Saturday Magazine

Our next guest has become something of a political celebrity in her own right. She’s appeared on television, stolen scenes from interviews and probably has stronger name recognition than some... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 25th, 2026: Alex Ward; Stella Joyce, Barnaby Joyce’s Dog; Political commentary from Australia’s most famous canine appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Cr Alex Makin Mayor, City of Port Phillip Port Phillip’s 2026–27 Budget: investing in neighbourhoods while balancing rising costs The City of Port Phillip has... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 25th, 2026: Cr Alex Makin Mayor, City of Port Phillip Port Phillip’s 2026–27 Budget: investing in neighbourhoods while balancing rising costs appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Aiv Puglielli Legislative Council Member for Nth East Metro; Aust Greens; as they discuss if Victoria should abolish street auctions?... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 25th, 2026: Aiv Puglielli Legislative Council Member for Nth East Metro; Aust Greens; Should Victoria abolish street auctions? The Greens’ proposal to change how homes are sold appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by Michael Balk President, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA); Pay Up: Should AI companies pay for the creative work they use?... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 25th, 2026: Michael Balk President, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA); Pay Up: Should AI companies pay for the creative work they use? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

In the last segment for this week’s show,  Macca and Kenny  talk to Lucio Ribeiro Chief AI & Innovation Officer, TBWA Australia; Forbes Australia columnist; co-founder DISRUPT AI Film Festival... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Lucio Ribeiro Chief AI & Innovation Officer, TBWA Australia; Forbes Australia columnist; co-founder DISRUPT AI Film Festival appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by, Tania Davidge: Executive Director and Chief Curator, Open House Melbourne. Cian Davis: Director, Bates Smart Melbourne Most of us walk past... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Tania Davidge: Executive Director and Chief Curator, Open House Melbourne, Cian Davis: Director, Bates Smart Melbourne appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Asso. Prof. Brad E. Tucker  Astrophysicist and cosmologist, ANU; about space junk, debris and ‘space balls’. Six spherical objects were found around Forrest Beach and... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Asso. Prof. Brad E. Tucker Astrophysicist and cosmologist, ANU; Space Balls and Debris appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Senator Shoebridge is a NSW Greens senator and former barrister. Since June 2025 his federal portfolios include foreign affairs, defence, home affairs, justice and digital rights. He has attacked the... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Senator David Shoebridge Aust. Greens Sen. for NSW; State of affairs in Parliament appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca are joined live on-air by Ruby Grant is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS). The $477,590 Australian Research... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Ruby Grant, Snr Research Fellow, ARCSHS, La Trobe Uni; ‘Out in Suburbia’. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live on-air by Rachel Withers Freelance writer; Crikey contributor; co-host, Spin Cycle on Triple R. The Coalition is trying to outflank One Nation, the teals... LEARN MORE The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Rachel Withers Freelance writer; Crikey contributor; co-host, Spin Cycle on Triple R appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are in the hosting seats this week as they discuss the news, views, reviews of the week that was. The post Sat, July 11th, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Kenny appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our last segment for the week, was a very special one for Macca. Joining us live in the studio is one of the organisers of the Melbourne Tartan Festival, a... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 4th July, 2026: Melbourne Tartan Festival: Bernadette Rae, Glenrae Dancers Campbell Wilson, Pipe Major of City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Joining Macca and Paul live on air this week was Giordano Nanni, founder of The Juice Media and the creator of the brutally funny Honest Government Ads series, which takes... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 4th July, 2026: Giordano Nanni, Founder of The Juice Media / Honest Government Ads. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

As one of Australia’s leading financial and political commentators, Sally’s role at Canstar is to help Australians make better financial decisions. As Canstar’s spokesperson, Sally provides her insights daily on... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 4th, 2026, Sally Tindall, Director of Data Insights, Canstar, Cost of Living Crisis. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  Macca and Paul talk to Dan Powell – LGBTIQ First Nations Senior Project Coordinator, NAIDOC Week, 2026 Dan is a proud Yorta Yorta Aboriginal man (he/they) and the First... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 4th July, 2026: Dan Powell – LGBTIQ First Nations Senior Project Coordinator, NAIDOC Week, 2026 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

