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Blaksiders

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Two First Nations lawyers in a studio with LOTS to say. Blaksiders is the no-holds-barred conversation about news and current affairs that hosts Gemma McKinnon and Peta MacGillivray feel like talking about. Gemma McKinnon is a Barkindji woman, a mother of 6, and an Aries. Gemma likes administrative law and country music. She recently moved to the Blue Mountains and is learning to care for chickens. Peta MacGillivray is a Kalkutungu and South Sea Islander woman who grew up in Central Queensland. Peta is now a die-hard Sydney-sider, who loves finding the city’s best breakfast sandwiches. She a...

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#34 Especially Heinous 09.09.2024 34:35

Pete and Gem discuss whether or not the general public know fact from fiction when it comes to portrayals of the criminal justice system.

#33 Blak Moms 02.09.2024 29:59

This week Gem and Pete explore the joys of Blak mothering (JUST LET US LIVE!!)

#32 Deliberately Barren 26.08.2024 30:00

This week Pete and Gem ask why women choosing not to birth children is still a thing people care about.

#31 Gambling is for Losers 19.08.2024 30:00

Pete and Gem discuss the scourge that is gambling and why the government is so hesitant to take action on its advertising.

#30 Strictly Breaking 12.08.2024 30:00

On the night of the Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Gemma and Pete have got feelings about RayGunn and other Olympic drama.

#29 Mmm Hmm This Month's Big Stories 05.08.2024 30:00

Birthday girl Pete and Gemma discuss this month's big stories from Garma and beyond.

#28 Goodbye Linda B 29.07.2024 30:00

Gem and Pete pay tribute to Minister Linda Burney as she wraps up her extraordinary career in Australian politics.

#27 Leadershits 26.07.2024 30:00

Gem and Pete discuss the perils of leadership and how to succession plan better than the Americans.

#26 Double Disillusioned 16.07.2024 29:59

This week Pete and Gem talk politics in the Senate, and the unique politicians the upper house spawns.

#25 Blak Christmas 08.07.2024 32:42

Pete and Gem celebrate the best time of the year, Blak Christmas!

#24 Acknowledge This. 02.07.2024 30:00

Gem and Pete discuss the latest flare up of Welcome to Country politics in metro Sydney and share some ideas about what should be acknowledged at your next meeting.

#23 Mmm Hmm This Month's Big Stories 24.06.2024 30:00

Pete and Gem discuss the stories in Blak affairs that have us yappin this month.

#22 EOFWhyyy 17.06.2024 36:00

This week Pete and Gem discuss tax time and the dread of financial admin.

#21 Stay Classy 10.06.2024 33:26

Pete and Gem take Cate Blanchett's lead to discuss class structures in modern Australia.

#20 Sounds about white 03.06.2024 30:00

Gem and Pete are talk about why people find it so hard to discuss racism.

#19 Radical Reconciliation? 27.05.2024 30:00

Gem and Pete discuss how much reconciliation can be found in revolution. Can you have one without the other?

#18 There Goes The Neighbourhood 20.05.2024 30:00

Pete and Gem are back discussing the federal budget, short term fiscal decision-making and it's impact on our cities, towns, and families.

#17 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Being Online 18.05.2024 29:59

Pete and Gem discuss the pros and cons of online life and whether it's even a choice.

#16 While They're Paying Attention... 07.05.2024 29:59

Peta and Gemma have a conversation about abuse in relationships while the country is paying attention to the crisis of domestic and family violence in the community.

#15 Birthday Party 29.04.2024 30:00

#14 Edge Lords 28.04.2024 30:01

#13 Mmm Hmm: this month's big stories (April) 28.04.2024 30:00

#12 Werking 9 to 5 28.04.2024 30:01

#10 Bad Blaks 28.04.2024 30:00

#11 - Blak Identity Politics 02.04.2024 37:31

This week Gemma McKinnon and Peta Mcgillivray discuss Blak Identity Politics