JOY Drive

19 Sep 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech and US Politics

News & Politics, Politics, Society & Culture

ABC has pulled ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ off the air after his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne joins JOY Drive to unpack what this clash means for free speech, censorship and the fragile state of US democracy.

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

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:53 — 16.3MB)

Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...