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Phil speaks with Christina Ward, author, editor, and Vice President of Feral House, about her research into subcultures and cults.

Ward defines a subculture as "a smaller group of people outside of the mainstream culture," often formed in reaction to dominant societal values. She highlights their fluid nature, explaining that as ideas become mainstream, subcultures evolve into "smaller subgroups."

These groups are often united by shared styles, clothing, activities, or rituals.

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Phil is joined by Amanda Rose, Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia, to discuss how to effectively complain to your federal MP and get a response.

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Phil chats with Dr. Flora Hui, a Research Fellow at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, to demystify astigmatism.

If you've ever wondered why your vision might be blurry, Dr. Hui explains what astigmatism is, why it blurs your sight, and how people develop it. 

She clarifies that it's a very common eye condition that often becomes more prevalent as we age, noting that if left unaddressed, it can lead to reduced vision, eye strain, or fatigue.

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Phil O’Neil is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up Zucchini slice (recipe courtesy Women’s Weekly)

Ingredients
375g zucchini, finely grated
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 rashers bacon, finely chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 eggs salt, pepper parsley, finely chopped, to garnish

Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
2. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese, sifted flour, oil, and
lightly beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Pour into a greased and lined lamington tin (16cm x 26cm).
4. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until well browned.
5. Cut into squares and garnish with parsley, if desired, before serving.

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Phil O’Neil’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator, answers listeners' questions.

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Phil speaks with Phil speaks with Dr Bill Swannie Senior Lecturer Thomas More Law School Australian Catholic University, to delve into Australia's Racial Discrimination Act, prompted by a recent Federal Court decision.

The court found that controversial Muslim cleric Wissam Haddad violated the Act, ruling his online speeches were "fundamentally racist and antisemitic" and deeply offensive to Jewish Australians. Importantly, the court also clarified that criticism of Israel, Zionism, or the Israel Defense Forces does not constitute antisemitism and thus doesn't breach the law.

This finding offers significant guidance for the ongoing discussion about how to define antisemitism in Australia.

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Phil speaks with Alice Grundy, Visiting Fellow, School of Literature, Language and Linguistics, Australian National University, to discuss the risks and rewards of quickly published books on major news, specifically focusing on the Erin Patterson "mushroom trial".

Two books about the trial were announced almost immediately after her guilty verdict, which is highly unusual for the publishing industry.

Typically, publishing is a slow process involving extensive editing (structural and copyediting, fact-checking), typesetting, proofreading, printing, and distribution – taking months to years.

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