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RTÉ - Morning Ireland
UN Security Council vote on Lebanon peacekeepers delayed

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 15:00


Mark Mellett, former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, discusses the UNIFIL mission in South Lebanon, as the UN Security Council considers renewing its mandate amid opposition from Israel and the US. Thomas Byrne, Minister of State, Department of Defence, on the possibility of the peacekeeping mission in South Lebanon being ended.

95bFM
The Wire w/ Oto: 27 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government's plan to purchase $2.7 billion worth of US-made aircraft to replace the Defence Force's 757s, The high court case against the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora - the Māori Health Authority and The Green party's petition to restore funding to polytechnics. And he spoke with Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington for a follow up conversation about the government's plan to purchase almost $3 billion in military aircraft. Max spoke to ChildFund CEO Josie Pagani, to talk about the recent declaration of a famine in Gaza. And he spoke to Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa co-chair John Minto, to talk about the potential vote to suspend Israel from the United Nations, led by Turkey

95bFM
Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 27 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


Last week, Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters revealed plans to purchase almost $3 billion worth of US aircraft to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s. The five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters involved in the purchase, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, would be procured directly through the United States' Foreign Military Sales programme. This week, a legal challenge against the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, will be heard in the High Court in Wellington. The case will be argued on the grounds that the government breached the Treaty of Waitangi and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act when making the decision to disestablish the Māori Health Authority. And the Green party recently launched a petition calling on the government to restore adequate funding to Polytechnics and to reverse cuts to vocational education and training. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to get the party's take on all of these issues.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Long awaited refresh of Defence Force aircrafts arrives

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 2:11


The long-awaited refresh of the Defence Force's ageing aircraft has arrived. The government is buying five new 'Seahawk' maritime helicopters to replace its eight 'Seasprites'. It will also buy two new airbuses to replace the 32-year-old 757s that have broken down around the world in recent years, sometimes stranding the Prime Minister.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Commemorating 80 years since Victory over Japan Day

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 14:16


Today marks eighty years since VJ Day - Victory over Japan Day - when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended. Post-war, twelve thousand New Zealand troops went to Japan to 'de-militarise' the country. To commemorate the anniversary, Nga Taonga Sound and Vision is sharing some 200 historical audio recordings of New Zealanders who served in Japan as part of "J-Force". Sound Historian Sarah Johnston has been working with these recordings and shares some of them with Emile.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Solider accused of spying to face court martial

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 4:01


A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based soldier's name is suppressed and so is the foreign country at the centre of the espionage case. RNZ is opposing these orders and a suppression hearing is set to take place on Monday morning, before the court martial begins. Courts martial are in many ways similar to jury trials in civilian courts. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

First Take SA
SANDF issues warning over sharing of explicit content on social media to its members

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 4:16


The South African National Defence Force has issued a stern warning to its members over the rising trend of sharing explicit content on social media while in uniform. The Defence Force says such behaviour is a serious breach of military discipline and tarnishes the image of the force. The Defence Force insists personal freedoms do not override military values. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANDF spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini

SBS News Updates
Prime Minister seeking call with Benjamin Netanyahu | Midday News Bulletin 4 August 2025

SBS News Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 6:52


In this bulletin, the Prime Minister is reportedly seeking a call with Benjamin Netanyahu after weekend protests in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's Defence Force grows for the first time in over four years. And in Formula One, Lando Norris beats Oscar Piastri by less than a second to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
THURSDAY SHOW - 24th July

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 84:54


*Defence Force dramas. *Divorce rates fall. *Landlords v Tenants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham: Full Show
THURSDAY SHOW - 24th July

Ben Fordham: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 84:54


*Defence Force dramas. *Divorce rates fall. *Landlords v Tenants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones Daily Comments
THURSDAY SHOW - 24th July

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 84:54


*Defence Force dramas. *Divorce rates fall. *Landlords v Tenants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver Callan
How to treat trauma

Oliver Callan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 20:18


Oliver Barbour chats about 45 years in the Defence Forces and 'psychological first aid'

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The shadow fleet vessels sailing through Irish-controlled waters

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 7:02


There has been an overwhelming rise in the sum of sanctioned Russian ships, known as shadow fleet vessels, sailing through Irish-controlled waters. The alarming trend has caused the Defence Forces and Department of Transport to escalate monitoring of these vessels as they pass Ireland. With more on this Pat spoke to Cathal Berry, Former TD and Former Member of the Defence Forces.

