Green Left Weekly Radio

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jordan AK, Jacob Andrewartha, Stephaine Mierisch,NewsreportsHeadline news discussion from the presenters responding to the the government's proposed sweeping antisemitism plan which is a conscious attempt to attack the Palestine solidarity movement and democratic rights.Interviews and DiscussionNicole Kathleen, childcare worker and United Workers Union (UWU) delegate joins the program to discuss the ongoing crisis in childcare and why it's a direct result of the for-profit care model. You can listen to the individual interview here.Markela Panegyres, member of Socialist Alliance and trade union activist with a history of involvement in the Palestine solidarity campaign joins the program to discuss how the global movement for Palestine has shifted public opinion taking in account some of the recent developments. You can listen to the individual interview here.Peter Drenth, worker at Grill'd and member of the United Workers Union (UWU) joins the program to discuss the campaign against Grill'd burgers whose management are exploiting staff with low-pay exploitation. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jordan AK, Mary MerkenichNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the following newsreports drawing from Green Left and other news-sources.Bob Vylan, Kneecap show how the status quo has shifted on PalestineMerri-bek council narrowly votes against helping emergency relief organisationResponse to the reported abuse in childcare centres and how this is a product of for-profit childcare.Interviews and DiscussionZoe Edwards deputy secretary for the Australian Services Union (ASU) joins the program to discuss the ongoing ASU campaign fighting for multi-employer bargaining in local government. You can listen to the individual interview here.Taqi Azra, a Hazara refugee, now citizen, joins the program to discuss his recent experience supporting refugees who are trapped in Indonesia, and why the Australian government needs to lift the ban on refugees in Indonesia. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsPresenters discuss the following headline news drawing on the following articlesAntoinette Lattouf win a victory for all truth-tellers Zohran Mamdani victory reflects mood for change and Palestine movementInterviews and DiscussionsRecording of a talk by Thomas Malone, a socialist based in Los Angeles and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, who spoke at a forum on the Anti-deportation protests in the United States hosted by Green Left in Naarm/Melbourne. You can listen to the recording here.Jamie Jefferies, a activist with Elibit out of Victoria joins the program to talk about the campaign against Future Fund which has over $102 million dollars in investments in companies that profit from illegal settlements in Palestine. You can listen to the individual interview here.Damoun Jehani, a Kurdish/Iranian PhD student based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program discussing a left-wing response to Israel's bombing of Iran. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest political developments and issues drawing on the following articlesNo war on Iran. Break the US alliance!Labor calls productivity summit to appease big businessReport on the upcoming rally in Merri-bek coming up on Monday 23 June calling on the council to save the highly successful library social worker program.Interviews and DiscussionsGeorge Kanjere, Independent candidate joins the program to talk about his campaign as a candidate for the Darebin City Council, North West Ward by-election, including key issues such as privatisation of council services and saving the preston market. You can listen to the individual interview here.Professor David Karoly, climate scientist and member of the Climate Council joins the program to talk about the science behind the climate emergency and why the inaction of the Albanese government is contributing directly to climate disaster. You can listen to the individual interview here. Songs PlayedBillie Eilish - all the good girls go to hell Allday and The Veronicas cover Joni Mitchell 'Big Yellow Taxi'  

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the following articlesFreedom Flotilla en route to Gaza to deliver aid and “shift moral compass of the world”Trump administration sets quota for 3,000 immigration arrests per day, sparking community oppositionPalestine activists plan to boost solidarity against Israel's genocideInterviews and DiscussionRachel Evans is a housing activist based in Gadigal land joins the program to discuss the ongoing resistance to the demolitions of public housing by Labor governments in NSW and Victoria. You can listen to the individual interview here.Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman is a Victorian public servant who is running as a candidate for Assistant Secretary for Voice for Members (CPSU) a rank and file ticket challenging the existing CPSU Vic leadership. You can listen to the interview here.More information about A Voice for Members here: https://avfm.au/ 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich, Stephanie Mierisch.NewsreportsDiscussion about Trump's ongoing trade deals with the Middle-east and how they reinforce their dominant role in the Middle-east.News from the pages of Green LeftNT gov't targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisonsNSW Parliament agrees to strengthen abortion accessInterviews and DiscussionsDrew Pendergrass, climate scientist, ecosocialist and co-author of Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to save the future from extinction joins the program to discuss the main ideas of his book and how we can win a democratic future that sustains the earth. You can listen to the individual interview here.Muayad Ali, Palestinian activist joins the program to reflect on the 77 years of Nakba (known as catastrophe) it's legacy and why the right of return is such a important demand for palestinians all over the world. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedReady to fall - Rise AgainstSongs for Gaza by David Rovics

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jordan AK, Chloe DS.NewsreportsPresenters discuss some of the latest political developments and issues includingFederal Elections on May 3 - Election 2025: Voters reject ‘Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver?The widening of conflict in India and Pakistan drawing on statements by left-wing groups in South Asia.The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade.Interviews and DiscussionHeidi Abdel-Raouf, social worker, and detention casework policy lead at the Asylum Seekr Resource Centre (ASRC) joins the program to discuss her work in advocacy supporting refugees and asylum seekers held in offshore detention. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Wills during the Federal Elections on May 3, joins the program to discuss a socialist response to the outcome of the elections. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Chloe DS, Stephanie MierisrchNewsreportsDiscussion and reports on the two recent protests in Naarm/Melbourne in the past week - Vic Labor's harsh new bail laws opposed and protest against the Allan government's proposed anti-protest laws.Recent updates on Palestine including Israel's breaking of the ceasefire and the continuation of the bombing in Gaza.Discussion about "Progressive" toliet company Who gives a Crap dumping Lauren Dubois because of her support for Palestine.Interviews and DiscussionsJohn Tully, left-wing historian and long-time socialist joins the program discussing how Austria's capital, Vienna, maintains a vast system of public and cooperative housing which accounts for more than 50% of the city's housing stock. You can listen to the individual interview here.Rachel Evans, Socialist Alliance Federal election candidate based in NSW, running for the seat of Sydney and public housing activist joins the program to discuss the ongoing housing crisis and why we need to fight for 100% public housing. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played Pearl Jam - EvenflowEddy Grant - Electric AvenueBaker Boy - Peacekeeper

