Author: andypaine
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S2E10 – “The Echidna Strategy” with Sam Roggeveen
Today we talk to Sam Roggeveen – strategist at the Lowy Institute and author of new book “The Echidna Strategy” which is about radically reframing Australian military strategy and our relationship to the USA. Originally broadcast 27/10/23
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S2E9 – David McBride blowing the whistle on Australian war crimes
On today’s show we speak to David McBride, Australian army whistleblower. David leaked what were called “The Afghan files” to the ABC about misconduct by the Australian military. He has since been vindicated by the army’s own Brereton Inquiry, but still will face trial on November 13 and potentially go to prison. Originally broadcast 18/08/23
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S2E8 – Updates from Waddananggu and Deebing Creek
Today we check back in with two of Queensland’s long-running Aboriginal occupation protests – Deebing Creek and Waddananggu. It’s a happy story at Waddananggu as they celebrate two years of continuous occupation on Adani’s mine lease. Not so happy at Deebing Creek where they were evicted and had their camp bulldozed back in June, but…
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S2E7 – Under the seas – Seismic blasting and the scam of carbon capture
Today we take a deep dive into the ocean to see what fossil fuel companies are doing to our marine surroundings. I speak to Louise Morris from the Marine Conservation Society about the effects of seismic blasting tests, and to Rod Campbell from the Australia Institute about whether giving fossil fuel companies tracts of ocean…
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S2E6 Climate Activism Across Australia
This week’s show is a catch up with climate activism around the country. I speak to Emil Davey from Disrupt Burrup Hub about the amazing campaign they have been running in WA and whether the pushback they have received is going to put them off. I also chat to Naomi Hodgson from Rising Tide about…
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S2E5 Australia’s first atom bomb, and 70 years of Aboriginal people resisting the nuclear industry in South Australia
Today we are marking a not very happy anniversary – 70 years this weekend since the first nuclear weapon was detonated on the Australian mainland at Emu Fields. I speak to Karina Lester, whose father Yami was permanently blinded by the blast. We also hear about the long and continuing struggle of South Australian Aboriginal…
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S2E4 Human rights in Palestine
On today’s show we are talking about the ongoing dispossession, oppression, resilience and resistance of Palestinian people. We get an update from Lee Rhiannon who has just returned from Palestine, hear about the importance of Palestinian dabke dancing from Sameer Ellagta, and replay an interview with Olfat Mahmoud – a legend of Palestinian humanitarian work…
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S2E3 – Aboriginal perspectives on the Voice to Parliament part 2
Today is one last show on the Voice to Parliament referendum. I speak to three different Aboriginal perspectives – Bridget Cama from Uluru Dialogues, Boe Spearim from Treaty Before Voice, and Meriki Onus from Warriors for the Aboriginal Resistance. Originally broadcast 06/10/23
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S2E2 – Aboriginal perspectives on the Voice to Parliament part 1
Today we are talking about the upcoming referendum for the Voice to Parliament. I speak to Aboriginal leaders on either side of the fence – Kirstie Parker from the Uluru Dialogues who is supporting a yes vote, and Wayne Wharton from Treaty Before Voice who is saying vote no. Listen in to decide for yourself!…
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S2E1 – Subimperial power – Australia and the US alliance
Today we talk about America’s influence on Australia’s military policy and strategy. I speak to former Australian army major and current strategist Clinton Fernandes about his new book “Subimperial Power”, and to Vince Scappatura from the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network about their recent “People’s Inquiry” into the US alliance. Originally broadcast 13/01/23
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