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Sat, 28th March, 2026: Tim Wilson, Liberal MP for Goldstein & Shadow Treasurer, Federal Politics Update

3/28/2026
Kenny and Tom talk to Tim Wilson, member for Goldstein, is an Australian Liberal Party politician currently serving as the Shadow Treasurer and the Federal Member for Goldstein in Victoria. Re-elected to the seat of Goldstein in the May 2025 federal election, defeating independent Zoe Daniel by a narrow margin of 175 votes after a recount. Shadow Treasurer Re-elected to the seat of Goldstein in the May 2025 federal election, defeating independent Zoe Daniel by a narrow margin of 175 votes after a recount. Appointed to this senior opposition role in early 2026. He previously served as the Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Employment, and Small Business from May 2025. His current focus includes economic reform, pushing for fuel tax cuts to address cost-of-living pressures, and advocating for home ownership through the use of superannuation. The post Sat, 28th March, 2026: Tim Wilson, Liberal MP for Goldstein & Shadow Treasurer, Federal Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:14:11

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Sat. 28th, March, 2026: Broden Kelly, Aunty Donna and Grouse House: Most Upsetting Guessing Game LIVE! returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival

3/28/2026
Broden Kelly joins Kenny and Tom as they discuss his new show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Upsetting Guessing Game LIVE! returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2026! Join members of comedy group Aunty Donna (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun – Netflix, Aunty Donna’s Coffee Café – ABC) and their favourite comedians from this year’s Festival for an hour of chaotically cooked improv. It’s had over two million views on YouTube, but exactly what is the Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World? Think a Whose Line is it Anyway? and Thank God You’re Here hybrid – with the power to end friendships and get a TV network cancelled. Aunty Donna is an Australian surrealist comedy group formed in Melbourne in 2011. The group currently consists of performers and writers Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly and Zachary Ruane, alongside writer and director Sam Lingham, director Max Miller and composer Thomas Zahariou (né Armstrong). Their work spans numerous live shows, a YouTube channel, podcasts, a studio album, the Netflix produced Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun, the ABC produced series Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe and a picture book. The group also founded Haven’t You Done Well Productions together in 2018, through which they produce their own work as well as others. They have frequently collaborated with other comedians, including Michelle Brasier, Mish Wittrup, and Demi Lardner. Grouse House is a YouTube channel operated by Haven’t You Done Well Productions, intended to support up-and-coming comedians by hosting their absurdist, experimental comedy on the platform. Grouse House has produced several comedy webseries which are hosted on the YouTube channel Grouse House, including Hug The Sun (2021) directed by Aaron McCann and featuring Ben Russell and Xavier Michelides,[50] Hot Department: Dark Web (2022) featuring comedy duo Hot Department,[48] and Finding Yeezus (2022), a six-part documentary web series that revealed the identity of the creator of the 2013 video game Kanye Quest 3030 starring Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos and directed by Max Miller.[51][52][53] The five-part comedy Descent (2024), set on a submarine and featuring comedians Millie Holten, Madi Savage, and Ella Lawry, was also released on the channel,[54] as well as nostalgic TV parody series Gocsy’s Classics featuring Aaron Gocs. The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World (MUGG) is another of its outputs, featuring guests such as Daniel Sloss and Nick Cody. In 2025, Grouse House released So You Wanna Win a P*nis Pump? (SYWWAPP), a four-episode quiz show described as a mix between Taskmaster and Game Changer, hosted by Demi Lardner and featuring guests such as Paul F. Tompkins, Tom Cardy and Becky Lucas. Grouse House has released six different pilot episodes by comedian Greg Larsen. In August 2025, it was announced that a subscription service based on and named after Grouse House was to be trialled over the subsequent months and fully launched in early 2026. It would be similar in form to that of Dropout, a US streaming service derived from comedy company CollegeHumor. While the content already on the Grouse House channel is to remain available for free on YouTube, new content will only be available through this service.[49] Presently, Naimo has stated Grouse House’s focus on small-budget shiny-floor productions such as gameshows, improv and interview shows. Much of Aunty Donna’s proceeds from its Drem world tour are expected to go toward Grouse House. The post Sat. 28th, March, 2026: Broden Kelly, Aunty Donna and Grouse House: Most Upsetting Guessing Game LIVE! returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:15:41

