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S5E8 – Queensland’s Palestine Censorship Laws part 1

Today is the first of a two part series where we look at Queensland’s new “hate speech” laws regarding Palestinian protest chants. I speak to Michael Cope from the Queensland Council of Civil Liberties about the restriction of freedom of speech; to Jewish activist Robin Taubenfeld about how and if the laws relate to anti-semitism,…
S5E7 – Palm Sunday and Ramadan

On today’s Good Friday special we talk about the relevance of spiritual stories and practices to making a better world. Today I speak to Christian priest Peter Catt about Palm Sunday peace rallies and the Easter story, and to Muslim activist Omar Ashour about the relevance of Islam and Ramadan to the struggle for social…
S5E6 – The repression of Uyghurs

Today we speak to Salih Hudayar about the repression of Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities in the Western Chinese province of Xinjiang – otherwise known as East Turkistan. Originally broadcast 20/03/26
S5E5 – The World Bank, IMF and the conflict in Ukraine

Today we speak to Elliot Dolan-Evans about his book “Making the World Safe for Capitalism” – a critical look at the economic policies dictated during conflict in Ukraine by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Originally broadcast 27/02/26
S5E4 – “The Human Condition, Darkly” with Paul James

Today on the show we speak with author and social theorist Paul James. We speak about the multitude of crises humanity is facing, and whether they are all underpinned by a crisis in the human condition – one led by the processes of abstraction and reconstitution and exacerbated by advancing technoscience. Originally broadcast 20/02/26
S5E3 – Conflict in Sudan, and Australia’s role in it

Today we talk about the current conflict in Sudan – its effects, causes, Australia’s role in it, and what local people are doing about it. We hear from community organiser Huda Fadlelmawla and Greens defence spokesperson David Shoebridge. Originally broadcast 13/02/26
S5E2 Protest and repression in Iran

Today we speak about the recent protests and brutal government response in Iran. I speak to local Iranian people about what has happened over there and what it might mean for the future of Iran. Originally broadcast 23/01/26
S5E1 – Venezuela

Today we speak with Federico Fuentes about Venezuela – what has happened in the last crazy week, what the future might hold, and what happened to the Bolivarian revolution that promised so much for that country in the first part of this century? Originally broadcast 09/01/26
S4E32 – “Defiance” with Bob Brown

Today we speak with long term activist and former leader of the Greens Bob Brown. He has just written a book called “Defiance” and we talk about the need for people-powered non-violent direct action to protect our planet. Originally broadcast 28/11/25
S4E31 – Hanukkah and Christmas in a time of violence

Today we reflect on the different religious celebrations of this season – we speak to Ed Carroll about what Hanukkah means to Jewish people, especially in a time of grief. And we speak to Usama Nicola in Bethlehem about what Christmas story means to those currently in the story’s setting. Originally broadcast 19/12/25