Saturday Magazine

7 Dec 2015

National Colours

Macca is joined by Shannon Reid for a host of news, framed in an LGBTI perspective, starting with the aftermath of Islamic State’s terrorist attacks in Paris.

Dr. Damian Kingsbury, professor of international politics at Deakin University, gives his two cents on the fall out from those attacks and how they percieve the “fundamental badness” of the West.

In the wake of New Zealand making a surprising move for a new national flag, Ian and Guy are asked what their homeland’s new colours should be, along with what Australia’s new flag would be.

Mike Abede from SBS announces his station’s plans for the new year, including participation of Eurovision and the Sydney Mardi Gras.

In the wake of Charlie Sheen’s diagnosis of HIV, John Mainwering from Living Positive Victoria is asked how this has raised HIV to a new awareness and public discourse.

Killing Off The Beat, a indie documentary by Curkin Osturk, is set to air on SBS, so the creator discusses the film’s content.

Jude Pearl from the Butterfly Club pimps her new show, Is It Just Me, and her extensive list of talents.

Finally, the question, “How soon should you set your will,” is asked of Anne Hacker from National Equity Australia.

Aired on 21st of November, 2015.

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