JOY Drive

13 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Jennifer Castro Controversy

Law, News & Politics, Social Media, Society & Culture

A video of Brazilian bank employee Jennifer Castro refusing to give up her window seat for a crying child went viral, making her the target of intense online backlash. The incident catapulted her into social media fame and had serious personal and professional consequences.

Now, she is suing the airline and the passenger who filmed her without consent, arguing that her privacy was violated and that she was unfairly shamed.

So, where do we draw the line between personal rights and social expectations?

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

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...