Podcasts about roz ward

We chatted with two wonderful socialists: Jordan Van den Lamb, A.K.A. PurplePingers, and Roz Ward, the original host of Red Flag Radio. Jordan will be a senate candidate with the Victorian Socialists in the upcoming federal elections, and Roz is his campaign manager. Jordan has amassed a serious following on Tiktok and Intagram thanks to his unflinching honesty about the housing crisis and his advocacy for tenants' rights. We chatted about the housing crisis, the elections, why private schools are shit and much more.  Check out the Pingers4Parliament campaign here: https://pingers4parliament.com/  Pleast volunteer, share and donate!  Check out the Shit Rentals website, created by Jordan: https://www.shitrentals.org/ 

Millions of workers and students have taken part in strikes and protests across France in response to President Macron's push to increase the retirement age to 64. As a result of the resistance, Macron has been forced to pass the law by Presidential decree, sparking more anger on the streets. Revolutionary socialist John Mullen joins us to discuss the historical significance of this movement and the political questions it raises for those who want to see the defeat of the pensions law as a path to more radical change.    Read more in Red Flag France in Revolt by Christopher Di Pasquale - https://redflag.org.au/article/france-revolt   Come to Marxism 2023 - April 6th - 9th - https://www.marxismconference.org/  Hosted by Roz Ward and Emma Norton. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Contact us on redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

Cat Kutay on alternatives to relocation in flood prone communities and First Nations engineering, replay of Pro-Trans, Anti Fascist Rally courtesy of Solidarity Breakfast, Priyanka Ashraf chats about Maya Cares, an online platform where users can report racism. Acknowledgement of country// Headlines// ​7:30 - First Nations people were and are the first engineers on this continent, it is crucial that this knowledge is centred in all land management decision making. Today, Dr Cat Kutay is joining us to unpack why relocation is not the answer for communities in flood prone areas. Cat is descended from seafarers of Celtic and Aboriginal origin. She works with Aboriginal communities for online language learning and story sharing as a way for Aboriginal culture and knowledge to be acknowledged and integrated into Australian engineering approaches. You can read Cat's article on Indigenous engineering here.// 7:50 - We are now going to an excerpt from the Pro-Trans, Anti Fascist Rally courtesy of Annie McLoughlan from Solidarity Breakfast Saturday, recorded last Saturday 25 March. We hear from two speakers at the rally: Roz Ward, co-founder of Safe Schools Coalition Victoria, and Andy Meddick - former MP, supporter of LGBTI rights, a parent of trans children and activist. Hear more from Solidarity Breakfast here.// 8:10 - Priyanka Ashraf is a Muslim woman from Bangladesh who previously worked as a lawyer before transitioning into technology and entrepreneurship in establishing The Creative Co-Operative, or The CCO. The CCO is the first 100% Woman of Colour owned, led and operated social enterprise in Australia working to close the intersectional and intergenerational wealth gap by supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Black and Women of Colour in building shared economic power and improving access to mental health and wellbeing. She joins us today to chat about a CCO initiative Maya Cares, a online platform where users can report racism, as well as get access to an entire library of culturally-appropriate resources and services, including various lists of culturally-appropriate counsellors.//  Songs//HEAVEN WITH U - Tasman Keith ft Jessica Mauboy (2:54min) Superstar - Sycco (3:34min)  

Roz Ward and Heath Paynter interviews with James McKenzie. Roz Ward discusses the worrying move internationally to attack reproductive rights alongside LGBTIQ rights and attempts to stir that up in Australia.  Roz is a founder of Safe Schools and the Victorian Socialists' candidate for the seat of Richmond at Victoria's state election.  She will speak at the Defend Abortion Rights Rally at 12.30 pm, Saturday, 8 October outside Victoria's Parliament House.  https://victoriansocialists.org.au/candidates/roz-ward Heath Paynter updates us about MPXV (Monkeypox) in Australia, including our vaccine supply and the success of community-controlled LGBTIQ health organisations in containing the outbreak.  Interview starts at 36:40 minutes.  AFAO is holding an online forum about MPXV with leading sexual health experts at 6.30 pm (AEDT), Monday, 10 October. Details: https://www.afao.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.  Sovereignty was never ceded.

