Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ

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
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
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…
S4E18 – Convergence on Canberra for Palestine

Today we get a report back from the Palestine convergence in Canberra. I speak to Remah Naji about the convergence; and to a couple of people who did direct actions there – Juliet Lamont locked herself on to the roof of weapons company EOS, and Cate Adams painted red the monument to US-Aus allyship. Originally…
S4E17 – The SEQEB dispute 40 years on

Today we go back 40 years – to when Brisbane was in the grips of the SEQEB dispute after Joh Bjelke-Peterson’s government sacked over 1000 electrical workers. I speak to lifelong unionist Bob Carnegie about the dispute and it’s effect, and also to Peter Ong from the Electrical Trades Union about the lessons learned for…
S4E16 – Save the Moorooka Social Space

Today’s show is a tribute to the Moorooka Social Space aka Fleurs St Social Exchange – an amazing by-donation cafe and op shop that council has recently told to shut down. The volunteers there want to keep it going but it will require a bit of people power! To sign the petition to keep it…
S4E15 – Paperbark Zine Fair

Today we are talking zines! To get ready for the Paperbark Zine Fair, I speak to Bernie from the Australian Anarchist Zine Archive, plus 4ZZZ favourites Anna (Radio Reversal) and CJ (Locked In) about their alter egos as zine makers. Originally broadcast 04/07/25
S4E14 – People Against Poverty

Today we get a taste of the People Against Poverty Summit in Brisbane. I speak to Maiy Azize about “the hidden harm of foodbanks” and the “NGO industrial complex”, Mel Powersmith about social housing, and to Caspian from Anti Poverty Network about organising the summit. Originally broadcast 20/06/25
S4E13 – Microplastics and PFAS

Today we talk about microplastics and PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”). I speak to environmental scientists Karen Raubenheimer and Ian Wright about these tiny particles, what they do to our health and environment, and whether this is really the physical legacy we want our society to leave for the generations to come. Originally broadcast 06/06/25
S4E12 – Kurdish peace processes in Turkey and Syria

Today we speak to Kurdish journalist and analyst Kamal Chomani. There have been some significant developments in the situation of Kurdish liberation politics in both Turkey and Syria – including the PKK guerilla army voluntarily dissolving and the autonomous Rojava administration joining the new Syrian government. We hear from Kamal what these developments might mean for…