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It's a Wrap? In which Ben provides an update what's on he's mind and thoughts on the future of the show. You can access D'Oh! Kapital's back capital hereon your favorite app or at D'oh! Kapital | RSS.com Thank you to guests that have provided their contributions to D'Oh! for nearly 4 years. To our Patreon's your support has meant that this show has been able to make a contribution to discussions about Labor and union activism, democratic socialism, Australian elections (its Dan's fault), recent activist history, struggle in Chile and beyond. We initially intended this show as a way to engage with ACT Labor activists during the COVID years we did that and have been able to provide content to an audience many, many times larger then the dozens of Labor activists we were talking with. We're especially proud to have supported the successful campaign for the introduction of a four-day work into ACT Labor's platform (an ACT Government trail is coming). We've used this platform to promote struggle inside and outside Labor on issues such as empowered-democratic unions, ending Australia's brutal treatment the poor, getting the market out of education and solidarity for justice internationally. Ben is working on a project to provide more political education content for activists grappling with how to make Australian Labor governments deliver the transformative agenda we urgently need for people and planet. So stay tuned. Amnesty International petitions on Australian arms trade to Israel and campaigns hereDefence hides Australia's weapon sales to Israel amid war crimes investigation into Palestine, Michelle Fahy, Michael West Media, 16 August 2021 Struggle continues, solidarity for the win.

In which we hear about how members can have power in in their union by contesting the rare thing that is a genuine union election in Australia. Benno chats with union activists Jordana Colvin and Chris Warren from Democracy4CPSU a rank and file union group. Who organised a serious challenge to the leadership in the recent Community and Public Sector Union (PSU Group) national elections with it Members United ticket. We learn how Members United pulled off an incredible challenge in less than three months created a national rank and file network of hundreds of union activists and what initial thoughts and lessons union activists can learn from in 2024. Data on Australia's miserable wage increases can be found here Wage Price Index and here Consumer Price Index at the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Jordana Colvin, Members United, quoted in Rate rise adds fuel to public servants' claim for a better pay deal, 8 November 2023 Chris JohnsonAPS pay deal labelled a betrayal, CPSU challenger group urges rejection, 25 November 2023, Julian Bajkowski CPSU leadership in fight for APS wages and its own survival, 3 November 2023, Chris JohnsonMembers United - Members United Team - HomeAustralia's Public Sector Union Is in Decline Thanks to Its Labor-Aligned Leadership, Adam Mayers and Adriana Boisen, Jacobin, 31 August 2023Cease Fire Now! Free Palestine. Show solidarity for peace wherever you are.Thank you to our listeners and supporters that have kept this this show running. It means a lot. You can find our link tree and patreon supporter page here https://linktr.ee/dohkapital Please subscribe, like, share or leave a review on your preferred platform.Keep on, keeping on. Benno

In which we hear that we need Australian unions to fight for working people more than ever. And why Benno is supporting the challenge to the CPSU leadership this election.Data on Australia's can be found here Wage Price Index and here Consumer Price Index at the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Jordana Colvin, Members United, quoted in Rate rise adds fuel to public servants' claim for a better pay deal, 8 November 2023 Chris JohnsonMembers United - Members United Team - HomeAustralia's Public Sector Union Is in Decline Thanks to Its Labor-Aligned Leadership, Adam Mayers and Adriana Boisen, Jacobin, 31 August 2023Cease Fire Now! Free Palestine. Show solidarity for peace wherever you are. Thank you to our listeners and supporters for keeping this show running. It means a lot. You can find our link tree and patreon supporter page here https://linktr.ee/dohkapital Please subscribe, like, share or leave a review on your preferred platform.

In which we learn that former Victorian state Premier, Dan Andrews, may have recently resigned from his post as leader of the second most populous Australian province for reasonable reasons....or is there a hidden conspiracy to make Victorians vegan, woke, eco-terrorists? Ben has a chat with longtime observer of Victorian and Australian parliamentary politics and economy, Josh Gordon, who writes for The Age newspaper, speaking in his own capacity. They discuss political legacies: the personal and political; Victorian Labor (is it still under federal control??) and the economic factors pressuring the Victorian and Australian governments. Thank you to our listeners and supporters for keeping this show running. It means a lot. You can find our link tree and patreon supporter page here https://linktr.ee/dohkapital Please subscribe, like, share or leave a review on your preferred platform. Please vote Yes in the Australian referendum (14 October 2023) on including consultation and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples locked into the Australian constitution.