The healthcare system in Australia is in crisis. Politicians talk about the 'pressure' that COVID-19 has put on the system but fail to acknowledge systemic under funding of hospitals and other services. On this episode we discuss what workers would do to fix the crisis in healthcare with NSW nurse Deaglan, allied health worker Cecilia, and socialist activist Jerome Small.  Labor's pandemic - https://redflag.org.au/article/labors-pandemic  Nurses' union raises pay claim under pressure from rank and file - https://redflag.org.au/article/nurses-union-raises-pay-claim-under-pressure-rank-and-file NSW nurses and midwives strike again - https://redflag.org.au/article/nsw-nurses-and-midwives-strike-again  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Contact us on redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

What can we expect from the return of an Australian Labor Party (ALP) government? Are there any reasons to hope for progressive change? On this episode we're joined by Liz Walsh and Josh Lees to discuss the first three weeks of Labor in power, and what we can learn from previous Labor governments in Australia. How does a Marxist analysis of the ALP help to prepare us for the struggles ahead?   ALP stands idle while capitalists trash living standards  Albanese continues Labor's rotten imperialist record Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Contact us on redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

With the Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the battle for abortion rights in the US is at a critical turning point. On this episode Roz talks to socialist activist Emma Norton about the history of abortion rights, the limitations of looking to the Democrats to protect the right to choose, and the struggles that are needed to win.  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  

The federal election campaign, with the notable exception of the Victorian Socialists, is a showcase of the worst aspects of Australian politics. On this episode we put a revolutionary perspective on some of the biggest issues the politicians are talking about and not talking about as they tour the country touting for votes. Roz is joined by Red Flag contributing editors Louise O'Shea and Eleanor Morley for a lively discussion.  Why would anyone care about the election?   Fix the cost of living crisis by Ben Hillier  Get involved - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/  Donate to the Victorian Socialists - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/donate  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  

The Victorian Socialists are taking on the billionaires and parties that represent them in the upcoming Australian federal election. Running on a platform that calls for a radical reorganisation of society and a redistribution of wealth and power, we talk to three Victorian Socialists candidates - Kath Larkin, Jerome Small, and Belle Gibson. How does their campaign compare to their rivals? What have their experiences of running in a federal election have taught them about politics? What inspires them as socialists to run in a parliamentary election?   Introducing Aran Mylvaganam for the Senate  Back the Victorian Socialists by Corey Oakley  Morrison is appalling and so is Labor by Mick Armstrong  How should revolutionaries view parliamentary elections? by Jerome Small  Get involved - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/  Donate to the Victorian Socialists - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/donate  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  

How do socialists understand the Russian invasion of Ukraine? What does this conflict uncover about imperialist tensions today? What is so hypocritical about the response of western political leaders? Socialist activist and author Tom Bramble answers these questions and more in discussion with Roz Ward.  Further coverage of the war can be found at https://redflag.org.au/  Tom's books can be purchased at https://shop.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  

In Australia at the beginning of 2022 the COVID crisis is reaching new deadly milestones. The healthcare system is collapsing under the strain. A mainstream political consensus has been reached about 'living' and dying with the pandemic while the far right have taken the crisis as an opportunity to mobilise. At the same time, climate change continues to create international and local catastrophes. On this episode Roz and Liam are joined by activists Jess Lenehan and Nahui Jimenez to discuss the many reasons to be a socialist today.    Freedom Fridays Protest for Refugees in Melbourne - https://www.facebook.com/events/6793879187348723/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  

World leaders are gathering to discuss their plans to tackle climate change at the COP26 in Glasgow. Will their commitments make any difference? What are the alternatives to global summits? On this episode we discuss the politics of climate crisis internationally and in Australia, and how we should respond with activists Anneke and Cormac.  Follow the coverage of COP26 in Red Flag - https://redflag.org.au/category/climate  Join the global day of action on November 6 in your city - details below. Melbourne: https://fb.me/e/KgHsDV1t Sydney: https://fb.me/e/1uTFnYSFw Canberra: https://fb.me/e/14yae7A3r Brisbane: https://fb.me/e/6HHyV6kxS Adelaide: https://fb.me/e/2CrDfujfM Perth: https://fb.me/e/Lxenn5fx Wollongong: https://fb.me/e/DdG2mfPT   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  

