In 2019, after the MAS party won the Bolivian general election, the now exonerated President Evo Morales was ousted in a soft coup after claims of election fraud. The U.S encouraged the election fraud narrative, backing the controversial appointment of interim President Jeanine Áñez and promoting studies by the OAS (later debunked) enforcing this c…

Ep 11. U.S Media & Protest Movements - Part 1: (Hong Kong, BLM) in 2019, in the context of a sudden surge widespread Mass protests in South America, the Middle East and all over the world, the U.S Press focussed its attention on one, the fight in Hong Kong to rid itself of a controversial extradition bill. U.S Politicians demanded aid, intervention…

Episode 10. Poland, Propaganda and the PiS The PiS Party in Poland is a hyper conservative Catholic Government that had been in power since 2015. In that time the President, Andrzej Duda, has persecuted LGBTQI+ people, women and left wing activists also criminalising abortion against the wishes of almost 80% of the Polish voters. The government has…

Are you relaxed or what!? You will be after this care free episode! Zeb, Rachael and Coward invite you to sit back, chill out and sip on your favourite aperitif and allow us to indulge ourselves as we catch up on some updates, waste your time, and touch on Australia's favourite weird news fact - The Great Emu War of 1932 What do we all prefer for b…

The 'African Gang Crisis' in Melbourne is widely recognised as an invention by Australian police and media, while to some it remains a very real threat, who even after Victoria Police admitted to it being a far less pressing issue with very little factual basis continues to occupy the paranoia of many Australians. The targeted groups are the subjec…

Episode 7. Looking Back at the Gilets Jaunes - Yellow Vest Movement The Yellow Vests exploded into the public consciousness back at the end of 2018, sparked by a supposed 'green' initiative taking the form of a fuel tax and increases in the prices of power and gas. The movement quickly grew into a class movement, demanding fair taxation of the weal…

The #FreeBritney movement aims to free the singer from her highly controversial conservatorship that she was subjected to after her tragic and widely scrutinised breakdown in 2007. Once referred to by her lawyer as a 'hybrid business model', the precarious and seemingly unbreakable legal pact robs her of all autonomy and puts her into the hands of …

A slow-boiling animosity between the two countries exploded again last year in a bloody and vicious war, largely ignored by the UN and agitated by local Imperial states. Even after peace-talks the two nations find themselves even further apart after the second large scale conflict for the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh. We explore the differe…

JK Rowling broke all publishing records with Harry Potter. The books, films and the Wizarding-World have inspired and touched people of all ages around the world. In light of her recent transphobic tweets and essays, we delve into her history, the reaction of the fans and who defends her. Where did this culture arise from? What does she really beli…

The BA Test Kitchen Chefs helped pave the way for food media with its fresh and personable content. In the wake of a brown-face scandal, the seemingly innocent family atmosphere was ripped apart to reveal a rotten culture of racism and pay inequity. Since the re-launch of the new supposedly "better Bon Appétit" we delve into the work that has been …

The last Australian Bushfire season irrecoverably changed the face of the country, affecting flora, fauna and communities in one of the worst natural disasters in history. What, if anything, is to blame and what could be done to prevent it? The Opheads team explore the different avenues and opinions to find out a little more about fire and how it w…

They have been called the last American sub-culture, the Faygo-guzzling, out and proud Insane Clown Posse superfans are notorious for their bold personalities and wild antics within their tightly woven community - But where do they stand in the polarising times of 2020? Zeb, Rachael and Coward delve into the media's coverage of the Juggalos which s…

In this short mini-sode Zeb, Rachael and Coward introduce you to the new podcast OpheadsBy Coward Huntington, Rachael Morrow, Zeb Rodgerson