Saturday Magazine

Our next guest for this week is Peter Khalil, MP for Wills and Assistant Minister for Defence. Some of the topics discussed today between Macca, Zoe, Kenny and the Minister are: With so many Australian service people currently serving on US subs, what does that mean for Australia in escalating global conflicts? Had the Israeli government adequately responded yet over the deliberate bulldozing of A...

Macca is joined in the hosting seat this week by former ABC Foreign Correspondent and Independent Federal Member for the seat of Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, from 2022-2025. Zoe’s platforms were primarily climate action, integrity in politics, action on gambling advertisement on TV and gender equity. Running as a community-backed independent. Zoe made history in 2022 as the first woman elected to the se...

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Trav Lovett, Executive Director, Centre for Truth Telling & Dialogue. Melbourne Uni. ‘Walk for Truth”. Trav has spent his life advocating for truth  and justice for First Peoples. He is passionate about practicing his Culture, working with Community and preserving Aboriginal languages. Travis has held senior leadership roles in the Victorian...

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Dr Emma Shortis, Dir. International & Security Affairs Program, The Australia Institute, as they discuss her panels Her panels at Sorrento Writers Festival, discussing the future for the US and China Dr Emma Shortis is Director of the Australia Institute’s International & Security Affairs Program. Emma is historian and writer, focused on the history...

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Dr Jeremie Bracka, RMIT Faculty of Law; Transitional Justice, as they discuss the historical repair for LGBTIQA+ Communities in Victoria “The report examines Victoria’s history of criminalisation, discriminatory policing, violence, and institutional prejudice directed at LGBTIQA+ communities. It also outlines practical options for truth-telling...

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Rachel Westaway, State Liberal MP for Prahran. Before representing Prahran in State Parliament, Rachel Westaway, had a distinguished career within corporate, industry and public service roles. This included as a senior Commonwealth Tribunal member in migration, child support and social security matters and as Victorian Assistant Commissioner for Free...

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Nina Taylor, Labor MP, Albert Park as they discuss the new  Ministerial reshuffle, including a new Minister for Boys & Men; 21-day police  blitz in Sth Mel, St Kilda and Prahran; Allen Gov’s resistance to animal welfare reform Nina was elected to the Legislative Assembly in November 2022, and is the Parliamentary Secretary for Education. Sh...

First guest this week is show regular and Joy supporter, Aiv Puglielli, Member, Victorian Legislative Council (Victorian Greens), who was live in the studio with Macca and Paul. Aiv Puglielli is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing North-East Metropolitan Region for the Victorian Greens. With a background in the arts as a composer and producer, Aiv brings a creative lens to p...

Macca and Paul are back again in the hosting seats this week as they discuss the news, views, and reviews of the week that was. The post Sat, 18th, April, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Paul appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Dr Brad Tucker is an internationally recognised astrophysicist and cosmologist at the  Australian National University (ANU) . Based at the Mt. Stromlo Observatory, he is a leading Australian authority on space, frequently providing expert commentary for major media outlets on topics ranging from supernova explosions to the  Artemis Moon missions . Brad is leading programs using NASA’s Kepler Space...

Our second-last guest this week is Award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff, joining Macca and Paul live on air to talk about her current  show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Gillian Cosgriff’s here to talk about life. Not just her life. Not just your life. Life as a concept. And time. As a concept. We’re living in an age of relentless productivity, where every second...

Our next guest on the line is Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, The Australia Institute, as she discusses with Macca and Paul about the Sorrento Writer’s Festival and the panel she is on with Paul Kelly and Niki Savva with Natasha Mitchell, as they discuss ‘Dear Prime Minister, ‘Where are all the big ideas?’ Amy Remeikis  is the Chief Political Analyst at The Australia...

Our next guest to join Macca and Paul on air, is Laura Koefoed, Senior Journalist with QNews; as they discuss Meta deleting the accounts of marginalized groups, including BIPOC, Sex Workers and LGBTQIA+ performers. Laura Koefoed is a Senior Journalist based in Sydney, covering a range of topics and issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. She is passionate about writing on politics, social justice...