On this episode we discuss the hidden class history of the suffragettes and the role of working class mass struggle in winning the vote. Too often the official histories of the suffrage movement brush over the bitter splits and divisions within both the campaign and the Pankhurst family. Roz is joined in discussion by veteran socialist Moira Leahy to uncover these important debates and discuss the politics of challenging sexism and fighting for socialism.    Reading How working class women won the vote by Judy Cox http://isj.org.uk/how-working-class-women-won-the-vote/  Sylvia Pankhurst - a rebel in the fight for votes by Isabel Ringrose - https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/50653/Sylvia+Pankhurst+++a+rebel+in+the+fight+for+votes  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   

On this episode we talk to an education worker, a nurse, and a construction worker about why they are campaigning for health before profits and safer workplaces in Australia. Health before Profits is a national campaign group that includes workers, academics, activists and students who are organising in opposition to Scott Morrison's reckless, unsafe national plan for re-opening and 'living with COVID'.    Find out more and get involved in the campaign here - https://www.facebook.com/HealthbeforeProfitAus  Public meeting on the school reopening plan in Victoria - Sun 24 October 5pm -  https://www.facebook.com/events/175070548108545/ OzSAGE is a multi-disciplinary network of Australian experts from a broad range of sectors relevant to the well-being of the Australian population during and after the COVID-19 pandemic -  https://ozsage.org/   Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au    Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.

The 250 richest people in Australia increased their wealth by $93 billion during the first year of the pandemic while millions of essential workers have seen no increase in their wages. In this episode we talk to activist Shirley Killen about drastic inequality, the political failures of mainstream politics, and what socialists can learn from the drive for profits in a crisis.  Reading How Australia's richest have profited in the pandemic by Shirley Killen - https://redflag.org.au/article/how-australias-richest-have-profited-pandemic   Why is nobody in prison over robodebt? by April Holcombe - https://redflag.org.au/node/7483  How the rich are cashing in on pandemic pain by Tyler Ray (Nov 2020) - https://redflag.org.au/node/7470  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper https://subscribe.redflag.org.au    Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.

The 'Robert Menzies Institute' is set to open at Melbourne University in November. The founders claim the Institute will be a museum dedicated to 'Australia's greatest Prime Minister' but the real project appears to be establishing a conservative think-tank with a board of right wing ideologues including Peta Credlin and Georgina Downer. On this episode we talk to student activists and Graduate Student Association officers Monica Sestito and Brendan Laws about the campaign to stop the Institute and the question of free speech on campus. Stop the Menzies Institute campaign page -  https://stopmenziesinstitute.wordpress.com/ Socialists Debate the Young Liberals - Was Menzies a Great Australian or Right-wing Scumbag? Weds 15 Sept 6pm -https://www.facebook.com/events/1692974661093120 Book your tickets for Socialism 2021 (17-19 September) here http://www.socialismsydney.com/  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.

The situation unfolding in Afghanistan is a humanitarian disaster resulting from decades of imperialist interventions and war. On this episode we discuss the political history of the invasion in 2001 and how the occupation resulted in the Taliban asserting control over the country today. Our guest Simone White is a socialist activist who was part of the Stop the War Coalition in Australia and has written and presented extensively on the politics and history of the middle east. Public meeting - Tues 24 August 18:30 (Melb time) - Bloodshed and war crimes: how the west destroyed Afghanistan - https://www.facebook.com/events/370684171388989  Book your tickets for Socialism 2021 here - http://www.socialismsydney.com/  Further Reading 'The US occupation of Afghanistan is over. But the disaster goes on' by Omar Hassan - https://redflag.org.au/article/us-occupation-afghanistan-over-disaster-goes  From 2008 - 'Afghanistan: the case against the “good war”' by Jonathan Neal https://isj.org.uk/afghanistan-the-case-against-the-good-war/   Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.

