Best Ra August Podcasts (2024)

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Disrupt Land Forces Report 14:27

5d ago14:27

14:27

We speak to one of the organisers from Disrupt Land Forces in Melbourne about the protests, reportage and state repression.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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EP 157: Kamala Harris Ain't For Black People Pt. 2 1:03:54

8d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

On the latest episode of Hella Black we discuss why Kamala Harris ain't for Black people, it's a follow up episode from episode 35!! Tap in!By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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UPDATE: Disrupt Land Forces 9/9/24 11:55

4d ago11:55

11:55

Joni follows up on last week's chat with Disrupt Land Forces about the beginning of the mobilisation against the massive arms expo.She's joined by Louis who gives an update on the truth telling circle that launched the campaign, the disruption of roads into the convention centre and the tank escorted into the venue by a $500,000 police presence.…

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Disrupt Land Forces 21:24

12d ago21:24

21:24

We speak to Nathalie, an organiser for Disrupt Land Forces, about the upcoming protests in Melbourne in opposition to the Land Forces International Defence Exposition.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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The nightmare continues: Richard Hamilton on the latest chapter in the Nicheliving saga 9:49

19d ago9:49

9:49

After construction company Nicheliving failed to have its building license renewed in July, hundreds of home builders were in line for insurance claims and therefore the possible completion of their homes. Now, however, the State Administative Tribunal has approved a stay on that order, allowing the conpany to continue its operations for the time b…

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August 2024 - Startskudd, styre, lokaler og turer 28:52

29d ago28:52

28:52

Imponerende Linnea er med for å snakke Startskudd, Odd Morten og Anders har brilliert med smalltalking-skills under Arendalsuka mens Linn og Arash har representert Variant fra sitt beste. Det er nye lokaler i både øst og midt-vest og vi snakker rekruttering igjen.By Variant

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Fieldnotes on the road to global war: August 2024 18:19

1M ago18:19

18:19

In another edition of Fieldnotes on the road to global war, Alex Whisson presents a brief summary of the global situation across multiple theatres and potential theatres of war.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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Another coup attempt in Caracas? Federico Fuentes on the Venezuelan elections 18:29

1M ago18:29

18:29

The United States has declared Venezuelan right wing opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez the winner of July's Presidential election, with Joe Biden citing "overwhelming evidence" for the claim.Did Nicolas Maduro win the election fairly and squarely? And is there another Washington-led coup attempt underway?…

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Richard Hamilton: Nicheliving registration revoked 12:48

1M ago12:48

12:48

Long suffering home builder Richard Hamilton joined Alex Whisson to discuss the latest chapter in the Nicheliving saga, the construction company which has become a byword for everything wrong with the Western Australian housing industry.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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Mizeyesis Guest mix on Swamp Sessions on The Underground Lair - 7.13.2024 1:54:35

2M ago1:54:35

1:54:35

TracklistPod x Tamen - SubvertLO - 854 Loxy & Resound - Silent Knight (Overlook Remix) Teebee - The VoidHolsten - UnderstandAdam F - MetropolisLoxy & Resound - VibraniumDeadly Silence - Your Soul Is MineUniversal Project - Born KillaMarvel Cinema - Endless EnergyGoldie - Jah (J Kenzo Tribute Remix)Holsten - One Step CloserJon Cross - Retrocause Pod…

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NDIS ban S-x Work with Lua from DeCrim WA 15:22

2M ago15:22

15:22

Last week NDIS minister Bill Shorten annouced sex work would be removed from the NDIS. The decision has been widely protested by sex worker rights groups and disability activists. Indymedia's Joni Boyd chatted to Lua; a disabled sex worker from DeCrim WA and Smut Club film festival about the ramifications.…

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The Black Swan of Chaos: On the attempted assassination of Donald Trump 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

Alex Whisson discusses all the potentially seismic political ramifications of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in rural Pennsylvania.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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The rainbow nation's neoliberal reality: Salim Vally on the South African elections 12:50

2M ago12:50

12:50

Professor Salim Vally, the National Research Foundation Chair in Community, Worker and Adult Education at the University of Johannesburg, joined Alex Whisson to discuss the recent South African elections, in which the African National Congress for the first time lost its absolute majority in parliament.…