Politics Central
Lt. Col Tim Tuatini: We especially need to be combat-ready now

Politics Central

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 14:34 Transcription Available


Around 700 New Zealand soldiers and personnel are in Australia for the largest war-fighting and military training exercise in the Southern Hemisphere. 35-thousand soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in it. The Defence Force says a key goal for them is to be able to integrate its capabilities into Australian and US relations. The Government also announced ramping up defence spend earlier this year - but as it stands now, and with tensions abroad - how prepared are we? Tim Beveridge talks to Senior National Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini for more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
SUNDAY - The glaring issue with Australia's Defence Force ⏱️

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 9:33


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Alan Jones Daily Comments
SUNDAY - The glaring issue with Australia's Defence Force ⏱️

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 9:33


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In The News
‘It was like a scene from an action movie': How Ireland's biggest drug bust unfolded

In The News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 28:31


The seizure of the MV Matthew, with its massive consignment of drugs, off the Irish coast in September 2023 was as daring as it was skilful.After days of a cat and mouse chase in challenging weather between the Naval Service and the Matthew, members of the elite Army Ranger Wing descended from a helicopter on to the deck of the cargo ship. The crew were arrested and the drugs found.Operation Piano – which brought Revenue, the Garda and the Defence Forces together – resulted in Ireland's largest ever drugs seizure, worth €156 million.While the operation was an undoubted success, a showcase of ability, power and intent, it also highlighted how ill-equipped the Defence Forces are.Only one ship was available for the operation, and only one helicopter. So many things could have gone wrong.Eight men have been jailed over the drugs seizure, their significant sentences a signal from the Irish courts that anyone involved in such international drug smuggling will be treated severely.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Gallagher describes how the Matthew was intercepted and seized.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
THURSDAY SHOW - 10th July

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 94:09


*Life saving app. *Defence Force job cuts. *Worrying signs for AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham: Full Show
THURSDAY SHOW - 10th July

Ben Fordham: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 94:09


*Life saving app. *Defence Force job cuts. *Worrying signs for AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones Daily Comments
THURSDAY SHOW - 10th July

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 94:09


*Life saving app. *Defence Force job cuts. *Worrying signs for AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
‘Too many chiefs' - Defence Force set for major shakeup

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 2:39


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Please Explain
Enemies within: shocking allegations of rape in the defence force

Please Explain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 24:27 Transcription Available


Many will remember a powerful 2013 video of the then Australian army chief David Morrison ripping into soldiers who denigrated women, saying there was no place for them in the military. But today, after another set of allegations of rape in the ADF have been revealed, we wonder if anything has really changed. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie - who broke the story for our mastheads and 60 minutes.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please Explain
Enemies within: shocking allegations of rape in the defence force

Please Explain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 24:27 Transcription Available


Many will remember a powerful 2013 video of the then Australian army chief David Morrison ripping into soldiers who denigrated women, saying there was no place for them in the military. But today, after another set of allegations of rape in the ADF have been revealed, we wonder if anything has really changed. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie - who broke the story for our mastheads and 60 minutes.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones Daily Comments
‘Too many chiefs' - Defence Force set for major shakeup

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 2:39


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RTÉ - Drivetime
Are recent successful cocaine seizures just the tip of the iceberg?

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 14:07


Last week, 8 men were jailed for their roles in trying to smuggle 2.2 tonnes of cocaine, worth over €157m, the largest cocaine seizure in Irish history. The drugs were seized following a joint garda, customs & Defence Forces operation. For more Marie Gleeson, Former Irish Navy Ships Captain & Cormac O' Keefe, Security Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

RNZ: Morning Report
Air Force establishes first dedicated space unit

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 5:02


Monitoring potential dangers, such as intruders or eavesdroppers, is the focus of the country's new space squadron. Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 July 2025

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 27:31


In today's episode, the union representing midwives says Wellington Hospital cutting beds from its gynaecology and maternity wards in a trial aimed at making more room for patients from the overcrowded Emergency Department is a bad move, Health NZ says gynaecology has 12 "resourced" (staffed) beds, with capacity to flex to 14, and 26 resourced maternity beds, with the ability to flex to 37 beds (11 unresourced) in response, the Finance Minister says several thousand more families will benefit from the changes to FamilyBoost, monitoring potential dangers, such as intruders or eavesdroppers, is the focus of the country's new space squadron, and it has been a huge weekend of music in the United Kingdom - with Black Sabbath performing a farewell show in Birmingham, and Oasis back on stage together to kick off their high-anticipated reunion tour in Cardiff in Wales.

