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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... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 15th Nov, 2025: Glen Charlie Dunks, Film Critic; Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2025 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 15th Nov, 2025: Prof. Paula Gerber, Monash Law, Her New Book: ‘Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights in Australia'. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 15th Nov, 2025: Peter Khalil, – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence; State and Federal Politics Update; Australia-Indonesia Security Treaty appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 15th Nov, 2025: Sean Hall, founder of Energx; Expert on Mental Health in the Workplace; Dealing with Uncertainty. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk to Kent Burgess, the current interim CEO of Thorne Harbour Health. Kent, an experienced and values driven community leader, with a broad ranging background in the health... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 15th Nov, 2025: Kent Burgess, Interim CEO Thorne Harbour Health, Updates on Health Lifestyle. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Misha Ketchell joins Macca and Paul in the studio as they discuss International News, Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The death of controversial and lionized Talkback King... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 15th Nov, 2025: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation, Media and Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Kathleen Maltzahn- the CEO of Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic), the Victorian peak body for sexual assault and harmful sexual... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Kathleen Maltzahn, CEO Sexual Assault Services Victoria, New initiative Putting Survivors, Centre of Policy. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Rob Roelofs talks to Kenny and Macca about the latest Election from the Netherlands. Rob was born in The Netherlands was active in council politics in The Netherlands and a... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Rob Roelofs on Rob Jetten, The Netherlands First Openly Gay Prime Minister appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Dr Varun Kommidi, GP – Prahran Market Clinic; Richard Keane, CEO, Living Positive, PREP, World AIDS Day. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Kathleen Maltzahn, an Australian author, academic and anti-sex work activist. She is a former councillor for the City of Yarra and was the Victorian... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Kathleen Maltzahn, CEO Sexual Assult Services Victoria, New initiative Putting Survivors, Centre of Policy. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca talk to Katrina Sedgwick, CEO Melbourne Arts Precinct; Seagull Patrol! Katrina Sedgwick OAM is the inaugural Director & CEO of Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co). Spearheading the... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Katrina Sedgwick, CEO Melbourne Arts Precinct, Seagull Patrol! appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by James Newbury, MP Brighton & Shadow / Att Gen / Min Equality / Anti Corruption; as they discuss Vicarious Liability Legislation,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: James Newbury, MP Brighton & Shadow / Att Gen / Min Equality / Anti Corruption appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by friend of the show, and Federal MP for Mcnamara, Josh Burns. Josh spoke about the passing of Baby Priya's Bill... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Josh Burns, MP McNamara, Baby Priya's Bill Passes Senate, Federal Parliament Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are in the hosting seats this week as they discuss the news, views, review of the week that was, what's coming up on this week's show and... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up With Macca and Kenny appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny is joined by Sunday Arts presenter David Hunt for a lively chat with Ben Elton. He's written the most eagerly awaited show business autobiography of the year, and now... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Ben Elton, What Have I Done? Interview appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca, Fiona, David and Paul are joined live in the studio by Hannah Keogh, Senior Producer, Spiegel Haus. Entertainment Venue Spiegel Haus Melbourne – a spectacular new two-level entertainment precinct... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Hannah Keogh ,New Spiegel Haus, Entertainment Venue. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Joy's own Sunday Arts Magazine Host, David Hunt joins Macca, Fiona and Paul live in the studio, as they discuss Sunday Arts Magazine Art Exhibition opening Thursday 6 November till end of November. 12 artists,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: David Hunt – Sunday Arts Magazine Host, Sunday Arts Exhibition appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca talk to Paul Gover, Motoring Expert and Journalist, Latest on EV's from the EV show in Sydney. Paul Gover is one of the most experienced and respected... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Paul Gover, Motoring Expert and Journalist, Latest on EV's from the EV show in Sydney appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio by Adrian D'Mello, Financial Advisor at BG Private, Aged Care Specialist, has been a Financial Advisor for more than 15 years. He... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Adrian D'Mello – Financial Advisor at BG Private, Aged Care Specialist. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona, Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Rachel Westaway, State Liberal MP for Prahran. Before representing Prahran in State Parliament, Rachel Westaway, had a distinguished career... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Rachel Westaway, State, Liberal MP for Prahran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio by Dying with Dignity Advocate Dr Nic Carr. Nick trained at Cambridge University and in London before moving to Melbourne in... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Voluntary Assisted Dying, Dr Nic Carr – St Kilda Medical Group appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca, Fiona and Paul talk to Kyriakos Gold: Mardi Gras Director Candidate Kyriakos Gold has a long-standing commitment with Sydney Gay Lesbian Mardi Gras. With a diverse background as an... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Kyriakos Gold: Mardi Gras Director Candidate appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca's back! And is joined this week in the hosting seat by the brave, the bold, Fiona Patten, former MP as they discuss the news and view of the week,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Fiona Patten appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny are joined live on air by Maria Bololia – Event Manager, Whittlesea as they discuss the 3rd annual LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day LGBTIQA+ MULTICULTURAL FAIR DAY SAT... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Maria Bololia, Event Manager, Whittlesea LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny talk to Dr Amir Razmjou – Assoc Prof & Head of Mineral Recovery Research Centre, Edith Cowan University Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is a distinguished academic and... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Dr Amir Razmjou, Edith Cowan Uni. Australia's Place in the Global Critical Minerals Race. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Dr Charles Livingstone – Assoc Prof, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash Charles is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Dr Charles Livingstone, Assoc Prof, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash: Gambling and its Harmful Affects on Australia appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny talk to Joy's own Paul Byrne-Moroney, Intersex Awareness Intersex Community Advocate and host of The I In Us on JOY, Paul Byrne-Moroney joins us to speak about... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Paul Byrne-Moroney, Host of “The I in Us”, Intersex Awareness Day appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Paul are joined live in the studio by Georgie Purcell, as they discuss her stance against Koala culling in Victoria. Georgie Purcell is a Member of the Victorian... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Georgie Purcell – Sen. Nthrn Vic. Animal Justice Party, Koala Cull, Controversary appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro, Co-health loss of Funding Aiv Puglielli is a member of the Victorian... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro, Co-health loss of Funding appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Charlie Lewis. Charlie Lewis is Crikey's reporter-at-large, focusing on politics, culture, history and the US. Got a tip? Contact him securely on... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 25th October, 2025: Charlie Lewis – Reporter at large, Crikey; the Enduring Cult of Tony Abbott, Albo's Meeting With Trump appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week Paul and Kenny are in the hosting seats as they discuss the news of the week, the week that was, ceasefire in tatters, who's coming up on this... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 25th October, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Kenny and Paul appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

For the last segment for this week is Jesse Matheson, Interim CEO, Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, Matheson joins Macca and Kenny live on air. Matheson, a former Mardi... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 18th Oct, 2025: Jesse Matheson, Interim CEO, Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, New Appointment appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Alida Milani, Fashion Industry Consultant, The Artisanal Revolution, Melb Fasion Week Launches Monday. Alida Milani has been working in and contributing to the fashion industry... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 18th Oct, 2025: Alida Milani, Fashion Industry Consultant, The Artisanal Revolution, Melb Fasion Week Launches Monday appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills, Assistant Minister for Defence; Peter's thoughts on the social media ban as an MP and as a... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 18th Oct, 2025-Peter Khalil, MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence, the Status of AUKUS Deal and the PM's Visit to Trump Next Week appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by Cam Wilson is Crikey's associate editor. He previously worked as a reporter at the ABC, BuzzFeed, Business Insider and Gizmodo. He primarily covers internet culture... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 18th Oct, 2025: Cam Wilson, Asso. Editor, Crickey, How is the Government's Teen Social Ban is Faring With The Tech Giants? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Joining Macca, Kenny and Simon on air, Micah Scott is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Minus18, Australia's youth-driven charity for LGBTIQ young people. Minus18, which aims to create an... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 18th Oct, 2025: Micah Scott, CEO, Minus18: how Will the under-16s Social Media Ban affect LGBTIQF+ Under 18's? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Joining Macca and Kenny in the studio IS Simon Ruth, is standing down as CEO of Thorne Harbour Health, after joining the then Vic AIDS Council as CEO 12 years... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 18th Oct, 2025: Simon Ruth, Outgoing CEO, Thorne Harbour Health, Reflects on his time with Throne Harbour. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are co-hosting this week, before Macca jets off to Singapore next. Panelled by Joy and broadcasting legend, Jack Crnjanin. This week they are discussing what's new, reviews... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 18th, October 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca, Kenny and Jack. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk Rachel Westaway, LNP MP, Prahran; Government and Prahran and Update. Rachel Westaway is the Liberal Member for Prahran, elected in February 2025. With a background in... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 11th Oct, 2025: Rachel Westaway, LNP MP, Prahran; Government and Prahran and Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Richard Keane, CEO, Living Positive, Update from ASHM conference in Adelaide and Forthcoming AGM. As they discuss infection rates, health updates... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 11th Oct, 2025: Richard Keane, CEO, Living Positive, Update from ASHM conference in Adelaide and Forthcoming AGM appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Mitch Brown, Former West Coast Eagles Defender, “Calling People In, Not Out”; the first openly LGBTIQA+ past or present AFL Men's... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 11th Oct, 2025: Mitch Brown, Former West Coast Eagles Defender, “Calling People In, Not Out” appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk to Gabriel Shipton, an Australian film producer, human rights advocate, and founder of The Information Rights Project. As the brother of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, Gabriel... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 11th, Oct, 2025: Gabriel Shipton, Founder & Chair, The Information Rights Project; Freedom of the Press appeared first on Saturday Magazine.