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Sat, 26th March, 2026: Chad Hughes, New CEO, Thorne Harbour Health. CEO Updates

3/28/2026
Kenny and Tom talk to Chad Hughes, new CEO of Thorne Harbour Health. On January 2026, Thorne Harbour Health announced the appointment of Chad Hughes as its next Chief Executive Officer. With more than 25 years’ experience in global and community health, Chad Hughes has worked internationally to deliver public health programs focused on HIV, drug and alcohol harm reduction, and LGBTIQA+ health. He has served on numerous boards and advisory committees, including Thorne Harbour Health’s Board of Directors from 2014 to 2020. “Thorne Harbour Health has an incredible history of leading the community response to HIV and expanding that legacy to meet the broader and evolving health needs of our communities. It is truly an honour to step into the role of CEO. I look forward to working alongside our communities, partners, and staff to advance the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people and people living with HIV”. Chad Hughes https://thorneharbour.org/sexual-health/ The post Sat, 26th March, 2026: Chad Hughes, New CEO, Thorne Harbour Health. CEO Updates appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:12:04

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Sat, March, 2026: Tarsh Jago Cherub, Melb. International Comedy Festival.

3/28/2026
Kenny and Tom talk to Tarsh Jago about Cherub, her show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Cherub is the debut solo stand-up show from Palawa comedian Tarsh Jago. Inspired by a tweet that read, “You don’t look Aboriginal, you look like the cherub from the Pears soap”, this hour blends razor-sharp comedy with heartfelt storytelling about race, queerness and identity. Tarsh takes audiences on a hilarious and confronting journey through the contradictions of being Blak and queer, with punchlines that sparkle and stories that linger. Bold, cheeky and deeply personal https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/cherub/ The post Sat, March, 2026: Tarsh Jago Cherub, Melb. International Comedy Festival. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:13:35

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Sat, March, 2026: Alex Ward, Comedian, Literally Anyone; Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

3/28/2026
Tom and Kenny talk to Melbourne Comedian Alex Ward. Alex Ward is a comedian, writer, and presenter, best known for her whip-smart punchlines and regular appearances on Network Ten’s Have You Been Paying Attention? As a QLD’er living in Melbourne, Alex is always cold, which makes the warmth she brings to the stage all the more impressive. Alex is known for her personal, engaging and punch-line heavy comedy. Alex has appeared on Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Project, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Upfront, ABC Comedy’s Up-late, Audible’s 2019 live stand-up series, Tonightly with Tom Ballard, Triple J’s Good Az Friday, and performed at Splendour In The Grass. Alex has written for various TV shows including The Project, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Monday’s Experts and more. https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/literally-anyone/?return=%2Fbrowse-shows%2F%3Fpage%3D2 The post Sat, March, 2026: Alex Ward, Comedian, Literally Anyone; Melbourne International Comedy Festival. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:10:30

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Sat, March, 2026: Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Latest from Melbourne Town Hall

3/28/2026
Kenny and Tom are joined live on air by Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Latest from Melbourne Town Hall First elected as a Councillor in 2016, re-elected as Deputy Lord Mayor in 2020 and then elected Lord Mayor in 2024. As of March 2026, Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece is championing the retail resurgence in Melbourne’s CBD, reporting a 40% increase in Bourke Street Mall foot traffic in 2025. Key initiatives include strengthening city safety, supporting the new “Make Room” homelessness project, and driving renewable energy for data centres. Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece is the portfolio head for Infrastructure and portfolio deputy for Finance, Governance and Risk and Aboriginal Melbourne. He is Council’s representative on the following committees and external bodies: The post Sat, March, 2026: Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Latest from Melbourne Town Hall appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:12:40

