Best Najma Podcasts (2024)

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Censorship and the arts 50:38

1M ago50:38

50:38

Jess and Rachel are joined by writer Jinghua Qian to discuss the effect Israel's war on Palestine is having on freedom of speech in the arts locally. From the State Library of Victoria to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to multiple literary and music festivals, the team discuss the trend of censorship of artists by cultural institutions and the su…

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Ben Abbatangelo explains the NT Election 48:45

1M ago48:45

48:45

Jess, Charlie and guest host Natalie Feliks discuss the recent lacklustre in the media of political commentary, particularly at the ABC. The team are then joined by Ben Abbatangelo to discuss the recent election in the NT - what is the agenda of the CLP and what does it mean for the coalition and Labor at a national level?…

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Radiothon 2024 & Watching the Media with Paul Barry 52:35

2M ago52:35

52:35

It's Radiothon week! And who's better than one of Australia's most well-respected investigative journalists, Paul Barry - the host of ABC's MediaWatch, to express the need and importance for community radio. The team chat to Paul about the dire future of journalism in Australia and what needs to be done to improve the landscape while also giving so…

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Four Corners investigates Channel 7 54:12

2M ago54:12

54:12

Louise Milligan joins Jess, Rachel and Charlie to share some insights into the recent Four Corners investigation into Channel 7's workplace culture. The team also discusses some recent news involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.By RRR - Triple R

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How TERFS crashed the Olympics 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by writer, Natalie Feliks, to talk about the misinformation campaign online and in the media around Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif. They also turn their attention to the government's watered down approach to caps on gambling ads. Plus they ponder whether totally mild will be the winning formula in the US pr…

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Striking journos and Instagram Ballerinas 49:39

2M ago49:39

49:39

This week, Jess and Rachel chat to former editor of the 7AM podcast, Scott Mitchell, about the industrial action that hit 9 Papers just as they were gearing up to cover the Paris Olympics. Plus they go deep on Mormon trad wife influencer, Ballerina Farm, in light of a controversial Sunday Times profile. And Rachel addresses the problem with Ralph B…

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Trump 2.0 and Project 2025 47:57

3M ago47:57

47:57

Charlie and Jess are joined by Amy Donaldson, producer of ABC’s Four Corners, to discuss the first part of Retribution, a two-part series exploring what a second Trump presidency might look like. The team also look at the recent findings of corruption in the CFMEU and what it might mean for the future of unions, as well as "not-so-Tenacious D".…

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On the Anti-Semitism Envoy & the Senator Supporting Palestine 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

With a full house (Jess, Rachel, Charlie, and Najma!), Spin Cycle greets two guests to discuss the latest in the Australian news media. Jewish Council of Australia Executive Officer, Sarah Schwartz, describes the recent conflation of anti-zionism with anti-semitism, and whether it is an attempt to control legitimate pro-Palestinian protest. And Nou…

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Reflecting On Thirty-Three Years Of Broadcasting With Phillip Adams 50:05

3M ago50:05

50:05

Charlie is back from Europe and joins Jess and Rachel in conversation with Phillip Adams. Fresh from finishing his run as host of 33-years to the ABC's Late Night Live, Phillip weighs in on some career highlights, the direction of the ABC, and the broader state of the Australian media. The team also discusses the media storm around former Labor-now…

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Victories and Villains 48:21

4M ago48:21

48:21

Annika Blau joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to comment on the reality of reality TV, in particular the making of the “villain edit”. Annika goes more into depth on Australia’s "most hated" reality TV star in the most recent episode of the ABC’s Background Briefing. The team also look at freedoms in the case of Julian Assange, as well as in the broade…

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Overland's 70 & Nuclear Woes! 49:03

4M ago49:03

49:03

Jess and Rachel are joined this week by Evelyn Araluen, Co-Editor In Chief of Overland. They discuss the extreme narratives at the ends of public culture, the need for independent media, and celebrating 70 years of Overland. Jess and Rachel also discuss whether the media is giving Dutton's nuclear statements the criticism they deserve, and how poli…

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Peter Costello and the problem with media men 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

Returning guest Denis Muller joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to discuss the power structures, authoritarianism and open secrets at 9 media. The team also discuss the resignation of Media Watch's Paul Barry, and the distracting politics around Australia's inaction on Israel's war on Gaza.By RRR - Triple R

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Biases in Australian financial reporting 51:39

4M ago51:39

51:39

Data specialist Kristen Moeller-Saxone joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to explore the study into the reporting of finance in the media over the last three decades, as well as the use of AI in the research process. The team also cover the week's news, including the National Press Club Address from the Executive Chairman of Newscorp Australasia, Michae…