In which Benno briefs us on the train wreck that is wage increases being led into a wall by many Australian unions. He'll also talk you through the notable recent example of the Community and Public Sector Union leadership weak campaign to finally secure a above inflation wage rise for Australian federal public servants over ten years of having their wages squeezed. Benno also provides some of his varied unasked-for opinions on how being active in a union and contesting union elections is the way to get unions back on track. Recorded on 11 September.Notes ABS Annual Wage increasesAustralia's Public Sector Union Is in Decline Thanks to Its Labor-Aligned Leadership, Adam Mayers and Adriana Boisen, Jacobin AustraliaCPSU election 2023 noticeCPSU split on APS-wide pay bargaining, call for more aggressive approach, Canberra Times 11 September 2023

In which Benno briefs us on the raucous fight against AUKUS with gutless wonders at Australian Labor's National conference in August. Labor as a site of struggle and upcoming changes to D'Oh Kapital. All in 17 minutes

On this episode of D'Oh Kapital you're with Ben for our occasional segment of Benno's Brief. A brief listen before our longer episodes. Ben will talk to you about what's on his mind and hopefully it will either be entertaining, interesting or even motivating for all you cage rattling tragic's.On this episode…A Four-Day Work Week isn't just possible it could happen in the ACT in months if not years?And how is it possible to get the Labor party to act on decisions made at members annual conferences?ACT Labor had it annual Branch conference on 22 July and a significant step forward towards implementing a four day work week was achieved by Labor activists. Ben explores this and provides some next steps. If you would like to hook up with ACT Labor for a Four Day Work Week you can find them on FacebookKeep an eye out for updates and chat from D'Oh Kaptital on our Twitter and Facebook accounts @dohkapital or you can email dohkapital@gmail.comSubscribe to this podcast and why not become a patreon www.patreon.com/dohkapital

In which we hear its possible to push for more from the federal Labor party a year on from forming a government without being a silly stooge or sectarian simp. Ben catches up in person with the sharp socialist mind of Mathew Byrne and explore the positives of the past 12 months of the Albanese lead federal government. They talk progress on the campaign for a four-day work week in the ACT and explore how a strategy to organise both in and outside of Labor is delivering more from the federal parliamentary Labor party (PLP) then they'd otherwise give.The Federal PLP has not done enough to deal with the cost-of-living crisis, rampant inequality and climate catastrophe. Mathew and Ben explore a strategy to demand and push for more from federal Labor. Mathew Secretary of ACT Branch for over 5 years where big inroads were made into making Labor more democratic, accessible and community campaigned focused. The ACT Branch still remains one of if not the most democratic and progressive in Australia. The success of he's tenure & leadership during the 2016 ACT election saw the Labor returned to government and growth of membership into thousands of members when he left. Please note the volume level for the first part of the chat is a tad low so please adjust for the first 20mins. So, sincere apologies. NotesWe recorded on 2 June 2023. The actual Fair Work Commission wage rises for minimum wage was increased by 8.6% and for millions of workers covered by industrial awards were raised by 5.75% as mentioned by Matthew.Australia's minimum wage increased by 5.75 per cent | SBS News Subscribe to this podcast and become a patreon www.patreon.com/dohkapital We are on Facebook and active on Twitter handle @dohkapital or email dohkapital@gmail.com

May day blues? Fight don't fret. In which Benno talks the good, the bad and ANGER IS AN ENERGY! about May's federal budget, campaigning in Labor and those without. Latest episode on all good platforms including Spotify. Benno Brief is a brief (hehehe) occasional solo chat Ben between having bigger yarns with guests on D'Oh! Kapital. More guests on in the next week so stay tuned to our socials at @dohkapital D'Oh! Kapital | Facebook | Linktree

In which Ben learns that there is a lot of positive things going on in public education for educators from Patrick Judge (Secretary, Australian Education Union ACT Branch) Despite very serious social, economic and political factors in the sector. We hear that teachers (and all workers) would benefit from a four day work week and that no matter how 'professional' people may think they are they need be in a union to be effective. Episode recorded on 12 April 2023Article mentioned https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/11/poor-discipline-in-australian-schools-among-factors-driving-teachers-away-oecd-warnsBen's mike volume is a little low so apologies from Ben.