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Sat, March, 2026: Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro Greens Call for Government to Make Public Transport Free

3/28/2026
Kenny and Tom are joined live in the studio by Aiv Puglieli, MP Greens Nth Eastern Metro. The Victorian Greens are calling on the Allan Government to make public transport in Melbourne free for the next month to provide immediate relief from cost of living pressures as petrol prices soar. The Greens say this petrol price spike is exactly why the government should be helping people shift away from expensive petrol cars by making public transport cheaper and more accessible, investing in bike lane infrastructure, updating bus networks, running more frequent public transport services and helping people switch to electric vehicles. The Greens say that making public transport free for the next month is something the government could do right now to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, while working on longer term measures. According to a PBO costing, making public transport free for a month would cost the government approximately $79.4 million but could save a commuter household up to $500 from their family budget for the month. Public transport has continued to get more expensive in Victoria. In other places like New Zealand and Western Australia, public transport fares have been slashed significantly and Queensland offers 50c fares. https://greens.org.au/vic/news/media-release/greens-call-government-make-public-transport-free-next-month-fuel-prices The post Sat, March, 2026: Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro Greens Call for Government to Make Public Transport Free appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:15:07

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Sat, March, 2026: Weekend Wrap Up with Kenny Hill and Tom Ballard

3/28/2026
Kenny is hosting this week with Australian and International, Melbourne based comedian, Tom Ballard as they discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was. Tom Ballard is returning to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) in 2026 with a new stand-up show, “Be Funny Challenge (Impossible)”, running from March 26 to April 19, 2026, at Trades Hall. After a year away, Ballard’s new 2026 show is described as a “relentless whirl of opinion, silliness, and increasingly bad-taste jokes,” focusing on politics, social issues, and current events. Nominee 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show Nominee Best Comedy 2023 Melbourne Fringe As seen on Fisk, Deadloch, Tonightly, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee and Deal Or No Deal (for some reason). As heard on podcast Serious Danger. After a year away from touring, doing nothing but being very nice and uncontroversial, Australia’s Special Envoy For Comedy Tom Ballard returns in 2026 with a new show packed with heaps of jokes about all the stuff. https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/be-funny-challenge-impossible/ The post Sat, March, 2026: Weekend Wrap Up with Kenny Hill and Tom Ballard appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:09:28

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: John Cook, Snr Research Fellow, School of Psychological Sciences, MelbUni; Do Middle‑earth and Westeros Make Sense?

3/21/2026
Our last guest today, John Cook, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne Do Middle‑earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out…. https://theconversation.com/do-middle-earth-and-westeros-make-sense-climate-scientists-modelled-them-to-find-out-277232 “For a world to be truly immersive and believable, readers apply what is known as the “principle of minimal departure”. This assumes anything not explicitly magical, such as a planet’s weather or gravity, must adhere to the laws of the real world. In this spirit of rigorous worldbuilding, we just published a new study where we merged the disparate disciplines of literary worldbuilding and climate modelling. We used complex computer programs – the same ones used to forecast Earth’s future warming scenarios – to simulate the climates of famous fantasy settings such as Tolkien’s Middle-earth, the continents of Westeros in the Game of Thrones, and the far-future Earth in The Wheel of Time series. We also built a model for a fictional world developed by one of us.” John Cook is a research assistant professor at the Centre for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University. He has a PhD in cognitive psychology from the University of Western Australia. He founded Skeptical Science, a website which won the 2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for the Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge and 2016 Friend of the Planet Award from the National Centre for Science Education. J ohn co-authored the college textbooks Climate Change: Examining the Facts with Weber State University professor Daniel Bedford. He was also a co-author of the textbook Climate Change Science: A Modern Synthesis and the book Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand. In 2013, he published a paper analysing the scientific consensus on climate change that has been highlighted by President Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron. In 2015, he developed a Massive Open Online Course at the University of Queensland on climate science denial, that has received over 25,000 enrolments. He currently co-hosts a podcast Evidence Squared on the science of science communication The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: John Cook, Snr Research Fellow, School of Psychological Sciences, MelbUni; Do Middle‑earth and Westeros Make Sense? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:14:18

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: Brendan Donohoe, Fmr State Political Editor, 7 News Melbourne; From Menzies To Pauline, Turnbull To Taylor: What is an Australian Conservative?

