Saturday Magazine

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

Saturday Magazine is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Saturday Magazine, a news show with 100 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Saturday Magazine

  Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Tim Wilson MP, Shadow Treasurer & Member for Goldstein

  Sep 5, 202620 min

  In the face of ongoing cost-of-living pressure, housing affordability hurdles, and new debates within the government over housing and migration policies, our next guest is the man with the Coalition’s vision to change things. Tim Wilson is the Shadow Treasurer of Australia and the Federal Member for Goldstein. Welcome back to Joy, Tim. Tim Wilson MP, Shadow Treasurer and Federal Member for Goldstein (Victoria). Human Rights Commissioner (2014–2016): Focused on free speech, economic freedom, and equality. Parliamentary Record: Elected as MP for Goldstein in 2016, served as Assistant Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction (2021–2022), lost the seat to independent Zoe Daniel in 2022, and staged an historic comeback to win the seat back in 2025. Current Portfolio: Appointed Shadow Treasurer in early 2026. Key Economic & Policy Focus Areas: Housing & Home Ownership: Long-time advocate for getting young Australians into home ownership, including allowing first-home buyers to access their superannuation for home deposits (a central theme of his book, The New Social Contract ). Opposes changes that restrict housing supply or disincentivize housing investment. Taxation & Cost of Living: Focuses on tax relief, government spending restraint, and energy affordability to tackle inflation. Social & Community Values: Prominent advocate for marriage equality as one of the key Liberal MPs who championed the legislation in 2017. The post Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Tim Wilson MP, Shadow Treasurer & Member for Goldstein appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Saturday Magazine

  Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Paul.

  Sep 5, 202611 min

  Macca and Paul are in the hosting sits this week, as they discuss the week that was, news, views, and reviews. Macca also regales us with some anecdotes from his recent trip to Taiwan. The post Sat, 5th, Sept, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Paul. appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Saturday Magazine

  Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Tribute to Dolly Parton: “Here You Come Again”; Mike McLeish (Actor, Writer, Musician, Songwriter)

  Aug 31, 202614 min

  Discussing the life, legacy, and cultural impact of Dolly Parton, following her passing. Mike and his wife/collaborator, Fiona Harris, adapted the hit Dolly Parton musical comedy Here You Come Again for its Australian season last year. This week, the world lost a true global icon, a master storyteller, and one of the most beloved figures in music history: Dolly Parton. While she was famous for her signature sparkle and country hits, her influence reached far beyond the stage—touching millions with her wit, generosity, and message of radical acceptance. Joining us on Saturday Magazine to reflect on her life and legacy is actor, writer, and musician Mike McLeish—who, along with his wife Fiona Harris, adapted the hit Dolly Parton musical comedy Here You Come Again for Australian audiences. Welcome to JOY, Mike. Here You Come Again: The musical centres on a struggling fan whose fantasy version of Dolly helps him navigate life’s toughest moments. How Mike and Fiona grounded Dolly’s distinctly Southern Appalachian wit for Australian audiences. The post Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Tribute to Dolly Parton: “Here You Come Again”; Mike McLeish (Actor, Writer, Musician, Songwriter) appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Saturday Magazine

  Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria; HIV/AIDS and Global Health Update

  Aug 30, 202617 min

    Last month, thousands of researchers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in South America for AIDS 2026—the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro – tackling everything from long-acting treatments to the fight against health inequality. Joining us on Saturday Magazine is Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria, who can tell us what the latest news means for our community to ensure no one is left behind. Record Single-Year Decline: Global donor government funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 —the largest single-year plunge since international funding scale-up began in 2002. Driven by the US: The massive shortfall was driven entirely by steep declines, funding delays, and project cancellations in US international health support. The Funding Emergency: Global rollbacks—driven heavily by the US administration’s severe cuts to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID, along with reduced contributions from European nations—have resulted in over 1,700 clinic closures, thousands of health worker job losses, and up to a 64% drop in PrEP initiations in sub-Saharan Africa. Breakthrough Science: Major developments presented included twice-yearly injectable PrEP (Lenacapavir), once-weekly oral treatment combinations (ISLEND-1 & 2 trials), a potential $15/year monthly preventive oral drug (alimatravir), and two new cases of long-term HIV remission. Shift toward government-to-government aid models and the exclusion of “key populations” (gay men, trans people, sex workers) in funding guidelines are emboldening anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and pushing vulnerable communities out of decision-making. In 2025, there were 1.2 million new HIV acquisitions and 570,000 AIDS-related deaths worldwide, with new acquisitions climbing in Brazil, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Madagascar, while Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe are making progress toward 2030 targets. Low- and middle-income countries stepped up, increasing domestic HIV spending by 4% in 2025 (accounting for nearly 60% of total global HIV funding). Over 55 countries committed to further increases in 2026. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that “the era of relying on international aid is over,” calling for urgent global debt restructuring so developing nations can fund their own health infrastructure. The post Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria; HIV/AIDS and Global Health Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Saturday Magazine

  Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Aiv Puglielli, Legislative Council Member for North Eastern Metropolitan, The Australian Greens

  Aug 30, 20269 min

    Next sitting week, the Victorian Parliament will receive the final report from the landmark Inquiry into Historical LGBTIQA+ Hate Crimes—a pivotal moment for justice, accountability, and healing in our state. Meanwhile, our community also came together recently to celebrate the incredible grassroots advocates, volunteers, and leaders nominated at the GLOBE Victorian Community Awards. To discuss what he’s seen, and what he’d like to see, is Aiv Puglielli, Victorian Greens MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region and spokesperson for Equality. Aiv is joining Saturday Magazine to discuss the upcoming report from the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Historical LGBTIQA+ Hate Crimes (tabled next sitting week) and celebrate local leaders following the GLOBE Victorian Community Awards. LGBTIQA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry: The inquiry investigated historical hate crimes, police responses, anti-LGBTIQA+ violence, institutional accountability, and redress for victims/survivors. Aiv and the Greens have pushed for clear, actionable recommendations: formal state apologies, restorative justice frameworks, dedicated cold-case resources, and mandatory hate-crime recording mechanisms. GLOBE Victorian Community Awards: Celebrating grassroots achievements across community leadership, advocacy, sports, and business. Provides a upbeat counterweight to the sobering inquiry topic. Greens Equality Platform: Pushing for legislative protections against hate speech/vilification, increased state funding for community-led peer support, and structural safety across public spaces. The post Sat, 29th, August, 2026: Aiv Puglielli, Legislative Council Member for North Eastern Metropolitan, The Australian Greens appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Saturday Magazine. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.