In which Ben learns that there is more to Australian Liberal Party (that's Tories for O/s people) recent implosion then the cult of personality of Dan Andrews, Victorian Labor Premier.Ben gets the take from Josh Gordon, longtime journalist, unionist and senior reporter at The Age newspaper on the historic by-election defeat of the Tories at the federal seat Aston and the history making opposition of Federal Liberals to an indigenous Voice for federal parliament referendum.While they have a look at the continuing crisis in center politics.Josh mentioned he's recent article which you can find herehttps://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/it-s-not-me-it-s-you-what-role-did-dutton-play-in-the-aston-disaster-20230402-p5cxf6.htmlYou can support D'oh Kapital here https://linktr.ee/dohkapitalDon't forget to like, share and leave a review on your favorite Application.Thanks to our comrade subscribers and patreons who keep the show chugging along in 2023.

Benno's Brief is an occasionally op-ed episode of D'oh Kapital. On this episode Ben takes us on a not well-known path for some in the Australian Left called: “It's OK to not like Julia”.Ben looks at why it totally OK not to like former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, (and Kevin Rudd PM) legacy to Australian politics and working-class people when Prime Minister and deputy leader during federal Labor's last stint from 2007 – 2013. And as usual urges listeners to get rowdy engaged in grass roots politics and movements.You can support D'oh Kapital here https://linktr.ee/dohkapitalDon't forget to like, share and leave a review on your favorite Application.Thanks to our comrade subscribers and patreons who keep the show chugging along in 2023.Useful links from this episodehttps://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2023/juliahttps://ministers.dese.gov.au/gillard/end-work-choices-marks-start-fair-workhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/gillard-rejects-wider-strike-provisions-20110916-1kdeh.htmlhttps://futurework.org.au/post/enterprise-bargaining-system-no-longer-fit-for-purpose/https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/gillard-defends-welfare-cuts-to-mums/xiwfrqnrjhttps://theconversation.com/australias-asylum-seeker-policy-history-a-story-of-blunders-and-shame-118396And check out Alison Pennington's book, Gen F'd, at good bookstore everywhere https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/gen-f_d_-by-alison-pennington/9781743799215

In which Ben and Jacob catch up with comrade Suzanne Orr for an update on the ACT Legislative Assembly's EGEE Committee Inquiry into the Future of the Working Week. You can checkout some of the submissions to the Inquiry here: https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/committees/egee/inquiry-into-the-future-of-the-working-week#tab1756231-2id

In which Ben and Jacob take a look back at some of the big stories of the year that was and discuss some of the topics they'd like to cover in 2023

On this episode of Benno's Brief for D'oh! Kapital we've rushed out a very timely chat with an excellent guest that has a plenty of knowledge on the upcoming Victorian election. Victoria votes for its new state government on the 26th of November. Ben talks to Josh Gordon and asks if there is anything more happening in this election then sections of Australia's media war with Premier Dan Andrews?Josh Gordon is a Senior Reporter for the Age Newspaper in Victoria, a long-time trade unionist, economic history and bush walking enthusiast, fiddle player and amateur Oyster Band promoter. Josh is speaking in his personal capacity. You can follow Josh on Twitter @joshgordo This show wouldn't be possible without our patrons and supporters. You can show your solidarity at www.patreon.com/dohkapital . Please like, share and subscribe to our show and leave a review on your preferred podcast App. https://linktr.ee/dohkapitalJacob will be back very soon for some more D'oh! Kapital fun so keep an eye out. Thanks Ben

Benno talks about how to get your union office to return your calls and how to build a rank and file network from scratch. Advice for union activists.More D'Oh Kapital to come this month.Benno is a long time socialist, activist and fmr union staffer

In which Ben and Jacob chat to journalist, academic and all-around smart guy Ben Eltham about inflation, central banking and high hopes (and low expectations) for the new federal government's industrial reform agenda.https://adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-151-zugzwang-are-we-on

In which Ben and Jacob discuss the naïve and often-repeated cry to 'abolish' factionalism in political parties, before turning to the brain-hurty subject of inflation. What's causing it, what can be done, who benefits?We recorded this on 31/07.Discussed in this episode:Dennis Glover, It's Time for Labor to Dismantle its Factions, The Saturday Paper: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2022/07/30/its-time-labor-dismantle-its-factionsRonan Burtenshaw, Mick Lynch is Tired of Workers Getting Screwed, Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/2022/07/mick-lynch-interview-rmt-uk-rail-strikeRichardson, Saunders & Dennis, Are Wages or Profits Driving Australia's Inflation?, TAI: https://australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Are-wages-or-profits-driving-Australias-inflation-WEB.pdfBen Eltham, To Solve Australia's Cost-of-Living Crisis, Labor Should Tax Superprofits, Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/2022/07/australian-cost-of-living-inflation-alp-albanese-tax-profits

In which Ben and Jacob are joined by veteran teacher, militant unionist and fierce comrade Kelly Bowman to discuss the crisis in NSW schools and the historic joint strike by public sector and Catholic systemic teachers. Featuring live audio from the NSWTF/IEU rally held at Thoroughbred Park, Canberra on 30 June, 2022.