3/21/2026
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 State Political Editor for 7NEWS Melbourne for 30 years, from April 1990 to April 2020. Over his 42-year career in journalism, he became one of Victoria’s most respected political reporters, covering 11 Victorian Premiers from John Cain to Daniel Andrews. Donohoe is a the moderator for this seminar at the Sorrento Writer’s Festival. From Menzies To Pauline, Turnbull To Taylor: What is an Australian conservative? Sean Kelly, Amy Remeikis, Don Watson with Brendan Donohoe At a time when political pundits are questioning the Liberal -National Party alliance and its capacity to win government, our panel dissects the past, present and future of conservative politics in Australia. http://From Menzies To Pauline, Turnbull To Taylor: What is an Australian conservative? The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: Brendan Donohoe, Fmr State Political Editor, 7 News Melbourne; From Menzies To Pauline, Turnbull To Taylor: What is an Australian Conservative? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:12:10

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: Guy Morrow, Assoc Prof, Arts & Cultural Management, Uni of Meb, Is Spotify’s AI ‘killing’ Australian Music?

3/21/2026
Nevena and John talk to Guy Morrow, Assoc Prof, Arts & Cultural Management, Uni of Meb, Is Spotify’s AI ‘killing’ Australian music? Guy Morrow is an Associate Professor of Arts and Cultural Management at the University of Melbourne, Australia. His research interests include artist‑centred approaches to cultural management and the impact of digitalisation, datafication and artificial intelligence on music artists within music ecosystems. His work combines academic rigour with arts sector collaboration to develop actionable insights for artists, managers and cultural organisations. He is also the current president of the International Music Business Research Association (IMBRA). Guy’s current contract research project is examining digital platform interactions to assess the performance of Australian artists on Spotify’s algorithmic playlists for the Victorian Music Development Office. One of his previous research contracts explored the shifting ground beneath music artist manager remuneration for the Association of Artist Managers in Australia while another developed an impact framework for the Science Gallery Network. Guy is also part of a project that has received AU$100,000 in proof-of-concept funding from Research, Innovation and Commercialisation at the University of Melbourne, ArtCert, which is developing an innovative response to shortcomings in current artwork authentication practices. The project aims to use blockchain and computational methods to validate the authenticity of painting collections. Guy also has a vast record of achievement in the creative and cultural industries and has worked with many of Australia’s best-known musicians within various popular music scenes through direct management, and also through music and design work. Guy was the founding co-manager of the band Boy & Bear and in this capacity received five Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards, as well as Gold and Platinum Awards from ARIA. https://theconversation.com/is-spotifys-ai-killing-australian-music-what-we-found-from-analysing-more-than-2-million-tracks-276984 “The objective of streaming platforms is to maximise user engagement. Spotify does this by allowing users to discover new music in various ways, including through manual search and exploration, editorial (human-made) playlists, and AI-recommended playlists. Algorithms have been criticised for amplifying the influence of superstars – and the corporate interests that support them – while also potentially narrowing listeners’ musical preferences. Spotify’s AI does have a significant influence on the listening habits of its subscribers. But is this a problem?” The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: Guy Morrow, Assoc Prof, Arts & Cultural Management, Uni of Meb, Is Spotify’s AI ‘killing’ Australian Music? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:12:15

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: The Mystery of the Second, St. Patrick, Chris Doyle, Asst. Prof. Medieval History, School of History and Philosophy, Uni of Galway.

