Podcast appearances and mentions of james button

We go behind the scenes at Decanter magazine with James Button the regional editor for Italy and find out about current Italian wine trends in different regions.

In this episode, hear Om Dhungel and James Button in conversation with Elly Varrenti, to celebrate the publication of Om's memoir, Bhutan to Blacktown. This book tells Om Dhungel's remarkable story — his journey from a remote village to a senior position in the Bhutanese Civil Service, to life as a human rights activist in Nepal and, eventually, to his work as a community leader in Blacktown, western Sydney. Every step prepared Om for the central role he would play in settling more than 5000 Bhutanese refugees, in one of the most successful refugee initiatives in Australia's history. Written with Walkley Award-winning journalist James Button, Bhutan to Blacktown is a story of grit and struggle, humour and irrepressible optimism — and how losing nearly everything shaped one man's character and fate.

On this week's episode of BEHIND THE PLAY, Paul chats with James Button, author of the book 'Comeback: The Fall and Rise of Geelong'.

Om Dhungel tells his story as recounted in his book; Bhutan to Blacktown: Losing everything and finding Australia, written with James Button.Brought up in a remote village in southern Bhutan, Om is a gifted student and becomes a senior civil servant overseeing Bhutan's first modern telecommunications system. But things change with government crackdowns on southern Bhutanese people of Nepalese ancestry. Eventually he and others are forced to flee, becoming refugees in Nepal.Om tells the story of how he and his family and others  made their way to Australia and recreated a hopeful and flourishing community in Blacktown. Love and care for each other, and focusing on people's strengths and talents were key to their success.

Forced to flee Bhutan as a refugee, Om Dhungel is today an award-winning community leader in Western Sydney and a debut author, whose new book is described by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as simply ‘a great Australian story'. This special panel event was held on 18 May 2023, with Om Dhungel and CEO of Settlement Services International (SSI) Violet Roumeliotis AM, in conversation exploring what we all can learn – about refugee leadership, wellbeing, and belonging – from this story of grit and hope. Moderated by Kaldor Centre Director Jane McAdam AO, the event celebrated the publication of 'Bhutan to Blacktown: Losing everything and finding Australia' (NewSouth, 2023) by Om Dhungel with James Button. Presented in partnership with New South Books, Settlement Services International, Community Migrant Resources Centre, SydWest Multicultural Services and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law.

Om Dhungel was forced to leave Bhutan in the '90s and came to Australia via Nepal as a refugee. His autobiography "Bhutan to Blacktown - Losing Everything and Finding Australia" written with inputs from multiple award-winning Melbourne-based journalist James Button was launched in Western Sydney recently. SBS Nepali spoke to Dhungel, Button and the guests and other dignitaries present at the function. - सन् १९९० तिर भुटान छाड्न बाध्य बनाइएका र शरणार्थीका रूपमा नेपाल हुँदै अस्ट्रेलिया आइपुगेका ओम ढुङ्गेलले आफ्नो जीवनी बारे एक पुस्तक लेखेका छन्। अस्ट्रेलियाको प्रतिष्ठित पत्रकारिता पुरस्कार वक्ली तथा मेलबर्न क्विल अवर्डहरू जित्न सफल जेम्स बटनको सहयोगमा ढुङ्गेलले लेखेको आत्म जीवनी “भुटान टु ब्लाकटाउन - लुजिङ एभ्रीथिङ एन्ड फाइन्डिङ अस्ट्रेलिया” केही दिन अघि सिड्नीमा आयोजित एक कार्यक्रमका बिच सार्वजनिक भएको थियो। ढुङ्गेल, बटन लगायत उक्त लोकार्पण कार्यक्रममा उपस्थित मानिसहरूसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

Bhutan is known as the land of Gross National Happiness, a Buddhist Shangri-la hidden in the Himalayas. But in the late 1980s, Bhutan waged a brutal ethnic-cleansing campaign against its citizens of Nepali ancestry, including Om Dhungel and his family.Bhutan to Blacktown tells Om Dhungel's remarkable story — his journey from a remote village to a senior position in the Bhutanese Civil Service, to life as a human rights activist in Nepal and, eventually, to his work as a community leader in Blacktown, western Sydney. Every step prepared Om for the central role he would play in settling more than 5000 Bhutanese refugees, in one of the most successful refugee initiatives in Australia's history.Written with Walkley Award-winning journalist James Button, Bhutan to Blacktown is a story of grit and struggle, humour and irrepressible optimism — and how losing nearly everything shaped one man's character and fate.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Om Dhungel about the period of Nepalese ethnic cleansing that forced him to reconsider his life in the Buddhist nation of Bhutan, his role in resettling the Nepalese in Australia, his role as a community leader in Blacktown and what community means for him.

