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13 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Jennifer Castro Controversy

Law, News & Politics, Social Media, Society & Culture

A video of Brazilian bank employee Jennifer Castro refusing to give up her window seat for a crying child went viral, making her the target of intense online backlash. The incident catapulted her into social media fame and had serious personal and professional consequences.

Now, she is suing the airline and the passenger who filmed her without consent, arguing that her privacy was violated and that she was unfairly shamed.

So, where do we draw the line between personal rights and social expectations?

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 ...