Author: andypaine
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S3E26 – A year of war in the West Bank of Palestine
Today we will be looking back at a year of war in Palestine with activist and psychologist Ahmad Abu Monshar. Ahmad is based in Jenin in the West Bank, and has plenty to say about the effects of the last year on Palestinian people, but also about how they continue to find hope. Originally broadcast…
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S3E25 – A year of Palestine solidarity in Brisbane
Today we are reflecting on the last year of local Brisbane solidarity with Palestine. It has been an incredible array of diverse acts of solidarity, and I discuss them with Remah Naji from Justice For Palestine Magan-djin. Originally broadcast 11/10/24
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S3E24 – Alternatives for Australian defence policy
Today we are talking about an alternative defence strategy for Australia. I speak with two people who have plenty of experience of Australia’s current defence strategy and ideas about how a radically different course could serve our people much better – former Director of War Studies in the Australian army Al Palazzo, and ex-army Major…
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S3E23 – West Papua
Today we are checking in on the West Papua independence struggle. We speak to Papuan activist Ronny Kareni to get an update, and Crystal Coleman to talk about the local Strike for West Papua and about solidarity across the whole island of Papua. Originally broadcast 30/08/24
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S3E22 – Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan
Today we respond to Peter Dutton’s proposal to build nuclear reactors across the continent. We hear from environmental organisers Jim Green and Ben Pennings about how we can oppose this plan and build real alternatives to the climate crisis. Originally broadcast 21/06/24
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S3E21 – Disaster Communism
Today we are talking about “disaster communism”. Can we glimpse a radically different society in the moments of communal care following a disaster? I speak to Nick Southall who has written a book on the subject, and to Andrew George from Lismore about the community responses that have popped up there since the 2022 floods.…
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S3E20 – Aboriginal delegation to Kanaky
Today we talk to longtime Aboriginal activist Wayne “Koko” Wharton to get a report back from the recent First Nations delegation to the militarised colonial zone of Kanaky (New Caledonia). Originally broadcast 23/08/24
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S3E19 – Three years of Waddananggu
Today we talk to Coedie McAvoy aka Gurridyula. The third anniversary of the Waddananggu culutural ceremony on Adani’s mine lease is coming up soon – an incredible effort. We get an update from there, also hear about what happened this week down in Canberra where he has been trying to meet with the Environment Minister…
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S3E18 – Zines
This week’s show is a zine special! We speak to Asger, Bianca and Emily about their personal experiences of zine making and the importance of this simple medium for the anarchist, queer and travelling streetkid cultures. Originally broadcast 12/07/24
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S3E17 – Lawfare against political activists
Today we are talking about “lawfare” by the state against activists – tying people up in endless court cases to restrict their political activities. I speak to Margie Pestorius, Hannah Doole and Dave Sprigg about their own experiences with police and courts. Originally broadcast 26/07/24
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