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Laura Tingle vs the media? 48:37

4M ago48:37

48:37

Daanyal Saeed joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to discuss the outrage over Laura Tingle's comments at the Sydney Writers' Festival. Why is it that the media so often takes commentary out of context? Together they also discuss senate estimates, and the rise of effective altruism and pronatalism.By RRR - Triple R

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What it means to be Jewish in the midst of Israel's war on Gaza 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

Independent Journalist, author of the Palestine Laboratory & co-founder of Declassified Australia, Antony Loewenstein, joins Jess and Rachel to discuss zionism, anti-semitism, and the fight against fascism, after the exploration of these topics in a recent Compass episode. The team also cover the first part in the saga of Gina Rinehart's portrait-r…

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The Quinoa Curtain 30:54

5M ago30:54

30:54

Emma Buckley Lennox fills in for the Spin Cycle crew this week and is joined by Professor Somwrita Sarkar from the University of Sydney to discuss her research into spatial segregation and neighbourhood change. Later in the program, Peter Greste, Executive director of the Alliance for Journalists' Freedom, weighs in on this week's sentencing of whi…

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Class & socio-political diversity in the media 47:01

5M ago47:01

47:01

This week on Spin Cycle, Jess and Rachel are joined by Walkley Award-winning Journalist from UTS Helen Vatsikopulos. They talk with her about the current environment for studying journalism and the challenges of ensuring diversity for the future of the industry. Jess and Rachel also discuss the recent awarding of The Pulitzer Prize, and what’s goin…

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It's all 'About Time' with Joseph Friedman 45:06

5M ago45:06

45:06

Joseph Friedman joins the Spin Cycle team to introduce 'About Time', a new publication created for, and largely by, incarcerated people in Australia. They dive into the intended content, similar existing publications, and what the launch and approval process is like. The team also talks about media funding, racism, and the dialogue around the recen…

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Unpacking An Omnishambles with Dr Rachael Burgin 44:11

6M ago44:11

44:11

In light of the verdict on Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Channel 10, the Spin Cycle team are joined by Dr Rachael Burgin, senior lecturer at Swinburne University and CEO of Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy. Together they discuss how the trial was conducted differently to other similar cases, and how high profile sexual assau…

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Shit Rentals' Jordie Van Der Berg opens up about empty houses 43:00

6M ago43:00

43:00

Advocate for the right to housing, Jordan van den Berg, aka Purple Pingers, joins Jess and Rachel to talk about how the media have responded to his recent campaign to create a database of empty and vacant homes in both Australia and the US. Together they explore how the media engage with concepts to which they are generally foreign to due to issues…

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Sara M Saleh on Palestine as Liberatory Praxis 49:47

6M ago49:47

49:47

Human rights lawyer and author, Sarah M Saleh joins the team to discuss her recent piece in Meanjin's Autumn issue. Together they examine censorship and limits on free speech evident in recent artistic curatorships, and whether we will see a change in the presentation of Palestinian voices to the Australian public. The team also talk about the new …

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Are news rooms equiped to handle complex mental health issues of their staff? 46:18

7M ago46:18

46:18

Jess is joined by Rachel Withers editor in chief of the politics to speak to investigative journalist Jarni Blakkarly who asks the question "are news rooms equiped for mental health of staff?" also topics such as Impartiality in regards to how the news from Gaza is reported.By RRR - Triple R

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Spin Cycle - 21 March 2024 37:57

7M ago37:57

37:57

An episode of Spin Cycle from 21st March 2024.By RRR - Triple R

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What does the current situation in Gaza look like? 48:42

7M ago48:42

48:42

Charlie, Rachel and Jess are joined this week by David Hardaker, an experienced Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist who has worked for Four Corners, 7.30, Foreign Correspondent and 60 Minutes, to discuss his new book "Mine is the Kingdom". Also joining this week is ABC Global Affairs Editor, John Lyons on this week's Four Corners report …

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Looking back to understand the present in news media 43:28

7M ago43:28

43:28

Journalist and writer Jonathan Green joins Charlie and Rachel to unpack his new piece for The Monthly Whose ABC?, which applies a historical context to understand the current state of affairs and challenges that face the public broadcaster. The team also tackle the death toll of journalists during the conflict in Gaza, and reporting on the one-side…

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Spin Cycle - 29 February 2024 48:14

7M ago48:14

48:14

An episode of Spin Cycle from 29th February 2024.By RRR - Triple R

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What kind of journalism do we need in Australia's Future? 50:29