In this episode we discuss the debates around lockdown and the political response to the pandemic in Australia with Sydney based socialist activists Eleanor Morley and Josh Lees. Lockdowns continue in large parts of the country and the vaccine rollout is the slowest in the OECD. How can we understand the political priorities of the government? What is the significance of the anti-lockdown protests? Is there an alternative to lockdown? Anti-lockdown lunacy: from the elites to the streets - https://redflag.org.au/index.php/article/anti-lockdown-lunacy-elites-streets  Join Sydney socialists for an online Forum: Fascism and anti-Fascism in 1930s Australia - Sunday 8 August at 3pm - https://www.facebook.com/events/1304459746639353  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.

In this episode we reveal the forgotten history of Aboriginal unionists in the 1890s shearers' strikes. The participation of Aboriginal workers, including strike camp leaders like Andrew Stuart Stepney, challenges historical accounts that note the racism of the shearers' unions and subsequently ignore the role that Aboriginal workers played within the shearers' unions. We discuss the importance of revealing this history and draw out the lessons for unionists and socialists today.  A quote from an article in the Worker (Brisbane), 16 July 1892, that Roz reads during the episode:  I've yet to learn, don't you know, that the immortal British Empire or any other speck of country owns by sheer right divine all the land it can get its clutches on. There's no more natural sense in a bleary-eyed officer with gold lace and a taste for rum, sticking a few feet of stick, with a few square inches of painted calico attached, into the ground and saying 'I annex this 'ere country,' than there is in you or me taking a trip across to Europe and going through the same pantomime at Brighton or Monte Carlo. You or I've got exactly the same 'right ' as the gold laced gentleman who appreciates rum. The only thing is that he has a title deed in the shape of a few thousand tons of men of war, with guns enough to blow the unfortunate natives to little small bits if they object. Wonderful justice, isn't it?... The aboriginals had more right to be in Australia than we had, looking at things justly.'   Marxist Left Review - https://marxistleftreview.org/ Red Flag Books - https://shop.redflag.org.au/  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

On this episode we preview The Fight for Workers' Power: Revolution and Counter-Revolution in the 20th Century with author Tom Bramble. The book recounts key periods of international class struggle from 1914 to 1956 with the aim of bringing the lessons from these struggles to a new generation of socialists. Tom has studied, written about, and taken part in the labour movement in Australia and internationally. His books include a history of the trade union movement and the Labor Party in Australia, and Introducing Marxism: A Theory for Social Change, published in 2015. Red Flag Books - https://shop.redflag.org.au/  Read more on Russia here - https://redflag.org.au/russia/  Come to the Melbourne book launch on Thursday 15 July - https://www.facebook.com/events/313896660248031  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

The recent hospitalisation of 4 year old Tharunicaa and the story of her family Priya, Nades, and Kopika is a perfect illustration of the brutality of the Australian government's treatment of refugees. On this episode we discuss the campaign to bring this family back to Biloela with full residency rights and what their experience has revealed about the politics of the Australian refugee torture regime. Aran Mylvaganam, a refugee who was detained as a child when he arrived in Australia in 1997 and who later founded the Tamil Refugee Council, discusses the history of Tamil persecution in Sri Lanka. Liz Walsh, socialist and veteran refugee activist, argues that the campaign for this family should be the basis for building a new movement to fight for all refugees. Actions Saturday 19th June: Brisbane: https://www.facebook.com/events/1744718179059352 Sydney: https://www.facebook.com/events/4109741382397300 Canberra: https://www.facebook.com/events/940855446757098 Melbourne: https://www.facebook.com/events/2892815967657930 https://www.facebook.com/events/955419475236819 Hobart: https://www.facebook.com/events/392745478741981 Adelaide: https://www.facebook.com/events/2930566300488268 Darwin: https://www.facebook.com/events/170376411644516 Perth: https://www.facebook.com/events/398182648083729 Join the Perth campaign - https://www.facebook.com/tamilrefugeecounciloz and https://www.facebook.com/curtinuwasar  Aran will be speaking at Socialism in Sydney - http://www.socialismsydney.com/program/2154/  Red Flag coverage of the story of the 'Biloela family' - https://redflag.org.au/article/relief-one-biloela-family-fight-isnt-over  Profile of Kokilapathmapriya (Priya) Nadesalingam by Ben Hillier - https://redflag.org.au/article/freedom-fighter-celebrate-international-womens-day  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny.   

