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  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest headline newstories from the past week including.The massive protests condemning Labor and the ACTU over the Anti-CFMEU laws and the right-wing hysteria against the Greens for speaking out in support of the CFMEUIsrael launchs a massive assault on the West Bank in a escalation of the genocide in Gaza.Interviews and DiscussionMick Bull, union organiser, long-time union activist joins the program to talk about the history of the Builders Laborers Federation (BLF) and the lessons it offers today in terms of the current government attacks on the CFMEU. You can listen to the individual interview here.Zara Chauvin-Cunningham, Palestine solidarity activist joins the program direct from the community picket against Electromold which produces parts for fighter jets used in Israel's attacks on Gaza. You can listen to the individual interview here.Simon Reynolds, co-founder and current chair of the Community Soccer Hub joins the program live in the studio to talk about the upcoming Solidarity Cup for Palestine on September 15 and the importance of sport for Palestine solidarity. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played3 Percent - "Kids you couldn't kill" Les Amazones d'Afrique - "Musow Danse (Women's Dance)"Brother Ali - "The Collapse" 

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zocchi, Steph MNewsreportsPresenters discuss the following issues The protests against the genocide in Gaza taking place outside the Democrat National Convention in Chicago.The importance of Defending Imane Khelif against anti-trans attacks.Ongoing 24/7 Refugee rights encampment outside the department of home affairs.Interviews and DiscussionsExempt of a recording of a interview with Sue Bull & Sam Wainwright, national co-convenors of Socialist Alliance on the massive againsts against the CFMEU. You can view the full recording here via Green Left.Ghaith Kareym, a spokesperson for Muslim Votes Matter joined the program to discuss the formation of MVM and the issues affecting the Islamic community in the upcoming Federal election including Palestine and Islamaphobia. You can listen to a individual interview here.

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  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zocchi, Zane Alcorn,NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the Labor parties anti-union, anti-CFMEU bill that represents one of the biggest attacks on the Trade union movement in history.Presenters discuss the Albanese government's shameful treatment of Palestinian refugees and opposition leader Peter Dutton calling on all refugees from Gaza to be barred from entering the country.Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of a talk by John Mullen, a Marxist activist based in Paris, France, speaking at a forum organised by Green Left on the Rise of the Global Far-Right that took place on July 30.  You can view a recording of the forum here.Dr Sabrina Syed, a billungual writer and academic based at the University of Newcastle and member of the Bangladeshi community, joins the program to discuss the recent uprising in Bangladesh that overthrew a prime minister and the current challenges in Bangladeshi society today. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sabrina recently wrote a article for Green Left titled Bangladesh: A nation in flux.Songs playedNina Simone - Mississippi GoddamMammal - Live, Bold, and Dangerous

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsHeadline newsreports from the presentersPresenters discuss and respond to the Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political leader in Iran and what it reveals about the nature of western imperialism and the outbreak of far-right led protests in Britain.News from Green LeftVictorian CFMEU members keen to defend their union | Green LeftInterviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left joins the program to discuss why Labor’s renewable energy “superpower” plan is fundamentally dangerous. You can listen to the individual interview here.Recording of a talk by Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton speaking at a snap rally, on August 1 in Naarm/Melbourne which was called in response to the escalation of conflict in the Middle-East by Israel. You can watch a recording of the talk here.Prashanth Kumarvel, refugee involved in the Young Refugees Collective, and nurse based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program to talk about the ongoing refugee rights encampment held outside of the Home Affairs debate. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsHeadline newsreports from the presentersBritish Labour party suspends seven left-wing mps for voting to scrap the two-child benefit cap.The inspiring pro-palestine protests outside US Congress responding to Netanyahu's speech Interviews and DiscussionsMassive protests in Bangadesh led by students are breaking out and they're facing unprecedented repression by the police, armed forces.Recording of a Green Left podcast titled Bangadesh: students fight for justice featuring Zaria from Deshis for Liberation speaking about the protest movement.Nandini Sen Mehra from Hindus for Human Rights joined the program discussing the importance of having Hindu voices that resist casteism, racism and all forms of bigotry and oppression and promoting a upcoming forum on July 29. You can listen to the individual interview here.Upcoming events from the Activist CalendarProtest for Palestine: No Weapons made in Dandenong, Saturday 27 July, 12pm @ Dandenong Park.Advocacy for Progressive Voices: The Art of Cultural and Political Resistance against Extremism - USA and Australia., Monday 29 July, 6:30pm @ Resistance Centre.Forum: Rise of the Global Far-Right., Tuesday 30 July, 6:30pm @ Resistance Centre.Songs played"Rent Strike" by David Rovics."Vincent" by Don McLean"Apocalypse She" by The Anti-Queens

