Saturday Magazine

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Saturday Magazine is JOY 94.9’s longest-running news and current affairs program

Episode Date
Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: South-Eastern Metropolitan: Rachel Payne, Matthew Kirwan, Michael Galea
Nov 01, 2026
Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: Anthony Galloway, Vic Political Editor, The Australian; and Kieran Rooney, State Political Reporter, The Age
Nov 01, 2026
Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: Amelia Bitsis, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Nov 01, 2026
Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic. Election Special: Prahran – Legislative Assembly (lower house); Rachel Westaway MP; Dr Meghan Hopper, Angelica Di Camillo
Nov 01, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Leo Puglisi, Founder 6 NEWS, Australian Political Round-Up, Vic State Election.
Oct 26, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Josh Taylor, Tech. reporter Guardian; Ai Vs Aussie Music
Oct 26, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Zoe Daniel, former ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein; Cost of living Crisis.
Oct 26, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Australia’s ‘Bottom-Up’ Censorship Bill
Oct 25, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Felix Ralph, Criminal lawyer & AI engineer, ‘Duty-of-Care’ Bill Update.
Oct 25, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books.
Oct 25, 2026
Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up Nevena Spirovska and John Safran
Oct 25, 2026
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Christina Zigouras , Independent Candidate for Malvern (2026 Victorian State Election)
Oct 18, 2026
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality
Oct 18, 2026
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities
Oct 18, 2026
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Susan Davies, Former Independent MP for Gippsland West (1997–2002) & Regional Community Advocate
Oct 18, 2026
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Dr. Monique Ryan MP,Independent Federal Member for Kooyong
Oct 18, 2026
Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation, Politics Update
Oct 18, 2026
Sat,10th, Oct, 2026: Annitta Macauley; Social Support and Events Manager, Life View
Oct 11, 2026
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Adam Brackman, VPC Volunteer Program, Volunteering at the VPC; Concierge & Volunteer Coordinator
Oct 11, 2026
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence
Oct 11, 2026
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: James Newbury MP, Shadow Equality and Attorney General
Oct 11, 2026
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: David Gibson, Chair GRAI in Perth, Fmr Army Captain, Dismissed for from ADF for his Sexuality.
Oct 11, 2026
Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Kieran Rooney, State Political Reporter, The Age
Oct 11, 2026
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Prof. Rhonda Stuart, Director of Public Health and Infection Prevention at Monash Health & Director of the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU)
Oct 04, 2026
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Sen. Steph Hodgins-May, Fed, Dep. Leader of the Australian Greens & Senator for Victoria
Oct 04, 2026
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Jordan Emery, Chief Executive Officer of Ambulance Victoria; Shocktober! Cultural Reform & Internal Trust
Oct 04, 2026
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Fiona Patten, CEO of the Medicinal Cannabis Council Australia (MCCA) & former Vic MP; Australia’s First Medicinal Cannabis Qualification, Domestic Production vs. Imports, Healthcare Education, & Drug Driving Reform
Oct 04, 2026
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Ryan Heath, Launch Editor, POLITICO Australia; Australia’s AI & Tech Governance, and LGBTQIA+ Representation in Media
Oct 04, 2026
Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Sport, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, and Minister for Equality;Equality & LGBTQIA+ Rights, Workplace Safety Reform, TAC & Road Toll, and Inclusive Sports & Major Events
Oct 04, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Danny Delahunty, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe
Sep 28, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Prof Nigel Phair Dpt. of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, Dept of Information Technology, Monash Uni
Sep 28, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Anna Brown, CEO, Equality Aust, Government rejection of all UN recommendations on improving LGBTQIA+ rights  
Sep 27, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Chris Maher, Co-host of GAYFL on Joy 94.9; ‘The 2026 Grand Final’.
Sep 27, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: On-Air Tribute & Profile: Dr Tim Read (1962–2026); : Aiv Puglielli MLC, Vic Greens, N. E. Metro
Sep 27, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Elizabeth Birch; Fmr Executive Director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) (1995–2004); fmr Worldwide Dir. of Litigation at Apple Computer.