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Mizeyesis for Danger Chamber Digital Takeover on The Underground Lair - June 22 2024 1:55:37

3M ago1:55:37

1:55:37

Tracklist: 01. World View - Nazca Lines02. Outrage VS Nomine - Infinite Self03. Fada - Controlled Freedom (Polska Remix)04. Outrage vs Nomine - Trespass05. Pod x Tamen - Ino06. Type - Sprinter 07. Park Shadow - Microsleep08. Holsten - Stallion09. Forest Drive West - Neptune10. Section X Surface - Derelict11. Loxy & Resound - Vibranium12. Deadly Sil…

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EP 156: Juneteenth Movement Reflections 1:24:34

3M ago1:24:34

1:24:34

On this episode of Hella Black, Abbas and Delency reflect on Juneteenth, speak candidly and honestly about the state of the movement, and share their thoughts on the changes that should be made and how to move forward. Tap in!!!By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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Browned Off: Jane Hammond 14:17

3M ago14:17

14:17

We speak to local film maker Jane Hammond about her latest film in development: Browned Off. A documentary on the developing ecological crisis facing our south-west forests, with over 1000 Km of forest and woodland already dying off as a result of the changing climate.To support the film head to: https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/browned-…

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Juni 2024 - Refill, Micael og ingen mer permitteringer!! 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

Vi har hyggelig besøk fra Micael Holmström som trosset lyn, hagel og massivt nedbør for å delta i podcasten som for aller første gang spilles inn i Oslo. Vi snakker wins, ingen permitteringer, utvidelser i Sverige, historiske verdenspremiere av Refill og salg. Like and subscribe.By Variant

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A tangled web: Rawan Arraf on SAS war crimes and the David McBride case 16:26

4M ago16:26

16:26

Executive Director of the Australian Centre for International Justice, Rawana Arraf, joined Alex Whisson to discuss the jailing of military whistleblower David McBride, and the prospects for justice being served in the war crimes he brought to light.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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Mai 2024 - Rekruttering, Fagledere, Refill og Strategiiii 23:27

5M ago23:27

23:27

For en fullstappa episode på knappe 20 minutter! Fagleder for Strategisk Design er innom for å snakke om Strategy x Summit, vi ramser opp alle nye fagledere med hell (?) og vi snakker om det ny konseptet Refill (tidligere kjent som WeConf, uten at denne gjengen er bitter over det). Og ikke minst snakker vi om hvordan rekruttering skal hjelpe oss fr…

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Fieldnotes on the road to global war: April 2024 16:37

5M ago16:37

16:37

For this edition of Fieldnotes on the road to global war, Alex Whisson explores the advances in military technology on the battlefields of recent and current wars, with a particular focus on the revolutionary use of weaponised drones in Nagorno-Karabakh and Ukraine.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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The anti-imperialism of fools: Alex Whisson on Iran's attack against Israel 9:51

5M ago9:51

9:51

In a historically unprecedented development, Tehran launched hundreds of drones and missiles against Israeli targets, in response to the assassination of senior Iranian military officers in Damascus. Alex Whisson discussed the dangers and temptations of viewing this attack as an act of solidarity with anti-imperialist forces.…

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All out for Palestine: Nathalie Farah on the Naarm A15 mobilisations 7:37

5M ago7:37

7:37

Nathalie Farah is a writer and advocate from Naarm/Melbourne. She joined Alex Whisson and Joni Boyd to discuss the various mobilisations taking place in response to the call for escalatory, economically disruptive action in solidarity with the people of Palestine.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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EP 155: Ramadan Reflections and Eid Mubarak! 1:15:48

5M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

In this episode of Hella Black, Abbas and Delency dive into their Ramadan experiences, discussing their spiritual growth and development throughout the holy month. They'll share personal reflections, challenges, and moments of insight, offering a window into their individual journeys. Additionally, Delency opens up about his path to Islam, explaini…

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April 2024 - Sverige 1 år, Göteborg, WeeConf og fagledelse 27:03

5M ago27:03

27:03

Denne gangen er det Odd Morten og Mikael som snakker om at Sverige er 1 år og at de feirer med å starte Variant Göteborg med Daniel og Lina. Snakker også om WeConf™ 7. juni i Oslo og _mye_ om fagledelse og faggrupper som neste del av RÅ.By Variant