Strikes by public sector workers, teachers, Nurses, midwives, hospital workers, bus and train drivers, civil servants have been kicking off all over Australia in recent months. There also been important and modest increase strike action in the transport, university, private education and even a successful strike in the retail sector by book shop workers. Meanwhile strikes have in recent months breaking out across the world in reaction to post-pandemic conditions, cost of living crisis and realisation of many workers that they may have been lied to when they were told they were ‘essential'. So, what is a strike and what isn't one and why you should be into them? On this episode of Do'h Kapital, Benno's brief will have a little chat about one of his most favorite things in the whole wide world: strikes. Subscribe to this podcast and become a patreon www.patreon.com/dohkapital We are on Facebook and active on Twitter handle @dohkapital Oh solidarity and victory to the NSW/ACT educators in both the public and private sectors that have voted to strike on the 30 June. And of course the RMT union in the UK that is striking and doing a better job as the opposition to Tory party rule than the pathetic leadership of UK Labour's Parliamentary Party.

In which Ben and Jacob are joined by serial guest and election sage Matt Byrne to discuss the outcomes and implications of the recent Australian federal election. Has Australia moved to the left? What happens to the Teals after climate action and integrity have been legislated? How can the left build a governing coalition that will go the distance and make big changes? Also, the Libs are losing it and the Greens are absolutely kicking off like they said they would. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/dohkapital Frank Bongiorno in the Conversation: https://theconversation.com/did-australia-just-make-a-move-to-the-left-183611 At around 17:40 I said "Howard Dean" when I was obviously referring to that mendacious noodle-haired fool, Rowan Dean. - Jacob

In which Ben takes Jacob on a journey of what's been infuriating about the Australian federal election campaign, especially the dying days of it. As Jacob has been under a rock. We learn that wages policy, superannuation, housing, industrial laws and climate change are all disappointing topics this election.You'll hear also that our friends aren't terribly impressed by the media coverage. Is Katy really in trouble??? and talk about getting into political activism now, not every election cycle.You'll also very randomly learn from Ben and Jacob kicking off with why it isn't cool to call someone a “Trot” and perhaps the long-departed Trotsky should be left alone.We have a patreon www.patreon.com/dohkapital and thank our financial supporters and current and new subscribers that make the show possible. We're saving for updated recording equipment and our patreon comrades are making this possible.You can also support the show for free. Please like, share and subscribe to our show and leave a review on your preferred podcast Applications. We're on Facebook and Twitter @dohkapitalTwo articles that helped with prompting our discussionsJacobin AustraliaThe Australian Federal Election Offers a Choice Between Disaster and Disappointment – Ben ElthamThe RiotAct ALP promises big boost for bike paths, Gallagher denies 'panic stations' over progressive vote - 16 May 2022 | Lottie Twyford and Genevieve JacobsD'Oh Kapital Election 2022 episodesS01 E19 - So Independent – Indi's & minors this federal election – With Amy HaddadE16 - 16 - Tax Time for the Left

In which Amy and Ben kick the can around for an explanation for why independent candidates and minor parties have been fairing very well with increased attention from state/ corporate media, in national opinion polls and in some polling in some seats. Consistently, around 30% of those polled have been indicated they'd not vote 1 to federal Labor or the Coalition.We're also seeing aspects of this situation reflected in electorates like [H1] ACT where a considerable minority continues to be unhappy with representation from Labor and the ACT Conservatives.In the ACT Senate race there is a range on Independents running along with the Greens. Some pundits are yet again claiming that the current Liberal Senator, Zed Seselja, quota is in jeopardy.Amy and Ben talk through some of the issues around the prospects for Independents nationally and in the ACT federal election race. We finish with how to be effective and involved in the federal election campaign.D'oh Kapital is an agitational podcast interested in class struggle and the political movements of the broad left in the ACT and beyond. We're activists and democratic socialists not journalists.We are have a patreon www.patreon.com/dohkapital and thank our current and new subscribers that make the show possible. Please like, share and subscribe to our show and leave a review on your preferred podcast Applications. We're on Facebook and Twitter @dohkapitalArticles we found interestinghttps://womensagenda.com.au/politics/local/can-female-independents-transform-politics-in-australia/The Monthly - Independents and the balance of powerPocock's run at the Senate: 'I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't think I could win'[H1]