Sep 27, 2026
Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Paul.
Sep 27, 2026
Sat, 19th Sept, 2026; Steven Molk TV Critic, Industry Analyst & Co-Founder of TV Blackbox
Sep 21, 2026
Sat, 19th Sept, 2026; Michelle Reynolds, Director, Advocacy and Policy, Inner Melbourne Community Legal
Sep 21, 2026
Sat, 19th Sept, 2026; Felix Ralph, Criminal Defence, Technology & Media Lawyer; Digital Duty of Care.
Sep 21, 2026
Sat, 19th Sept, 2026; Sophie McNeill MLC, Greens Upper House MP for Western Australia, former ABC Middle East Foreign Correspondent & Human Rights Watch Researcher
Sep 21, 2026
Sat, 19th Sept, 2026; Amy Remeikis; Chief Political Analyst, The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor, The New Daily
Sep 21, 2026
Sat, 19th Sept, 2026; Rachel Payne MLC, Legalise Cannabis Victoria Upper House, MP for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Sep 21, 2026
Sat, 12th, Sept, 2026: Mel Huang Buntine; Radical Computing; National Communication Museum (NCM)
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Todd Hacking; Chief Executive Officer; Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Sen. David Shoebridge Aust. Greens Sen. for NSW; State of affairs in Parliament
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Tim Reardon, the Chief Economist at the Housing Industry Association (HIA)
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Rachel Westaway; Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality and Kieran Rooney; VIC State Political Reporter, The Age.
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Kieran Rooney; VIC State Political Reporter, The Age; and Rachel Westaway; Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Josh Burns, MP Macnamara, ALP: Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness
Sep 13, 2026
Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Georgie Purcell, Member Legislative Council, Nthrn Victoria, Animal Justice Party; Native forest logging; release of documents re: Koala population; GRV Moving Cameras
Sep 13, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Walt Collins TV and Lifestyle presenter, New Neighbourhoods & Country Home Renovations
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Rebecca Zentveld President, Australian Grown Coffee Association
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Cr Alex Makin Mayor, City of Port Phillip
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: The Life and Legacy of Freddie Mercury with David Hunt, Sunday Arts
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Ged Kearney Assist. Min. for Social Services & Prevention of Family Violence
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Dr Emma Shortis; Dir International & Security Affairs Program, The Australia Institute; and host of the After America podcast
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Tim Wilson MP, Shadow Treasurer & Member for Goldstein
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Paul.
Sep 06, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Tribute to Dolly Parton: “Here You Come Again”; Mike McLeish (Actor, Writer, Musician, Songwriter)
Aug 31, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria; HIV/AIDS and Global Health Update
Aug 31, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Dr Fernando Gordillo-Altamirano Medical Doctor, Postdoctoral Researcher at VICPhage / Department of Infectious Diseases at The Alfred & Monash University
Aug 31, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Tom Browne Executive Producer, Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Aug 31, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Aiv Puglielli, Legislative Council Member for North Eastern Metropolitan, The Australian Greens
Aug 30, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Equality, Minister for Sport, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC; Member for Oakleigh
Aug 30, 2026
Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Nina Taylor MP Cabinet Secretary, Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Albert Park, Australian Labor Party
Aug 30, 2026
Sat, 22nd August, 2026: ‘Live Like Her Challenge;’ Jade Fitzgerald – Founder of The Ideal Buyer’s Agency; Abril LaTrene– Drag Artist & Host of Glitter Balls & Bingo Calls
Aug 23, 2026
Sat, 22nd August, 2026: CB Bonnar, Senior Relationship Manager, Pride in Diversity
Aug 23, 2026
Sat, 22nd August, 2026: “Baby Talking to your Pets”; Antonia Goetz, Research Fellow in Infant Studies, West Syd Uni
Aug 23, 2026
Sat, 22nd August, 2026: Jess Lilley Writer, Broadcaster, Creative Director, Co-Host of 3RRR’s Spin Cycle
Aug 23, 2026
Sat, 22nd August, 2026: Daniel Casey Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at (ACU)
Aug 23, 2026
Sat, 22nd August, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Paul
Aug 22, 2026
Sat, 15th, August, 2026: The Anti-Pauline Hanson Student Protests!
