Author: andypaine
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S4E28 – Talking West Papuan independence with Benny Wenda
Today we go back to 2016 when West Papuan independence activist Benny Wenda came into the studio to sing some songs, talk about his life and his country’s long struggle for self-determination. Originally broadcast 27/05/2016
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S4E27 – The Conscription Referendum of 1916
Today we again revisit a classic episode – from October 2016 we we marked the 100 year anniversary of Australia voting against conscription to the first world war. We hear from historian Humphrey McQueen about the story of the referendum, the campaign against conscription, and it’s relevance to us today. Originally broadcast 28/10/16
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S4E26 – The cultural dimensions of peacebuilding
Today we talk with academic Marty Branagan about his latest book “The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding” – investigating how our culture currently contributes to the violence in our world, and asking how we can build more peaceful alternatives. Originally broadcast 24/10/25
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S4E25 – Ceasefire in Gaza and the Sumud Flotilla
Today we are once again turning our eyes to Palestine. I speak to Remah Naji about the ceasefire in Gaza, and to Juliet Lamont about her recent experience on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza and subsequent arrest and deportation. Originally broadcast 17/10/25
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S4E24 – Sculptures of Brisbane
On today’s classic episode we go back to 2017 and a trip through the sculptures of Brisbane! We speak to sculptors Cezary Stulgis and Luke Roberts; historian Jeff Rickertt, and the tale of Aboriginal cricket pioneer Eddie Gilbert. Originally broadcast 22/06/17
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S4E23 – SLAPP suits
Today we delve into the Paradigm Shift archive. Back to 2019, and a show about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – when companies take activists to court to stifle protest and repress public debate. We hear what are SLAPP suits and why are they a problem from “bush lawyer” Greg Ogle, and then the different…
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S4E22 – Climate transition in the regions
Today we are talking about the hard work of transitioning rural areas into a more sustainable economy. I speak to Amanda Cahill from Next Economy and Lu Allan from the Renewable Energy Alliance. Originally broadcast 29/08/25
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S4E21 – Analysing the Spotify “Mood Machine” with Liz Pelly
Today we speak to music writer Liz Pelly about her recent book “Mood Machine” – a critique of algorithmic streaming monolith Spotify and what it is doing to the way we play and listen to music. Originally broadcast 15/08/25
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S4E20 – The future of work
Today we are talking about the possible future of work and wealth distribution – reduced working hours, universal basic income, job guarantees. Hear from economists John Quiggin and Steven Hail about their ideas for fairer, more sustainable and more flourishing economy. Originally broadcast 08/08/25
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S4E19 – Fifty years of Womens House in Brisbane
Today we are celebrating the 50th birthday of Women’s House – Queensland’s first domestic violence shelter, which is still assisting women and advocating for social change half a century on. They are celebrating with an exhibition this week, and I spoke to Barb and Chantal from Women’s House to learn about the past and present of…
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