Saturday Magazine
Saturday Magazine is JOY 94.9’s longest-running news and current affairs program
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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
The post Saturday, 29th, N...
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...
and Nevena talk to Leo Puglisi about the Upcoming Under 16s Social Media ban
Puglisi began his media career in 2019, founding what was then initially known as HMV Local News but rebranded in 2020 as 6 News. Puglisi first came to attention in 2020 when he covered the secretive demolition of a bell tower at Hawthorn West Primary School in Hawthorn, Victoria
He has been the subject of a number of conspiracy theories, including that he...
Nevena and Macca talk to Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; Affirming Your Identity Is Now Free In Victoria.
Vicki Ward, as the Victorian Minister for Equality, was involved in the passing of an updated anti-vilification law in 2025. Key aspects of the update include making it easier for police to charge those who make hateful speech, lowering the t...
Nevena and Macca are joined live in the studio by Nina Taylor, state MP for Albert Park, as they discuss the new Gender Affirming Legislation in Victoria.
Victoria has become the first state in Australia to make it free for trans and gender diverse people to update their gender on their birth certificate following regulation changes made by the Allan Labor Government.
Minister for Govern...
Nevena and Macca are in the hosting seats this week as they discuss, the news, views and reviews of the week that was, they also discuss this week’s show.
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Macca and Paul 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 Melbourne Queer Film Festival, 2025.
For ten years, Glenn has been an active part of th...
Paul and Macca are joined in the studio by Prof. Paula Gerber, Monash Law, Her New Book: ‘Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights in Australia
Paula, a Professor in the Monash Law Faculty and an internationally renowned scholar with expertise in international human rights law generally, with a particular focus on children’s rights and LGBTI rights. She developed the website antigaylaws.org to provide reliable and accur...
Paul and Macca talk to Peter Khalil, – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence; State and Federal Politics Update; Australia-Indonesia Security Treaty, they also discussed “Adult time for adult crime’ announcement from the Vic state government,
The Hon. Peter Khalil MP is the Assistant Minister for Defence and the Federal Member for Wills.
Peter was first elected to the House of Representatives for Wills, Victori...
Paul and Macca talk to Sean Hall, founder of Energx; Expert on Mental Health in the Workplace; Dealing with Uncertainty.
Sean Hall is the founder of Energx and a mental health expert who focuses on workplace and energy and anti-burnout strategies. After experiencing burnout twice, he developed a system called “Energy Intelligence” (ExIQ) to help individuals and companies build resilience. Hall uses principles from neu...
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