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27 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Marc C-Scott: Netflix and Data

Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Technology, TV & Film

March 2025 marks an entire decade since Netflix launched in Australia, which shook up how we watch TV and film. For many of us, it is hard to imagine life before bingeing was a thing, but in the background, streaming has been changing more than just our viewing habits.

Behind the autoplay and personalised picks lies a deeper story about data collection, surveillance and the subtle power of suggestion. What exactly are we giving away every time we press play?

Guest: Associate Professor Marc C-Scott from Victoria University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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4 Apr 2025

Dr Vincent Ho: Protein and Gut Health

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Popular Culture

There is a lot of talk about high-protein diets, whether for muscle gain, weight loss or just general health. However, ...

4 Apr 2025

Suzy Wrong: Film Review – Drive Back Home

LGBTIQA+ Community, TV & Film

Suzy Wrong reviews the film 'Drive Back Home', which screened at the Mardi Gras Film Festival. Guest: Suzy Wrong Presenter: Warren Andrew

3 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: A Trump Third Term?

News & Politics, Politics

United States President Donald Trump is openly discussing a third term in office. Despite the US Constitution’s clear two-term limit, ...