JOY Drive

6 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Toasted Sandwich

Diet and Nutrition, News & Politics, Popular Culture

If you have kept up with the news, you have probably noticed a growing panic about crime. Reports of attacks, weapons in public places, and shocking incidents seem to be everywhere. But sometimes, the reality is far less terrifying than it first appears. Take, for example, a recent case that had the public gripped—until the ‘weapon’ at the centre of the drama turned out to be… a toasted sandwich.

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

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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9 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: TikTok Update – Recession Recipes

Consumer Affairs, Social Media

Hear about a TikToker called Kikirough, going viral for a series on recession recipes, and a seven-part TikTok series about ...

9 Apr 2025

Lisa Hasker: Victorian Sport Awards

Sports & Recreation

The Victorian Sport Awards are the night of nights for our local sporting community, celebrating everyone from Olympic gold medallists ...

9 Apr 2025

Dr Alexandra James: Netflix’s Adolescence

Politics, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Media, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s new limited series Adolescence has gone viral with over 66 million views in just two weeks and has sparked ...