RNZ: Morning Report
Defence Force staff accepted gifts from commercial suppliers

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 4:31


An investigation by the Auditor-General has found Defence Force staff accepted gifts and hospitality from commercial suppliers, potentially undermining the integrity of those contracts. David Lemmon, who headed the Auditor-General's investigation spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 25:59


In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the same active ingredient as Ozempic, hits shelves in New Zealand. The Auditor-General reprimands the Defence Force for accepting gifts and hospitality from commercial suppliers. Billionaire entrepreneur Anna Mowbray and her former-All Black husband Ali Williams, have been given permission to build a helipad at their 24 million dollar luxury Auckland waterfront home. And New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore.

Doh Athan - Our Voice
Out, proud and fighting: LGBT warriors against the junta Episode :378

Doh Athan - Our Voice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 14:35


LGBT people face widespread discrimination in sexually conservative Myanmar but are playing important roles at many levels in the struggle to oust the regime. They include People's Defence Force commander, fashion designer in exile, woman trade union activist who was sexually abused in custody, and a community organiser, who speak of their experiences.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 8:37


Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly rearm in the face of Russian aggression. To discuss this initiative further was Mark Price Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and also Mark Mellett Former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

TaPod - for everything Talent Acquisition...
Episode 464 - Recruiting our Country's Defence Force - with Claire Planinsek

TaPod - for everything Talent Acquisition...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 44:59


 This week on Tapod we sit down with the brilliant Claire Planinsek, Head of Recruitment & Events – Australian Defence Force Careers @Adecco Group. Claire has led some of the largest Talent functions in the region, but to head up recruitment for Australia's Defence Force dwarf's them all! We explore all facets of this mammoth program, starting with a team of 1,000 (which includes over 500 Military Personnel that's right 1,000 working within the Defence Force Recruitment umbrella – 300 of which make up Claire's team. From organising over 3,000 annual recruitment events to recruiting 1,000s annually and processing over 70k applications. From set intake dates to a process involving numerous stages we get to understand just what it means to run the largest recruitment  program in the country (possibly the southern hemisphere). Thanks to Check Work Rights for your support this month. 

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
As global tensions rise are we secure here in Ireland?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 21:27


As global tensions rise with Iran, are we secure here in Ireland? We discuss Lieutenant Col. (Ret.) Marie Gleeson, Managing Director of Namvar Leadership and Blue Economy Advocate and also Cathal Berry, Former Army Ranger and Member of the Defence Forces.

RNZ: Morning Report
Defence Force plane to help NZers in Iran and Israel

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 3:13


A Defence Force Hercules leaves Auckland on Monday bound for an undisclosed location in case it can help New Zealanders stranded in Iran and Israel.

RNZ: Morning Report
Defence Force's housing project fails to break ground

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:25


The Defence Force's flagship project to fix up poor housing that is bad for soldiers' health has failed to break ground two years after it was funded. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
NZ soldiers heading to Australia for Southern Hemisphere's largest military exercise

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 4:02


New Zealand soldiers are embarking for the Southern Hemisphere's biggest military exercise in Australia, the first since defence learned it will get a big shot in the arm. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Zero Limits Podcast
THE DEBRIEF #19 hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Dan Fortune DSC & Bar ret. Brigadier Australian Defence Force SASR

Zero Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 67:48


Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Today's debrief with former guest ep. 202  Dan Fortune DSC & Bar ret. Brigadier Australian Defence Force SASR.These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything.BRAVERY & BETRAYALThe True Story of the S.A.S. in AfghanistanAfter 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm's way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened in Afghanistan and Iraq.Featuring exclusive, never before seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard and Abbott tell for the first time what they knew; and the brave pilots of the American Army reveal what they saw.Most heartbreaking of all are the stories by the wives, mothers, widows, and children left behind.This is their story, in their words, of the S.A.S. in the War on Terror. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Are Irish Peacekeepers safe in Lebanon?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 11:09


Irish peacekeeping troops in Lebanon came under fire yesterday from Israeli forces.Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris described the incident as “utterly reckless” while on The Pat Kenny Show earlier today…The incident happened as he announced the renewal of Ireland's UNIFIL Mandate for another 12 months – but is the region still safe for our troops?Joining Andrea to discuss is Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator and former member of the Defence Forces, Mark Keeley, former Defence Forces, Tom Barry, retired Commandant with the Defence Force and Raymond Murphy, Professor at the Irish Centre For Human Rights in NUI Galway and former UN Peacekeeper.

