Dax Carnay-Hanrahan: MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune!

Dax Carnay-Hanrahan: MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune!

A wedding. A funeral. A singing ghost who refuses to leave. Playwright and performer Dax Carnay-Hanrahan joined JOY Drive to discuss ‘MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune!’, a deeply personal story about grief, family expectations, identity and the memories that continue to shape us long after people are gone. Guest: Dax Carnay-Hanrahan, Playwright and Performer Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dax Carnay-Hanrahan: MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune! [https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2026/06/21/dax-carnay-hanrahan-mr-big-aka-tatay-a-transwoman-and-that-tiring-tune/] appeared first on JOY Drive [https://joy.org.au/joydrive].

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Are We Really Open-Minded?

Most of us like to think we’re willing to change our minds when presented with new evidence. But what happens when one of our deepest beliefs is challenged? Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores certainty, curiosity, identity and why genuine open-mindedness is often much harder than we imagine. Guest: Dr Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Are We Really Open-Minded? [https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2026/06/21/associate-professor-lauren-rosewarne-are-we-really-open-minded/] appeared first on JOY Drive [https://joy.org.au/joydrive].

Noah Secomb: Australian Federal Politics – What Pauline Hanson’s Speech Reveals About Australia Right Now

Pauline Hanson’s latest National Press Club address sparked debate on immigration, multiculturalism, gender identity and the growing support for One Nation. Federal politics reporter Noah Secomb unpacks the speech, the political forces behind it, and what it may reveal about the country’s mood. Guest: Noah Secomb, Federal Politics Reporter at the Community Radio Network Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Noah Secomb: Australian Federal Politics – What Pauline Hanson’s Speech Reveals About Australia Right Now [https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2026/06/21/noah-secomb-australian-federal-politics-what-pauline-hansons-speech-reveals-about-australia-right-now/] appeared first on JOY Drive [https://joy.org.au/joydrive].

Associate Professor Adrian Camilleri: The Online Shopping Tricks Designed to Fool Us

That incredible bargain you spotted online may not be quite what it seems. Associate Professor Adrian Camilleri explains the psychology behind misleading online deals, the rise of digital “dark patterns”, and why even careful shoppers can fall victim to sales tactics designed to exploit the shortcuts our brains naturally take. Guest: Dr Adrian Camilleri, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Technology Sydney Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Associate Professor Adrian Camilleri: The Online Shopping Tricks Designed to Fool Us [https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2026/06/21/associate-professor-adrian-camilleri-the-online-shopping-tricks-designed-to-fool-us/] appeared first on JOY Drive [https://joy.org.au/joydrive].

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: How Identical Are Identical Twins?

Twins have fascinated people for generations, but the science behind them is more complex than many realise. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains how twins develop, whether they really run in families, and why even identical twins can become surprisingly different over time. Guest: Dr Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: How Identical Are Identical Twins? [https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2026/06/21/associate-professor-theresa-larkin-how-identical-are-identical-twins/] appeared first on JOY Drive [https://joy.org.au/joydrive].