8M ago50:29

50:29

Tito Ambyo, writer, researcher, producer, and RMIT journalism lecturer, joins Jess and Charlie on this week's Spin Cycle. He shares his thoughts on the practice of journalism and its future. What does it mean to be a journalist? Is journalism a form of activism? And what are the main issues that need to be addressed in the industry? Plus, the team …

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What should be reported in the public interest? 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

This week, Jess is joined by Prof. Peter Greste from Alliance for Journalists' Freedom. Together they discuss his own experience with the law and press freedom in Eygpt and how Australia treats freedom of speech in the press more broadly. They also how Australia's government has failed on reforming protections for whistleblowers ahead of Greste's a…

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How to dare for more with DC. Victoria Mwanziva 21:47

8M ago21:47

21:47

This is a special episode featuring Victoria Charles Mwanziva interview with Najma Juma in 2017 on She's Bold radio show on Afro-radio Network. This episode encourage youth to seek information, learn and go for what they want without holding back. Victoria Charles Mwanziva is currently serving as the District Commissioner of Ludewa District, Njombe…

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How counter-terrorism cops allegedly radicalised a 13 year old autistic youth 51:38

8M ago51:38

51:38

The Guardian's Justice and Courts Reporter Nino Bucci, joins the Spin Cycle team to talk about his wild reporting into court findings that an undercover operation by counter-terrorism cops in the AFP may have further radicalised an autistic 13 year old with a "fixation" on ISIS. Plus, the team dive into ABC's Nemesis doc series and experience whipl…

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Kujisomea Kama Nyenzo ya Kujenga Maisha - na Prudence Zoe Glorious. 21:12

8M ago21:12

21:12

Jiunge nasi katika kipindi hiki tukijifunza umuhimu wa kujisomea na kujifunza katika maisha ya Prudence Zoe Glorious, kibinafsi na kitaaluma. Pata ufahamu, hamasa, na mafundisho yanayotokana na maisha yaliyojitolea kwa harakati ya maarifa. ZOE Prudence Glorious kwa sasa ni Afisa Mkuu wa Nia katika kampuni ya Prudence Zoe Glorious (PZG), aliyoianzis…

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What's in store for '24? 47:32

8M ago47:32

47:32

Jess, Charlie and Rachel return for the first episode of Spin Cycle in 2024! They kick off a mammoth week in the news media with a detailed look at Antoinette Lattouf's claim of unlawful termination from the ABC. Plus Rachel's new (old) job, Katharine Murphy's defection from The Guardian to Anthony Albanese's office and the curious case of Channel …

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My Umrah Experience 🕋❤️ 35:22

9M ago35:22

35:22

Alhamduliah I want to take this opportunity to thank Allah for calling me to His House🕋and May Allah invite you too Amin 🤲🏻 .Secondly,I want to thank my Sister Ifrah Adam who helped me with the production of this amazing Episode, May Allah bless her Amiin 🤲🏻.Thirdly, I want thank you dear listener this wouldn’t be possible without you so May Allah …

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The year 2023 in media 50:48

10M ago50:48

50:48

In the final episode of Soin Cycle for the year, Jess, Charlie and Rachel revisit the highlights of the Australian media in 2023. They also wrap up the media stories of the past week, including updates on defamation cases and changes in leadership at Schwartz Media. Thanks to returning hosts Najma Sambul, Esther Anatolitis and Rachel Withers, and t…

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Why can’t our news media grasp complexity? 49:17

10M ago49:17

49:17

Jess and Rachel are joined by Crikey media reporter Daany Saeed to discuss laws in relation to indefinite detention, illegal migration and how the media sensationalises fragments of full stories to create catchy headlines. The team also talk about the Walkley Awards and the controversy around the nomination of the Bruce Lehrmann interview as a “sco…

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Defamation, power and bias 45:34

11M ago45:34

45:34

Media and human rights law specialist Michael Bradley talks to Charlie and Rachel about the changes in the public and media’s approach to defamation in recent years, with a particular focus on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case and how it demonstrates these shifting attitudes. Charlie and Rachel also discuss Henry Kissinger's death, how the media s…

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Investigations into gun laws in Australia 46:38

11M ago46:38

46:38

Charlie and Jess are joined by returning co-host, Meanjin editor Esther Anatolitis. Together they talk to Sarah Elks, senior reporter for The Australian in Brisbane, about her recent investigative series on gun laws in Australia. What is the state of regulations and what would measures like a national firearms registry look like? The team also disc…

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Will laws around whistleblowing ever change? 49:45

11M ago49:45

49:45

Eddie Lloyd is a criminal lawyer and close friend to former Australian Defence Force (ADF) lawyer David McBride. She's been attending and closely following McBride's trial for leaking secret information to journalists about alleged war crimes. Eddie speaks to Spin Cycle's Charlie Lewis, Jess Lilley and Rachel Withers about her perspective on the tr…