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsHeadline news story discussion about the Trump administration threats to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the Palestinian rights protest movement from Columbia University drawing on Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate of Columbia University and a leader in the Palestinian rights protest movement at the school, drawing on the article United States: New Yorkers protest Trump's arrest of Palestinian student activist published in Green Left.Discussion of the announcement that the Flemington and North Melbourne towers will be redeveloped with no public housing and why this represents a fundamental attack on public housing.Newsreports drawing on the following articles from Green Left.Dutton ramps up culture war on women, work-from-homeRefugee lawyer: Labor's new anti-migrant laws the ‘harshest in decadesRojava joins historic partnership to build a new SyriaInterviews and DiscussionsBen, a AMWU worker at the Nestlé factory in Campbellfield joins the program to discuss their ongoing strike action fighting for better working conditions and wages. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jiselle Hanna, public servant, member of the CPSU joins the program to talk about, A Voice For Members , a group of rank-and-file CPSU SPSF members committed fighting for grassroots democracy and empowering members within the CPSU. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Special International Women's Day programPresenters: Mary Merkenich, Chloe DS, Stephanie MierischNewsreportsMary reports on the Melbourne/Naarm International Day rally on March 6 which drew hundreds of people demanding justice, safety, respect and equality for all women.The presenters discuss the prevalence of gender-based violence against women and why women-led campaigns against violence are key to challenging patriarchy. Interviews and DiscussionReihana Mohideen, long-time socialist and feminist activist and a leader of the Party of the Laboring masses, a socialist organisation in the Philippines discusses issues impacting women within the global south, how growing millitarism disproportionately impacts on women, and what genuinely internationalist feminism looks like. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sarah Hathway, former Socialist Alliance councillor for the City of Greater Geelong in Windermere ward, active trade unionist, social worker and Socialist Alliance candidate for the upcoming Federal Election discusses the political issues shaping the upcoming Federal Election. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsHeadline news discussionPresenters respond to the politically motivated  attack on Palestinian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah whose research grant has been suspended as a result of political meddling by education minister Jason Clare.News from Green LeftPresenters discuss issues raised by Green Left articles published in the past week including:Plibersek must not allow Woodside to destroy Burrup HubAustralian Jews demand an end to ethnic cleansingWA Labor set for victory despite bad record on environment, housingUnited States: Trump's Czar Elon Musk cuts public sector jobs, servicesInterviews and DiscussionMary Merkenich, member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left with experience of living in Germany for years, joins the program to discuss the results of the elections in Germany on February 23 responding to the rise of the far-right AfD and the surprising high vote for left-wing party Die Linke. You can listen to the individual interiew here.Nigel Betram, archeitect in practice and Professor of Architecture at Monash University from not-for-profit architecture and research firm OFFICE joins the program to discuss their in-depth studies of the 44 Public Housing Towers and have concluded that retrofitting the towers would be a more economic option than the State Victorian government's proposed knock-down and rebuild option. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsDiscussion about the upcoming elections in Germany taking place on 25 February drawing on a article titled AfD narratives dominate German election, but progressives see slight advance.Report drawing on a article from Green Left - Why the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut won't solve cost-of-living crisisInterviews and DiscussionSue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Wills discusses the political situation in the lead up to the Federal Election, examining why Dutton is leading as the preferred Prime Minister and why it's more important than ever to vote socialist ahead of the major parties. You can listen to the individual interview here.Recording of Green Left Show #48 - Palestinians will resist Trump's Gaza plan featuring Shamikh Badra, a member of the international committee of the Palestinian People's Party and founder of the Gaza Nippers program, speaking with Peter Boyle about the dire conditions in Gaza and resisting US President Donald Trump's plan to clear Palestinians from their own land.Songs playedFucked up by Macklemore

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters about the Victorian by-election results and how it reflects disillusionment with the major parties including Labor Report on the Merri-bek council meeting on February 12 to take down the Palestinian flag.Discussion of Green Left article Aotearoa NZ: Waitangi Day celebrated amid tensionsInterviews and DiscussionsRecording of Green Left Show #46: Philippines activist: "We cannot resign ourselves to hopelessness" featuring a interview with Filippino labour leader and socialist senate candidate Luke Espiritu and climate and labour activist Aleijn Reintegrado. They discuss Philippine politics, the risk of a new world war, fighting imperialism today and solidarity between the global north and south. You can view the recording here. Recording of Green Left Show #49: A socialist challenge in the election featuring a interview with Jonathan Strauss, Socialist Alliance candidate for the Queensland Senate. He talks about the genocide in Gaza, the record of the Labor party in government, the threat of Peter Dutton and the role of campaigning for socialism in the election. You can view the recording here.Songs playedMarianne Faithful  - Working Class Hero