What are the differences between a socialist approach to fighting for liberation from oppression and the ideas that dominate what has become known as 'identity politics'? How can we genuinely combat oppression based on attributes of identity? What are the strengths of a politics of solidarity rather than 'allyship'? How important is it to experience oppression in order to understand it? On this episode we're joined by socialist activist Sarah Garnham to answer these questions and more. Further reading on this topic: The problem with identity politics by Louise O'Shea - https://redflag.org.au/node/5900  Against reductionism: Marxism and oppression by Sarah Garnham - https://marxistleftreview.org/articles/against-reductionism-marxism-and-oppression/ Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

For more than 100 years, Palestinians have never given up the fight for their homeland and national independence. Their struggles have inspired international solidarity as a result of their courage and determination in the face of violent occupation and oppression. On this episode we are joined again by Vashti Fox, author of The Story of Palestine: Empire, Repression and Resistance, for a discussion of the history and important political lessons socialists can learn from the Palestinian struggle.   The Story of Palestine: Empire, Repression and Resistance by Vashti Fox (2020) available at  https://shop.redflag.org.au/collections/palestine/products/the-story-of-palestine-empire-repression-and-resistance For protests in Melbourne go to: https://www.facebook.com/FreePalestineMelbourne Palestine Action Group Sydney: https://www.facebook.com/syd.bmbc  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

Wood for cremation fires is running out across India. While bodies continue to fill the streets the Modi regime has pushed a political agenda of self promotion and ignored a rapidly growing health catastrophe. On this episode we are joined by Sagar Sanyal to discuss how this crisis happened, what the Indian ruling class could have done to prevent it, and why capitalism is responsible for mass murder.   Reading: Turning a profit from death: on Modi’s pandemic response in neoliberal India by Tithi Bhattacharya https://redflag.org.au/article/turning-profit-death-modis-pandemic-response-neoliberal-india India’s government has blood on its hands by Ravibhahini https://redflag.org.au/article/indias-government-has-blood-its-hands   Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

Scott Morrison's response to multiple allegations of sexual assault within his party has been an abject failure and a demonstration of the ongoing commitment of the government to oppression and exploitation. In this episode we welcome back Red Flag newspaper editor Louise O'Shea to discuss what has happened since accusations against attorney-general Christian Porter were made public last month, including the The Good Society resources aimed at educating students about consent and respectful relationships.  Previous episode: https://redflag.podbean.com/e/power-politics-and-sexual-assault-with-louise-oshea/  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

We have a world to win, but are we too late to avoid the 'tipping points' that trigger irreversible environmental catastrophe? There are still reasons to hope that we can save the planet, but what are the politics that can win the world? In this discussion with socialist teacher and environmental activist Jamiel Deeb, we examine the failures of reformist environmentalism and the crimes of capitalism as well as the possibilities for socialism in a hothouse earth.    Further reading: 'Net zero by 2050' means disaster' by Jack Crawford in Red Flag 'Without a revolution, we'll have climate catastrophe' by James Plested in Red Flag Marxism and the natural world by Michael Kandelaars in Marxist Left Review Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

Special recording of the opening night of Marxism 2021 in Melbourne featuring Aran Mylvaganam, Liz Walsh, and Omar Hassan. Marxism Conference - www.marxismconference.org  Instagram @marxism_conference Facebook /MarxismConference Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