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Misinformation and disinformation in online media 39:03

11M ago39:03

39:03

Dr Jay Daniel Thompson from RMIT joins Charlie and Rachel to discuss the government's proposed digital/online misinformation bill. Together they look at the issues in the language of the proposal and how mis- and disinformation are being handled in the media right now. Rachel and Charlie also talk about this week’s editorial review at the ABC on ho…

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Privacy, defamation and protection in the law 50:42

11M ago50:42

50:42

This week on Spin Cycle Jess and Charlie talk to Professor Rick Sarre about the recent change in Queensland law that allows the naming of the accused when they are charged in sexual assault cases. How does the change affect the way the media reports on these cases? The team also discusses the latest in the reporting on the Israel/Hamas conflict and…

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How does power interfere with the transfer of information? 34:57

12M ago34:57

34:57

Jess flies solo this week on Spin Cycle and is joined by Daany Saeed, media reporter for Crikey News. Together they discuss the ABC's potential disclosure of footage collected in confidence, the leaking of information during the Cleo Smith case, and the IDF's international media approach.By RRR - Triple R

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How did the media perform on the Voice referendum? 44:00

12M ago44:00

44:00

Charlie is joined by returning guest host Rachel Withers of The Monthly. Together they talk to the Centre for Advancing Journalism's media ethics expert and Senior Research Fellow, Dr Denis Muller. They discuss the rise of Trumpism, the requirement for balanced reporting, the separation of opinion and news, and the Australian media's approach to po…

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Context and the media 48:38

12M ago48:38

48:38

Jess and Rachel are joined by Peter Lewis of Essential Media to talk about polling, given its prominence in the lead up to the Voice to Parliament referendum. What's the process how do they achieve accuracy? The team also talk to Nasser Mashni, President of The Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, to discuss the week's coverage of the Palestine-I…

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How gambling advertising is affecting Australia's youth 46:58

1y ago46:58

46:58

Rachel Withers and Jess Lilley are joined by Natasha May, Health reporter for The Guardian Australia, to discuss a special report into the rise in youth gambling - the team ask whether parents, schools and government are doing enough to regulate and educate. Rachel and Jess also discuss grifters, Taylor Swift, and the latest in the Voice to Parliam…

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Investigating Mike Pezzullo with Nick McKenzie 52:20

1y ago52:20

52:20

Award winning Investigative journalist Nick Mckenzie (The Age) joins Jess, Charlie and Rachel Withers, to discuss a groundbreaking investigation to former Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo. The team also discuss the resignations of Dan Andrews and Rupert Murdoch and what it means for the local and international face of Newscorp now and in the fu…

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First Nations Stories for Spring, Russell Brand Allegations and ScoMo's Book 50:10

1y ago50:10

50:10

A note that this episode contains discussion of sexual assault. If you or anyone requires support, you can call the National Sexual Assault, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling line on 1800 737 732 This week, Jess and Charlie are joined by guest-host Esther Anatolitis, editor of Meanjin. Together they talk to Dr Eugenia Flynn, writer, research…

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The media and The Voice 53:09

1y ago53:09

53:09

Charlie and Jess are joined by host of The Mission, Daniel James and contributing editor for The Monthly, Rachel Withers. Together they discuss the media's focus on negativity, outrage headlines and disinformation in the lead up to the referendum on The Voice, and the real world impacts this has on Indigenous people. Journalist, Karla Grant also jo…

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#23 The Supernatural in Children and Young Adult's Entertainment and Games with Melissa Rupp 59:14

1y ago59:14

59:14

In this episode Melissa Rupp discusses entertainment, especially those aimed at children and young adults. She tells a few stories about her and her family's experiences and also other people's experiences. She informs us about various things she's found whilst researching areas of young people's entertainment and play. She also advises how parents…

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Trans representation in the Australian media 43:32

1y ago43:32

43:32

The Spin Cycle team are joined by writer, critic and activist Natalie Feliks to discuss the anti-trans angle of 7 News' Spotlight on de-transitioning. They also talk more broadly about trans representation in the media. Jess and Charlie also cover the Press Council findings on The Australian's editorial targeting Louise Milligan and the choice of o…

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Kwanini nahamasisha watu wasitumie hair relaxer - Irene Siomvambi 18:18

1y ago18:18

18:18

Irene Simon Ivambi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a hair company called “Mrembo Naturals.” Around 2019, Irene and a few friends developed a hair movement called “Natural Hair Movement” that focused on educating Tanzanian women on using natural hair products. This episode highlights the journey of Irene in establishing a business that…

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