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Mariota Spens, Stephanie Mierisch, Jordan AKNewsreportsHeadline news discussions.Presenters respond to President Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians Report on the pulp and paper workers in the La Trobe valley who have been locked out of their workplace by the bosses in Morwell.News from Green Left -Thousands protest as Israel continues killing, despite ceasefireInterviews and DiscussionsDiscussion with Mariota Spens, on her feature GL article Former Miss America tours to promote nuclear power about a left-wing response to the promotion of Nuclear energy by Nuclear for Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Peter Boyle, writer for Green Left, joins the program to discuss how billionaires created the Trump monster and what we can do the resist Trump's pro-billionaire agenda. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jackie from Trans Justice Project joins the program to discuss the latest wave of right-wing attacks against the trans community and the importance of standing up for trans justice. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Jordan AK.NewsreportsHeadline news discussionPresenters discuss the Palestinians return to northern Gaza and why it represents a victory for Palestinian resistance.News from Green Left discussed by the presenters.Invasion Day 2025: "Genocide is no reason to celebrateDoctors, activists condemn Queensland LNP's attack on trans youthClimate change extinctions in Australia predicted to be among the highest globallyFar right ‘willfully misinterprets' criticism of Dutton's racismInterviews and DiscussionOmar Hassan, member of Socialist Alternative, long-standing suppoter of the Syrian Revolution, recently visited Syria for a number of weeks to report on the situation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship joins the program to discuss the political situation in Syria. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedThe Boy and the Plane - Marcel KhalifeMercy Mercy Mercy - Marvin Gaye

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jordan AK, Stephanie Mierisch, Mariota Spens.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the latest developments in Palestine following ceasefire on January 20The takeaways from Trump's inauguration and what it represents for US Imperialism and it's failures to address the general issues facing working class people.The rise of antisemitic attacks in so-called Australia including acts of arson and the cynical response from the Albanese government and authorities.Presenters discuss the review of the film "Wicked", patriarchal capitalism and resistance from Green Left.Interviews and DiscussionsMariota Spens, artist and refugee rights activist joins the program to discussing the links between art and envisioning alternatives to the capitalist system. Mariota will be presenting a gallery tilted "Sleeping through" which starts on Jan 30 and goes until Feb 9 at the One Star Gallery, 301 Victoria Street, Melbourne. You can listen to the individual interview here. Nurse Matt, ANMF delegate and part of Healthcare Workers for Palestine joins the program to discuss the response of healthcare workers to the genocide in Gaza. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedMercy Mercy, Me - Marvin GayeDobby - Rapper Tag #27 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Zane AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest headline news from Donald Trump's incoming inauguration on January 21 and the rise of the global far-right.Discussion of the following Green Left articlesA ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but justice demands sanctions, accountabilityDutton's racist election campaign harms whether he wins or notHuman-induced climate change, not conspiracies, responsible for extreme firesInterviews and DiscussionsNasser Mashni, President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, joins the program to talk about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and why we need to keep protesting for Palestine. You can listen to the individual interview here.Joon Shik-shin, Anti-nuclear and peace activist in Korea joins the program to talk about the mass movement that brought down South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedPhil Monsour - "Which Side are you on"(심쿵주의!!!) 역사의 주인인 시민들이 직접 부르는 무반주 ‘임을 위한 행진곡' (Korean protest song during one of the protests against Yoon Suk Yeol)

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Jordan Shukri MassoudNewsreportsDiscussion of the recent report by Angicare which found 99% of rental properties are unaffordable for essential workers.Interviews and DiscussionBen Radford, Green Left journalist based in Peru joins the program to discuss politics in Latin America from the transport workers strike in Peru to the impacts of the climate crisis along with other political issues in the region including the growth of the far-right. You can listen to the individual interview here.Zack Schofield, climate activist and organiser of the upcoming Rising Tide blockade in November joins the program to talk about why activists need to join the blockade of the world's largest coal port. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedBarkaa - PreachTHE THE –  COGNITIVE DISSIDENT 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest headline newstories from the past week including.The massive protests condemning Labor and the ACTU over the Anti-CFMEU laws and the right-wing hysteria against the Greens for speaking out in support of the CFMEUIsrael launchs a massive assault on the West Bank in a escalation of the genocide in Gaza.Interviews and DiscussionMick Bull, union organiser, long-time union activist joins the program to talk about the history of the Builders Laborers Federation (BLF) and the lessons it offers today in terms of the current government attacks on the CFMEU. You can listen to the individual interview here.Zara Chauvin-Cunningham, Palestine solidarity activist joins the program direct from the community picket against Electromold which produces parts for fighter jets used in Israel's attacks on Gaza. You can listen to the individual interview here.Simon Reynolds, co-founder and current chair of the Community Soccer Hub joins the program live in the studio to talk about the upcoming Solidarity Cup for Palestine on September 15 and the importance of sport for Palestine solidarity. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played3 Percent - "Kids you couldn't kill" Les Amazones d'Afrique - "Musow Danse (Women's Dance)"Brother Ali - "The Collapse" 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zocchi, Steph MNewsreportsPresenters discuss the following issues The protests against the genocide in Gaza taking place outside the Democrat National Convention in Chicago.The importance of Defending Imane Khelif against anti-trans attacks.Ongoing 24/7 Refugee rights encampment outside the department of home affairs.Interviews and DiscussionsExempt of a recording of a interview with Sue Bull & Sam Wainwright, national co-convenors of Socialist Alliance on the massive againsts against the CFMEU. You can view the full recording here via Green Left.Ghaith Kareym, a spokesperson for Muslim Votes Matter joined the program to discuss the formation of MVM and the issues affecting the Islamic community in the upcoming Federal election including Palestine and Islamaphobia. You can listen to a individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zocchi, Zane Alcorn,NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the Labor parties anti-union, anti-CFMEU bill that represents one of the biggest attacks on the Trade union movement in history.Presenters discuss the Albanese government's shameful treatment of Palestinian refugees and opposition leader Peter Dutton calling on all refugees from Gaza to be barred from entering the country.Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of a talk by John Mullen, a Marxist activist based in Paris, France, speaking at a forum organised by Green Left on the Rise of the Global Far-Right that took place on July 30.  You can view a recording of the forum here.Dr Sabrina Syed, a billungual writer and academic based at the University of Newcastle and member of the Bangladeshi community, joins the program to discuss the recent uprising in Bangladesh that overthrew a prime minister and the current challenges in Bangladeshi society today. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sabrina recently wrote a article for Green Left titled Bangladesh: A nation in flux.Songs playedNina Simone - Mississippi GoddamMammal - Live, Bold, and Dangerous