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. NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters about proposals for solar export levy for homeowners point towards need to renationalise the electricity grid. Coverage by Bruce Mountain at renew economy shows the costs of upgrading to allow more solar penetration are fairly small at 3-5% of the overall capital works budget of grid operators; moreover large generators don't pay any grid connection fees whereas every household pays $1.20 per day to be connected even if they have panels and are a net generator of power. Of the 2.7million Australian households with solar panels, a majority are in working class areas.Right wing ideologue and ex federal Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella appointed to Fair Work Commission by Christian PorterScott Morrison's cabinet reshuffle does little to change the sexism built into the DNA of the Liberal party. Australian of the year Grace Tame has strongly criticised the appointment of Amanda Stoker as minister for women as Stoker has provided a platform for Mens rights activist Bettina Arndt.Interviews and DiscussionJacob & Zane speak with safe schools founder, equal marriage campaigner and socialist alternative member Roz Ward about this weekends marxism conference happening at the old Meat Market building in North Melbourne. Ward outlines some of the various discussion streams happening, and gives an overview of the various international guests attending the conference via videolink, who will discuss numerous social movements and battles past and present. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jacob and Zane speak with Jane Carnegie from the Save Westernport campaign group about the successful fight to prevent a massive gas import terminal being built at Crib Point near Hastings, South East of Melbourne. The Floating Storage and Regasification Unit proposed by AGL would have pumped half a billion litres of chlorinated waste water per day into the sensitive RAMSAR listed coastal wetland ecology and waters, decimating the ecosystem. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jacob and Zane speak with RMIT research associate Simone Casey about her analysis of cuts to jobseeker and jobkeeper coinciding with the end of the eviction moratorium. The cuts are set to exacerbate the existing situation and will see some 2.6million people grappling with poverty and rental stress. The situation is especially bad for single parents and the long term unemployed. Casey looks at various remedies for the situation such as increasing the rate of jobseeker and rent assistance, and/or implementing a job guarantee, and/ or investing in a rollout of more public housing. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Rebellion and resistance continues in Myanmar after the Tatmadaw (Myanmar’s military) arrested State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and seized government on 1 February. Young workers and students have been at the centre of an uprising that has included mass strikes, street protests, and creative acts of civil disobedience. On this episode Burmese-Australian youth activist Ye Yint Aung and socialist Robert Narai share their perspectives and stories on the eruption of popular anger and the challenges ahead. Further readings: Myanmar coup: ‘The people are more united, armed with past lessons’ by Ye Yint Aung https://amp.theage.com.au/national/myanmar-coup-the-people-are-more-united-armed-with-past-lessons-20210302-p57747.html Myanmar’s spring revolution by Robert Narai: https://redflag.org.au/article/myanmars-spring-revolution Myanmar Workers and Unions on the Front Lines in Fight Against Coup by Kevin Lin: https://labornotes.org/2021/02/myanmar-workers-and-unions-front-lines-fight-against-coup If the Military Leaders Win, There Will Be No Unions': Myanmar Garment Workers on the Strikes Against the Coup, interview with Ma Moe Sandar Myint, Ma Ei Ei Phyu, Ma Tin Tin Wai https://labornotes.org/2021/03/if-military-leaders-win-there-will-be-no-unions-myanmar-garment-workers-strikes-against-coup Join us for a special panel at Marxism 2021 https://marxismconference.org/program/monday/myanmar-thailand-hong-kong-mass-movements-for-democracy-across-asia Follow Victorian Myanmar Youth on Facebook and Instagram for events and updates: facebook.com/vicmmyouth Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

Allegations of a rape that took place in parliament house made by former Liberal party staffer Brittany Higgens have opened up a broader discussion on the vile sexist behaviour of federal politicians and why such a culture thrives at the highest levels of Australian politics. On this episode Red Flag newspaper contributing editor Louise O'Shea argues that these examples of sexual assault, and the inadequate responses they generate, can only be understood as part of a system of class domination, power, and gendered oppression.    Read: Right-wing culture warriors and rape From the archive: Celebrating International Working Women’s Day with Liz Walsh and Louisa Bassini Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast   Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:  https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/   Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.  Music by Dan Kenny. 

In the second of our two part special, we explore the history and practice of anarchism with socialist activists Emma and Khyl. What was the debate between Marx and Bakunin really about? How did anarchists respond to the Russian revolution? What can we learn about anarchism from the period of the Spanish Civil War? How is the history of anarchism reflected in the current priorities of anarchist activists? Why does any of this matter? Longer read - Marxism and anarchismSupport Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

In the first of a two part special, we discuss some of the key theoretical differences between Anarchism and Marxism with socialist activists Emma and Khyl. What does it mean to be against all forms of authority? Why does understanding the role and nature of the state matter? How does anarchism view the revolutionary potential of the working class? What is the role of democracy and the party in revolutionary socialist organising compared to anarchism? In part two we will taker look at the history of anarchism in practice.Deep reading - Marx and the stateFurther listening - A history of Anarchism: A marxist critiqueSupport Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

