JOY Drive

20 Feb 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Scott Morrison’s Photo Album

News & Politics, Personal Journals, Politics

Now, this is the kind of op-shop find you do not see every day! A Sydney shopper was casually flipping through an old photo album when they stumbled across previously unseen pictures of none other than former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The album documents his trip to Europe in the 1990s, complete with handwritten captions detailing pub visits, sightseeing and even a solo day in Dublin while his wife, Jen, was sick in bed.

It is a fascinating glimpse into the personal life of a politician long before he became a household name. But what does it say about our fascination with political figures? And why are we so intrigued by their private moments?

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in Public Policy, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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11 Jan 2026

Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Autistic burnout is not just tiredness. It can be a prolonged, life-altering depletion linked to sensory overload and masking. Sam ...

11 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Libraries Are Booming Again

Literature, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Libraries are busier than they have been in years, and they are no longer just about books. Associate Professor Lauren ...

11 Jan 2026

Tomáš Kantor: SUGAR at the 2026 Midsumma Festival

Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

SUGAR is a bold one-person show about desire, money and pop culture fantasies, where glamour and pop songs sit alongside ...