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送
Meet Wakana, an ex self-defence force member with a passion for dance at Cooly Rocks Pin-Up Pageant! - 元自衛官の大和撫子 本田和香菜さん。日本人初の『Cooly Rocks On・Pin-up Pageant』ファイナリストに!

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:25


Cooly Rocks On is a festival that celebrates cultures from 50s, 60s, and 70s, held annually in Coolangatta, Queensland. - ゴールドコーストで毎年開かれている50~70年代のノスタルジックな文化を楽しむお祭り「クーリー・ロックス・オン」が今年も開催されます。

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Kinahan Sean McGovern arriving today after UAE extradition

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:11


One of the most senior figures in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, who is wanted in Ireland to face charges of murder and involvement with a criminal gang, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates.Sean McGovern has been on a Defence Forces military aircraft, and has been due to land today.Newstalk's Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney and Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent Paul Williams join Kieran to discuss.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 28:38


In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the punishments faced by Te Pati Maori MPs was cut short on Tuesday after just two speeches, when Leader of the House Chris Bishop moved the debate be postponed to June, after the Budget, A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues, Complaints to a union show staff in a department of Southland Hospital were told they could only talk to each other for at most five minutes a day, and a new study from the University of New South Wales - no pun intended - shows humpback calves have been spotted as far south as Kaikoura, and near Port Arthur in Tasmania.

RNZ: Morning Report
School principal calls for long-term investment into education

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:05


A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark Potter spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
Hawke's Bay brand Norsewear to make NZDF's socks

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:19


A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook visited the Norsewear factory.

RNZ: Morning Report
Mexican Navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge leaving two dead

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 4:49


Daylight has revealed the damage to the Mexican Navy training ship that struck New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19. Shayla Colon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Morning Report
Defence Minister Collins doesn't want more money for weapons

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 4:56


Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins says she doesn't want any more money for weaponry even if it was offered to her. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Skilled, Trained… Gone In Times Like These We Need Our Defence Force Personnel

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:27


Mark Keane, the President of PDFORRA lays out the deep crisis facing Ireland's military to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ: Morning Report
Trump cutting generals to make military 'more lethal', should NZDF follow?

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 4:32


The Trump Administration is sacking 10 to 20 percent of its generals and top officers, saying this will make its military more lethal. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam
Fr Paul Murphy

RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 24:41


The Defence Forces' chaplain Father Paul Murphy, who was at the centre of an incredible case recently when a teenage boy attempted to murder him. He explains why, after the sentence was handed down, he hugged the boy and told him he forgave him

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Russian intelligence-gathering ship being monitored by Defence Forces off the Irish coast

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 5:39


Conor Gallagher, Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent, discusses the Russian intelligence-gathering ship detected in Irish waters.

The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Warrior Soldier Brigand: Institutional Abuse within the Australian Defence Force by Ben Wadham, James Connor

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:00


Warrior Soldier Brigand: Institutional Abuse within the Australian Defence Force by Ben Wadham, James Connor Amazon.com Flinders.edu.au Questions of institutional abuse have been at the centre of numerous royal commissions, inquiries and reviews of the clergy, the police and defence forces over the past decade. This scrutiny has highlighted how those organisations foster forms of violence and violation. One of their principal characteristics is that the culture of abuse and its perpetration is largely the work of men. In Warrior Soldier Brigand, Ben Wadham and James Connor argue that three pillars shape the patterns of abuse in the Australian Defence Force: martial masculinities, military exceptionalism and fraternity. Historically, the military has been an almost exclusively male domain, but since the Vietnam War it has become an all-volunteer force and more culturally diverse, a change that has proven to be profoundly challenging, and one the ADF has not always readily welcomed nor sufficiently addressed. While the ADF may train and accommodate some of the best military personnel in the world, it has not resolved the use of that violent potential against its own. Exploring the fundamental paradox that underpins abuse in the military, Wadham and Connor report on the shifting landscape of the ADF since 1969.