JOY Drive

24 Feb 2025

Professor Paula Gerber: US anti-trans policies and their impact on Australia

Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, Politics, Society & Culture

Donald Trump has wasted no time in his second term, signing a staggering 70 executive orders in just 30 days, many of which take direct aim at the trans community. From restricting gender-affirming care to erasing the ‘T’ from LGBTQ+ government resources, these policies have left many in Australia wondering: could we see similar crackdowns here?

Guest: Paula Gerber, Professor of Law at Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...