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Xan and Koshin reunite to discuss the recently released Papal encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas. Pope Leo has released a text outlining the Catholic attitude towards emerging AI technologies and the hosts of Uprise dig in to explain the good and the bad. Is the reaction to this manifesto on the left justified? Are there lessons to be learned? Will Xan do the reading for the episode? All of these que...

This week is a special Koshin solo discussing the US-China summit that took place in May. The episode goes over the key outcomes of the trip and the key goals for each party. The second half of the episode is Koshin trying desperately to cram the entire history of modern Taiwan into ten minutes.

This week Xan and Koshin read through the recently released manifesto outlining the ideology of the tech giant Palantir.  

Following the most recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the announcement by Labor that the NDIS would be slashed, we decided to do a two for one episode. The first half is focused on the rise of radical centrist violence in the US and why everybody hates FBI director Kash Patel. We then move to the more serious topic of Labors announcement that the NDIS budget will be cut with a partic...

On this weeks episode Xan and Koshin look at the ongoing national debate about whether past warcrimes should be punished or celebrated, before looking at current warcrimes and the impacts they're having. We also look at the reports of religious influence in the US military, what this all means for the ongoing peace talks, and much more! If there are any questions please get in touch at Upriseradio...

There are too many topics to discuss this week, so for this episode we changed up the format a bit to bring a quick overview of a few developing stories. We talk about Iran warning tech companies that they are valid military targets, those tech companies involvement in the military industrial complex, and Australia attracting AI investment back home. We also look at Israels newly unveiled apatheid...

This week Xan and Koshin give a brief overview of an conflict that has been overshadowed in the news; the war between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On February 28th, hours before the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, Pakistan declared open war on the Taliban led Afghan government. This is a conflict with roots that can be traced back to the so called "great game", the imperial competition between...

This week with the decision from Israel and the US to go to war with Iran, we take a look at some of the events that have unfolded so far and what the goals appear to be. We try to untangle the web of overlapping, contradictary excuses being given to justify this latest violation of international law, and what consequences this will have in the region and across the world. As always please get in...

After a very special visit to Australia from the Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Xan and Koshin debrief to take a look at what state mandated social cohesion looks like under Labor. We look at the coverage by the media in the leadup to the visit, the political fallout from the methods employed by the NSW police, and why no one is talking about Australia still having a King. As always please get in...

On this weeks episode Koshin speaks with Greg Barns SC about the current state of International Law, the erosion of the rule of law both domestically and internationally, with a brief detour to discuss why Australia still has a king. The conversation touches on America's blatant violations of international law in Venezuala, the need to apply legal standards equally to all countries, the dangers of...

Audio excerpts from the Free Palestine Melbourne Snap Action: Solidarity with the British Hunger Strikers. Outside the British Consulate, Naarm, 14/1/2026 at 5pm.  Community members gathered in solidarity with hunger strikers forming part of the longest and largest coordinated hunger strike in Britain. Speakers included in this audio (non-exhaustive) are: David Glanz (MC)Jack (Elbit out of Victori...

This week Xan and Koshin talk about the biggest story no one is talking about: Israeli recognition of Somaliland. We give an overview of the history of Somaliland, the geopolitical consequences of Israeli recognition and the legacy colonial borders are still having today. If you have any questions or suggestions for future shows, please email us at upriseradio855@gmail.com. 

Following the news of the recent deadly minings accident in the DRC, Xan and Koshin discuss the historic context of mining in the DRC and the role it plays in the global economy. We discuss the ways in which this accident is not a discrete incident but a symptom of a much larger project of hyper exploitation of the DRC and the Congolese people. We also take the time to officially declare disposabl...

Xan and Koshin unpack the leaked details around Australias supposed restrictions on military exports to Israel. We also look at the NSW police violence towards anyone protesting Australias military imports from Israel. Is there a contradiction in Labors stance towards military trade with Israel? We simply do not have time to answer that question but we do have time to get into green-washing the we...

This week Xan and Koshin are talking about the (allegedly) historical (not so) rare earth mineral deal signed between Australia and the US. What are the environmental and geopolitical consequences of this deal? Whats going on with skynews? Are ecosystems natural supply chains? At least one of these questions will be answered on this episode.

Is Trump going to heaven? On this episode Xan and Koshin discuss the ongoing situation off the coast of Venezuala and the latest display of Yankee Imperialism (or US foreign policy in Latin America). We show the thread connecting "Narco-Terrorism", the Nobel peace prize and Climate Change.

Xan and Koshin discuss the 2025 UN general assembly and our Prime Ministers subsequent trip across the UK and Middle east. We touch on the many speeches made by Anthony Albanese on his journey and the contradictory messaging between what he has to say at the UN compared to what he has to say back home. 

Xan and Koshin sit down for a chat with Frejya from Environmental films Australia about upcoming screenings, environmental cinema and the need for media showing ongoing protest movements. For more information on EFA visit their website: https://environmentalfilms.org.au/

Right wing rallies in the streets and the military industrial complex in the sheets. Xan and Koshin discuss the current situation and look for solutions with a promise to bring good news in a future episode.

This is the last broadcast of Uprise Radio that will be hosted by Mercedes Zanker and James Brennan. You can continue to donate to Uprise Radio to keep it on the airwaves for whoever is lucky enough to host next. Mercedes will still be hosting A Friday Rave and James Brennan will still be on Stick Together, so if you feel you cannot live without their voices, fret not.  Track #1 - Get Your Brits O...

This episode of Missiles for the Masses explores the origins of the internet as a tool developed for counterinsurgency and data collection. We trace its beginnings in ARPANET and the Cambridge Project, and then move on to the modern entwinement of corporate technologies with the surveillance apparatus of the state. We discuss how projects that seemingly protect users’ privacy are funded by intelli...

Mercedes talks about the heckling that occured during the Welcome To Country ceremony that Albonese delivered on Anzac Day, and how it was viewed as a disrespect to Anzac Day, rather then a specifically timed undermining of First Nations People. Mercedes then plays a recording of a previous Missiles for the Masses, discussing the broader topic of creating a National narrative as a tool for counter...

James Brennan shares some irish music and talks everything irish with Colm McNaughton, including in-depth discussions of Irish rebellion over time, including the civil conflicts in Ireland, and the active seperation from collonising forces in Australia by Irish people in the 19th century. They also discuss the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap from West Belfast, whose music focuses on Irish republicanis...

Part 3 of Missiles for the Masses focuses on the development of the mythos of ANZAC Day, and how this ties into the 28 Articles of Counterinsurgency, outlined in military field guides. Mercedes and Abi discuss the fabrication of nationalist narratives as an attempt by settler-colonies to legitimise the occupation of First Nations lands, and the expansion of militarism. The politicisation of the AN...

HelloOn this broadcast of Uprise Radio, James interviews Tristan Clark about his book ORSTRALIA, a history of Australian punk music from 1974 to 1989, he's also released a second book on the same topic but documenting and discussing Aussie punk from 1990 to 1999. Enjoy!