3/21/2026
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. Chris Doyle is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer Above the Bar) in Medieval History in the School of History and Philosophy at the University of Galway. His interests are varied and include the cultural and social history and material culture of early medieval Ireland, Europe, North Africa and the Near East. https://theconversation.com/saint-patricks-day-and-the-mystery-of-the-second-patrick-277404 “Celebrated every year with swathes of green and pints of Guinness, Saint Patrick is the most famous of Ireland’s trio of patron saints (the others are Brigid and Colm Cille, aka Columba). Saint Patrick’s story is well known. Not just because of the annual global phenomenon his feast day has become, but also thanks to a considerable body of original written evidence. Chief among this are his personal writings – the Confession and Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus. But there are also many others – annals, biographies, hymns, poems – written centuries after his lifetime”. “One of the earliest references to two Patricks is Saint Fiacc’s Hymn on the Life of Patrick. It was written in the 5th or 6th century but survives in an 8th-century manuscript. Fiacc, a professional royal poet turned bishop, wrote: “When Patrick departed [died], he went to visit the other Patrick and together they ascended to Jesus Son of Mary.” The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: The Mystery of the Second, St. Patrick, Chris Doyle, Asst. Prof. Medieval History, School of History and Philosophy, Uni of Galway. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:11:42

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: Prof the Hon Bill Shorten, Vice -Chancellor & President Uni of Canberra, Robodebt, NACC Investigations and Findings

3/21/2026
Nevena and John are joined live on air by Bill Shorten, the current Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra (UC). He assumed the role on 14 February 2025, following a 17-year career in federal politics. The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, reporting in July 2023, delivered a damning assessment of the former Coalition government’s automated debt recovery program, describing it as a “shameful,” “crude and cruel” mechanism that was neither fair nor legal. As Minister for Government Services, Shorten played a central role in driving the inquiry and pursuing accountability, labelling it a “war on the poor” and a massive failure in public administration. Bill Shorten was a leading figure in the push for the Royal Commission, promising the investigation while in opposition and subsequently managing the government’s response to the findings. In August 2023, Shorten moved a motion in the House of Representatives to accept the report’s findings, expressing deep regret and apologizing to victims and frontline Centrelink staff. Shorten accused the previous government of “gaslighting” victims and the public by defending the scheme even after its illegality became known. Shorten has consistently criticised opposition leader Peter Dutton for a “deafening” lack of remorse and for defending former colleagues involved in the scheme. Following the report, Shorten announced the government’s acceptance of all 57 recommendations, focusing on ending the use of external debt collectors and strengthening the public service. Shorten has continued to urge for the “sealed section” of the report to be unsealed to ensure transparency, arguing it is not sustainable for it to remain secret forever. Legal and Financial Fallout In 2021, the Federal Court approved a final settlement of $1.8 billion, which involved dropping debt claims and refunding unlawful debts. As of 2025, a new settlement, deemed the largest in Australian legal history at $548.5 million, is under consideration to provide further compensation, with NACC investigations into the referrals ongoing. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/anti-corruption-investigation-into-robodebt-findings/106440278 The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: Prof the Hon Bill Shorten, Vice -Chancellor & President Uni of Canberra, Robodebt, NACC Investigations and Findings appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:25:40

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence; Where are things heading with Iran?

3/21/2026
First up this week we have Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence; Nevena and John discuss with Peter, where Where are things heading with Iran? Are facing a 70’s style fuel crisis? And some updates from his electorate. As of March 2026, Peter Khalil, the MP for Wills and Assistant Minister for Defence, views the situation with Iran as extremely volatile, characterized by aggressive actions from the Iranian regime, including attacks on regional neighbours and the targeting of civilian. Khalil has emphasized that Iran is a “destabilising force” through its missile programs, support for proxies, and acts of intimidation. In his role as Assistant Minister for Defence, he noted that Australia has provided defensive support to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against missile attacks, including deploying E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and air-to-air missiles. Khalil has defended Australia’s involvement in the Middle East, stating it is “purely defensive” to protect lives and not an act of aggressive war, while acknowledging the conflict is a “fluid dynamic”. Khalil has strongly condemned the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for attempting to harm Australian citizens and engaging in acts of violence. He has supported designating the IRGC as a terrorist organisation. He has expressed solidarity with the Iranian-Australian community in Melbourne and their anxiety for families in Iran, noting his hope for a shift away from the “oppressive” Iranian regime. Regarding demands for further military involvement, Khalil has stated he is not aware of a specific request for Australian warships to assist in the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining that operational decisions are made by the National Security Committee. Khalil’s position aligns with the broader Australian government stance, which involves implementing targeted sanctions against the Iranian regime and supporting diplomatic pressure against its actions. The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence; Where are things heading with Iran? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:15:54

