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LETTERS TO WASTEMEN

Rosanne Coetsier

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What's a wasteman? In this podcast, we explore 'wastemanism' and what it means to different people through honest conversation. Gender norms, toxic masculinity and patriarchal structures are a thread throughout the episodes. You can expect honest stories, personal anecdotes, entertainment but also food for reflective thought.
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Hot Topic

Eva Mc Evoy, Holly Doyle, Lauren Whelan, Shannon Redmond

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Join Eva Mc Evoy, Holly Doyle, Lauren Whelan and Shannon Redmond for your weekly dose of Hot Topic with KCLR.
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On this podcast we talk about all things toxic and abusive. I will share my insights about toxic and abusive dynamics, and you will also hear from female speakers and everyday women sharing their insights, expertise and or personal stories of toxicity and abuse.
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This is the Well Centered Woman Podcast, a space created to provide practical wisdom and strategies for every faith-based woman influencer, creative and entrepreneurs who desires to better manage her emotions under pressure. In every episode, we discuss what it takes to stay centered and sane while operating in purpose using faith, community, and practical wisdom. We discuss the ways unhealed and unregulated emotion can derail and unhinge our best efforts in showing up authentically in our c ...
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Historic protests across Kenya in the past week have mobilised a disenfranchised youth enraged at the Government’s attempt to raise taxes on the working class and poor to pay government debt to the IMF and other international creditors. The 2024 Finance Bill has sparked hatred at a political class who flaunt their opulent lifestyles while hiking th…
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Emma and Chloe take on Yanis Varoufakis' new book, Technofeudalism. Varoufakis argues that capitalism is dead, ushering in a new mode of production he calls technofeudalism. He claims that the system we live under today is more like the feudal system which predated capitalism: the main economic activity today is the collection of rent by big tech "…
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"Society as a whole is more and more splitting up into two great hostile camps, into two great classes directly facing each other — Bourgeoisie and Proletariat." Chloe and Emma explain the Marxist theory of social class. We go through the Marxist definition of class, and explain the nature and behaviour of the capitalists, the working class, the mi…
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At the 2024 Marxism Conference, Red Flag Radio spoke to Argentinian socialist Cesar Latorre, union militant and leading member of the Movimiento Socialista Los de Trabajadores (MST). Chloe asked Cesar about the role of the revolutionary left in the struggle against far right Argentine President Javier Milei. Milei came to power promising radical fr…
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Janey Stone is an anti-Zionist Jewish author and activist. She is the coauthor with Donny Gluckstein of a new book, "The Radical Jewish Tradition: Revolutionaries, Resistance Fighters and Firebrands". The claim of Israel and its apologists to represent Jews everywhere and the growth of the antisemitic far right, make understanding and celebrating t…
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We were lucky enough to interview the inimitable Dr Gary Foley at the 2024 Marxism Conference where he was a guest speaker. Gary is a living legend of the Aboriginal rights movement: he was a founding member of the Sydney Black Power movement and the Aboriginal tent embassy in Canberra in the 1970s. Gary is a staunch supporter of Palestine, speakin…
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Inspired by the encampment at Columbia University in New York, students at the University of Sydney this week occupied their campus to stand with the people of Gaza. They're condemning the complicity of their university and the Australian government in the invasion of Gaza, and calling to cut ties with the Israeli state and arms manufacturing corpo…
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Listen in on this Livestream that I did last week as I unpack how unworthiness causes us to place ourselves in a dangerously vulnerable situation, one that causes us to seek from others what we REFUSE TO FIRST GIVE OURSELVES! If you are still seeking validation (from a man or anyone else) that you are lovable, worthy, and deserving you will always …
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I'm back! It's been a LOOOONG time and I'm excited to get back to my WCW family. Sooo let's dive into this Facebook and YouTube live where I am unpacking what happens when we repress, run from, resist and ride over the top of emotional pain. When that restless sad feeling comes don’t brush it off or go do something to occupy your mind...You are Wor…
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We interviewed Damian Ridgwell, a veteran socialist activist and leading light in Australia's pro-Palestine movement for almost 20 years. Damian talked about the recent history of the movement and why it's so important to take a stand for Palestine here in Australia. Chloe and Emma also talked about the new data which reveals that the majority of A…
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For this special episode we interviewed one of our favourite return guests Diane Fieldes. Diane is a socialist activist and writer who participated in the campaign against police repression after the first Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978. She talks about the homophobia of those years, the violence of the police, and the triumph of the Gay Liberation acti…
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The fight is on in Argentina! Javier Milei, the newly-elected President and self-described anarcho-capitalist has announced a slew of attacks on working class living conditions and democratic rights. But workers are fighting back. We spoke to Jasmine Duff, a socialist activist who visited Argentina and participated in the resistance to Milei's atta…
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A special episode on the fall of South African apartheid! Chloe interviews Tom Bramble, socialist author and witness to working class struggles in South Africa. Tom spent time in South Africa in the years following the overthrow of the racist apartheid system, and he wrote a book and numerous articles about South Africa. He tells us about how the r…