Our final summer episode featuring highlights from the audio archives of the annual Marxism Conference in Melbourne. Roz's choice is presented by Dougal McNeill, Senior Lecturer in the English Programme at Victoria University of Wellington and President of the local branch of the Tertiary Education Union. In the introduction, Dougal explores the politics and work of the anti-war poets of World War One. Read more on The Poetry of Revolution by Diane FieldesMarxism 2021 tickets and program information:http://marxismconference.org/ Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

A special listener request from the Marxism Conference archives. The Russian Revolution is one of the most hotly contested events in human history. In this episode Omar Hassan presents a revolutionary socialist perspective on these world changing events. Russia 1917: When the People Rose by Sandra BloodworthMarxism 2021 tickets and program information:http://marxismconference.org/ Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

In 2010, Malalai Joya was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. Malalai first made worldwide news when she publicly denounced the Taliban and corrupt warlords in Afghanistan who she claimed took power with American backing. In 2005, she was elected to the Afghan parliament, but two years later was banished for her fierce criticisms of corrupt elements in the Afghan government and the US occupation. Malalai was forced to live semi-underground and continues to tour the world speaking against the Taliban, corruption and misogyny in Afghanistan. Often referred to as "the bravest woman in Afghanistan" she is a writer, feminist and anti-war activist. This episode features highlights from her presentation at Marxism 2012.Marxism 2021 tickets and program information:http://marxismconference.org/ Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny.  

Another summer special edition featuring highlights from the Marxism conference archives. On this episode we hear from two Palestinian activists. Huwaida Arraf, special guest at Marxism 2018, is a Palestinian American activist and lawyer who co-founded the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). We also hear from Remi Kanazi, a poet, writer, and organiser based in New York City. He is the author of Before the Next Bomb Drops:  Rising Up from Brooklyn to Palestine and Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine. Marxism 2021 tickets and program information:http://marxismconference.org/ Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

A summer special edition featuring highlights from the Marxism conference archives. On this episode we hear from Billy X Jennings a Black Panther Party veteran member, activist, educator and archivist speaking at Marxism 2013. Billy X Jennings acted as the personal aid to BPP leaders Huey Newton and David Hilliard. We also hear from Eamonn McCann, a journalist, socialist activist and former People Before Profit MLA member from Derry, Ireland. Eamonn is recorded as part of a panel at Marxism 2015 on the subject ‘why you should be a socialist’.Marxism 2021 tickets and program information:http://marxismconference.org/ Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

The Brereton report exposed the horrific war crimes of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. Less is known about the activities of the Australian military in the Pacific region. On this episode we explore the bloody history of Australia as an imperialist power and how socialists today understand the dynamics of imperialism in the region with Vinil Kumar.  Owning up to Australia’s slave labour past by Hersha KadkolBackyard bully: Australia's imperialism in the Pacific by Vinil KumarThe forging of Australian imperialism by Tom O'LincolnSupport Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny.  

The Labor government in Victoria announced that it will spend $5.3 billion as part of the 'Big Housing Build' over the next four years. The initiative has been described as the 'largest ever investment' by a state government in housing but the spin covers the fact that the majority of the money will not be spent on public housing. In this episode we explore the privatisation of social housing in Australia and investigate the reality of the housing crisis with activists Louisa Bassini and Steph Price.  Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny.   

Celebrating our first year of podcasting from Melbourne, Australia. Roz and Liam discuss reasons to be a revolutionary socialist in 2020 and reflect on our favourite episodes with special guests Louise O'Shea, Jerome Small, Emma Norton, and Sagar Sanyal. Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

Victorian Socialists member and friend of Red Flag Radio Jorge Jorquera has just won a seat on Maribyrnong Council in the west of Melbourne. Jorge talks to Roz and Liam about why he decided to run as a candidate for council and how the Victorian Socialists organised a campaign during a pandemic. We explore the challenge of connecting local issues with global politics and what it might mean to be a revolutionary socialist and councillor.Follow Jorge on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jorgevicsocFind out more about the Victorian Socialists - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