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsHeadline newsreports from the presentersPresenters discuss and respond to the Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political leader in Iran and what it reveals about the nature of western imperialism and the outbreak of far-right led protests in Britain.News from Green LeftVictorian CFMEU members keen to defend their union | Green LeftInterviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left joins the program to discuss why Labor's renewable energy “superpower” plan is fundamentally dangerous. You can listen to the individual interview here.Recording of a talk by Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton speaking at a snap rally, on August 1 in Naarm/Melbourne which was called in response to the escalation of conflict in the Middle-East by Israel. You can watch a recording of the talk here.Prashanth Kumarvel, refugee involved in the Young Refugees Collective, and nurse based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program to talk about the ongoing refugee rights encampment held outside of the Home Affairs debate. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsHeadline newsreports from the presentersBritish Labour party suspends seven left-wing mps for voting to scrap the two-child benefit cap.The inspiring pro-palestine protests outside US Congress responding to Netanyahu's speech Interviews and DiscussionsMassive protests in Bangadesh led by students are breaking out and they're facing unprecedented repression by the police, armed forces.Recording of a Green Left podcast titled Bangadesh: students fight for justice featuring Zaria from Deshis for Liberation speaking about the protest movement.Nandini Sen Mehra from Hindus for Human Rights joined the program discussing the importance of having Hindu voices that resist casteism, racism and all forms of bigotry and oppression and promoting a upcoming forum on July 29. You can listen to the individual interview here.Upcoming events from the Activist CalendarProtest for Palestine: No Weapons made in Dandenong, Saturday 27 July, 12pm @ Dandenong Park.Advocacy for Progressive Voices: The Art of Cultural and Political Resistance against Extremism - USA and Australia., Monday 29 July, 6:30pm @ Resistance Centre.Forum: Rise of the Global Far-Right., Tuesday 30 July, 6:30pm @ Resistance Centre.Songs played"Rent Strike" by David Rovics."Vincent" by Don McLean"Apocalypse She" by The Anti-Queens

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsPresenters respond to Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh facing arrest for accusations of inciting hatred for his pro-palestine activism.and why left-wing activists need to support Hash.Presenters discuss the various developments in the Unted States in relation to the near-assassination of former president Donald Trump and the potential resignation of Joe Biden from the presidential race over the weekend.Interviews and DiscussionsSue Bull, national co-convenor of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the attacks of the CFMEU and why they should be opposed drawing on a statement produced by Alliance. You can listen to the individual interview here.Liz Strakosch, Co-chair of Jewish Council of Australia joins the program to talk about the Albanese government's appointment of the envoy to address anti-senitism and the weaponisation of anti-semitism accusations against the pro-palestine movement. You can listen to the individual interview here.Reham Elzeiny, from Unimelb for Palestine discusses the recent targeting of university students by the University of Melbourne administration. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedLowkey - The Death of Neoliberalism.Paris Paloma - Labor. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters reporting on Lidia thorpe's public forum on June 20 discussing "Truth Telling and Treaty.Presenters discuss the Labor parties deporation bill drawing on the article Is Labor ramping up deportations of non-citizens? via Green Left.Response to the Dutton's proposal for Australia to adopt nuclear power as a means of reducing emissions.Interviews and DiscussionsSamantha Floreani, head of policy at Digital Rights Watch joins the program responding to a number of proposals being put forward by the Albanese government to address harm and misogyny online including age vertification for access to pornography and bans on the distribution of deepfake pornography. You can listen to the individual interview here.Trakswet, member of the hip-hop group The Herd joins the program to discuss the band's first single in 12-years titled "Soul of my Soul" featuring Palestinian artists and the importance of musicians supporting international solidarity. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"Marryuna" by Baker Boy and Yirrma"Soul of my Soul" by The Herd.   

