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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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 ...