Sat, 6th June, 2026: Sophie Torney, Studley Ward Councillor, Fmr Mayor Boroondara, Independent Seat of Kew

Sat, 6th June, 2026: Sophie Torney, Studley Ward Councillor, Fmr Mayor Boroondara, Independent Seat of Kew

The final guest for this week was Sophie Torney, she joined Nevena and Paul live in on-air. Kew has been Sophie’s home for her and her family for nearly thirty years. Sophie Torney, former Mayor of Boroondara, current Councillor is an Australian businesswoman, tech entrepreneur, and community independent politician who served as the Mayor of the City of Boroondara (2024–2025). She is prominently known as a community “teal” independent candidate contesting the inner-east Melbourne state seat of Kew, against state Liberal and Opposition leader Jess Wilson. In November 2024, she was elected by her peers to serve as the Mayor of Boroondara for the 2024–2025 term, completing her leadership role in late 2025. During her mayoral term, she focused heavily on implementing the council’s Climate Action Plan, shifting facilities to all-electric power, and expanding the city’s green spaces and trail networks. The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Sophie Torney, Studley Ward Councillor, Fmr Mayor Boroondara, Independent Seat of Kew [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-6th-may-2026-sophie-torney-studley-ward-councillor-fmr-mayor-boroondara-independent-seat-of-kew/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Sat, 6th June, 2026: John Safran, Reality TV Show, Race Around the World 2026.

Nevena and Paul are joined live the studio by filmmaker and writer, John Safran as they discuss the re-launching of the Reality TV Show, Race Around the World. John Safran is a Melbourne writer and filmmaker. His book Puff Piece, exploring Big Tobacco and vaping, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. His debut, Murder in Mississippi, won the Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime. His latest documentary, Who The Bloody Hell Are We?, looking at the secret history of Australia, was nominated for an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts award. His first two television series John Safran’s Music Jamboree and John Safran vs God won the Academy’s comedy awards. Squat is his fourth book published by Penguin Random House.   The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: John Safran, Reality TV Show, Race Around the World 2026. [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-6th-may-2026-john-safran-reality-tv-show-race-around-the-world-2026/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Sat, 6th June, 2026: Cameron McTernan, Lecturer & Researcher at Adelaide University; Implications of Gina Rinehart – Australia’s richest person – buying into Southern Cross Austerio

Nevena and Paul are joined live on air by Cameron McTernan, Lecturer & Researcher at Adelaide University; as they discuss the  implications of Gina Rinehart – Australia’s richest person – buying into Southern Cross Austerio Cameron is a researcher and educator at Adelaide University specialising in social media, political communication and media industries. He is currently an: Executive Committee member for the Australian and Aotearoa-New Zealand Communication Association Researcher for The Global Media and Internet Concentration Project (Australian and Aotearoa-New Zealand teams) Areas of interest and research include Media Diversity and Pluralism in Australia, Political Communication, Social Media and Streaming Services. Teaching areas include Communication and Social Media. Current teaching profile for 2026 is: MDIA 2021    Research Methods in Media and Communication MDIA 2101    Creating Content for Media MDIA 1017    Social Media Audiences and Algorithmic Cultures Read his book: Social Media in Society (Palgrave Macmillan) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2025-1029 The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Cameron McTernan, Lecturer & Researcher at Adelaide University; Implications of Gina Rinehart – Australia’s richest person – buying into Southern Cross Austerio [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-6th-may-2026-cameron-mcternan-lecturer-researcher-at-adelaide-university-implications-of-gina-rinehart-australias-richest-person-buying-into-southern-cross-austerio/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Sat, 6th June, 2026: Rohan Best, Assoc Prof – Dept of Economics, Macquarie Business School; Cost-of-living relief through energy policy and pricing

Next, Nevena and Paul are joined live on air by Rohan Best, Assoc Prof – Dept of Economics, Macquarie Business School; as they discuss cost-of-living relief through energy policy and pricing. Rohan’s research covers economics and finance, including energy economics and household finance. His publications have been in journals such as Energy Economics, Ecological Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, Energy Policy, Applied Energy, the Energy Journal, the Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Economic Record, the Australian Journal of Public Administration, and the Journal of Cleaner Production. He is  interested in policy development to reduce inequality and improve cost-effectiveness, such as through equitable reverse auctions. The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Rohan Best, Assoc Prof – Dept of Economics, Macquarie Business School; Cost-of-living relief through energy policy and pricing [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-6th-may-2026-rohan-best-assoc-prof-dept-of-economics-macquarie-business-school-cost-of-living-relief-through-energy-policy-and-pricing/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Sat, 6th June, 2026: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Latest from Washington DC.

Our next guest is  Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Latest from Washington DC; as Bruce, Nevena and Paul discuss the latest news from Washington and Trump’s upto. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/image-300x254.png?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/image.png?x58966   Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre. Bruce is a regular contributor on US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama’s first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM’s chief of staff. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that across the United States, parties are choosing their candidates for the midterm elections in November, and there is a shift among Democrats towards more relatable, practical solutions to lure swinging voters turned off by the party’s elitist image at the last general election. USSC Non-Resident Senior Fellow Bruce Wolpe was quoted in the article on the upcoming midterms and what it could look like for US Democrats. https://www.ussc.edu.au/the-democrats-taking-the-fight-to-the-republicans [https://www.ussc.edu.au/the-democrats-taking-the-fight-to-the-republicans] The post Sat, 6th June, 2026: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Latest from Washington DC. [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-6th-may-2026-bruce-wolpe-senior-fellow-us-study-centre-latest-from-washington-dc/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].