Our next guest is a regular contributor and guest on Saturday Magazine, Bruce Wolpe, Snr Fellow, US Studies Centre. Misha also remained in the studio to discuss issues in the US with Bruce. 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 D...

Our first guest for the week is long time friend of the show, Misha Ketchell, Editor of the Conversation. Misha joined Macca and Paul live in the studio. Misha and the team discuss reaction to the recently announced gambling reforms; are we at risk of recession?; Ben Roberts-Smith behind bars Misha is the Editor of The Conversation Australia and New Zealand. He has been an editor and journalist fo...

Macca and Paul Horwell are in the hosting seats this week as they discuss the week that was in the news, views and reviews. Paul gives an update on what’s happening at the Victorian Pride Centre. The post Sat, 11th April, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Paul Horwell. appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Macca and Kenny talk to Iain Sinclair, about his new production ‘West Gate’ (from MTC). Award-winning director  Iain Sinclair  ( A View from the Bridge ) returns to Melbourne Theatre Company to helm this haunting and compassionate new work by  Dennis McIntosh  – a powerful retelling of a defining moment in Australian history. Screen veterans  Steve Bastoni  ( Police Rescue ,  The Matri...

Macca and Kenny talk to Virginia Haussegger AM is a passionate women’s advocate, and communication specialist with  unique expertise in leading powerful conversations. She is also an award-winning television journalist, writer and commentator, whose extensive media career spans 30 years. Virginia will be one of the guest panelists at the Sorrento Writers Festival session: The Revolution Continues:...

Macca and Kenny talk to Corrie Perkin, Founder and Director of the Sorrento Writers Festival, about this year’s festival programme. Corrie Perkin is the Founder and Director of the Sorrento Writers Festival a major literary event launched in 2023 in Victoria, Australia. An acclaimed journalist, former bookshop owner, and podcaster, she created the festival to connect readers and writers on t...

Our next guest is Dr. Kirsten Abernethy, Macca and Kenny discuss the funding failures across the political spectrum for domestic violence support. “National Legal Aid is deeply concerned about potential cuts to legal assistance for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence in the upcoming Federal Budget, after reports in The Sydney Morning Herald”, March 26 2026 https://national...

Next, Kenny and Macca have an extended chat with Georgie Purcell, while live on air, on the phone is Laurie Levy. Laurie Levy is a prominent Australian environmental activist and the founder and Campaign Director of the Coalition Against Duck Shooting,  (CADS). For 40 years, as of March 2026, he has led a persistent campaign to end recreational duck hunting in Victoria. Despite his age (83 as of l...

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by, Georgie Purcell is a Member for Northern Victoria with the Animal Justice Party and a leading advocate on animal welfare and regional issues. “Free public transport sounds like a great idea in inner Melbourne — but does it actually help people in regional Victoria where driving is essential?” “Policies that work in Richmond don’t always...

The first guest today was Josh Burns, Federal ALP Member for McNamara he joined Macca, Kenny and John live in the studio with his new baby Lilah to discuss the current cost of living crisis and oil supplies. Josh Burns is the federal member for Macnamara here in Melbourne and a prominent voice on foreign policy and national security.   The post Easter Saturday, April 4th, 2026, Josh Burns, MP...

Macca’s back in the hosting chair this week Kenny’s in the co-hosting seat today. John’s behind the desk and we would like to welcome to the Sat Mag team, Agnes as production assist and helping with social media and photos etc. James the podcaster is doing his usual job. Macca and Kenny highlight what’s happening in this week’s show The post Easter Saturday, April 4th...

Kenny and Tom talk to Tim Wilson, member for Goldstein, is an Australian Liberal Party politician currently serving as the Shadow Treasurer and the Federal Member for Goldstein in Victoria.  Re-elected to the seat of Goldstein in the May 2025 federal election, defeating independent Zoe Daniel by a narrow margin of 175 votes after a recount. Shadow Treasurer  Re-elected to the seat of Goldstein in...