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Skru Ft Mizeyesis - Dreams & Control (clips of two tracks) - Sea Jah EP (Hexagon Digital 2016) 5:02

6M ago5:02

5:02

Two tracks I collabed with Skru on for his SEA JAH EPhttps://hexagondigital.bandcamp.com/album/sea-jah-e-pBy Drum & Bass and Jungle by Mizeyesis

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EP: 154: Let us pray…in front of In-N-Out? 1:11:24

6M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

In this episode Abbas and Delency take a look at the local NAACP chapter calling for a prayer in front of In-N-Out and further discuss the expansion of anti-black, classist police expansion in Oakland and across the nation.By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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The Lucky Country redux? Tom Chodor on Australia's bungled response to the pandemic 22:23

6M ago22:23

22:23

Lockdowns, travel bans, two-week mandatory quarantines. These draconian measures became all too familiar to Australians during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet, none of these 'policy levers' were part of the country's long term pandemic response planning.Addressing a collective trauma from which almost none of us have even begun to prope…

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Variantdag 8. mars, 2024 – Vidsyn, RÅ, CCO og fremtiden 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

Men hva er dette? En podcast, jo! Nå som Malin hadde gitt opp alt håp så kommer vi tilbake med podcast rett før Variantdag. Her snakker vi om hvordan vi jobber på tvers for å styrke oss ytterligere og jobbe med å bli enda bedre på det vi ønsker å være god på.By Variant

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Collateral murder: Julian Assange's father on his son's last ditch effort for freedom 15:04

7M ago15:04

15:04

Ahead of Julian Assange's final attempt to appeal his extradition to the United States on 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse, Alex Whisson spoke to his father John Shipton.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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Christian pastor Jarrod McKenna on the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage 15:09

7M ago15:09

15:09

Jarrod McKenna is a Christian pastor, educator, and peace activist currently involved in organising the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, a project which has expanded to include an astonishing 109 cities in 17 nations.Alex Whisson spoke to Jarrod to discuss the motivations behind the project, and why it is an opportunity to both map the geography of horro…

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Captured state: Disrupt Burrup Hub's Emil Davey on Woodside's latest 'law fare' tactics 14:16

7M ago14:16

14:16

One of three Disrupt Burrup Hub campaigners issued a summons to appear in the Supreme Court, in relation to an action last June which led to the evacuation of Woodside's corporate headquarters, Emil Davey joined Alex Whisson to discuss this latest episode of 'lawfare' by the fossil fuel giant hellbent on destroying both ancient Aboriginal rock art …

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EP 153: Conditions in Oakland 29:53

7M ago29:53

29:53

EP 153: Conditions in Oakland by Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency ParhamBy Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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Alex Whisson: Fieldnotes on the road to global war 15:38

8M ago15:38

15:38

Alex Whisson: Fieldnotes on the road to global war by Perth Indymedia CollectiveBy Perth Indymedia Collective

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Hon Brad Pettitt, MLC - End Live Animal Exports in Australia 9:57

7M ago9:57

9:57

Prior to the last election, the Albenese government made a promise for Australia to end live animal exports, divesting itself economically and moving to more humane ways transporting meat internationally, after the industry was found to be was not only declining economically, but as a salient and shameful example of animal cruelty. Brad Pettit, MLC…

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Palestine supporters rally in Perth as the West descends into open barbarism 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

Protesters gathered in central Perth yet again on Sunday 28th January to cry out in anguish and anger at the suffering of the Palestinian people. The event was also an opportunity to express solidarity with indigenous people in Australia who themselves continue to battle oppression in a colonial-settler state. Meanwhile, governments throughout the …

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EP 152: Counter-insurgence and containment strategies + the Red Sea 1:12:41

8M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

On this episode we talk about counter insurgent strategies and containment strategies, we also talk about new developments in the Red Sea. Tap in!By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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Fascism resurgent? Federico Fuentes on the election of Javier Milei in Argentina 22:36

8M ago22:36

22:36

Argentinian-Australian political commentator, author and analyst, Federico Fuentes, joined Alex Whisson to discuss the recent election of Javier Milei as President of Argentina. Is he a populist? A libertarian? An anarcho-capitalist? Or an out-and-out fascist? And what are the political implications of his election, not only for Argentina, but the …