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Sat, 21st March, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and John Safran

3/21/2026
Nevena is back in the hosting seat this week with long time friend of the show John Safran as they discuss the news, views, reviews of the week that was and what’s coming up in this week’s programme. Nevena Spirovska and Australian satirist/author John Safran are Saturday Magazine, covering news, politics, and culture. They have appeared together for weekly wrap-ups and special segments, with John providing his signature humorous commentary on social issue The post Sat, 21st March, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and John Safran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:09:15

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Sat 14th, March, 2026: Todd McKenney – Entertainer, Greyhound Racing Victoria, GRV Greyhound Adoption Program

3/14/2026
Our next guest is one of Australia’s most versatile and enduring entertainers. Todd McKenney has done just about everything in show business — from starring in some of the biggest musicals ever staged in Australia, including The Boy From Oz, Wicked, Cabaret, Cats and 42nd Street, to becoming a household name after more than two decades as a judge on Dancing With the Stars. He’s also part of Australian film history, appearing in Baz Luhrmann’s iconic Strictly Ballroom — a film that helped launch a new era of Australian cinema and went on to win multiple AFI awards and international acclaim. But Todd has a brand-new role in his life — proud dog dad. He’s recently adopted a beautiful greyhound named Fred through the Greyhound Racing Victoria adoption program. Todd joins us now to talk about Fred, greyhound adoption and why these dogs make such wonderful companions. The post Sat 14th, March, 2026: Todd McKenney – Entertainer, Greyhound Racing Victoria, GRV Greyhound Adoption Program appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:23:58

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Sat 14th, March, 2026: Glen Charlie Dunks Film Critic – JOY 94.9, Oscars Prediction

