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🎙️Today’s news explained by tomorrow’s journalists🎧 The big issues unpacked in 15-minute episodes📚An RMIT podcast📍 Melbourne➡️ Follow us @swan_explainer on Instagram
Unknown Host hosts The Swanston Explainer, a news show with 97 episodes published.
In a city like Melbourne where the dating pool is endless, meaningful connection somehow feels increasingly rare leading some to believe finding their ‘Prince Charming’ is impossible. This podcast episode dives into the
TV is starting to look very different. The days of the 22 episode season, slow-burn storylines, and becoming attached to characters are quickly being replaced by short 8 episode drops designed for binge-watching and stre
This episode of The Swanston Explainer explores the question: Should everyone have a voice online? And who gets to call themselves a journalist in the newsletter age. Host Juliet Bond and reporter Danae Tsakalakis invest
The rise of BookTok has transformed reading into a highly visible online trend, reviving interest in literature among younger audiences. However, concerns are being raised about its effect on literature. Is depth and cri
In the world of sport, athletes are given the opportunity to compete at the highest level, but sport has also long been a way to bring people together. What was once seen as an escape from everyday life has increasingly
Scroll through any social media, flip through any channel or turn on any station, and you’ll inevitably hear discussions and arguments about being transgender. In our media, it can feel like gender diversity is constantl
Australia has introduced a world-first proposed ban on social media for under-16s. Driven by concerns around online safety, screen addiction, and mental health impacts on young users, on this podcast we have discussed th
Recently, many Australian's may be feeling a sense of déjà vu. Just as we thought the days of panic buying were behind us, as occurred in the Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in the Middle East has seen its return. In thi
In this episode, we unpack the modern political resurgence of Pauline Hanson and One Nation. Despite three decades of relentless controversy, the party is experiencing a significant media renaissance. But how long will i
Food prices are rising, but community kitchens across Melbourne are stepping up. In this episode, we explore Hare Krishna’s Food for Life program and Crossways restaurant, speaking to the people behind the meals supporti
Looksmaxxing has seen a boom in popularity over the last few years. The trend promotes the idea that the way to succeeding in life is predominantly through how you look, aimed almost entirley and teenaged boys it promote
Australia dominates the sporting stage - swimming, cricket, AFL - but in soccer, we still fall short. The Socceroos have reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 twice, but why can’t they go further? Is it cost, grassroots
Melbourne's live music scene is one of the many prides and passions of the city. With a rich history of cultural and artistic expression, there's been a mix of rock, jazz and even a rise in electronic music all originati
Protein has become a massive craze amongst gym goers In Australia. However, some of these high-protein products on the supermarket’s shelves are just as processed as a bag of chips. Thanks to clever marketing techniques,
Do you care about the political views of your favourite actor or artist? Social media has granted us access to the lives of celebrities on a larger scale than ever before, including their political views. We look into ho
The inaugural Enhanced Games are mere days away. It’s the controversial brainchild of Australian billionaire Aron D’Souza that will see athletes push human limits. How? By consuming as many performance enhancing drugs as
Zines are small, self-published booklets that have remained a staple of Melbourne’s arts landscape, despite the dominance of digital media. They offer a more grounded experience as they are typically self-produced, with
In the last few months, the popularity and discourse around the use of peptides has skyrocketed – especially on social media, among young people. While some peptides are legal as prescribed by a doctor to treat legitimat
Reliable. Dependable. Accessible. Agreeable. Supportive. These are all traits that any of us would like to have from a perfect best friend. These also happen to be traits of every AI chatbot ever made. Young people are s
Starting from April, due to the fuel crisis, public transport has been free, with this initiative now extended until the end of May and fares halved for the remainder of the year. While this eases financial pressure for
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