JOY Drive

4 Oct 2025

Associate Professor Michael Walsh: The Great Spotify Backlash

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Music, Popular Culture

Spotify has changed the way the world listens to music, but artists, fans and even tech critics are starting to turn against it. Associate Professor Michael Walsh from the University of Canberra unpacks why musicians are walking away, what Daniel Ek’s military AI investments mean for Spotify’s image, and whether any rival service can truly compete.

Guest: Michael Walsh, Associate Dean of Education and Associate Professor in Social Science in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra

Presenter: Andy Mac

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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 ...