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the Albanese government's attacks on Pro-Palestine protests closing MPs' electorate offices.Report on the India election results and how the BJP fell way short of gaining a majority within the parliament.Discussion about ANU expelling a pro-Palestinian student.Interviews and DiscussionsBriar Stevens, disability rights activist and person of disability based in Merri-Bek joins the program to talk about the campaign for Accessible Tram Stops on Sydney Road in Brunswick. You can listen to the individual interview here.Yassin Firea from the Sudanese Australia Advocacy Network (SAAN) joins the program to discuss the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsPresenters discuss the current developments in the United States and Britain from the repression of left-wing labor candidates such as Faiza Shaheen by the British Labor Party leadership and how how Biden's support for Israel is costing him the electionInterviews and DiscussionMadhavi Srinivasan from Hindus for Human Rights ANZ joins the program discussing some of the political issues driving the upcoming Indian Elections from the threat to democracy that the BJP represents and the cost-of-living, along with the impacts of the climate crisis. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sam Morris, a student and member of Socialist Alliance at University of Queensland discusses the historic student meeting that overwhelmingly voted to divest from Israel. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the following developments.Student encampment forces Uni of Melbourne to disclose weapon ties via Green LeftAnnouncement that the British General Election has been called for July 4Presenters discuss the political implication of the ICC arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and what it reveals about the hypocrisy of the West.Interviews and DiscussionsSue Bolton, Merri-Bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance responds to the right-wing slander against the party which alledged that their opposition to Israel is based on anti-semitism. You can listen to the individual interview here.Nic Maclellan, journalist and researcher in the pacific islanders discusses the current unrest in Kanaky-New Caledonia and issues related to the Kanak's right to self-determination within the land. You can listen to the individual interview here.Roj Amedi from Unionists for Palestine discusses the upcoming National Rally at the Docks where Palestine solidarity groups and Trade Unionists for Palestine will be holding rallies at every port across the country to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and the boycotting of Israeli shipping and goods through Australian ports. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"I cant Breathe" by Dobby, feat: BARKAA"Dana Dan" by Bloodywood"Division" by BARKAA.  

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewarth, Rob Zucchi, ZaraNewsreportsPresenters discuss the inspiring pro-palestine campus movement in the United States and how it has been met with severe police repression. Report on a victory of the Hume for Palestine campaign against Heat Treatment Australia following sustained community pickets.Interviews and DiscussionsAngela Carr, family violence worker, member of Socialist Alliance discusses the systematic roots of violence against woman and why Labor's $925 million domestic violence package doesn't go far enough. You can listen to the individual interview here.Madi Line, activist with Students 4 Palestine Monash and university student speaks about why people need to support the Monash Gaza Solidarity encampment set up on 1 May. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi, Zane AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the following issues.Iran's recent drone strike against Israel and the hypocrisy of Western powers who are escalating conflict in the Middle-East drawing on a statement published by Socialist Alliance.The racism of the Albanese government in response to the Bondi junction stabbing and the granting of permanent visas is relation to the French man who confronted the attacker.Interviews and DiscussionNathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the community picket to shut down Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) which is the 15th day that activists have shut down work at the factory.HTA process parts for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets used to bomb Gaza.You can listen to the individual interview here.James Godfrey, spokesperson for Freedom Flotilla Coalition joins the program to talk about the upcoming Flotilla for Gaza which will sail in mid April with multiple vessels carrying 5500 tons of humantarian aid to Gaza as a means of challenging the ongoing illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza strip. You can listen to the individual interview here.More information on the Freedom Flotilla can be found here: https://freedomflotilla.org/Songs played999 by Kid Kapichi 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob ZucchiNewsreportThe presenters discuss the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by Israel and the shameless hypocritical response from the Albanese government. Interviews and DiscussionJonathan Sriranganathan, former Brisbane City Councillor for the Gabba Ward and Greens candidate for Mayor of Brisbane from the recent council elections in Queensland discusses his reflections on the declining support for the major parties within Australian politics and what role the Greens should play as a left-wing force. You can listen to the individual interview here.Rathi, refugee and indigenious person from Tamil Eelam and founder of Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality (WAVE) discusses the changes to the Migration Amendment bill being pushed by the Albanese government and why they must be opposed. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedPapier Mache Cave by FiretailFlood by Stella DonnellyPretty Grim by Ruby Fields