Aug 16, 2026
Sat, 15th, August, 2026: The Plight David McBride; Whistleblower!
Aug 16, 2026
Sat, 15th, August, 2026: Al Cossar Artistic Director, Melbourne International Film Festival
Aug 16, 2026
Sat, 15th August, 2026: James Noble, Creative director and founder of Reigner Clothing; State of Fashion in Melbourne
Aug 16, 2026
Sat, 15th August, 2026: Elliot Constable, Filmmaker, Race Around the World Winner
Aug 16, 2026
Sat, 15th August, 2026: Olivia Jenkins, ABC Crime Reporter; Crime in Melbourne: what is changing, who is behind it, and are police and governments keeping up?
Aug 16, 2026
Sat, 15th August, 2026: Anthony Galloway, Victorian Political Editor, The Australian
Aug 15, 2026
Sat, 15th August, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and John Safran
Aug 15, 2026
Sat, 8th August, 2026: Reverend Tim Costello — Alliance for Gambling Reform
Aug 10, 2026
Sat, 8th August, 2026: Fiona Patten, Former Victorian MP; Incoming CEO, Medical Cannabis Council
Aug 10, 2026
Saturday, 8th August, 2026: Vicki Ward ,Victorian MP, Minister for Public Transport &; Creative Industries
Aug 09, 2026
Saturday, 8th August, 2026: Michelle McNamara (she/her); Son Vivienne (they/them);Transgender Victoria; Census 2026.
Aug 09, 2026
Saturday, 8th August, 2026: Jason Heath, New GM Joy Media
Aug 09, 2026
Saturday, 8th August, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Kenny
Aug 09, 2026
Saturday, 8th August, 2026: Ryan Heath, Launch Editor, POLITICO Australia / Canberra Playbook
Aug 09, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; Steve MinOn; Best selling debut novel; First Name, Second Name
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; MR B-Host of new show on Joy, Methodology
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; Kate Fitzpatrick, Senior Programmer at MIFF; MIFF Programme 2026
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; Emily Walter, National Spokesperson for the 2026 Census
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; Alan Joyce, Former CEO QANTAS, Alan Joyce: Riding the Jet Stream
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; Tom McIlroy, Political Editor, Guardian Australia; Victoria and Federal Politics Update.
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, 1st August, 2026; Weekly Wrap Up with Macca, Paul and Kenny.
Aug 02, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Alex Ward; Stella Joyce, Barnaby Joyce’s Dog; Political commentary from Australia’s most famous canine
Jul 26, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Cr Alex Makin Mayor, City of Port Phillip Port Phillip’s 2026–27 Budget: investing in neighbourhoods while balancing rising costs
Jul 26, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Aiv Puglielli Legislative Council Member for Nth East Metro; Aust Greens; Should Victoria abolish street auctions? The Greens’ proposal to change how homes are sold
Jul 26, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Michael Balk President, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA); Pay Up: Should AI companies pay for the creative work they use?
Jul 26, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Bruce Wolpe; – Snr Fellow, US Study Centre, Uni. Syd; Latest from Washington including Trump’s standing; Iran; Coming Midterms
Jul 26, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Dr Monique Ryan, Independent MP for Kooyong; Gambling Reform, Lobbying and Timing of Hecs Indexation, Allied Health Prac payments (+ her take on AI & Data Centre Regulation)
Jul 26, 2026
Sat, July 25th, 2026: Zoe Daniel, journalist, author & former independent federal MP for Goldstein
Jul 26, 2026