Best National Library Of Australia Podcasts (2024)

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On the brink 49:47

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Don Watson joins Democracy Sausage to discuss updates from the US election in this live recording. From debates and assassination attempts to celebrity endorsements, a lot can happen in a short amount of time in politics. What explains the performance-like aspects of this US election campaign? How can Americans come together to mend divisions? And …

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Speeches from Free Palestine Naarm, Voices from Disrupt Land Forces, Anti-War and Anti-AUKUS Movements in Vic and Geelong, Irish Folk Songs from Vigil For Gaza

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News headlines // 7:15AM // Speeches from Sunday's 8 Sep Free Palestine Rally in Naarm: Megan Krakouer, Menang woman of Noongar Nation and Director of National Suicide Prevention Trauma Recovery Project, on inaction from Labor on Gaza, and on Aboriginal deaths in custody, and Gwenda Stanley, Gomeroi woman, activist and representative of the Aborigi…

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Toxic parliament 37:37

2d ago37:37

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Maria Maley joins Democracy Sausage to talk about what can be done to make parliament a less toxic workplace. Who is responsible for controlling bad behaviour in parliament? What norms and traditions make parliament a toxic place for women? And what changes still need to be made? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Maria Maley joins Professor …

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Free Palestine Naarm and Dandenong Speeches, Fight For Public Education, Care Team at Disrupt Land Forces, Hanwha-Elbit Out of Victoria

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News headlines // 7:15AM // Palestinian-Irish artist Sofia Sabbagh, speaking at the Free Palestine rally in Naarm on Sunday 1 September, on the escalated violence and genocidal acts committed by Israel and Zionist settlers in the Occupied West Bank. 7:30AM // Lucy Honan, a public high school teacher, and active Australian Education Union (AEU) memb…

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No silver bullet 52:31

9d ago52:31

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Philip Martin and Alan Gamlen join Democracy Sausage to talk migration – the politics, narratives and possible solutions. From international student caps to housing, many areas of policy are connected to migration. But what is driving our increasing isolationism post-pandemic – economic factors or powerful narratives about being left behind? How ca…

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Permanent Visas for All, People’s Blockade, AUKUS Impacts, BDS Movement Unimelb, Save Our Songlines

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News headlines // 7:15AM // Madushika, 15-year-old refugee who spoke outside the Victorian Labor office at the rally for refugees on Friday 30th August, taking action against the inhumane immigration policies in so-called Australia and demanding permanent protect visas for all. For news, updates and actions, please follow the Tamil Refugee Council …

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Official Episode 9; The Future of Humanity - When Machines Surpass 13:17

11d ago13:17

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The Future of Humanity - When Machines Surpass In a world where the lines between human intellect and artificial intelligence are rapidly blurring, we are faced with a critical question: What happens when machines surpass us? Join us on this thought-provoking journey as we delve into the unprecedented shift in human history where AI not only compet…

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Killing the news 41:20

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Crikey’s Eric Beecher and academic Denis Muller join us on Democracy Sausage to ask how media should operate when the lines between news, opinion and political campaigning have blurred. What impact have media moguls throughout history had on our politics and democracy? How can business models and governance structures be adjusted to ensure the Aust…

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Protests in Bangladesh, BDS motion at The University of Melbourne, Free Palestine Melbourne Speeches, QVWC Feminist History, Devastating NDIS Amendment Bill

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News headlines // 7:15AM / Jiselle interviewing Taslima Akhter, President of Bangladesh Garment Workers Solidarity, on the protest movements in Bangladesh, the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, and the rebuilding of a nation. Thanks to Asia Pacific Currents for this interview, which originally aired on 17 August at 3cr.org.au/asiapac 7:30AM // Sophie R…

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Official Episode 8; The Ekarach Unyanee Knowledge Mapping. 6:21

21d ago6:21

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Are you ready to embark on a journey of profound self-discovery and transformation? In this episode of Truth from New Thought: Real Personal Transformation, we delve deep into The Ekarach Unyanee Knowledge Mapping – a conceptual guide designed to help you navigate the complex ideas and interconnected themes across my body of work. 🌌 What You'll Dis…

