JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Dr Blair Williams: Online abuse faced by LGBTQIA+ politicians

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Politics, Sexuality, Social Media

Social media is an unavoidable part of modern political campaigns, but for openly LGBTQIA+ politicians, it is also a dangerous space.

New research shows queer politicians faced highly personal and identity-based abuse during the last federal election—far beyond what their straight, cisgender colleagues experienced.

As we head into another election cycle, what can we expect? Why does this kind of targeted abuse matter, not just for candidates but for the next generation of queer Australians considering a political career?

Guest: Dr Blair Williams, Lecturer in Australian Politics at Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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10 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Wedding Costs

Consumer Affairs, Kids & Family, Social Media, Society & Culture

A wedding meant church, flowers, a nice lunch, and maybe a few speeches. But today? There are drones, content creators, ...

10 Apr 2025

Laura Hickleton: Newborn Lion Cub at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel

Werribee Open Range Zoo has just welcomed a brand-new lion cub. And this is not just any cub. He is ...

10 Apr 2025

Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Nostalgic Recipes

Diet and Nutrition, History, Society & Culture

In this episode, we dive into the delicious (and sometimes questionable) world of food nostalgia. Long before smashed avo and ...