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsPresenters respond to Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh facing arrest for accusations of inciting hatred for his pro-palestine activism.and why left-wing activists need to support Hash.Presenters discuss the various developments in the Unted States in relation to the near-assassination of former president Donald Trump and the potential resignation of Joe Biden from the presidential race over the weekend.Interviews and DiscussionsSue Bull, national co-convenor of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the attacks of the CFMEU and why they should be opposed drawing on a statement produced by Alliance. You can listen to the individual interview here.Liz Strakosch, Co-chair of Jewish Council of Australia joins the program to talk about the Albanese government's appointment of the envoy to address anti-senitism and the weaponisation of anti-semitism accusations against the pro-palestine movement. You can listen to the individual interview here.Reham Elzeiny, from Unimelb for Palestine discusses the recent targeting of university students by the University of Melbourne administration. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedLowkey - The Death of Neoliberalism.Paris Paloma - Labor. 

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters reporting on Lidia thorpe's public forum on June 20 discussing "Truth Telling and Treaty.Presenters discuss the Labor parties deporation bill drawing on the article Is Labor ramping up deportations of non-citizens? via Green Left.Response to the Dutton's proposal for Australia to adopt nuclear power as a means of reducing emissions.Interviews and DiscussionsSamantha Floreani, head of policy at Digital Rights Watch joins the program responding to a number of proposals being put forward by the Albanese government to address harm and misogyny online including age vertification for access to pornography and bans on the distribution of deepfake pornography. You can listen to the individual interview here.Trakswet, member of the hip-hop group The Herd joins the program to discuss the band's first single in 12-years titled "Soul of my Soul" featuring Palestinian artists and the importance of musicians supporting international solidarity. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"Marryuna" by Baker Boy and Yirrma"Soul of my Soul" by The Herd.   

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the Albanese government's attacks on Pro-Palestine protests closing MPs’ electorate offices.Report on the India election results and how the BJP fell way short of gaining a majority within the parliament.Discussion about ANU expelling a pro-Palestinian student.Interviews and DiscussionsBriar Stevens, disability rights activist and person of disability based in Merri-Bek joins the program to talk about the campaign for Accessible Tram Stops on Sydney Road in Brunswick. You can listen to the individual interview here.Yassin Firea from the Sudanese Australia Advocacy Network (SAAN) joins the program to discuss the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsPresenters discuss the current developments in the United States and Britain from the repression of left-wing labor candidates such as Faiza Shaheen by the British Labor Party leadership and how how Biden's support for Israel is costing him the electionInterviews and DiscussionMadhavi Srinivasan from Hindus for Human Rights ANZ joins the program discussing some of the political issues driving the upcoming Indian Elections from the threat to democracy that the BJP represents and the cost-of-living, along with the impacts of the climate crisis. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sam Morris, a student and member of Socialist Alliance at University of Queensland discusses the historic student meeting that overwhelmingly voted to divest from Israel. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the following developments.Student encampment forces Uni of Melbourne to disclose weapon ties via Green LeftAnnouncement that the British General Election has been called for July 4Presenters discuss the political implication of the ICC arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and what it reveals about the hypocrisy of the West.Interviews and DiscussionsSue Bolton, Merri-Bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance responds to the right-wing slander against the party which alledged that their opposition to Israel is based on anti-semitism. You can listen to the individual interview here.Nic Maclellan, journalist and researcher in the pacific islanders discusses the current unrest in Kanaky-New Caledonia and issues related to the Kanak's right to self-determination within the land. You can listen to the individual interview here.Roj Amedi from Unionists for Palestine discusses the upcoming National Rally at the Docks where Palestine solidarity groups and Trade Unionists for Palestine will be holding rallies at every port across the country to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and the boycotting of Israeli shipping and goods through Australian ports. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"I cant Breathe" by Dobby, feat: BARKAA"Dana Dan" by Bloodywood"Division" by BARKAA.  