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What is the state? An overgrown behemoth, a neutral arbiter, a tool of the ruling class? In our first episode for 2024, Chloe and Emma explain the Marxist theory of the state. We also chat about what we read over the break. Further reading on the capitalist state: - "What is the Australian State" - by David Peterson in Red Flag - "Marxism vs. the S…
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Our main segment in this episode is an interview with Daniel Taylor, an anti-Zionist Jewish socialist and regular contributor to Red Flag newspaper. Daniel and Emma talk about why the mainstream media are so aggressively pro-Israel. From the Murdoch press to the state-run ABC, the mainstream media dehumanises the Palestinians and helps cover up Isr…
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We spoke to high schoolers from Melbourne and Sydney who went on strike for Palestine, defying intimidation from the media, politicians and their own schools. The Melbourne school strike for Palestine was the biggest of its kind in the world! But students faced a barrage of condemnation in the lead up to the strikes. Journalists said that students …
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In the middle of a new anti-war movement against the genocide in Gaza, we thought it would be timely to release an episode about the movement that helped end the Vietnam War. At Socialism Conference 2023, Emma interviewed two seasoned anti-war activists about their role in the movement that swept the world in the 1960s and 70s America (and Australi…
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Our guest is Josh Lees, one of the leading organisers of Sydney's massive Palestine solidarity rallies. Josh critiques the so-called "two-state solution", explaining why it provides no real solution for the Palestinians and how the slogan has been used and abused by Western governments to cover up Israel's crimes. Earlier in the episode, Emma and C…
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We interviewed Vashti Fox, author of "The Story of Palestine: Empire, Repression and Resistance". We talk about how Israel has been a racist, imperialist project from the very beginning, and Vashti explains why ruling classes around the world still offer their full-throated support for Israeli war crimes. Emma and Chloe discuss the situation in Gaz…
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It's been just over a week since Australia went to the polls and returned a resounding 60% majority "No" vote against an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. What do socialists make of the result? Emma spoke to Red Flag Radio regular Jordan Humphreys, author of Indigenous Liberation and Socialism, about the significance of the defeat. Jordan explains ho…
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Right now, Israel is mobilising for a full-scale war in response to an offensive by Hamas. Netanyahu has vowed to turn Gaza, with its population of 2.3 million people, into a deserted island, and Israeli politicians are openly calling for another Nakba — referring to the genocidal massacres in 1948 which marked the beginning of Israel’s occupation …
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In this episode, Emma and Chloe take a deep dive into the system behind sexism. Why has women's oppression persisted long after the Women's Liberation Movement won formal equality? Why is the gender pay gap actually widening? We also tackle some of the major debates between feminists and socialists, like who benefits from sexism: men in general or …
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Part two of an interview with Jordan Humphreys about his new book Indigenous Liberation and Socialism. Emma and Jordan chat about the inspiring history of Indigenous struggle in Australia. This one's not to be missed! Jordan shares his fascinating research on on how the early workers' movement fought for Indigenous rights - from Aboriginal shearers…
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Louisa and her workmates have had enough. They work at Mint My Desk stationery stores across Brisbane and are illegally paid below the minimum wage, cash-in-hand. Last week, after more than a year of trying to get their bosses to pay the legal minimum, Mint My Desk workers walked off the job. They have now had two strikes and have stared down intim…
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This is part one of our interview with author Jordan Humphreys. We talked about Jordan's new book, Indigenous Liberation and Socialism. Indigenous Liberation & Socialism delves into the history and politics of Indigenous struggle, exploring the forgotten legacy of the workers’ movement and the socialist left in the fight for justice against Indigen…
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In this episode, I talk about Johnny Depp during his court case with Amber Heard and the glaringly obvious traits of an abuser / narcissistic abuse I saw whilst watching. During this episode , I make reference to his use manipulative tactics such as word salads, Darvo and outright lies to manipulate the jury, his fans and the general public.…
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Karl Marx has a reputation for being a stuffy old guy, tucked away in a library writing impenetrable tomes. But he was a revolutionary in practice as well as in theory! With his buddy Engels, he was involved in many of the great revolts of the 19th century: from the 1848 revolutions to the Paris Commune, from the American Civil War to the Irish reb…
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In this episode, I speak with Rhonda who shares her personal story of a toxic/ narcissistic relationship. During this episode we talk about financial, emotional and physical abuse and I breakdown the common early redflags. In the hope that we can all learn from this situation. We also discuss the details of her ex husband attempting to murder after…
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In this episode, I talk about Derrick Jaxn and Da'naia Jackson and the signs of toxicity and abuse I spotted when they did their public announce live video, during his first cheating scandal (almost 2 years before Da'naia Jaxn told her story). In the hopes that we can all learn from this situation. Check it out…