As the USA leads into the 250th anniversary of American Independence, Bruce Wolpe talks Macca and Paul through what’s going on in the USA right now. Bruce also discusses his... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 4th July, 2026: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, 250th anniversary of American Independence appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are in the hosting seats this week. Their first guest for the weeks is local federal member for Mcnamara, Josh Burns as they discuss the week that... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 4th July, 2026: Josh Burns, Federal ALP MP for Mcnamara, Update, Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny spoke to Andee Tay from Pinkdot, 2026. The 18th edition of Pink Dot Singapore (Pink Dot 18) took place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 27th June, 2026: Andee Tay, Pink Dot, Singapore 2026. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Chris Lewis, Lyric Finance; What does the Budget mean for the property market? Chris Lewis is an experienced Australian finance... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 27th June, 2026: Chris Lewis, Lyric Finance; What does the Budget mean for the Property market? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence as they discussed AUKUS and the latest Iran update. The... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 27th June, 2026: Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence, AUKUS and Iran Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, The Australia Institute; The New Daily. As they discuss  Dirt-digging to discredit independent journalists and Government... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 27th June, 2026: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, The Australia Institute; The New Daily; Dirt-Digging Targeting Journalists appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca, Kenny and John are joined live in the studio by Charlie Lewis, Reporter at large, from Crikey, as they discuss the fall of Sir Keir Starmer and Pauline Hanson... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 27th June, 2026: Charlie Lewis – Reporter at large, Crikey, Close encounters with Pauline at the Press Club appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Joyster, award winning Australian film critic and writer Glenn Charlie Dunks as they discuss Stephen Spielberg’s latest film, ‘Disclosure Day’.... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th, June, 2026: Glen Charlie Dunks, Film Critic, ‘Disclosure Day’. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sanmati Verma is a highly prominent human rights advocate and attorney who serves as the Legal Director of the Migration Justice team at the Human Rights Law Centre. Based in... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th, June, 2026: Sanmati Verma, Legal Director – Principal Lawyer Accredited Specialist – Immigration Law -Human Rights Law appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by Mitch Brown, Former West Coast Eagles Defender, as they discuss the FIFA World Cup 2026. The post Sat, 20th, June, 2026: Mitch Brown – Former West Coast Eagles Defender, FIFA World Cup Highlights appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air, by phone this week, not in the studio as usual, by Rachel Westaway, Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th, June, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by Karina Lester, Snr Aboriginal Language Expert, Adelaide Uni, AUKUS Review. Karina Lester, is the Aboriginal Co-Manager and Senior Aboriginal Language Expert... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th June, 2026: Karina Lester, Snr Aboriginal Language Expert, Adelaide Uni, AUKUS Review appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are in the hosting seats this week. John Wintle is on panel. Agnes was this week’s production assistant and James is doing the podcast. Macca and Kenny’s... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th June, 2026: Peter Garrett, frmr Environment Minister and Midnight Oil front-man, Independent AUKUS Review. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena, Macca and Paul  are joined live on air  by Alex Makin, Lord Mayor, City of Port Phillip, Latest in City of Port Phillip; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market Alex... LEARN MORE The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Alex Makin, Mayor City of Port Phillip, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

