Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ

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
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
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.…
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
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…
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
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
S3E16 – Public transport

On today’s show we are talking public transport! To celebrate 50c fares beginning in Brisbane this week, I talk to Roman Gafa from Translink, Peter Allen from the RBTU Union, Michael Berkman from the Greens, and academic Kelly Bertolaccini about the meaning of this dramatic change, and the value of public transport. Originally broadcast 02/08/24
S3E15 – Blockade Australia 2024

Today we hear about the recent Blockade Australia mobilisation – two weeks of disrupting the operations of the world’s biggest coal port. I talk to a group of participants about their experiences and the strategy behind it all. Originally broadcast 19/07/24
S3E14 – Magan-djin – finding the right Aboriginal name for our city

Today we discuss a question many people have been asking recently – what is the correct Aboriginal name for the Brisbane CBD area? We talk to local elders Gaja Kerry Charlton and Aunty Deb Sandy about why they say it is Magan-djin. Originally broadcast 05/07/24