Prof. Jim Jose; Jade Tyrell; Prof. Tim Roberts; Don Ramsey

On the show today we have:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Associate Professor in Politics Dr Jim Jose. With a federal election on Saturday September 14th, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's popularity continues to drop and calls for her replacement within the Labor Party continue to grow

• 10.45am: National Union of Students President, Jade Tyrell. The cost of a university education is expected to increase by up to 50% in the next decade. The prospect of incurring this large debt is a disincentive for some people considering going to university
• 11.15am: University of Newcastle, Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts. Worldwide impact of the Arctic sea ice melting

• 11.35am: Newcastle Art Gallery Director, Ron Ramsey. The Macquarie Collectors Chest & Captain Wallis's album of paintings form the centrepiece of the Exhibition – Treasures of Newcastle from the Macquarie Era – these rare artifacts are about to go on display from Saturday at Newcastle Art Gallery