Tag: Activism
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S5E18 – Photojournalism for a better world
Today we are talking about photojournalism and reporting on conflict. I speak to Miriam Deprez, Samid Suliman and Barat Ali Batoor about how taking photos in conflict areas can contribute to a more peaceful and just world. Originally broadcast 31/07/26
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S5E16 – The Destruction of the Kurilpa Commons
Today we hear about the Kurilpa Commons – the community garden and political project which this week was fenced off and bulldozed by the Queensland state government. We hear about the Commons, its philosophy and the resistance to its demolition from Ruby, Jess and Roshan – three of its custodians. Originally broadcast 03/07/26
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S5E9 – Queensland’s Palestine Censorship Laws part 2
Today it’s part two of our series on Queensland’s new Palestine censorship laws. I speak to Remah Naji from Justice For Palestine Magandjin about what these prohibited chants are actually about and how they plan to resist the laws, and to the father-son combo who have both challenged them already – Jim Dowling who was…
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S5E8 – Queensland’s Palestine Censorship Laws part 1
Today is the first of a two part series where we look at Queensland’s new “hate speech” laws regarding Palestinian protest chants. I speak to Michael Cope from the Queensland Council of Civil Liberties about the restriction of freedom of speech; to Jewish activist Robin Taubenfeld about how and if the laws relate to anti-semitism,…
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S4E32 – “Defiance” with Bob Brown
Today we speak with long term activist and former leader of the Greens Bob Brown. He has just written a book called “Defiance” and we talk about the need for people-powered non-violent direct action to protect our planet. Originally broadcast 28/11/25
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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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S4E8 Local people making change in Brisbane
On today’s show we hear four different interviews with local Brisbane people who have been working for change in our city – community eviction resistance; providing spaces for girls in Afghanistan to learn and share their stories; getting together with neighbours to talk about climate resilience; and interrupting the campaign speeches of politicians to put…
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S4E5 Community resistance in the parks of Brisbane – Victoria Park, Musgrave Park and the Kurilpa Commons
Today we hear from Save Victoria Park about taking on the Olympics to protect public green space; Growing Foward about their efforts to protect the Kurilpa Commons; and the Anti-Poverty Network about showing solidarity with rough sleepers who the council has tried to evict. Originally broadcast 28/03/25
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S3E30 The People’s Blockade of the World’s Biggest Coal Port 2024
Today’s show is a report back from the People’s Blockade of the World’s Biggest Coal Port – which happened over the last few weeks in Newcastle and Canberra. Hear from organisers and people who took direct action against the fossil fuel industry! Originally broadcast 06/12/24
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S3E29 – Bringing down a dictatorship with Otpor
Today we chat to Vesna Cerroni about her time in Otpor – the group of Serbian students who at the turn of this century were able to build a movement that could non-violently overthrow dictator Slobodan Milosevic. Originally broadcast 22/11/24
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