3/14/2026
The Oscars are just around the corner and film fans around the world are speculating about who will take home the biggest awards in Hollywood. Our own JOY film critic Glen Charlie Dunks joins us with his predictions on the eve of the Academy Awards. Glenn Charlie Dunks is an award-winning film critic from Melbourne, Australia. He is the founder and writ\er behind the reDocumented website, launched in May 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 Magazine, he progressed to writing regularly for Trespass and Onya Magazine as well as his personal blog. In 2010, Glenn began writing film reviews and features for Australian print institution The Big Issue. In the following decade, he has contributed to world-renowned publications such as The Guardian, Vanity Fair and The Film Experience where he covers documentary film on a weekly basis. In Australia, his work has been published across outlets including Metro Magazine, ScreenHub, Flicks Australia, Junkee, SBS Film, SBS Sexuality, Broadsheet, Quickflix, Concrete Playground and the online edition of Overland Journal. He is also the regular film critic for Air Nuigini’s Paradise Magazine. His work has been republished by IndieWire’s Women and Hollywood blog and the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance union’s quarterly print publication The Equity Magazine. He has also been spotlighted by The Age. In 2013 he sat on the FIPRESCI Jury for the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival alongside Vincent Musetto and Mario Abbade, awarding their top prize to Sébastien Betbeder’s Nights with Théodore. In 2014, he joined the FIPRESCI Jury of the 25th Stockholm International Film Festival alongside Quirijn Foeken and Dieter Wieczorek, with the award going to Savario Costanzo’s Hungry Hearts starring Adam Driver. In 2020, Glenn joined the ‘virtual’ DOK Leipzig festival with Yun-hua Chen and Hrvoje Puksek, awarding Dario Doria’s Vincenta. Later in 2016, he was on the competition jury for the 2nd Czech & Slovak Film Festival of Australia alongside Hayley Inch and Tom Clift, awarding Marko Skop’s Eva Nova. Additionally, he has worked as a programming consultant for the San Francisco International Film Festival and the Sydney Underground Film Festival. In 2019, he moderated an industry panel Q&A at the Environmental Film Festival of Australia for the film Grit. Glenn has also been a judge on the ATOM Awards documentary selection panels across four separate years. In 2022, he became a voter for the Golden Globe Awards. In 2023, he was once again accepted as an international voter for the awards. Glenn has attended and/or covered a further variety of other festivals including Sundance, New York, Tribeca, DOC NYC, NewFest, BAMcinemaFest, Dances with Films, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne Queer, Mardi Gras Film Festival, and a variety of local cultural film events including the Russian, French and Spanish film festivals and AFI/AACTA Awards. In 2013 he also attended and covered the Twin Peaks Festival in North Bend, Washington State. As an interviewer, Glenn has spoken to some of the most accomplished and respected names in film in Australia and the world. Filmmakers and artists including Tim Burton, Amy Adams, John Waters, Margaret Cho, Guy Maddin, Isaac Julien, Neil Armfield, Rachel Perkins, Sam Neill, Jamie Babbit, Grímur Hákonarson, Stephen Dunn, Andrew Ahn, Grant Scicluna, Matt Sobel, Christoph Waltz, Krysten Ritter, Sophie Hyde, Bentley Dean, Sara Jordenö, Max Gogarty, William Fairman, Nickolas Bird, Poppy Stockell, Charlie Hill-Smith, Nick Eynaud, Lucy Fry and John Jarratt. Major Oscar Categories – Nominees Best Picture AnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezNickel BoysThe SubstanceWickedI’m Still Here Best Director Sean Baker – AnoraBrady Corbet – The BrutalistJames Mangold – A Complete...

Duration:00:16:16

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Sat 14th, March, 2026: Nick Sharp Fitness Expert– Strong Nation, Fads Vs Facts in Personal Fitness

3/14/2026
Nick Sharp is a fitness expert with Strong Nation, a global fitness program that combines high-intensity interval training with music-driven workouts designed to build strength and endurance. From cold plunges and intermittent fasting to high-intensity workouts and wearable tech, the world of fitness is full of trends and fads. Nick Sharp from Strong Nation join us now to separate the facts from the hype when it comes to staying healthy and fit. The post Sat 14th, March, 2026: Nick Sharp Fitness Expert– Strong Nation, Fads Vs Facts in Personal Fitness appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:11:02

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Sat 14th, March, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib. MP, Prahran, Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business and Hospitality, Nepean by-election

3/14/2026
Rachel Westaway is the Victorian Liberal candidate for Prahran and serves as the Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business and Hospitality. She has been a prominent advocate for small business owners and the hospitality sector in Victoria. Rachel Westaway is the Liberal candidate for Prahran and the Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business and Hospitality. She joins us live from the campaign trail ahead of the upcoming Nepean by-election as political attention turns to what the result could mean for Victorian politics. The post Sat 14th, March, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib. MP, Prahran, Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business and Hospitality, Nepean by-election appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:14:59

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Sat 14th, March, 2026: Chris Lewis, Founder – Lyric Finance, Keeping finance-Fit In The Current Climate

3/14/2026
Chris Lewis is the founder of Lyric Finance, a Melbourne-based finance and advisory firm that works with individuals and businesses to improve financial strategy, lending structures and long-term financial resilience. With interest rates, inflation and economic uncertainty continuing to affect households and small businesses, staying financially fit has never been more important. Chris Lewis is the founder of Lyric Finance and joins us to talk about how people can manage their finances in the current economic climate. The post Sat 14th, March, 2026: Chris Lewis, Founder – Lyric Finance, Keeping finance-Fit In The Current Climate appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Duration:00:10:44