School is an Independent Senior Secondary School supporting young women aged 15–24 from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds, supporting them to learn, grow and belong through inclusive education, wellbeing and real-world opportunities.
River Nile School is a vibrant, multicultural community and welcome...
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