Episode 22 - A Changing World (Deakin University)

This episode by journalism students at Deakin University tells stories about our changing world and how people are finding ways to navigate these new times. You will meet Australia’s first dental therapy dog who is helping people overcome their fear of going to the dentist, and join theatre workers as they delight in a return to the stage after long lockdowns. The episode also explores the dangers of a La Nina weather pattern, the problem of inequality in STEM jobs, and the pros and cons of social media influencers, which may make a difference to how you view and use certain platforms.Hosts: Billy Eason and Brad McGeeStories:'The dangers of a La Nina weather pattern' - Reporters: Will Tremain and Garbis Sanossian'Equity in STEM' - Reporter: Grace MacKenzie'The thrill of theatre’s return' - Reporters: Chloe Williams and Ashleigh Kreveld'Teacher shortages' - Reporters: Jonathan Peck and Ali Calafiore'Australia’s first dental therapy dog- - Reporter: Jena Carr'The influence of influencers' - Reporters: Phoebe Griffiths and Rylee Pattison-MooreAudio Editor: Dr Chris ScanlonExecutive Producer: Alison McAdamFor more stories from Deakin University: DScribe Music'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic‘Illumination’ - Paul Yudin'You Can Do More' - lemonmusicstudio'Inspirational Background' - AudioCoffeeTikTok accounts for influencer story: @[email protected]’@jellybean.celine@hismile'Wake Up' - vitaminsound