Staff and students across Australia are facing the challenge of organising during a pandemic to respond a massive crisis in higher education. Vice Chancellors are claiming that universities need to cut jobs in order to save money that has been wiped from their projected profits. The Liberal government has taken the opportunity to push through a ‘Job-ready Graduates Package’ - a major restructure that aims to make staff and students pay for the crisis. NTEU Fightback activists Katie Wood (Melbourne University) and Jack Hynes (Victoria University) join student activist Grace Hill (ANU) in discussion with Liam and Roz. NTEU Fightback - https://www.facebook.com/NTEUfightback Resources -  https://nteufightback.site/resourcesStudent Fightback - https://www.facebook.com/StudentFightbackSupport Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

The police crackdown on protests in New South Wales is a serious attempt to erode democratic rights and curtail political expression under the cover of the pandemic. On this episode we discuss why democracy should be defended at the same time as serious health measures are put in place to deal with the health crisis. Our guests Vinil Kumar and Eleanor Morely are founding members of the campaign 'Democracy is Essential - Restore the right to protest in NSW'. Campaign Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/DemocracyNSW Sign up to the campaign - here Donate to help pay the fines - here Civil rights, profits and the lockdown by Louise O'Shea Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

Twenty years ago, the 11-13 September blockade of the World Economic Forum’s Asia-Pacific Economic Summit, held at Melbourne’s Crown Casino complex, was disrupted by an estimated 20,000 protesters. James Plested and James Vigus are revolutionary socialists who were active participants at S11. On this episode we discuss the political context, debates, actions, and legacy of S11 and the 'battle of Melbourne'. 20 years on from S11: looking back at the battle of Melbourne by James PlestedS11 on the barricades video Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

In 2014, the Hazelwood mine fire burned out of control for 45 days causing one of Australia's biggest environmental and health disasters. Millions of square metres of exposed, highly flammable brown coal sent toxic ash and smoke billowing through the Latrobe Valley. The corporate owners of the mine dodged responsibility and focused on keeping the power station operating. The government covered up the health impacts and offered slow and grossly inadequate support measures. In the face of indifference for their lives and health, local residents got organised and fought back. Published on 23 February 2014, Naomi Farmer's article on the crisis, Disaster in the Valley crashed the Red Flag website and triggered the beginning of serious resistance from local communities. Veteran socialist Diane Fieldes joins Naomi for discussion of a disaster that captures both the inhumanity of capitalism and the potential for a different world.Tom Doig's new book Hazelwood is reviewed by Diane in the next issue of Red Flag.Support Red Flag Radio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. 

A two part special edition with Sagar Sanyal on how Marxists understand economic crisis. In part one we discuss how mainstream interpretations of the causes of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 fail to take account of the inherent instability of capitalist competition and production. Why do crises happen and what is the legacy of 2008 for today? This episode is suitable for listeners who are new to thinking about economics or those looking to develop their understanding of Marxist economics. Recommended reading: Chris Harman (2009) Zombie Capitalism: Global Crisis and the Relevance of Marx (Bookmarks) - available at https://shop.redflag.org.au/Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

A two part special edition with Sagar Sanyal on how Marxists understand economic crisis. In part two we discuss how the legacy of the GFC and underlying structural weakness in the economy form the context of the current crisis. Sagar offers a critique of non-Marxist theoretical and practical responses to the economic challenges of 2020. This episode is suitable for listeners who are new to thinking about economics or those looking to develop their understanding of Marxist economics.If the neoliberal order is over, what comes next? -https://redflag.org.au/node/7184Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

The logic of neoliberalism has defined the response to COVID-19 internationally. In Australia, decades of privatisation have degraded health services and made sub-contracting endemic in employment. This means that political decisions continue to be made on all sides that put profit and business before health and life. In this episode we discuss how neoliberalism has shaped the pandemic with Red Flag contributing editor Louise O'Shea. Neoliberalism's pandemic - https://redflag.org.au/node/7303 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

Led by students and young people, a new wave of pro-democracy protest has broken out in Thailand. Liam is joined by Giles Ji Ungpakorn, an exiled socialist and Thai dissident living in the United Kingdom, to discuss what has been happening to re-energise the movement. Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper: https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/ Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com 

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the structural weakness and lack of resources in Australia's hospitals. On this special episode we speak to healthcare workers Cecilia and Eric about their experiences during the current crisis, how the neoliberal priorities of hospital management are impacting workers and patients, and explore the possibilities for resistance and change. Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast  Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. Music by Dan Kenny. Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper:https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/  Contact the show:redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com