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In this episode, I speak with Sue who shares her story of a toxic and narcissistic.relationship. During this episode we discuss elements of emotional, physical and spiritual abuse, and I breakdown the early redflags, and the immediate, short term and longer terms effects of these forms of abuse, in the hope that we can all learn for her situation. …
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Have you ever been in a Microsoft Teams or Zoom meeting where everyone is overtalking and interrupting each other? How do you conduct yourself as a woman of faith when you are under pressure and there are too many cooks in the kitchen and the temptation is to go off on someone? How do we practically maintain poise under pressure? Listen in as I spe…
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Part two of our two-parter on the housing crisis! Emma and Chloe chatted to Martin about how capitalism shaped our cities, and how, under socialism, we could rebuild them to meet human need. We also waxed lyrical about the campaigns to defend public housing in the 1970s in Sydney, pioneered by the Builders' Labourers' Federation. Further reading - …
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Workers and young people in Australia are experiencing a severe housing crisis, with rent and mortgage repayments skyrocketing, homelessness on the rise, and constant attacks on public housing. We talked to Martin Barker, socialist and tenant advocate, about what's going on and who's to blame. Chloe and Emma also got a bit journalistic for this epi…
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In this episode, I speak with Angel Speaks who shares her personal story of toxicity and abuse and the details of her marriage to a narcissist. During this episode In break down some of the common tactics used to manipulate and control her. In the hopes that we can all learn from her situation. Have a listen and please share your thoughts in the co…
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If you have just endured a major life season or completed major life milestones, please, please take your time, recalibrate, and reflect before you jump out to do something big, stressful and new to fill in the gap! A new baby, a new job, a new relationship, changing churches, moving, ending a relationship, last kid moving out and now living the em…
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In this episode I compare the narcissistic tactics used by Andrew Tate to get and his following with the tactics used by a toxic or abuser to get and keep their target. During this podcast, I comment on his double messaging tactics, his use of truth & extremes & confusion tactics to keep his audience off balance. Check it out and let me know your t…
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God is good! I’m getting better and better at exiting #StageLeft when I see the #RedFlags. As high achieving women of faith over 40, we don’t have time to stay in limbo land with man and neither do we settle or compromise our values and standards! Listen in as I discuss why at our age it is so CRITICAL to believe what we see at face value instead o…
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In this episode, Zoe shares her personal story of emotional / narcissistic abuse. During this episode, I break down the early signs of emotional abuse and the early signs of physical abuse within their relationship. So we can all learn from Zoe's experience. Please note that this episode also contains discussions about suicide and suicidal thoughts…
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In Season 1: EP.2 Da'naia Jackson's Story, I talk about Da'naia Jackson and what she shared about her relationship with Derek Jaxn during her interview on The Dear Future Wifey Podcast. I break down elements of what she shared and talk about the examples I see of trauma bonding, isolation, triangulation, coercive control and gaslighting. check it o…
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This is a bumper episode about the class struggle across the higher education sector, with a focus on Australia and the US. First, we talked to Jerome Small, RFR regular and Socialist Alternative's industrial organiser, to set the scene. He covered some fascinating topics; from the US university strikes to the fight within the Australian higher ed …
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In this episode, Deniece tells her story of emotional, physical and or narcissistic abuse, whilst I highlight early signs of intimidation & physical violence. This story also discusses elements of sexual violence in the hope that we can all learn from her experience. Have a listen and share your thoughts in the comments.…
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Think revolutions are a thing of the past? Think again! In this episode, we explore the many revolutions and revolts of the 21st century. We also caught up with Egyptian socialist Hossam el Hamalawy to talk about the Arab Spring of 2011. Hossam was an active participant in the Egyptian revolution and is full of stories and lessons for socialists ev…
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Pain is a teacher! It doesn’t come to stay. It is supposed to pass on through us. But when we get stuck in it, by running from, hiding, pushing it away, avoiding, medicating, we delay our destiny… In this episode, I unpack the last five subtle and sneaky ways that unprocessed pain, hurt, trauma, drama, and disappointments. We don’t realize this is …
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Feeling “some kind of way” about disappointments and hurts in your journey without dealing with them will subtly derail your destiny quicker than you realize. Listen in as I dive into the first 5 ways that unprocessed, hidden, disappointments and struggles stop us from fully showing up. It’s time to Get back to doing what God said… Books & digital …
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In the worst cost of living crisis in several generations, Labor are cutting taxes for the rich, spending $368 Billion on nuclear subs and signalling the need for tougher “fiscal restraint” in the future. Yet the ALP's second budget has been touted as “responsible but compassionate” for delivering a surplus while throwing a few insulting crumbs to …
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We’re Chloe and Emma, and we’re so excited to deliver our first episode as the new co-hosts of Red Flag Radio! This episode celebrates May Day, the international day of working-class struggle. We talk about the history of May Day, from Australia to America to the Russian Revolution. We also ask some socialist historians to tell us about three of th…
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