JOY Drive

15 May 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Banned Baby Names

Kids & Family, Law, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Can you name your baby Nutella? What about Robocop? Or Virgin? In this JOY Drive Radiothon special, Lauren Rosewarne joins us to unpack Australia’s ever-growing list of banned baby names. From legal restrictions to cultural sensitivities, she explores what these prohibitions reveal about identity, politics and the boundaries of personal freedom.

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

Presenters: Warren Andrew and Colette Mann

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11 Jun 2025

Dr Edith Hill: How to Scroll Smarter and Be a Better Digital Citizen

Social Media, Society & Culture

In her final segment before maternity leave, Dr Edith Hill reflects on the digital dilemmas and delights she’s explored on ...

11 Jun 2025

Sally Nicholes: Family Law Myths and What Really Happens in Divorce

Kids & Family, Law

Sally Nicholes busts some of the biggest myths in divorce and separation, from who gets what to what counts as ...

10 Jun 2025

Jacob Collier: Harmony, Humanity and the Joy of Making Music Together

LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Musical prodigy Jacob Collier joins us fresh from his sold-out shows to talk about connection, creativity and his upcoming Australian ...