Recorded over the Easter long weekend. Apologies for the garage sound of the introduction music... its Ben's fault. On this episode Ben takes us on a meander through his pet hate of Canberra bashing and how crappy ACT representation to federal parliament is. We wonder if ACT had more federal representatives then the current ACT federal election race would be far more interesting.Benno's Brief is new occasional segment for our listeners that is only available due to your support. That is if Ben can master the editing and sound process...so apologies its not a the usual standard (Sorry, Jacob, who will be back very soon).You can find up to date ACT population and electoral information at the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Electoral Commission mentioned in the episode. Views in this episode are Ben's humble opinion only and is intended for prompting discussion of Australian and ACT politics and contemporary class struggle.New episode on Independents and the federal election to come in coming day. And more prior to the federal election.We are have a patreon www.patreon.com/dohkapital and thank our current and new subscribers that make the show possible. Please like, share and subscribe to our show and leave a review on your preferred podcast Applications. We're on Facebook @dohkapital and twitter @dohkapitalThanks for your time.

In which Ben and Jacob are joined by Amy Haddad to discuss the make-up, the meanings and and the lessons from the Australian 'freedom rally' which graced the bush capital with its presence last month. It's a good one, folks - toot toot! (This episode was recorded in late February - sorry for the delayed upload)

In which, given the apparent slow implosion of the Morrison government, Ben and Jacob take a look at two very different sides of Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese.

In which Ben and Jacob welcome back Jose Muñoz to discuss the election of Gabriel Boric as the next president of Chile. Boric defeated the Pinochetista Jose Antonio Kast to become the youngest person to be elected president at the age of 35, and has declared that Chile will become the tomb of neoliberalism.We read from Rene Rojas' article "Will Neoliberalism Finally End in Chile?" in Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/06/rene-rojas-interview-democracy-new-constitution-constituent-assembly-plebiscite-left-chile

In which Ben and Jacob discuss the current wave of labour unrest in the US of A, and the ways bosses there and in Australia are able to divide workers using unscrupulous practices and bad laws. We mention https://whogetsthebird.substack.com/, a great weekly newsletter covering the US labor movement.

In which Ben and Jacob are joined by Jose Muñoz to talk about recent developments in Chile's historic constitutional convention, the state of the left, forthcoming presidential elections and the new confirmation of Australian participation in the 1973 fascist/neoliberal coup against Salvador Allende.Sorry this one's late!

In which Ben and Jacob enjoy a cracking chat with Amy Haddad, Nick Dixon-Wilmshurst and Suzanne Orr MLA about the ACT legislature's inquiry into the working week, and what a 4-day week would mean for working peoples' lives, for the structure of our society, and for the earth's climate.References:"Stop the Clock: the Environmental Benefits of a Shorter Working Week" - https://6a142ff6-85bd-4a7b-bb3b-476b07b8f08d.usrfiles.com/ugd/6a142f_5061c06b240e4776bf31dfac2543746b.pdf"EGEE Discussion Paper: Future of the Working Week" - https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/_data/assets/pdffile/0008/1776257/EGEE-Discussion-paper-Future-of-the-working-week.pdf

In which Ben and Jacob catch up with former ACT Labor Secretary Matt Byrne to discuss the relationship between socialists inside and outside of the ALP, and their apparent mutual certainty of the political unseriousness of their counterparts. If you get something out of the show and have the means, please consider supporting D'oh! Kapital on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dohkapitalWe mention this paper in the AJPH about Bob Hawk (link in article): https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-secret-life-of-bob-hawke-us-informant,15262James Butler interviews Rodrigo Nunes: https://novaramedia.com/2021/06/25/no-one-way-works-political-organisation-for-the-21st-century/

In which Ben and Jacob are joined once again by local sage Amy Haddad to talk about vaccine patents, Australia's pinkwashed budget and a home-grown take on the future of democracy in the Australian Labor Party. Things we mentioned: https://newrepublic.com/article/162000/bill-gates-impeded-global-access-covid-vaccineshttps://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/news-federal-budget/2021/05/12/alison-pennington-federal-budget/https://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/05/australian-labor-party-new-south-wales-decline-in-supporthttps://novaramedia.com/2021/03/26/luddites-hackers-saboteurs/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdP-FYwx6xA