Bhutan is known as the land of Gross National Happiness, a Buddhist Shangri-la hidden in the Himalayas. But in the late 1980s, Bhutan waged a brutal ethnic-cleansing campaign against its citizens of Nepali ancestry, including Om Dhungel and his family. Bhutan to Blacktown tells Om Dhungel's remarkable story — his journey from a remote village to a senior position in the Bhutanese Civil Service, to life as a human rights activist in Nepal and, eventually, to his work as a community leader in Blacktown, western Sydney. Every step prepared Om for the central role he would play in settling more than 5000 Bhutanese refugees, in one of the most successful refugee initiatives in Australia's history. Written with Walkley Award-winning journalist James Button, Bhutan to Blacktown is a story of grit and struggle, humour and irrepressible optimism — and how losing nearly everything shaped one man's character and fate. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Om Dhungel about the period of Nepalese ethnic cleansing that forced him to reconsider his life in the Buddhist nation of Bhutan, his role in resettling the Nepalese in Australia, his role as a community leader in Blacktown and what community means for him.

Author James Button's 2008 eulogy for his politician father John Button was one of the first speeches ever added to Speakola. It's a beautiful speech, full of stories about one of Australia's most significant Labor politicians. It's also a eulogy that has an honesty to it, it talks about John Button's moodiness, his taciturn nature, his absences. But it also demonstrates his intelligence, wit and charisma. There's a sadness in Senator Button's past that James didn't bring up in the eulogy, which he now regrets, as he discusses in the interview. it's a brilliant speech and episode. James Button's books include Speechless  A Year in My Father's Business and Comeback: the Fall and Rise of Geelong. Tony's footy books include 1989 The Great Grand Final. Subscribe to Tony Wilson's 'Good one, Wilson' substack, to receive a weekly taste of his writing. An email a week, with stories like this one about his son. Speakola is made entirely by Tony and supported by listeners. There is a Patreon page which you can join If you want to offer Tony regular support. Also we welcome credit card donations,  which can be monthly or one off. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want a fortnightly email setting out great speeches by theme. Spread the speakola word! Tag @byTonyWilson @speakola_ on Twitter facebook and Instagram. Speakola is sponsored by DocPlay. Get a two week free trial on the world's best documentary streaming site, then if you choose to continue, $7.99/m. Email comments or ideas to tony@speakola.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Button is a freelance journalist, ALP member and former speechwriter for the former prime minister Kevin Rudd. He recently wrote a three-part, in-depth series for Nine/Fairfax on "cancel culture": what it is, why it exists and what it means for the Australian Left.  In this conversation James and I go deep into his argument and the three pieces and try to clarify how this social phenomenon manifests itself when it comes to issues of race, gender, art and politics.  On some fronts we agree, on others I try to push back and challenge some of the common arguments that are wheeled out on this stuff.  It's long, but (I hope) really worthwhile. TL:DR - class politics is GOOD and we need MORE OF IT PLEASE.  Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you If you've got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron Check out with my other podcast about the Greens and green politics with Emerald Moon, Serious Danger @JamesButton49 (though he rarely tweets!) Read James' three-part series on cancel culture:  "They cancelled me as a human": what nearly killed Logie winner Hugh Sheridan Gender, sex and power: the debate dividing universities Is identity politics killing the left? ARTICLE: The Failure of Occupy is Almost Complete by Freddie deBoer ARTICLE: Woke politics and power by Waleed Aly  Cause(s) of the Week: Savannah Pride (savannahpride.com.au); Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation (marrinweejali.org.au)