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi, Zane AlcornNewsreportPresenters respond to Peter Dutton's push to embrace nuclear power and why it should be opposed.Discussion of Green Left newsreport Under pressure, Labor reinstates some visas to Gazans fleeing genocide and why we need to be demanding more support for Palestinian refugees fleeing genocide in Gaza from the Albanese government.Long-time refugee rights and tamil activist Aran Myivaganam facing charges for organising a protest inside Immigration Minister Andrew Gile's office in Thomastown. Funds are being raised for his legal appeal: https://chuffed.org/project/108305-justice-and-solidarity-supporting-peaceful-protesters-and-refugee-rights.Interviews and DiscussionDeptuty President of the Socialist Party of Malaysia Arul discusses the possibility of greater left unity and the history of left wing currents in Malaysia. You can view the recording here.Mark Conroy, spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion in Victoria joins the program to talk about the repression of peaceful climate protests with the escalation of police repression against XR activists Violet CoCo and Brad Homewood who face potential imprisonment of up to two months for thir role in a climate emegency protest on the Westgate Bridge on 5 March. You can listen to the individual interview here.Narges, a Iranian refugee who has been on a bridging visa for more than 12-years and part of 12,000 Captive Souls, a refugee-led group fighting for permanant visas for all refugees in so-called Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportThe presenters discuss how visas for Palestinians escaping Israel's invasion of Gaza have been cancelled by the Albanese government mid-transit.News from Green LeftWho's afraid of Leila Khaled? (and why she should be allowed to speak in Australia)Interviews and DiscussionsMuhammad Helmy, Palestine solidarity activist and member of the Egyptian community in Naarm/Melbourne discusses Egypt's response to Israel's genocide in Gaza and their complicity in enabling it. You can listen to the individual interview here.Nathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the third community picket at Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) factory in Campbellfield. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jason Array, healthcare worker and activist with Trade Unionists for Palestine reports on how healthcare workers have campaigned for Palestine solidarity in their workplaces. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Part of 3CR's special 24-hour International Women's Day broadcastPresenters: Chloe DS, Sue Bolton and Mary MerkenichNewsreportDiscussion from the presenters about the significance of International Woman's day and it's radical history and why Palestine needs to be kept front and centre about any discussions on woman's liberation.Interviews and DiscussionsCyndi Makabory, proud Waropen/Biak, Melanesian woman and West Papuan activist joins the program to discuss the resistance to the West Papua occupation and how the impacts of the occupation disproportinately impact on woman. Note: Interview was cut short due to technical issues.Nathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the community picket that successfully shut down the Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) factory in Campbellfield for the entire day. You can listen to the individual interview here.Rand Dawish, Palestinian woman from Palestine Justice Campaign in Gadigal/Sydney joins the program to discuss why supporting Palestine is fundamentally a feminist issue. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sonia Qadir, Pakistani socialist and feminist based in Gadigal/Sydney joins the program to talk about the issues affecting woman's rights in Pakistan. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS & Jacob AndrewarthaNews reportsPresenters discuss the hysterical government response to the 40 asylum seekers found on a boat in Western Australia and why it's based on racism.Discussion about Social and Community Services (SACS) workers taking unprotected industrial action and walking out of work for Palestine on February 22.Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of a interview with Leila Khaled, iconic Palestinian revolutionary activist living in exile. A member of the national committee of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and a representative on the Palestine National Council, giving an exclusive interview to Green Left on February 18. You can view the interview via Green Left.Angela Carr, community services worker and member of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the social roots of homelessness responding to a recent report that Homeless Australians are dying at age 44 on average. You can listen to the individual interview here.Gaye Demanuele from the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance (WACA) joins the program to discuss the occupation of the Rosebank aerospace factory in Bayswater. Rosebank is the sole producer of F-35's "uplock actuators" that allow it to open and close the weapon bay doors of F-35 fighters. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi, Jordan AKNewsreportsPresenters give the following newsreport drawing from the pages of Green LeftRound-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office Dutch court orders gov't to stop military exports to IsraelRussia: Anti-war socialist Boris Kagarlitsky sentenced to five years' jailInterviews and DiscussionsReem Yunis, Palestinian-Australian activist and the Victorian Socialist candidate for the upcoming Dunkley by-election joins the program to talk about the upcoming by-election and why Victorian Socialists presents a alternative to the major parties. You can listen to the individual interview here.Zane Alcorn, 3CR presenter and writer for Green Left joins the program to discuss the broad support the Port Stephens wind farm project recieved in Newcastle, despite the concerted right-wing campaign on renewable energy. You can listen to the individual interview here.Lara Week, resident at Techno Park in the western suburbs joins the program to discuss the ongoing campaign to stop the eviction of residents who live in the Techno Park Estate. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedLong Live Palestine by Lowkey  

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.News reportsPresenters discuss the impacts of the homelessness crisis drawing on a investigation from the Guardian that found people experiencing homelessness are dying at the age of 44.Interviews and DiscussionsMecedes Zanker from Renegade Activists joins the program to discuss the role of Australian weapons manufacturer Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) in the ongoing genocide in Gaza and how they are part of the millitary industrial complex within so-called Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Lional Bopage, member of the Sri-Lankan community in Naarm and one time central leader of the Sri Lankan people's liberation front joins the program to discuss the impacts of a ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka and how it's shaping politics in the country. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jasper Cohen-Hunter, First Nations activist of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and host of the Mirring Yalingwa podcast gives a live update on the ongoing Camp Sovereighty occupation. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedI Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportsGLR presenters reflect on the massive Invasion Day protests last Friday in Naarm and the significance of First Nations palestine solidarityDiscussion of Melbourne council considers permanent removal of Captain Cook memorial after vandalism.Interviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, Green Left journalist and member of Socialist Alliance joins the program discussing why Labor's 'Stage 3 Lite" tax cuts is only offering is a milder version of the same wrong tax policy, while tossing a few peanuts to the working class. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance responds to the recent ICJ court ruling on Israel and the cutting of funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by western governments including Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"Uppercat" by Radical Kitten"Bedlam" by Public Enemy

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the following newstories from the past week.Australia calls for Gaza ceasefire in joint statement with NZ and CanadaNews from Green LeftRussian anti-war dissident Boris Kagarlitsky freed!COP28 failure means Australia shouldn't wait to phase out fossil fuelsInterviews and DiscussionsGraham Matthews, disability spokesperson for Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the final report of the National Disability Insurance Scheme review and why it presents a cost-cutting agenda that will negatively impact on the lives of the disabled. You can listen to the individual interview here.Damoun Jehani, Kurdish-Iranian based in Naarm/Melbourne and socialist joins the program to discuss how the ongoing events in Palestine is shaping politics in the middle-east. You can listen to the individual interview here.  

