A Friday Rave

We talk to Clinton Ferndandes about his latest book, 'Turblulence: Australian Foreign Policy in the Trump Era'. Deep insight into the current and future geopolitical situation and Australia's role in it. You can purchase Turbulence from most booksellers, or ask your local library to get a copy. It's a must read. Turbulence: Australian Foreign Policy in the Trump EraYou can also check out Clinton's...

This week we discuss Venezuela, the US military incursion and abduction of Maduro, the quest for control of resources and the normalisation of breaking international law, or what remains of it, in the context of the International Rules Based Order championed by the US and Australia. We also have a look at the AUKUS Command, a branch of the AFP established in July 2024 tasked with the protection an...

Jacob from A Friday Rave interviewing legendery singer songwriter Leon Rosselson from his home in London

Today we have a look at who's watching the man that's watching you.

Just Jacob having a rave at the start of the year

The first installment of Saturday Kick Ons, we talk to Scott Ludlam about the murky world of the Atlas Network, and the grip it has on political discourse.  The following 3CR programs also feature important discussions on the Atlas Newtork, as mentioned in the episode. Lucy Hamilton on Yeah Nah PasaranDr Jeremy Walker on The Climate Action Show 

A good old fashioned rave about rushed new laws in NSW and Victoria, plus some extra commentary.

Today, of course we talk about the Bondi Shooting

A Big Week: F35 parts, the US NDAA and AUSMIN, Palantir and all the rest! Riding roughshod through our brains. 

We discuss the sleight of hand at the War Memorial to hide the war crimes of Ben Roberts-Smith, how impunity for war crimes carries on in the chambers of parliament and of course, the opening of Lockheed Martin's new missile facility in Port Wakefield. 

Venezuela

We catch up with Googotha Elder Aunty Sue Haseldine to hear the latest on impending rocket launches on her Country at the Koonibba Test Range, threatening the safety of her, her family and friends, and the Country. Jacob and Mercedes do a deep dive into Southern Launch, the company conducting the launches, and also the companies that they are funded by and those they do business with. 

We dive into the Whitlam dismissal, not as an anomaly, but a coup carried out by global capital against the people.

Due to... reasons, we were unable to do a shw this week so repeated our Hiroshima Day Special from August.worth a relisten.

Today, Venezuela, AUKUS Pillar2 and D Notices

We look at the deals being made around critical minerals

Saffron Kingdom on KashmirF35s (again)FOI laws

The 'ceasefire'Satellite launches in SA

Gaza: The Plan. The Department of War

US: War Reserve Stockpile Allies Israel BillAustralia: Optus.

Analysing some key areas of concern in recent Australian eSafety Commissioner report. Jacob's naïveté: Israel's actions and the situation in Palestine worse than any of us could have predicted.

the rise of fascism and the continued support of Israel are not two seperate issues.

Mercedes is having a breather today, so Jacob is talking about the rise in Australian fascism

The Geelong Treatythe UK sub industry andwho the hell is Fergus McLachlan?

The new type of drone that will soon be everywhere... guarding your safety.oh... and AUKUS