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13 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Leo Puglisi, Founder 6 NEWS, Australian Political Round-Up, Vic State Election.
John and Nevena talk to Leo Puglisi about the Australian political round up (Helen Haines, Greens dispute) & Victorian Election Update (Quiet Greenslide?) Puglisi began his media c…
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10 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Josh Taylor, Tech. reporter Guardian; Ai Vs Aussie Music
Nevena and John talk to Josh Taylor from The Guardian. Josh Taylor is a prominent Australian technology journalist currently serving as a technology reporter for Guardian Australia…
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28 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Zoe Daniel, former ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein…
Zoe Daniel is a three-time ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein. Zoe spent nearly 30 years as a distinguished reporter and foreign correspondent fo…
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15 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions…
Nevena and John talk to Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Australia’s ‘Bottom-Up’ Censorship Bill “As Australia’s new D…
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17 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Felix Ralph, Criminal lawyer & AI engineer, ‘Duty-of-Care’ Bill Update.
Joining us live on air this morning is Felix Ralph, a leading criminal defence lawyer from law firm Marshall Jovanovska Ralph. As the federal parliament pushes forward with major r…
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6 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books.
What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? Nevena and John discuss the ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/countdown/top100books/1-100 The post…
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12 min
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up Nevena Spirovska and John Safran
Nevena Spirovska and John Safran discuss the week that was and what’s coming up in this week’s programme. The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up Nevena Spirovska and John Sa…
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12 min
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Christina Zigouras , Independent Candidate for Malvern (2026 Victorian State Election)
Running as an independent in traditionally “safe” seats, local community priorities in Malvern, housing/heritage balance, crime, climate, and integrity in state politics Small busi…
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16 min
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality
Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by Rachel Westaway MP (Member for Prahran, Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality & Major Events, and Shadow Assistant Minister t…
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12 min
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities
Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe is currently the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities.…
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21 min
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Susan Davies, Former Independent MP for Gippsland West (1997–2002) & Regional Community…
The shifting landscape for political independents, lessons from the 1997 turning point, and grassroots community energy today. Susan Won the seat of Gippsland West as a progressive…
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26 min
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Dr. Monique Ryan MP,Independent Federal Member for Kooyong
Dr. Ryan recently led calls against proposed government cuts to private health insurance rebates affecting older Australians, commissioning Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) analys…
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22 min
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation, Politics Update
Macca and Kenny are in the hosting seats this big week Editor and Executive Director of The Conversation Australia and New Zealand, an independent, non-profit news and analysis out…
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14 min
Sat,10th, Oct, 2026: Annitta Macauley; Social Support and Events Manager, Life View
Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Annitta Macauley, who is the Social Support, Events & Diversity Manager at Lifeview. Before Lifeview, Annitta worked in disability for 18-y…
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10 min
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Adam Brackman, VPC Volunteer Program, Volunteering at the VPC; Concierge & Volunteer Coo…
Paul and Macca are joined live on air and in the studio by Adam Brackman, VPC Volunteer Program, Volunteering at the VPC Adam is a seasoned executive consultant with a wealth of ex…
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16 min
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence
Paul and Macca are joined live on air by The Hon Peter Khalil MP is the Federal Member for Wills and the Assistant Minister for Defence. First elected in 2016 and representing the…
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28 min
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: James Newbury MP, Shadow Equality and Attorney General
Paul and Macca are joined live on air byJames Newbury, MP Brighton & Shadow / Att Gen / Min Equality / Anti Corruption; as they discuss Vicarious Liability Legislation, Net Zero, S…
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12 min
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: David Gibson, Chair GRAI in Perth, Fmr Army Captain, Dismissed for from ADF for his Sexu…
Macca and Paul talk to : David Gibson, Chair GRAI in Perth, Fmr Army Captain, Dismissed for from ADF for his Sexuality. The Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation…
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27 min
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Kieran Rooney, State Political Reporter, The Age
Paul and Macca are joined live on air by Kieran Rooney State politics reporter at the The Age. 2002 Best and Fairest for Padua College Year 6 E-Grade cricket. https://www.theage.co…
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13 min
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Prof. Rhonda Stuart, Director of Public Health and Infection Prevention at Monash Health…
Mew data shows Mpox cases are on the rise locally, with 52 cases reported statewide since August 1 alone. While the virus continues to circulate globally, localised findings reveal…