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding updates in the Palestine Solidarity campaign includingVictorian Trades Hall supporting the upcoming Palestine rally on Sunday 10 DecemberActivists block ZIM ships using kayaks in Port MelbourneMotion to rescind Maribyrnong Council's resolution Supporting Peace in Gaza & Palestine, has been withdrawnInterviews and DiscussionRecording of a speech by CFMMEU leader Christy Cain calling on trade unions to mobilise against genocide in Gaza and a interview with Sam Wainwright in Boorloo about the successful December 2 community picket at the Port of Fremantle.Jonathan Strauss, a long-time refugee rights activist and a member of the Socialist Alliance joins the program discusses the High Court ruling that indefinite detention is unlawful and it's subsequent political response from the major parties. You can listen to the individual interview here.Amanda, disability support worker and activist from Socialist Alliance in south-east melbourne discussing the upcoming Palestine protest in Dandenong on Wednesday 13 December. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS.NewsreportsResponse and discussion from presenters to headline newstories from the past week including the death of US warmonger Henry Kissinger and Israel & Gaza extend truce for the seventh day.Interviews and discussionsSue Bolton, Merri-Bek councillor and activist with The Save Public Housing Collective joins the program discussing the campaign to oppose the demolition of 44 high-rise public housing flats by the Victorian Labor government and why activists need to join the upcoming National Day of Action for Housing on Saturday December 9 in Naarm/Melbourne. You can listen to the individual interview here.Alexa Stuart, organiser with Rising Tide Newcastle joins the program discuss the People's Blockade of the worlds largest coal port that took place from Nov 24-27 in Muloobinba/Newcastle. You can listen to the individual interview here.Fahimah Badrulhisham, co-president of the Muslim collective and a climate organiser with Move Beyond Coal joins the program to discuss why fighting for climate justice has to link with supporting a free palestine. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedRupa & the April Fishes - Stolen LandHow U Know Peace? (feat. E L U C I D / prod. August Fanon) by Time.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS,  Jordan Armaou-MassoudNewsreportsDiscussion responding to Israeli's raid on the Gaza's Al-shifa hospital and why it represents nothing more than a war crime.News from Green LeftAustralia is ‘deeply complicit' in Gaza genocideInterviews and DiscussionsCarissa and Joyce Ng joins the program to discuss the attacks on trans rights by the christian far-right in Singapore with a attempt to amend the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) Act to forcibly instutionlise people for being transgender. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview and discussion with Myles Wilkinson, one of the student strikers who protested at the Victorian Parliament about the Climate Strike on Friday November 17 and why it's important to keep protesting for the climate. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane AlcornNewsreportsUpdates on the Palestine Solidarity Campaign - Merri-Bek council votes to fly the Palestine flag and Under pressure, RMIT ends Elbit Systems partnership Interviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, member of Socialist Alliance who is a activist journalist for Green Left based in Gadi Land (Sydney) discussing solutions to ease the sustained cost-of-living crisis, which he argues would require a redirection of public funds away from the corporate profits-first agendas of the major parties.Tasneem Roc, a pro-democracy and campaign manager for the Myanmar Campaign Network discussing the situation in Myanmar.Dave Ball, deptuty branch secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia in Victoria discussing their industrial actions and why the MUA stands in solidarity with Palestine.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jordan Armaou-Massoud, Zane Alcorn NewsreportsNewsreports from Green Left presenters discussingABC under fire for downplaying Gazan journalist killed by Israeli strike | Green Left'Not in our name': Jewish collective occupies defence minister's office over Gaza | Green LeftInterviews and DiscussionsShamikh Badra, a Palestinian activist from Gaza based in Sydney, joins the program to discusses the situation on the ground in Gaza and why global solidarity is needed to stop Israel.Nathan Bell, author based in Newcastle joins the program to discuss his book Kings of the New Age: The Quest of the Balancing Stones which depicts a post-apocalyptic Newcastle run by a bikie dictatorship.Helchild, character comedian, impersonator and comic poet who does political satire to talk about the upcoming Annual Green Left Comedy Debate on November 10.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Zane AlcornNewsreportsReport on rallies during the week - Public housing tenants rally against demolitions and Blak-Palestine sovereignty rally.Discussion of the latest developments in Palestine including the crackdown on pro-palestine protests in IndiaInterviews and DiscussionsGaye Demanule from Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance joins the program to discuss WACA's campaign against Elbit Systems a Israeli weapon's manufacture with operations in Port Melbourne. You can listen to the individual interview here.Adele Welsh from the Geelong Women Unionists Network joins the program discussing their upcoming conference on October 28 entitled "Women get organised" bringing together feminist and trade unionists together. You can listen to the individual interview here.Alan Griffiths, Melbourne composer and peace activist discusses his new song cycle titled "Such a Fine Sunny Day" dedicated 21-year-oldMunich university student pacifist Sophie Scholl who defied Hitler. Alan commented that he hopes his song cycle will encourage audiences into supporting world peace by opposing AUKUS. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane AlcornNewsreportsReport on the local rally for Palestine organised in the local Merri-Bek area which drew strong supportDiscussion of the latest developments in the Free Palestine campaign including ALP ministers speaking out about violence against Palestinians.Interviews and DiscussionsSue Bull, member of Socialist Alliance discusses the politics of what's happening in Palestine and why progressive people need to support Palestinian's people right to self-determination and draws on experiences of her recent visit to Palestine. You can listen to the individual interview here.Peter Boyle, writer for Green Left joins the program to discuss the results of the Voice to Parliament referendum and why Labor's decision to proceed with a campaign that was tailored to succeeding only with bipartisan support deserves deeper scrutiny. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreportsGreen Left Radio presenters respond to the appaling media coverage of Palestine and the attempts by the NSW state government to repress the upcoming Sunday 15 October pro-palestine protest.Discussion about the Voice to Parliament ahead of the referendum on October 14 and why we need to continue the struggle for First Nation's justice regardless of the outcome.Interviews and DiscussionsJosh Cullinan federal secretary of the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union joins the program discussing the recent Coles and Woolsworth strikes and how workers are going continue the fight for better wages and working conditions. You can listen to the individual interview here.Omar Jaber Tafesh Na'wal a Palestinian and activist with Free Palestine Melbourne joins the program discussing the ongoing events in Palestine and why the whole world needs to stand in solidarity with Palestine against Israel's brutal occupation. You can listen to the individual interview here.Cigdem from the Kurdish Democratic Community Centre of Victoria joins the program to discuss the current issues in the Kurdish struggle including the recent bombings by Turkey in Kurdish areas of Syria & Iraq. You can listen to the individual interview here.  

