JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Emily Buddle: Backyard Chickens

Animals, Environment

“Chickens – or as we affectionately call them here in Australia, chooks – have been a staple of backyard life for generations. But in recent years, their popularity has truly soared, with more and more people welcoming these feathered friends into their homes – or, at least, their backyards!

From providing fresh eggs to teaching kids about the circle of life, backyard chickens bring much more than just breakfast. But they also blur the lines between pets and livestock, raising fascinating questions about animal welfare, food security, and even biosecurity risks.

So, what’s behind this growing trend, and what does it say about the way we relate to the animals we live alongside?

Guest: Emily Buddle, Research Fellow in Humanities at the University of Adelaide

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 ...