Creative Futures in Western Sydney | AI-Induced Psychosis | Renaming PCOS | Who Really Profits from Political Merch?
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For the first time in 25 years, the NSW government has launched a regional plan to support Western Sydney arts, culture and creative industries. Producer Pongyada Sootthipong joins to discuss how the plan will impact historically underfunded arts communities.
Have you or a loved one fallen in love with an AI companion? Producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis dives into the dark world of AI-induced psychosis with AI internet goth baddie girlfriend Aphrodisiac Jenkins.
While the name stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS doesn’t necessarily manifest in the ovaries every time, nor does it necessarily involve cysts every single time. Women’s health researcher Professor Helena Teede makes the case for why we should rename PCOS.
Producer Emil Kwasner-Catsivelakis speaks to designer and professor Timo Rissanen to unpack the blurry binding of politics and fashion and what we can do to stay ethical and sustainable.
This episode of Backchat was produced by Pongyada Sootthipong, Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Holly Payne, Emilios Kwazner-Catsivelakis, and Harrie Hastings.
Executive produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis.
Hosted by Dani Zhang and Holly Payne.
Aired 16th August 2025 on Gadigal land.
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