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Gaza Solidarity Rally 7th Jan 2024 17:13

8M ago17:13

17:13

Joni reports on the 7th January rally for Gaza in the Perth CBD - the 10th march in a row since the IDF's current bombardment of Gaza began.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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The Future of Maylands with Cr Nat Latter 22:57

8M ago22:57

22:57

Indymedia's Joni Boyd chats to newly elected City of Bayswater Councillor Nat Latter about the power of local government, adapting to climate change on a local level and a whole range of other topics like homelessness, accessibility and transparency.Broadcast on 8th Jan 2024 on RTRFM92.1By Perth Indymedia Collective

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EP 151: 2024 Elections 32:20

9M ago32:20

32:20

We talk about this upcoming elections and what it means for the New Afrikan Nation.By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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2023 World in Review with Alex Whisson 9:24

9M ago9:24

9:24

For the final episode of the year, Alex Whisson surveys the state of the world.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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Disrupt Burrup Hub: Lock-on action outside NOPSEMA office 6:11

9M ago6:11

6:11

Disrupt Burrup Hub's Gerard Mazza joined Alex Whisson to discuss why an activist with the group, Marek 'Maz' Misiewizc, chose to lock himself on to a barrel in the boot of a 4WD, parked right outside the office of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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AUKUS gabfest: Protest groups converge to give season's greetings to merchants of death 15:41

9M ago15:41

15:41

Several campaign groups came together on Friday 8th December outside the Perth convention centre, to give their warm season's greetings to a gathering of defence industry bigwigs, including representatives from Babcock and BAE Systems, and featuring special guest speaker, the UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan.The protest s…

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CFMMEU National Secretary Christy Cain on the Gaza genocide: "I'd call it annihilation" 12:15

9M ago12:15

12:15

Former seafarer, rank-and-file leader of the Great Patrick’s Dispute of 1998, and now National Secretary of the CFMMEU, Christy Cain, set a firestorm through both the Australian trade union movement, and the Palestine solidarity campaign, with an impassioned speech at a mass rally for Palestine in the centre of Melbourne on Sunday 3rd December. He …

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Sam Wainwright: AUKUS, Palestine, and the business of terror & war 12:20

9M ago12:20

12:20

The AUKUS agreement, signed in September 2021, is one step of many designed to reinforce, intensify, and scale up a wider network of Western military alliances, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.As the US empire continues its geostrategic shift towards confronting its great rival China, the so-called 'pivot to Asia', Australia is set to play …

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Genocide in Gaza: Israeli ground forces invade so-called southern safe zone 5:20

9M ago5:20

5:20

Alex Whisson provides an update on the current situation in Gaza, after the ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar collapsed and the Israeli slaughter of Palestinian civilians recommenced.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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EP 150: Justice For Dr. Loggins 1:01:31

10M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

On this episode, we talk with Stanford University undergrads, Jaeden Clark and Milo Golding, about the unjust suspension and banning of Black, Muslim lecturer, Dr. Ameer Loggins.By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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Shouldn't Have Been A Shock: Saoirse Nash on the Dublin Riots 14:24

10M ago14:24

14:24

Irish Indymedia contributor Saoirse Nash speak to Joni Boyd about the violent race riots in Dublin last Thursday. Saoirse tells us what happened on the night, speaks on the various responses from authorities, political parties and community groups and contextualises the rise of the anti-immigrant movement in Ireland.Broadcast 27/11/2023Image from R…

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"No more lies, build our houses": Victims of Niche Living take to the streets 11:07

10M ago11:07

11:07

Continuing our coverage of the campaign against property developer Niche Living, which has left dozens of families in financial distress as their homes face interminable construction delays, Alex Whisson attended a protest near the company's main office in Northbridge and spoke to some of those caught up in the scandal.…

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Unionists For Palestine: Erima Dall 12:35

10M ago12:35

12:35

We speak to MUA member and organiser with Unionists For Palestine, Erima Dall, about a recent blockade of Port Botany in NSW that targeted the Israeli ZIM shipping company - highlighting their connection to the Israeli attacks on Gaza.By Perth Indymedia Collective

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