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewarth, Rob Zucchi, ZaraNewsreportsPresenters discuss the inspiring pro-palestine campus movement in the United States and how it has been met with severe police repression. Report on a victory of the Hume for Palestine campaign against Heat Treatment Australia following sustained community pickets.Interviews and DiscussionsAngela Carr, family violence worker, member of Socialist Alliance discusses the systematic roots of violence against woman and why Labor's $925 million domestic violence package doesn't go far enough. You can listen to the individual interview here.Madi Line, activist with Students 4 Palestine Monash and university student speaks about why people need to support the Monash Gaza Solidarity encampment set up on 1 May. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi, Zane AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the following issues.Iran's recent drone strike against Israel and the hypocrisy of Western powers who are escalating conflict in the Middle-East drawing on a statement published by Socialist Alliance.The racism of the Albanese government in response to the Bondi junction stabbing and the granting of permanent visas is relation to the French man who confronted the attacker.Interviews and DiscussionNathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the community picket to shut down Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) which is the 15th day that activists have shut down work at the factory.HTA process parts for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets used to bomb Gaza.You can listen to the individual interview here.James Godfrey, spokesperson for Freedom Flotilla Coalition joins the program to talk about the upcoming Flotilla for Gaza which will sail in mid April with multiple vessels carrying 5500 tons of humantarian aid to Gaza as a means of challenging the ongoing illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza strip. You can listen to the individual interview here.More information on the Freedom Flotilla can be found here: https://freedomflotilla.org/Songs played999 by Kid Kapichi 

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob ZucchiNewsreportThe presenters discuss the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by Israel and the shameless hypocritical response from the Albanese government. Interviews and DiscussionJonathan Sriranganathan, former Brisbane City Councillor for the Gabba Ward and Greens candidate for Mayor of Brisbane from the recent council elections in Queensland discusses his reflections on the declining support for the major parties within Australian politics and what role the Greens should play as a left-wing force. You can listen to the individual interview here.Rathi, refugee and indigenious person from Tamil Eelam and founder of Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality (WAVE) discusses the changes to the Migration Amendment bill being pushed by the Albanese government and why they must be opposed. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedPapier Mache Cave by FiretailFlood by Stella DonnellyPretty Grim by Ruby Fields

