JOY Drive

6 Jul 2025

Associate Professor Catherine Strong: ARIA Chart Shake-Up and the Fight for Aussie Music

Music, Politics, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Australia’s music charts are about to change: could this be the boost local artists desperately need? Catherine Strong breaks down the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) overhaul, explains why streaming has skewed the system and what genuine success looks like for emerging talent.

Guest: Catherine Strong, Associate Professor of Music Industry, RMIT University

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 ...