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Picking winners with Joseph Stiglitz 35:22

24d ago35:22

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Nobel laureate and economist Joseph Stiglitz joins Democracy Sausage to talk about the global economy and freedom. In light of the recent court ruling on Google, how can we use economics to drive innovation and efficiencies? Is it possible to make capitalism work better to stop abuses of market power? And how can we allow for freedoms without curta…

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First Nations Perinatal Mental Health, Defence of Shea’s Nob State Forest, Triple R & Community Radio, Permanent Visas for Refugees, Footscray High School Students Sexism Podcast

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News headlines // 7:15AM // Bec Sogal, Wiradjuri woman and PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan) committee member and community champion, on the challenges of perinatal anxiety and the new online resources released by PANDA designed to provide critical education on perinatal mental health for First Nati…

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Pushing for restraint 42:23

1M ago42:23

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Ian Parmeter returns to discuss increasing tensions in the Middle East with Professor Mark Kenny. How can peace talks take place after the assassination of Hamas leader and chief negotiator Ismail Haniyeh? The assassination, dubbed a “grave escalation” by Hamas officials, has been perceived as Israeli action. Has this demonstration of Israeli power…

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The odd couple 46:01

2M ago46:01

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Allan Behm joins Mark Kenny to discuss the complexities (and oddities) of the US-Australia relationship. What do the US and Australia have in common? How has Australia’s fear of abandonment influenced diplomatic relations with the US? And how should Australia project confidence and advocate for shared interests? On this episode of Democracy Sausage…

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End Strip Searching in Prisons, Chiang Mai for Palestine, Silencing of Pro-Palestine Voices in Libraries, Addressing Coercive Control in Migrant and Refugee Communities

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Headlines// 7.15: Nina from Flat Out and FIGJAM (Formerly Incarcerated Justice Advocates) Collective and Monique Hurley from the Human Rights Law Centre about their submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's Justice Responses to Sexual Violence Issues Paper and efforts to end strip searching in prisons. To read the report, head to www.fla…

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Library renaissance 41:53

2M ago41:53

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Library leaders Marie-Louise Ayres and Cathie Warburton join us to discuss the unique role libraries can play in democratic society. What can libraries do to strengthen democracy? How can libraries democratise access to information across polarised media, and digital and cultural divides? And how can we improve civics education while combating misi…

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2022 Sydney Festival Boycott, The Koalas Documentary, Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality, Pintubi, Anmatjere and Warlpiri Media, Health Crisis in Offshore Detention

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News headlines // 7:15AM // Sara Saleh, artist, human rights lawyer, organiser, speaking at the event, "BDS and Building Solidarity with Palestine", organised by Demilitarise RMIT and Free Palestine Melbourne, on Wed 17 July. In these excerpts from the Q&A, Saleh discusses lessons learnt from the 2022 boycott of the Sydney festival. Recording by An…

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Shaking up the race 50:30

2M ago50:30

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US experts Emma Shortis and John Hart, along with historian Frank Bongiorno join Democracy Sausage to talk Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the changes in the US election race. Biden has backed out of the presidential race, should he have withdrawn earlier? How will likely democratic candidate Kamala Harris change the campaign, the media narratives aro…

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Visa Equality for All, Reimagining Safe Communities for Our Children, Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Open House, Shut Down Electromold, 2022 Sydney Festival Boycott

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News headlines //7:15AM // (replay) There are 24-hour protests that are currently taking place outside the office of Clare O'Neil, the Minister for Home Affairs. These protests have been organised by Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality and they are demanding permanent visas for refugees currently on temporary visas. We revisited a conversation K…

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Matters of political survival 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Bruce Wolpe joins us to discuss the Trump assassination attempt, questions about Biden’s leadership and the state of democracy. How will this weekend’s assassination attempt on Trump impact his popularity? Is it game over? With four weeks until the Democratic convention, who do party insiders think is best posed to stop Trump returning to the offic…

