Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ

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
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!…
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
S1E30 – Blockade IMARC and police harrassment of activists

On today’s show we hear about resistance to the International Mining And Resources Conference happening presently in Sydney. I speak to Jonah Shabtay from live at the protests, to Marisol Salinas about organising an international counter-conference, and to lawyer Anastasia Radievska about some of the most ridiculous over the top policing of protest we have…
S1E29 – Legal repression of protest

On today’s show we look at how government is trying to restrict protest around the country – we hear about new laws targetted at forest activists in Victoria and Tasmania; and get an account of the extreme police repression of Blockade Australia activists in Sydney recently. And we ask the question: what do we do…
S1E28 – Housing Crisis

On today’s show we talk about Queensland’s housing crisis – I chat with Fiona Caniglia from QShelter and Sian from South East Queensland Union of Renters about what caused the crisis and how we might be able to tackle it. Originally broadcast 14/10/22
S1E27 – Fracking and the Beetaloo Basin

On today’s show we look into Origin Energy’s announcement this week that it would be selling its stake in various gas projects. What does it mean for the gas industry and our attempts to protect climate, water and country? I speak to Mudburra Traditional Owner Ray Dimakarri Dixon, Hannah Ekin from Arid Lands Environment Centre,…
S1E26 – Festival of Dangerous Ideas

On today’s show we check in with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas which is taking place this weekend in Sydney. What makes an idea dangerous? Is it important listening to ideas that challenge us and society? I speak to festival organiser Simon Longstaff, plus a couple of the speakers – Sisonke Msimang on the racial…
S1E25 – The War on West Papua

Today’s show is about the war on West Papua. I speak to Papuan activist Ronny Kareni about the latest updates in Papuan oppression and resistance, and to Zelda Grimshaw who has been building a website to track the weapons used by Indonesians in West Papua and where they come from. Some of them are from…
S1E24 – Disrupting AIDEX 91 and military in schools

On today’s show I talk to radical historian Iain Mcintyre about the successful blockade of the Aidex arms fair in 1991, and to Elise West about the campaign to stop the weapons industry infiltrating our primary and secondary schools. Originally broadcast 02/09/22