3AW Remember When

From The Summary Podcast - One Nation has come under intense scrutiny over its viral Please Explain animated series, drawing widespread criticism for targeting public figures and even co-opting the country's favourite Blue Heeler. When political messaging wraps itself in animation, at what point does edgy humour cross the line into real-world harm?

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores the boundaries of Australian political satire and the broader dangers of toxic rhetoric. Comedian and host of The Chaser Report Charles Firth weighs in on whether these animations qualify as genuine satire, how comics find the line between a bad punchline and harmful messaging, and if Australia is witnessing the slow decline of traditional political parody. Then, online extremism and disinformation expert Professor Julian Droogan explains why society cannot simply dismiss toxic online content as a harmless laugh, highlighting the dangerous precedent of normalizing aggressive and violent language in public debate.

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Remember When is broadcast live every Sunday evening from 9pm until midnight on 3AW in Melbourne - You can listen or watch live through www.3aw.com.au or on the old fashioned wireless on the following stations and frequencies.
1494 2AY, 1521 2QN, 1134 3CS, 981 3HA, 1332 3SH, 1089 3WM, 882 3YB and 693 3AW

In this episode:
: Bob Byrne is our Remember When Legend
: Rick Milne talks Antiques and Collectables
: Kevin Trask takes us to 2000 in Trask’s Time Tunnel
: The Mervyn Purvis Kwik Kwiz ep 189
: Tony McManus previews Australia Overnight
: Produced by Ryan Runge with Chris McCarthy in the Newsroom 
: Executive Producer - Melvyn Purvis

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Rick Milne joins Simon and Andrew to chat the antiques and collectables he's found and what he is looking for!

If you have the goods, you can get in touch with Rick on 0418 339 103

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The Mervyn Purvis Kwik Kwiz was a staple of Remember When for over 20 years. Hear the replay each Sunday at 11.45pm or catch the podcast here.

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Kevin Trask takes Andrew, Simon and listeners on a trip back to **YEAR**. Hear Trask's Time Tunnel at 10.15pm every Sunday evening on 3AW or catch up with the podcast here.

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Hear the Remember When Legends interviews live each Sunday on 3AW at 9.15pm or catch up weekly here.

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From the Summary Podcast - Every spring, bursts of purple take over Australian suburban streets and social media feeds as jacarandas burst into bloom, marking the approach of summer and university exam season. While they feel like an Aussie staple, these iconic trees are not native to Australia and come with their own mix of folklore, ecological quirks, and street-level chaos.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant digs into how an imported tree became an Australian cultural icon. Professor Susan Martin from La Trobe University shares the history behind how jacarandas arrived on our shores, the folklore surrounding their springtime bloom, and how they became an enduring feature of suburbs nationwide. Then, Jeff Smith, President of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, joins to explain how his northern New South Wales town crowned itself the jacaranda capital of Australia, drawing tourists from around the world and managing crowds flocking to get the perfect photo.

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From the Summary Podcast - Four weeks after the ban on card surcharges came into effect, customers and business owners are still dealing with confusion, rising costs, and unexpected price hikes. While the reform was designed to increase transparency at the checkout, many cafes and venues have lifted overall prices well beyond the cost of payment processing.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant looks into whether the surcharge ban delivered on its promise or simply triggered a new round of inflation. Clinton Maynard, host of Money News, breaks down the actual transaction costs for merchants and where the tax office fits into the puzzle. Then, Wes Lambert, Chief Executive of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association, explains why absorbing merchant fees became the final straw for struggling hospitality venues already battling surging overheads.

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From The Summary podcast - Roughly one-third of Australian households have experienced serious strain trying to put meals on the table over the past year, forcing countless families to choose between basic essentials and everyday groceries.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates what is driving this unprecedented spike in food insecurity and asks whether relief agencies can cope with relentless community demand. Foodbank Chief Executive Kylea Tink outlines how widespread the hunger crisis has become, why working families and younger demographics are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory, and what systemic changes are needed to offer relief. Then, Daniel Moorfield, Chief Executive of food rescue charity SecondBite, breaks down the strain on frontline organizations, the impact of falling donations during tough economic times, and why anyone struggling should still reach out for support.

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From the Summary Podcast - Described by cybersecurity experts as the digital equivalent of an unexploded bomb, a major vulnerability in the widespread programming language PHP has forced high-profile websites offline and sent network administrators scrambling.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant looks into how this critical flaw was discovered and what businesses and everyday internet users need to do to stay secure. Cybersecurity expert Nigel Phair explains what PHP powers across the modern web and why the widespread nature of the code makes this flaw so dangerous. Then, Dr. Rahat Masood from UNSW’s Institute for Cyber Security discusses how artificial intelligence was used to uncover this long-hidden backdoor, the challenge of building foolproof digital infrastructure, and the looming threat of malicious actors harnessing AI to find zero-day vulnerabilities in the dark.

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