The Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ

Today we talk to Sam Roggeveen - strategist at the Lowy Institute and author of new book "The Echidna Strategy" which is about radically reframing Australian military strategy and our relationship to the USA. Originally broadcast 27/10/23

On today's show we speak to David McBride, Australian army whistleblower. David leaked what were called "The Afghan files" to the ABC about misconduct by the Australian military. He has since been vindicated by the army's own Brereton Inquiry, but still will face trial on November 13 and potentially go to prison. Originally broadcast 18/08/23

Today we check back in with two of Queensland's long-running Aboriginal occupation protests - Deebing Creek and Waddananggu. It's a happy story at Waddananggu as they celebrate two years of continuous occupation on Adani's mine lease. Not so happy at Deebing Creek where they were evicted and had their camp bulldozed back in June, but they are keeping on going anyway. Originally broadcast 25/09/23

Today we take a deep dive into the ocean to see what fossil fuel companies are doing to our marine surroundings. I speak to Louise Morris from the Marine Conservation Society about the effects of seismic blasting tests, and to Rod Campbell from the Australia Institute about whether giving fossil fuel companies tracts of ocean to try to pump their carbon outputs into the ocean floor is really the k...

This week's show is a catch up with climate activism around the country. I speak to Emil Davey from Disrupt Burrup Hub about the amazing campaign they have been running in WA and whether the pushback they have received is going to put them off. I also chat to Naomi Hodgson from Rising Tide about their upcoming Peoples Blockade of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle, and to Aahana and Layla...

Today we are marking a not very happy anniversary - 70 years this weekend since the first nuclear weapon was detonated on the Australian mainland at Emu Fields. I speak to Karina Lester, whose father Yami was permanently blinded by the blast. We also hear about the long and continuing struggle of South Australian Aboriginal people against the nuclear industry on their country - from Arabunna elder...

On today's show we are talking about the ongoing dispossession, oppression, resilience and resistance of Palestinian people. We get an update from Lee Rhiannon who has just returned from Palestine, hear about the importance of Palestinian dakbe dancing from Sameer Ellagta, and replay an interview with Olfat Mahmoud - a legend of Palestinian humanitarian work who has sadly just passed away. Origina...

Today is one last show on the Voice to Parliament referendum. I speak to three different Aboriginal perspectives - Bridget Cama from Uluru Dialogues, Boe Spearim from Treaty Before Voice, and Meriki Onus from Warriors for the Aboriginal Resistance. Originally broadcast 06/10/23

Today we are talking about the upcoming referendum for the Voice to Parliament. I speak to Aboriginal leaders on either side of the fence - Kirstie Parker from the Uluru Dialogues who is supporting a yes vote, and Wayne Wharton from Treaty Before Voice who is saying vote no. Listen in to decide for yourself! Originally broadcast 21/07/23

Today we talk about America's influence on Australia's military policy and strategy. I speak to former Australian army major and current strategist Clinton Fernandes about his new book "Subimperial Power", and to Vince Scappatura from the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network about their recent "People's Inquiry" into the US alliance. Originally broadcast 13/01/23

On today's show we hear about resistance to the International Mining And Resources Conference happening presently in Sydney. I speak to Jonah Shabtay from live at the protests, to Marisol Salinas about organising an international counter-conference, and to lawyer Anastasia Radievska about some of the most ridiculous over the top policing of protest we have seen in a long time. Originally broadcast...

On today's show we look at how government is trying to restrict protest around the country - we hear about new laws targetted at forest activists in Victoria and Tasmania; and get an account of the extreme police repression of Blockade Australia activists in Sydney recently. And we ask the question: what do we do about it all? Originally broadcast 21/10/22

On today's show we talk about Queensland's housing crisis - I chat with Fiona Caniglia from QShelter and Sian from South East Queensland Union of Renters about what caused the crisis and how we might be able to tackle it. Originally broadcast 14/10/22

On today's show we look into Origin Energy's announcement this week that it would be selling its stake in various gas projects. What does it mean for the gas industry and our attempts to protect climate, water and country? I speak to Mudburra Traditional Owner Ray Dimakarri Dixon, Hannah Ekin from Arid Lands Environment Centre, and Ellen Roberts from Lock The Gate. Originally broadcast 23/09/22

On today's show we check in with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas which is taking place this weekend in Sydney. What makes an idea dangerous? Is it important listening to ideas that challenge us and society? I speak to festival organiser Simon Longstaff, plus a couple of the speakers - Sisonke Msimang on the racial dimension of covid policies, and Carl Rhodes on "woke capitalism". Origina...

Today's show is about the war on West Papua. I speak to Papuan activist Ronny Kareni about the latest updates in Papuan oppression and resistance, and to Zelda Grimshaw who has been building a website to track the weapons used by Indonesians in West Papua and where they come from. Some of them are from worryingly close to home for us Australians. Originally broadcast 09/09/22

On today’s show I talk to radical historian Iain Mcintyre about the successful blockade of the Aidex arms fair in 1991, and to Elise West about the campaign to stop the weapons industry infiltrating our primary and secondary schools. Originally broadcast 02/09/22

Today's show is from on the ground at Waddananggu - the Indigenous reoccupation of Adani's mine lease celebrating its one year anniversary. I speak to a few of the Wangan and Jagalingou mob who have been here every day for a year, plus other Aboriginal people who have come to join in the celebrations. Originally broadcast 26/08/22

Today's show is all about radical music and media. I interview Khepa Markhno, Mat Ward and Russell Henderson - three people who are out there regularly making independent media that promotes radical music. Originally published 12/08/22

This week's show is about the brand new radical journal (Dis)solution. I chat to editor and author Morgan Heenan, plus we hear about some of the contributions from Srishti Chatterjee, Yin Paradies and Ruby Thorburn. Originally published 05/08/22

Today we hear about the campaign to protect sacred Indigenous rock art at Murujuga in the Pilbara from being destroyed by expansion of the gas industry. We hear from a few different Ngarluma traditional owners about why this site is sacred, and what the gas industry is doing to it. Originally published 29/07/22

Today we have a wide-ranging chat with Ray Grenfell – community radio host, activist and who is writing a phd on social media and its effects on social movements. We talk about the history of activists using the internet, about the wide-ranging effects of social media, and about the radical of creating autonomous social centres. Originally published 15/07/22

Today's show is a Western Australian environment activism special! I speak to Anthony Collins about the proposed Scarborough offshore gas project and why people are trying to stop it, to Jess Beckerling about the big win to protect the state’s beautiful native forests, and to Carl Wilson from the Hamilton Hill Guerillionaires who are not waiting for permission to start regenerating native bushland...

On today's show we explore the overlap between human and machine – are we recognising the ways this is happening? Is it a good or bad thing? What should we do about it? I chat to media studies academic Emily McAvan, and we get a bit of assistance from Donna Haraway’s influential essay “The Cyborg Manifesto”. Originally broadcast 24/06/22

Today's show is a queen's jubilee special - we talk about why Australia should ditch the royals once and for all, and what alternatives might look like. I speak to Peter Fitzsimons from the Australian Republic Movement, and Ruby Wharton from Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance. Originally broadcast 10/06/22