As Australia heads toward another federal election, progressive politics is marshalling its forces to rid itself of the chaotic and decrepit Morrison government.It's easy to define what progressives are against, but there's a red hot battle going on to define what they are really about.Journalist and author James Button has addressed these issues in a recent series of articles in the Nine Newspapers.Button's contention that the left's drift to addressing politics as a battle over issues of identity and culture skirmishes around language at the expense of doing the hard work around wages, job security, pay equity and workers rights risks continuing alienation of the very people who it believes it represents.Thoughtful and provocative, James Button is our guest on this week's addition of "On the Job". Read more from James Button: The educational divide that threatens to split the left Cancel culture: It’s complicated ______________________________________________________________ * You can now email us with your comments, story ideas, tip-offs, flip offs, and questions - otjpodcast@protonmail.com *On the Job is made by Australian Unions. More about On The Job podcast Need help with working conditions? Call Australian Union Support Centre - 1300 486 466 About the hosts Sally Rugg - @sallyrugg Francis Leach, ACTU - @SaintFranklySupport the show: https://www.onthejobpodcast.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geraldine and Eliza discuss a new three-part series on 'cancel culture' recently published in 9 Newspapers. James Button, the former speechwriter for Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and son of Hawke Government minister John Button, has undertaken the important but challenging task of looking at this movement which began in the United States. In this series, Button explores the rise of cancel culture in Australia and how these conversations are influencing progressive politics. Also this week, hunting for the right dress as we emerge back into public life. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation at the Facebook page "LDC Podcast" or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com. 'They cancelled me as a human' What nearly killed logie winner Hugh Sheridan - article 1 https://www.smh.com.au/national/they-cancelled-me-as-a-human-what-nearly-killed-logie-winner-hugh-sheridan-20211027-p593ls.html Gender, Sex and Power: the debate dividing universities - article 2 https://www.smh.com.au/national/gender-sex-and-power-the-debate-dividing-universities-20211118-p599zz.html The educational divide that threatens to split the left - article 3 https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-educational-divide-that-threatens-to-split-the-left-20211118-p59a8k.html The demoralising search for the dress that fits - Kristie Clements, The New Daily https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/style/2021/11/20/kirstie-clements-dress-shopping-sizing/

It's a hot-button issue in many western countries but just where did cancel culture come from and what are its ramifications? Writer James Button attempts to untangle this highly-politicised issue in conversation with acclaimed theatre director and playwright Wesley Enoch and Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland. The podcast episode augments a three part series on the issue that James has written for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, the first part of which appears in Good Weekend on November 20. Read James Button's piece here. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walkley Foundation and Scanlon Foundation present - Media training: Inclusive reporting that represents Australia's diversity. Session 1: The language of storytelling This is the first in a series of professional development webinars for Australian journalists to bring greater diversity and inclusion to their reporting, presented by the Walkley Foundation and the Scanlon Foundation. This first session focuses on the language of storytelling, hosted by Walkley-winning feature writer James Button and featuring community and youth worker Nor Shanino. Storytelling is about listening and then getting out of the way so that the personalities and experiences can be heard. In this session, we'll delve into the relationship between storyteller and source from both sides. James Button will share his approach and how humility is essential in allowing individuals to trust the storyteller. In 2020, James and Julie Szego participated in a Zoom roundtable with a diverse group of young people who grew up in the Flemington/Kensington Housing Commission Flats. Nor Shanino was a participant in the roundtable and has experienced multiple approaches by media representatives. He will share his thoughts on the keys to authenticity in reporting. The openness and willingness of the young people resulted in a publication that told the range of stories authentically. The initial roundtable was followed by individual interviews which were only possible through an acknowledgement of the value of their opinions. This isn't always possible for news items but the investment in storytelling pays dividends when news needs to be told. Hosted by Antoinette Lattouf from Media Diversity Australia.

Busco for Brekky chats to James Button, author of a study commissioned by the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute - Blacktown: An Australian Frontier.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod koniec września zespół James Button Band wydał swój trzeci album długogrający „Pustynny”. O kulisach powstania krążka, muzycznych inspiracjach i społeczności vintage szczecinecka formacja w składzie Kamil Kondała, Kuba Legan i Karolina Bawarowska opowiada w rozmowie z Bartkiem Koziczyńskim. 