The final guest for this week was Sophie Torney, she joined Nevena and Paul live in on-air. Kew has been Sophie’s home for her and her family for nearly thirty... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Sophie Torney, Studley Ward Councillor, Fmr Mayor Boroondara, Independent Seat of Kew appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Paul are joined live the studio by filmmaker and writer, John Safran as they discuss the re-launching of the Reality TV Show, Race Around the World. John Safran... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: John Safran, Reality TV Show, Race Around the World 2026. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Paul are joined live on air by Cameron McTernan, Lecturer & Researcher at Adelaide University; as they discuss the  implications of Gina Rinehart – Australia’s richest person –... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Cameron McTernan, Lecturer & Researcher at Adelaide University; Implications of Gina Rinehart – Australia’s richest person – buying into Southern Cross Austerio appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Next, Nevena and Paul are joined live on air by Rohan Best, Assoc Prof – Dept of Economics, Macquarie Business School; as they discuss cost-of-living relief through energy policy and... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Rohan Best, Assoc Prof – Dept of Economics, Macquarie Business School; Cost-of-living relief through energy policy and pricing appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guest is  Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Latest from Washington DC; as Bruce, Nevena and Paul discuss the latest news from Washington and Trump’s upto.  ... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Latest from Washington DC. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guests on air are friends of the show Georgie Purcell and Josh Burns. Georgie has recently been in the press for  helping the hamlet of Elphinstone end plans... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party: Puppy Farms & Josh Burns, ALP, Macnamara; Youth Homelessness Campaign. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Elizabeth Birch is one of the most influential figures in modern LGBTQ+ rights advocacy in the United States. A lawyer and former Apple executive, she led the Human Rights Campaign... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Elizabeth Birch, famed, American LGBTIQA+ Activist. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by city of Port Phillip Mayor Alex Makin, as they discuss the 2026, St Kilda Film Festival. The St Kilda Film... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Alex Makin, Mayor, City of Port Phillip, ‘St Kilda Film Festival 2026’. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Anna Brown from Equality Australia, as they discuss the ‘Hands off our Protections’ petition. CEO Anna Brown’s fingerprints are on... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Anna Brown, Equality Australia, Hands off our Protections! Community Petition! appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Ohad Kozminsky, Community Engagement Dir – Jewish Council of Aust. ‘The Difference between Israeli and being Jewish’; and the Royal Commission.... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Ohad Kozminsky, Community Engagement Dir – Jewish Council of Aust. ‘The Difference between Israeli and being Jewish’; and the Royal Commission. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca are joined live in the studio by Sabine Ostrowski, QUIT, as they discuss World No-Tobacco Day! (Sunday 31st May)   Sabine Ostrowski is the State Manager at... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Sabine Ostrowski, QUIT, World No-Tobacco Day! (Sunday 31st May) appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul talk to David Gibson about a bill introduced into Parliament to address the historic treatment of LGBTI personnel in the Australian Defence Force is being welcomed as... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: David Gibson, Chair GRAI in Perth, Fmr Army Captain, Dismissed for his Sexuality; Senate inquiry into the Defence Force Discipline Amendment appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Rachel Payne stayed a little bit longer to continue with Paul and Macca; they are joined by Rachel Withers, co-host Spin Cycle Triple R. Rachel Withers is a freelance writer... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Rachel Payne, MP Legalize Cannabis Vic & Rachel Withers, co-host Spin Cycle Triple R, Federal Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Rachel Payne, MP, Legalize Cannabis Victoria; as they discuss state politics and what’s happening with LCV heading into the election.... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Rachel Payne, MP Legalize Cannabis Vic, Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul Horwell are in the hosting seats this week, their first guest is Joy Media CEO Paul Scott-Williams. Paul discussed with the Sat Mag team what’s happening for... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Paul Scott-Williams, CEO Joy Media: Radiothon Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Cruise ship quarantines, Ebola outbreaks, diphtheria deaths in Australia — it can sometimes feel like we’re back in the middle of a global health scare. So how worried should we... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Dr Fernando Gordíllo Altamirano, Hantavirus, Ebola and first recorded deaths in Australia from s in Australia from Diphtheria appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guest knows the criminal underworld from the inside out. Rohan Pike spent years with the AFP investigating serious organised crime and he’s here to talk about the explosive... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Rohan Pike, ex Aust Border Force & co-founder of illicit tobacco strike force, Tobacco Wars; is the situation with illicit tobacco out of control and what could be done about it? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Up next, live in the studio is friend of the station and friend of the programme, Aiv Puglielli, Member, Victorian Legislative Council (Victorian Greens). Aiv Puglielli is a member of... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Aiv Puglielli, MP Greens, NE Metro, Latest from State Parliament appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guest is Andrew Wilkie is one of Canberra’s most fiercely independent voices. The federal member for Clark in Tasmania is a former military intelligence officer turned whistleblower. He’s... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Andrew Wilkie, MP; His take on the latest announcements from the Federal Government on Gambling appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guest on Saturday Magazine, is  Patrick Keyser, the father of Gemma O’Toole, one of 11 Australians detained by Israeli forces after joining a humanitarian flotilla attempting to reach... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Patrick Keyzer, father of one of the 11 Australians on the flotilla intercepted by Israel attempting to reach Gaza appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Bruce’s piece is essentially an argument that America has become dangerously desensitised to the behaviour of President Donald Trump.  He argues that Trump’s public conduct, language and social media behaviour... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Has Trump finally lost it and why is nobody calling him out ? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.