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreportsResponding to the threats by far-right extremists made towards First Nation's senator Lidia Thorpe and why the left needs to stand up against the far-right.Report from Green Left on the National Coolsworth strike being lead by the Retail and Fast Food Workers union (RAFFWU) on October 7 fighting for better wages and conditions for Coles & Woolsworth workers.Interviews and DiscussionsBrenna Dempsey, branch executive member from the Monash University branch of the National Tertiary Education union (NTEU) joins the program to discuss the ongoing strike action by universities in Victoria and the experiences of Monash University which is taking strike action next week. You can listen to the individual interview here.Donate to the NTEU Monash strike fund here.Ian Rintoul, from the Refugee Action Coalition in Sydney joins the program to discuss the secret 2021 deal struck by the Morrison and the Papua New Guinea government for services to refugees left in PNG by Australia and the need for investigation. You can listen to the individual interview here.Les Thomas, singer-songwriter, grassroots activist from Naarm joins the program to discuss the launch of his new album "All my friends are superstars". You can listen to the individual interview here.Check out his album on Bandcamp here.Songs playedBring Down Babylon by Les ThomasLiving in Peace by Rahul Rajkhowa 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreportsDiscussion of article published in Green Left Cost-of-living report recommends regulating food and energy prices from the presenters.Report on recent protests from Green Left - Protesters use equity week to demand Upfield Line duplication and Housing activists say NSW Labor's budget fails the testDiscussion and report on the Victorian government announcement on housing where the government's plan to demolish and rebuild public housing towers across Melbourne.Interviews and DiscussionRecording of a video interview produced by Green Left entitled "Struggle for democracy in Thailand divides generations" featuring Kanyanatt Kalfagiannis, an activist with the Australian Alliance for Thai Democracy speaking to Peter Boyle from Green Left. You can view the interview here.David Martin, a delegate at the ETU joins the program to report on the ongoing EnerSys picket line, entering it's ninth week involving workers at EnerSys in Thomastown fighting for a fair agreement. You can listen to the individual interview here.Picketline can be visited Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm: EnerSys, 309 Settlement Rd (corner Dalton Road), Thomastown.Mahboobeh Mirshahi, a refugee from 12000 capitive souls, a group of asylum seekers and refugee activist organising a week-long protest outside Home Affairs minister Clare O'Neil electorate office in Oakleigh joins the program to discuss the cruelty of the "Fast-Track" system for refugees and why they are protesting outside the ministers office. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedL.O.V.E by Skindred Scatterlings of Africa by Johnny Clegg and Savuka 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreportsReport-back of the Rising Tide speaking tour in Naarm/Melbourne that took place on Wednesday 30 August which was building support for a mobilisation of The People's Blockade of the World's Largest Coal Port from November 24 to November 27.Discussion of the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14 this year and highlighting of some of the coverage that Green Left has covered on the voice prioritising First Nation's voices on sovereignty and justice.Interviews and DiscussionsCallum Simpson, worker at University of Melbourne and branch committee member from National Tertiary Education Union joins the program to discuss the week-long strike being lead by the NTEU Melbuni branch against management and their demands for 80% permanent staff, fairer workloads, and for a pay rise above inflation. You can listen to the individual interview here.Green Left interview with Kristin O'Connell from the Antipoverty Centre about the housing crisis, what Labor is doing and common sense solutions. You can view the interview here.Rebecca Lhouvum, a member of the Kuki-Zo community from Manipur in India, currently living in Melbourne joins the program to discuss the situation in Manipur where members of the Kuki-Zo community have being subjected to extreme ethnic violence at the hands of hindu extremist organisations. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedGrowth by Nataanii MeansIgam hilou ham by Various Artists 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Sue BoltonNewsreportsThe presenters respond to Coles posts $1.1bn profit amid grocery price surge and cost of living crisis and make a argument for why we need price controls on greedy supermarket corporations.Interviews and discussionsAlex Bainbridge, member of Socialist Alliance and journalist for Green Left discusses the recent ALP national conference and why it represented a failure in terms of delivering for working people, despite the ALP's claims to the contrary. You can listen to the individual interview here.Suresh Kumar Vallath, member of the indian community in Melbourne, former president of the Indian Overseas Congress Australia, Kerala chapter joins the program to discuss the roots behind the ethnic violence against the indigenous Kuki-Zo minority in the state of Manipur in India. You can listen to the individual interview here.Emily Sims, Director of advocacy for Prosper Australia Research Institute joins the program to discuss their research on the housing crisis and responding to the myth that the high cost of housing is due to the lack of supply. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedLiberation by MC Kash.