In this week's episode, Mike and Rich delve back to the time of ARTHUR AND MERLIN: KNIGHTS OF CAMELOT, the latest in a long line of films looking at the legend of King Arthur. Our second feature review is INHERITANCE, in which Simon Pegg gets to try out an American accent! For our Short Shot we decide to POP DOWN with director and co-star James Button, in a film which really resonates with the current/recent lockdown situation. Finally, for our DTV Throwback, we head down to Columbia with Christopher Walken to overthrow a corrupt government in MCBAIN. Check it out! Please note: the audio quality might sound a bit "off" for the next couple of episodes due to having to resort to a different recording set-up but this should be rectified soon!

Despite threats of jail time, Bernard Collaery, representative of Witness K, has published his book Oil Over Troubled Water: Australia's Timor Sea Intrigue and phoned in to The Grapevine to unpack his legal battles with the government.And Dave Nichols, Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne returns for his monthly segment to discuss the role of urban planning in disease prevention. Then, existential dread, James Button gets on the line to discuss people's fears for the future he investigated in his essay The Climate Interviews for the The Monthly.

James Button spoke to scores of people about climate change and what it means to them. He found deep anxiety – but also a contradiction between how people thought and how they acted. Today, what a conversation about ecological catastrophe could look like.Guest: Author and contributor to The Monthly James Button. Background reading: The Climate Interviews in The Monthly The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anthony Albanese was shaped by the circumstances of his childhood: a single mother, a council house, a love of the Labor Party. The question now is if his working-class background can help the ALP reconnect to its working-class base. James Button on making sense of the leader of the Opposition.Guest: Journalist and former speechwriter James Button. Background reading:Picking up the pieces in The Monthly. The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Jo Newman talks to set and costume designer James Button about the hilarious Alan Ayckbourn comedy Relatively Speaking which opens at Salisbury Playhouse on 4 September 2019

Stefan Delatovic speaks to Walkley award winning journalist James Button about the current landscape of English language learning among migrants and refugees in Australia and, in particular, the state of Australia's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).

Speechless: A Year in My Father's Business is a "masterpiece" memoir written by James Button, first published by Melbourne University Press in 2012, followed by a revised edition in 2013.James Button's 2016 book, published by Melbourne University Press, is Comeback: The Fall and Rise of Geelong.

Special guest: Jennifer Higdon Deep cut: Grazyna Bacewicz - Violin Concerto No. 3 On our very first episode we talk to American composer Jennifer Higdon about her new release All Things Majestic featuring Giancarlo Guerrero and the Nashville Symphony, along with soloists Roberto Diaz (viola) and James Button (oboe). Our Deep Cut is Grazyna Bacewicz's Violin Concerto No. 3.

Friday Late is a weekly interview program from the people who bring you PM. Daily current affairs doesn't always have time to let guests stretch out and expand on their knowledge - Friday Late will fill that gap. Each week, Mark Colvin will be talking to three or four newsmakers, analysts and thinkers about the events that shape our time. On the program tonight, two interviews that touch in different ways on the invisible barriers between government and the outside world. Shashi Tharoor discusses India's relationship with the outside world. James Button will tell us about his transition from being a reporter to a speechwriter for the Prime Minister in Canberra. And Armando Iannucci, midwife to some of the greatest British comedy of his generation, on The Thick Of It, the 21st century successor to Yes Minister - and on how television itself is going to have to change radically to meet the challenges of a digital age.

Friday Late is a weekly interview program from the people who bring you PM. Daily current affairs doesn't always have time to let guests stretch out and expand on their knowledge - Friday Late will fill that gap. Each week, Mark Colvin will be talking to three or four newsmakers, analysts and thinkers about the events that shape our time. On the program tonight, two interviews that touch in different ways on the invisible barriers between government and the outside world. Shashi Tharoor discusses India's relationship with the outside world. James Button will tell us about his transition from being a reporter to a speechwriter for the Prime Minister in Canberra. And Armando Iannucci, midwife to some of the greatest British comedy of his generation, on The Thick Of It, the 21st century successor to Yes Minister - and on how television itself is going to have to change radically to meet the challenges of a digital age.