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A question of recognition 48:47

2M ago48:47

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Leading international law expert Donald Rothwell joins Democracy Sausage to talk Palestinian statehood, Senator Payman’s resignation from Labor and the moral dimensions of politics. What are the formal and political processes Australia would need to undertake to recognise Palestinian statehood? How would recognition impact Israel’s obligations unde…

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Ending the Criminalisation of Women and Girls, Beyond the Bars 2024, Why Palestine is AEU Business, Impact of Cost of Living on Disability Advocacy Organisations

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We play excerpts from the press conference that followed the event, Truth Telling Yarns: Women in Prison that took place on Wednesday 26 June. In this excerpt we'll hear from Senator Lidia Thorpe and Debbie Kilroy, CEO of Sisters Inside and founder of The National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Senator Thorpe and…

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Success Ratio: The Mathematics of Success Hidden in the Universe 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Begin with 'Success Ratio' to enter the realm of dispelling ignorance and achieving true self-transformation according to the natural laws of the universe. Now available for purchase on Amazon.com "Asking even a slightly wrong question about life can lead to completely different paths." The Search Ends Here DON'T LET YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS DISMISS THIS …

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Weapons out of Naarm, Shut Down Electromold, Scrap the Cap, Save Our Forests, Supporting Students for Palestine

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We hear from Amanda Villalobos who is an activist from the south east of Naarm and comes from a long line of activists from Latin America and has been a lifelong supporter of the Palestinian struggle. She has been involved in organising rallies in support of Palestine in the south east of Naarm since October last year and has been the Picket Captai…

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UK election D-Day 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Political strategist John McTernan and Atalanta’s Elizabeth Ames join us to talk about the UK election trail – betting scandals, campaign gaffes and all. What is the mood on the ground in Britain? What are the political narratives influencing the upcoming UK election? And with Labour predicted for a landslide win, what are the perils of a decisive …

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Crises going nuclear 53:56

3M ago53:56

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Security expert John Blaxland and physicist Ken Baldwin join us to discuss Dutton’s nuclear plans, politicised debates and poly-crisis. Is it possible to decarbonise through nuclear energy? Does the debate around these complex issues indicate a failure in public discourse? And what does this say about our ability to govern and manage a ‘poly-crisis…

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Disrupt Land Forces, A Nuclear-Free Future, Precarious Dwelling and the Ongoing Housing Crisis

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We hear from Mai Saif, a Palestinian woman born in the West Bank, part of Free Palestine Melbourne and Palestine Community Association Victoria, who spoke at the Disrupt Land Forces public meeting on 21 June 2024. In her speech, Mai speaks about the realities and consequences of "Australia" being complicit in the current Palestinian genocide throug…

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America’s war with itself 51:07

3M ago51:07

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Journalist and correspondent Nick Bryant joins Mark Kenny to discuss division in the United States of America. What was it like to be in Washington DC after the 6 January insurrection? How did we misinterpret Trump’s narrative? And what are the roots of the conspiracies, division and polarisation that we see in the United States today? On this epis…

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Hana: the audacity to be free, Weapons out of Classrooms, Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action, Fighting Islamophobia and for a Free Palestine

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7:12am / Hana Assafiri from Moroccan Soup Bar speaks about her memoir Hana: the audacity to be free – covering humour, education, working in womens refuges (Part 1) 7:30am / Elise West, Executive Officer at the Medical Association for the Prevention of War as well as Director at Teachers for Peace is back on the show to talk about the ever increasi…

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Radiothon 2024! Sound on for Solidarity!

