Tag: Global struggles
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S5E6 – The repression of Uyghurs
Today we speak to Salih Hudayar about the repression of Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities in the Western Chinese province of Xinjiang – otherwise known as East Turkistan. Originally broadcast 20/03/26
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S5E5 – The World Bank, IMF and the conflict in Ukraine
Today we speak to Elliot Dolan-Evans about his book “Making the World Safe for Capitalism” – a critical look at the economic policies dictated during conflict in Ukraine by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Originally broadcast 27/02/26
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S5E3 – Conflict in Sudan, and Australia’s role in it
Today we talk about the current conflict in Sudan – its effects, causes, Australia’s role in it, and what local people are doing about it. We hear from community organiser Huda Fadlelmawla and Greens defence spokesperson David Shoebridge. Originally broadcast 13/02/26
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S5E2 Protest and repression in Iran
Today we speak about the recent protests and brutal government response in Iran. I speak to local Iranian people about what has happened over there and what it might mean for the future of Iran. Originally broadcast 23/01/26
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S5E1 – Venezuela
Today we speak with Federico Fuentes about Venezuela – what has happened in the last crazy week, what the future might hold, and what happened to the Bolivarian revolution that promised so much for that country in the first part of this century? Originally broadcast 09/01/26
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S4E31 – Hanukkah and Christmas in a time of violence
Today we reflect on the different religious celebrations of this season – we speak to Ed Carroll about what Hanukkah means to Jewish people, especially in a time of grief. And we speak to Usama Nicola in Bethlehem about what Christmas story means to those currently in the story’s setting. Originally broadcast 19/12/25
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S4E28 – Talking West Papuan independence with Benny Wenda
Today we go back to 2016 when West Papuan independence activist Benny Wenda came into the studio to sing some songs, talk about his life and his country’s long struggle for self-determination. Originally broadcast 27/05/2016
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S4E25 – Ceasefire in Gaza and the Sumud Flotilla
Today we are once again turning our eyes to Palestine. I speak to Remah Naji about the ceasefire in Gaza, and to Juliet Lamont about her recent experience on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza and subsequent arrest and deportation. Originally broadcast 17/10/25
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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…
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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…
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