This week on Backchat, producer Libby Hopper unpacks the NSW Government’s new funding for music festivals. Will it revive the local festival scene or is the industry still on life support? Next, Western Sydney University med students Jessica Mitchell and Aleisha Watson share how 2000 hours of unpaid placements impact their studies and why the government’s support scheme should include med students. Later, producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis explores the impact of a new AI chatbot in NSW public schools, talking to teachers about what this will mean for students and education. This episode of Backchat was produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Libby Hopper, and Bec Cushway, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. This episode of Backchat aired 21st September 2024 on Gadigal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.