96five

Peter and the panel discuss the persecution of Christians worldwide, but particularly in the Middle East. Joining Peter is Mike Gore - the CEO of Open Doors Australia, and Pastor Steve Chong who has recently returned from Iraq where he worked alongside a number of persecuted Christians. https://www.opendoors.org.au/

Pat Flaherty is a Brisbane singer/songwriter who has just released his debut EP Hanging Tree, and he spent some time in the studio as part of 96fives Live and Local series. https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/patrickflaherty

Local artist Emily Wurramurra dropped by the studio as part of our Live and Local Series.

Peter discusses the issue of clutter and hoarding with his guests Dr Randy Frost - a psychologist from Smith College in Massachusetts, and Bonnie Black - a professional organiser and founder of Little Miss Organised. http://www.smith.edu/psychology/faculty_frost.php http://www.littlemissorganised.com.au/

Recent research shows playful aggression in early childhood is especially important for the development of our boys - Peter's conversation is with Dr Jennifer Hart and Associate Professor Mike Nagel. For more information please visit www.michaelnagel.com.au www.usc.edu.au/explore/structure/faculty-of-science-health-education-and-engineering/staff/dr-jennifer-hart

Peter has mentioned the Safe Schools Program a number of times this year, and the discussion centres around the QLD Governments use of the material in primary schools, even though the federal governments review found that the material should not be used in primary schools. This weeks episode is centred around understanding gender diversity and Peters guest is Liz Walker from the Youth Well Being Project - http://www.youthwellbeingproject.com.au

Brisbane singer/songwriter Francesca de Valence dropped in for a chat with Pete, and played her song 'All the Love' live in the studio.

Get excited Disney is making a Mary Poppins sequel! Starting Emily Blunt Official as the classic Mary Poppins originally made famous by Julie Andrews! Set to be released Boxing Day 2018, Ken Nicky and Steve had a thought about what a modern Mary Poppins may sound like...

Peter talks with Wendy Francis and Lyle Shelton from the Australian Christian Lobby about the upcoming Federal Election.

Peter's discussion centres around the scams and ripoffs which seem to be all too prevalent at them moment.

The guys from Brisbane 5 piece Sera dropped by the studio for a chat and an acoustic rendition of their song Silhouette. http://www.seramusic.com.au

Peter and the panel discuss the new private members bill before the QLD Parliament that will allow full term abortion up to 9 months. Guests on the panel are Wendy Francis from the Australian Christian Lobby, Catherine Toomey – CEO of the Priceless Life Centre and Dr David van Gend, a GP and QLD secretary of the World Federation of Doctors Who Respect Human Life.

Peter talks about important issues and stories in the media at the moment.

This week Peter tackles some of the nonsense and non-stories that he has been observing in the media and in society.

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and you may have seen the Story Bridge lit up in blue as part of Go Blue For Autism. Peter has a conversation with Rachael Harris about autism and her auto biography 'My Autistic Awakening'. For more information on Rachael and Autism - www.myautisticawakening.com www.rlharrispsy.com www.autismspectrum.org.au www.autismawareness.com.au

Did you know that 94,000 Queenslanders have epilepsy and there is no single cause or cure for epilepsy. March is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and Peter is joined by Helen Whitehead who is the CEO of Epilepsy Queensland. For more information on epilepsy take a look at their webpage at http://www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au/

Cherie Csikos dropped by the studio to chat with Pete about her debut single Echoes and treat us to a live version of the song as well! Echoes is released today, and to find out more about Cherie's music head to http://www.cheriecsikos.com or https://www.facebook.com/cheriecsikosmusic/

Ahead of the local government elections and referendum in Queensland, Peter talks to Wendy Francis from the Australian Christian Lobby about local issues and politics in general.

Peter's discussion this week centres around the federally funded Safe School's Coalition program called Safe Schools. It was recently mentioned in parliament by the Member for Dawson who outlined his concerns about the programs.

Pete caught up with Ella Ferdinands live in studio on Friday.