You’ve heard of traditional marriages—but what about couples where one partner’s gay and the other’s straight, yet they’re happily married?

These mixed-orientation or platonic partnerships focus on emotional connection and companionship over romance or convention.

Mike speaks with Dating and Connection Expert Karina Chapman, who says this trend reflects growing emotional intelligence. People are realising love doesn’t need to fit old labels—it’s about authenticity, respect, shared values, and genuine connection.

In the end, there’s no one-size-fits-all version of love.

You&rsquo;ve heard of traditional marriages&mdash;but what about couples where one partner&rsquo;s gay and the other&rsquo;s straight, yet they&rsquo;re happily married?
These mixed-orientation or platonic partnerships focus on emotional connection and companionship over romance or convention.
Mike speaks with Dating and Connection Expert Karina Chapman, who says this trend reflects growing emotional intelligence. People are realising love doesn&rsquo;t need to fit old labels&mdash;it&rsquo;s about authenticity, respect, shared values, and genuine connection.
In the end, there&rsquo;s no one-size-fits-all version of love.

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

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Overnights with Mike Jeffreys

Redefining love: When connection matters more than convention

Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 12th January  2026 

Mike speaks with veteran political journalist A.G. Gancarski, whose bylines span the New York Post, Washington Post, Washington Times, and major national magazines, to break down three headline-making stories.

Thousands have protested across the country, including in Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer and gunfire that injured two protesters.

Meanwhile, the US has urged its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately amid reports pro-regime militias are setting up roadblocks and targeting Americans after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

The discussion also looks at the Trump administration’s decision to freeze childcare funding to Minnesota and audit immigration cases involving Somali Americans, a move critics say unfairly targets immigrant communities.

Mike speaks with veteran political journalist A.G. Gancarski, whose bylines span the New York Post, Washington Post, Washington Times, and major national magazines, to break down three headline-making stories.
Thousands have protested across the country, including in Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer and gunfire that injured two protesters.
Meanwhile, the US has urged its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately amid reports pro-regime militias are setting up roadblocks and targeting Americans after the capture of President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro.
The discussion also looks at the Trump administration&rsquo;s decision to freeze childcare funding to Minnesota and audit immigration cases involving Somali Americans, a move critics say unfairly targets immigrant communities.

A.G. Gancarski -  U.S. in turmoil:  Protests, Venezuela alert & immigration crackdown

Mike is joined by Jemma O’Hanlon, Dietitian and CEO of Foodwatch, to unpack the newly released US Dietary Guidelines under the Trump Administration - and why they’ve left health experts alarmed.

The guidelines heavily promote red meat, list butter and beef tallow as healthy fats, and push whole grains to the bottom of an inverted food pyramid. While the aim of encouraging more whole foods is positive, many recommendations lack solid scientific backing, raising serious concerns.

With over 70% of American adults overweight or obese, and more than half living with diabetes or prediabetes, evidence-based nutrition advice is critical.

The discussion is especially timely as Australia’s own Dietary Guidelines are under review, with draft recommendations due for public consultation later this year.

Mike is joined by Jemma O&rsquo;Hanlon, Dietitian and CEO of Foodwatch, to unpack the newly released US Dietary Guidelines under the Trump Administration - and why they&rsquo;ve left health experts alarmed.
The guidelines heavily promote red meat, list butter and beef tallow as healthy fats, and push whole grains to the bottom of an inverted food pyramid. While the aim of encouraging more whole foods is positive, many recommendations lack solid scientific backing, raising serious concerns.
With over 70% of American adults overweight or obese, and more than half living with diabetes or prediabetes, evidence-based nutrition advice is critical.
The discussion is especially timely as Australia&rsquo;s own Dietary Guidelines are under review, with draft recommendations due for public consultation later this year.

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