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This episode Phuong and Ivka speak to friends of the show, hear from co-presenters Kannagi and Frances, talk about the power of community radio and play songs from a list of tracks curated by former and current Tuesday Breakfast presenters. Guests on the show: Nat, Rach Hocking, Madison GriffithsSongs played on the show:The Opener by Camp CopeNatur…

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The world of the pre-citizen 32:40

4M ago32:40

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Legal and youth justice expert Faith Gordon joins Mark Kenny to discuss young people, social media and democracy. What should the age of criminal responsibility be? With younger generations becoming more politically engaged, should the voting age be lowered? And how can we make social media safe for young people, without causing civic disengagement…

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Mardi Gras and the Equality Bill, Accessible Tram Stops on Sydney Road, Free Palestine, Protesting Labor's Complicity in Genocide, Supporting Women on Temporary Partner Visas

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Rohen from Pride in Protest spoke about the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras's decision to bar politicians from attending Mardi Gras if they oppose the Equality Bill. This Equality Bill would expand rights of trans and gender diverse people in NSW. Instagram: @pride.in.protest As the 1-year anniversary of the rally to demand permanent accessible t…

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The state and democracy 54:22

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This week we are getting back to the building blocks of politics and democracy with philosopher Philip Pettit. How did states form and are they inevitable? Has globalisation changed our perception of states? And how do different approaches to democracy influence their politics? This week on Democracy Sausage, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, …

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Speeches from the Remembering Mullivaikkal Rally and Free Palestine Melbourne rally, tensions in Kanaky/New Caledonia and Kanak decolonial resistance, rally against native logging in Victoria

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Headlines// 7.15: Rathi Barthlote, a Tamil refugee and co-founder of Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality, and Samantha Ratnam, former leader of the Victorian Greens and current Greens Candidate for Wills, speaking at the Remembering Mullivaikkal Rally held at the State Library of Victoria Sunday 19 May to mark the 15th anniversary of the end to …

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Anthony Albanese on two years in the top job 44:29

4M ago44:29

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Join us for a bonus barbecue, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks with Mark Kenny about his first two years in the top job. What’s it really like being Prime Minister of Australia? What lessons did the PM take from the Voice campaign, his recent budget and other key policy agendas? And how can we improve the often partisan state of political …

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Political prisoners 45:25

4M ago45:25

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Economics professor, Sean Turnell, and writer and surgeon, Ma Thida, join us to discuss their experiences as political prisoners and their hopes for Myanmar’s future. Sean Turnell and Ma Thida have both experienced the terror of being locked up in Myanmar. So how did they survive? What do they think were Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s missteps during leade…

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Nakba Rally, High Court decision on indefinite immigration detention, Unimelb for Palestine speech, book bans and the role of libraries in free access to information

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Headlines// 7.15: Tasnim Sammak, Palestinian organiser, speaking at the Nakba Rally on Wednesday 15th May, following the debate on the Victorian Labor Government’s partnership with Elbit Systems.// 7.30: Hannah Dickinson, Principal Solicitor at the ASRC, on the High Court decision on 10 May 2024 in ASF17 v Commonwealth [2024] HCA 19 unanimously dis…

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Budgeting a soft landing 44:49

4M ago44:49

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For this post-budget special, Elizabeth Ames and Peter Martin join us to break down whether this budget will allow a soft economic landing to cost of living and inflationary pressures. As the government has thrown the switch to spending in this budget, what will the impact be on our economy? How does this budget set up for an upcoming election year…

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Midwifery Group Practice model, the dangers of the Future Gas Strategy, Mums for Palestine vox pop, Free Palestine Sydney, action on sexual violence

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7.15: Dr Laura Whitburn, Senior Lecturer and Anatomy Discipline Lead at La Trobe University, on the Midwifery Group Practice model of maternity care, and its success at Dhelkaya Health in Castlemaine.// 7.30: Brenda Tait, a climate activist with Extinction Rebellion, on the dangers of the Future Gas Strategy announced by the Australian Government l…

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God, unions and the Labor Party 53:48

5M ago53:48

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Historian Frank Bongiorno joins us to discuss Scott Morrison, religion and politics, and the history of Labor. What does Scott Morrison’s autobiography reveal about his time as Prime Minister? How have Australian political parties tended to characterise the role of government, unions and religion? And what does the history of the Labor tell us abou…

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The cop and the suburban strategy 46:04

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Journalist Lech Blaine joins us to talk Peter Dutton’s Coalition, moving working class voters, and his new essay, Bad Cop. How did Peter Dutton’s experiences growing up in Queensland influence his politics and his conservatism? How successful will he be in his strategy to win outer-suburban and regional seats from Labor? And does he have the politi…

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Disability, neurodivergence, queerness & Blackness, A15 global actions for Palestine, fighting proposed cuts at Fed Uni, impacts of Vic Gov rejection of CBD safe injecting room, Gaza Solidarity Encampment ...

