The Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ

Today's show is all about conversations with coal miners - in the light of an election result where the cities voted resoundingly for climate action but mining regions did not; I speak to folks who are trying to engage miners in climate conversations. Grant Howard worked for four decades in coal mines and is now working for climate action in central qld. Steph and Josie are Latrobe Valley locals w...

Today we look at the remarkable electoral success of the Greens in Brisbane. I speak to their two successful campaign managers Liam Flenady (Griffith seat) and Esther Vale (Ryan) about how the campaigns built, what it means for Australian politics right now, and their hopes for parliament. Originally broadcast 27/05/22

Today's show is about non-violent civil disobedience - getting arrested putting your body in front of machinery that's wrecking the planet. Hear a variety of ordinary people talking about their experience taking direct action. Originally broadcast 20/05/22

Today's episode is about sitting down on country to protect it. I speak to Yuggera man Daniel Thompson about the long-running camp at Deebing Creek near Ipswich; and to Wangan and Jagalingou man Coedie McAvoy for an update from Waddananggu - the cultural ceremony and occupation on Adani's mine lease. Originally broadcast 13/05/22

This week's show is a May Day workers special. I ask Queensland Council of Unions general secretary Michael Clifford some existential questions about the role of unions in 2022, plus offer some musings of my own on what makes a working class analysis actually useful. Originally broadcast 29/04/22

This week's show is all about marriage! To mark my own upcoming nuptials we talk about marriage from a few perspectives, including chatting with feminist skeptic Larysa, domestic violence survivor Annika, and Alicia who is in a same sex marriage. Plus super special in studio guest - my fiancee Bek! Originally broadcast 22/04/22

This week's show is about political prisoners, something which unfortunately seems to be on the rise in this country. We talk to climate activist Max Curmi who was just released on bail with an appeal pending after he was sentenced to four months in prison. Plus we hear about the importance of prisoner solidarity from Ciaron O'Reilly, who has done numerous stints inside due to his anti-war activis...

On this week's show we reflect on the almost decade-long, multi-faceted campaign to stop Adani’s Carmichael coal mine. Ultimately the mine has been built, but what lessons can we learn from the campaign? And where next for those of us trying to stop Australia’s out of control coal industry? We speak to Moira from Tipping Point, Christian from Market Forces and Alice from Frontline Action on Coal a...

Today we chat with Saul Griffith - engineer, inventor and author of new book "The Big Switch". We talk about his plan for how Australia could get to net zero carbon emissions and beyond, and what political and personal changes would be required to get us there. Originally broadcast 11/03/22

Today we chat to journalist Michelle Fahy about the recent paper she helped write on "state capture". We find out how private actors are undermining our democracy and what we can do about it. Originally broadcast 04/03/22

On today's show we again explore the legacy of Turnstyle - Brisbane's legendary sharehouse/community space in HIghgate Hill which is sadly coming to a landlord-enforced end. I interview a bunch of different residents and users of Turnstlye to try to chart the influence this place has had. Originally broadcast 11/02/22

Today's show is part one of a two part series on the amazing history and the sad eviction of Turnstyle Community Hub. This inauspicious Queenslander in Highgate Hill was a key part of creating community and change in Brisbane for the last 15 years. We talk about the space, its inspiring legacy, and the difficulties of trying to create alternative spaces in a property market that sees value only in...

Today we hear how a small group of young aboriginal men started the tent embassy 50 years ago this week. We listen to a speech given at the embassy on the anniversary by Michael Anderson - who was there at the very beginning. Originally broadcast 28/01/22

This week we have a chat with journalist and author Lech Blaine. We talk primarily about his excellent recent Quarterly Essay titled "Top Blokes: The Larrikin Myth, Class and Power". Originally broadcast 14/01/22

Today's show is all about Bunya nuts – Queensland’s delicious native bush tucker! I chat with Jinibara and Kabi traditional owners about the ongoing cultural significance of the Bunya nut, and to historian Ray Kerkhove about the huge Bunya gatherings that used to be held at harvest time. Originally broadcast 21/01/22