In which the fellas return to a favourite topic of discussion: can the ALP be a vehicle for socialism in Australia? They're lucky to be joined by Osmond Chiu, a rigorous left-wing thinker (an endangered species) who works at Per Capita and edits Challenge Mag.Follow Osmond @redrabbleroz on TwitterOsmond's piece in Challenge: https://www.challengemag.org/post/a-labor-party-that-reflects-australia-s-diversityV. G. Childe, 'How Labour Governs': https://www.marxists.org/archive/childe/how-labor-governs/index.htm(more links to follow)

In which Ben and Jacob are joined by absolute legends Amy Haddad and Tim Dobson to wrap up the hellacious year that was 2020, examine the ways COVID19 has altered the landscape for industrial and political organising, speculate on the future of climate action and pine sweetly for the leadership of one of our all-time Loosest Aussie Blokes, one Edward Joseph McGuire.

In which Jacob and Ben chat to Canberran socialist and Chilean expat Jose Muñoz about the long skinny country's history since the Pinochet dictatorship baked neoliberalism into its constitution; the recent triumphant referendum to hold a new constitutional convention; and the radical potential of the democratic revolution which filled the streets to demand it.

In which Ben and Jacob are joined by Amy Haddad for an ACT election spectacular. We discuss the Greens' big win, Labor's (illusory?) electoral stasis, minor party shenanigans and the Canberra Liberals' big flop. This one's a goody!

In which it's election season, baby! Ben and Jacob get warmed up for next week's big ACT election episode with some idle chit chat about the concurrent elections in New Zealand and Bolivia. Did Bolivians really just "vote out fascism" as our beloved liberal columnists like to say? Will the Warm and Compassionate Jacinda finally do something about New Zealand's housing crisis?

In which, after some discussion of the impending ACT election, Melbournians' anti-lockdown protests, and the jackbooted response by Victoria Police, Ben and Jacob pare open the recent bust-up between youtuber Jordan Shanks and members of the Australian Unemployed Workers' Union. Phillip Mendes, "From Protest to Acquiescence: Political Movements of the Unemployed" in Social Alternatives, Volume 18, No.4, October 1999, pp.44-50. Slack Bastard on Jordies v. AUWU: https://slackbastard.anarchobase.com/?p=46800Savannah Benson in Challenge: https://www.challengemag.org/post/power-in-a-union-why-attacking-grassroots-unions-is-against-labor-valuesClosing music: The Clash - Career Opportunities (Live at Shea Stadium) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsE5NAAU39k

In which Ben and Jacob are joined once again by Matt Byrne for a deep dive into the recent branch-stacking scandal in Victoria. We talk history, factions and party organising. Consequences dissected, recent history half-remembered, and crises of faith averted: this episode's got it all. Outro music: Skinny by Kilroy (2020) https://open.spotify.com/track/5mUBTlL1WXWZlAsJ17tPKA?si=1j9Hi8xFT2WOnEvrr-HNDQ

In which Ben takes Jacob on a rollicking ride through the militant history of Canberra's far left. Forget the pathos-mongering of Joe Cinque's Consolation - we're talking about the rumbles, the occupations and the victories from AIDEX '91 to the anti-globalisation movement. Good news! this is the final episode recorded on Zoom with garbage microphones - from now on each episode of D'Oh! Kapital is absolutely, 100% guaranteed to increase in value (not a guarantee).Works cited:Luke Deer, The Parliament House Riot of 1996 - https://sa.org.au/interventions/riot.htmIain MacIntyre, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: the AIDEX '91 story - https://commonslibrary.org/always-look-on-the-bright-side-of-life-the-aidex-91-story/Andy Fleming's Slackbastard - https://slackbastard.anarchobase.com/Closing Music: Kilroy - Habitat https://open.spotify.com/track/5b7U8xZqEjhMcaR7XIP5WT?si=xdIVr3RTSmypsQ1Vvg4C9g

In which Ben and Jacob are joined from the land of moule-frites and lambic by former Secretary of ACT Labor, Matthew Byrne. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on election campaigning and party democracy, before diving into the meanings and consequences of the now infamous 'Labor Leaks' scandal over in the UK.Again, sorry about the poor audio quality!

Episode 1; in which Ben and Jacob chat about party democracy, and the former Australian Greens leaders' intervention in the party's recent push for one-member-one-vote leadership elections.Sorry about the dodgy audio quality - we started recording in person with proper mics from episode 4 onwards!Closing music: Valerio by Kilroy kilroycanberra.bandcamp.com