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Headlines// 7.15: Human rights activist Khadija Gbla on their experiences living at the intersections of disability, neurodivergence, queerness and Blackness, their activism in these spaces, and their hopes for young people like themselves. Listen to the full episode on Women on the Line, which first aired on Monday 29 April//7.30: Victorian leader…

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An even playing field 40:01

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Sociologist Mike Savage joins us to talk wealth, inequality and other issues in UK politics. In the pursuit of a truly egalitarian society, what can we learn from the United Kingdom’s race and class wealth divides? Can politicians implement policies around wealth and taxation without being accused of attacking aspiration? And what impact does the u…

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A15 global actions, senate Inquiry into the Migration Amendment Bill, understanding truth-telling in so-called Australia, guidelines for reporting on violence against trans and gender diverse people, protest ...

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Headlines// 7.15: Activist Nat Farah speaking at the A15 rally on 15 April for the A15 Global Action aimed at disrupting economic systems in solidarity with Palestine. Follow A15 on Instagram: @a15actions//7.30: Laura John, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, on the Senate Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) …

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Calming tensions with Bob Carr 42:35

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Former Foreign Minister and New South Wales Premier Bob Carr joins us to talk about the recent stabbing attacks in Sydney, escalating tensions in the Middle East and Penny Wong's move to recognise Palestinian statehood. What can leaders do to achieve calm and social cohesion following the recent stabbing incidents in Sydney? How likely is an inters…

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Public housing crisis in Victoria, THE P.R.OMISED LAND, The Community Grocer launches in Flemington, Palestinian Voices podcast, Maddy Weeks at Comedy Fest

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Headlines// 7.15: Katelyn Butterss, CEO of the Victorian Public Tenants Association speaks to Jennifer Borrell on 3CR's Think Again about the difference between community, public and social housing and what we know and don't know about the Victorian Government's plan to demolish the public housing towers. The full interview aired on Think Again on …

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The face of the nation 45:56

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Elise Stephenson from the ANU Global Institute for Women’s Leadership joins us to ask who gets to represent Australia on the world stage? Governor-General has caused backlash in some quarters of the media, which raises the question, who gets to be the face Australia presents to the world? As we break down barriers in representation, how do inequali…

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Extracts from Pine Gap & Gaza webinar, dangers of ankle bracelet monitoring, the People's Commission into the Housing Crisis, Motorboat at Comedy Fest, A15 global action for Palestine

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Headlines// 7.15: Extracts from a webinar on Pine Gap and Gaza from 27 March that asked the question: What is Pine gap doing right now to First Nations people and to the people of Palestine. The first is a short speech from Yuwaalaayi/Gamilaraay woman and activist Barbara Flick on the history of First Nations protest at Pine Gap and the second is A…

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Population panic 53:34

6M ago53:34

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Demographer Liz Allen and migration expert Alan Gamlen are talking migration and population, and the fear-based discourse that often surrounds it. Last week we saw an attempt at rushing through immigration legislation, but creating a sense of panic around immigration and population issues has long been a staple of the political playbook. So why is …

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Palestine in the Classroom, Merri-Bek for Palestine, Impacts of Migration Amendment Bill 2024, Save Public Housing

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7:15 & 7:30 We replay Samah Sabawi's speech from when she spoke to educators at the Teachers for Palestine forum on 22nd January 2024 called ‘Why There’s No ‘Neutrality’ on Genocide’ which was organised by Teachers and School Staff for Palestine Victoria. Samah Sabawi Palestinian award-winning author, playwright and poet, and in Part 1 Samah provid…

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