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi, Zane AlcornNewsreportPresenters respond to Peter Dutton's push to embrace nuclear power and why it should be opposed.Discussion of Green Left newsreport Under pressure, Labor reinstates some visas to Gazans fleeing genocide and why we need to be demanding more support for Palestinian refugees fleeing genocide in Gaza from the Albanese government.Long-time refugee rights and tamil activist Aran Myivaganam facing charges for organising a protest inside Immigration Minister Andrew Gile's office in Thomastown. Funds are being raised for his legal appeal: https://chuffed.org/project/108305-justice-and-solidarity-supporting-peaceful-protesters-and-refugee-rights.Interviews and DiscussionDeptuty President of the Socialist Party of Malaysia Arul discusses the possibility of greater left unity and the history of left wing currents in Malaysia. You can view the recording here.Mark Conroy, spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion in Victoria joins the program to talk about the repression of peaceful climate protests with the escalation of police repression against XR activists Violet CoCo and Brad Homewood who face potential imprisonment of up to two months for thir role in a climate emegency protest on the Westgate Bridge on 5 March. You can listen to the individual interview here.Narges, a Iranian refugee who has been on a bridging visa for more than 12-years and part of 12,000 Captive Souls, a refugee-led group fighting for permanant visas for all refugees in so-called Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportThe presenters discuss how visas for Palestinians escaping Israel's invasion of Gaza have been cancelled by the Albanese government mid-transit.News from Green LeftWho’s afraid of Leila Khaled? (and why she should be allowed to speak in Australia)Interviews and DiscussionsMuhammad Helmy, Palestine solidarity activist and member of the Egyptian community in Naarm/Melbourne discusses Egypt's response to Israel's genocide in Gaza and their complicity in enabling it. You can listen to the individual interview here.Nathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the third community picket at Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) factory in Campbellfield. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jason Array, healthcare worker and activist with Trade Unionists for Palestine reports on how healthcare workers have campaigned for Palestine solidarity in their workplaces. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Part of 3CR's special 24-hour International Women's Day broadcastPresenters: Chloe DS, Sue Bolton and Mary MerkenichNewsreportDiscussion from the presenters about the significance of International Woman's day and it's radical history and why Palestine needs to be kept front and centre about any discussions on woman's liberation.Interviews and DiscussionsCyndi Makabory, proud Waropen/Biak, Melanesian woman and West Papuan activist joins the program to discuss the resistance to the West Papua occupation and how the impacts of the occupation disproportinately impact on woman. Note: Interview was cut short due to technical issues.Nathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the community picket that successfully shut down the Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) factory in Campbellfield for the entire day. You can listen to the individual interview here.Rand Dawish, Palestinian woman from Palestine Justice Campaign in Gadigal/Sydney joins the program to discuss why supporting Palestine is fundamentally a feminist issue. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sonia Qadir, Pakistani socialist and feminist based in Gadigal/Sydney joins the program to talk about the issues affecting woman's rights in Pakistan. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS & Jacob AndrewarthaNews reportsPresenters discuss the hysterical government response to the 40 asylum seekers found on a boat in Western Australia and why it's based on racism.Discussion about Social and Community Services (SACS) workers taking unprotected industrial action and walking out of work for Palestine on February 22.Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of a interview with Leila Khaled, iconic Palestinian revolutionary activist living in exile. A member of the national committee of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and a representative on the Palestine National Council, giving an exclusive interview to Green Left on February 18. You can view the interview via Green Left.Angela Carr, community services worker and member of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the social roots of homelessness responding to a recent report that Homeless Australians are dying at age 44 on average. You can listen to the individual interview here.Gaye Demanuele from the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance (WACA) joins the program to discuss the occupation of the Rosebank aerospace factory in Bayswater. Rosebank is the sole producer of F-35's "uplock actuators" that allow it to open and close the weapon bay doors of F-35 fighters. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi, Jordan AKNews reportsPresenters give the following newsreport drawing from the pages of Green LeftRound-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister’s office Dutch court orders gov't to stop military exports to IsraelRussia: Anti-war socialist Boris Kagarlitsky sentenced to five years’ jailInterviews and DiscussionsReem Yunis, Palestinian-Australian activist and the Victorian Socialist candidate for the upcoming Dunkley by-election joins the program to talk about the upcoming by-election and why Victorian Socialists presents a alternative to the major parties. You can listen to the individual interview here.Zane Alcorn, 3CR presenter and writer for Green Left joins the program to discuss the broad support the Port Stephens wind farm project recieved in Newcastle, despite the concerted right-wing campaign on renewable energy. You can listen to the individual interview here.Lara Week, resident at Techno Park in the western suburbs joins the program to discuss the ongoing campaign to stop the eviction of residents who live in the Techno Park Estate. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedLong Live Palestine by Lowkey 

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.News reportsPresenters discuss the impacts of the homelessness crisis drawing on a investigation from the Guardian that found people experiencing homelessness are dying at the age of 44.Interviews and DiscussionsMecedes Zanker from Renegade Activists joins the program to discuss the role of Australian weapons manufacturer Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) in the ongoing genocide in Gaza and how they are part of the millitary industrial complex within so-called Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Lional Bopage, member of the Sri-Lankan community in Naarm and one time central leader of the Sri Lankan people's liberation front joins the program to discuss the impacts of a ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka and how it's shaping politics in the country. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jasper Cohen-Hunter, First Nations activist of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and host of the Mirring Yalingwa podcast gives a live update on the ongoing Camp Sovereighty occupation. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedI Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone.

  • Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.News reportsGLR presenters reflect on the massive Invasion Day protests last Friday in Naarm and the significance of First Nations palestine solidarityDiscussion of Melbourne council considers permanent removal of Captain Cook memorial after vandalism.Interviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, Green Left journalist and member of Socialist Alliance joins the program discussing why Labor's 'Stage 3 Lite" tax cuts is only offering is a milder version of the same wrong tax policy, while tossing a few peanuts to the working class. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance responds to the recent ICJ court ruling on Israel and the cutting of funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by western governments including Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"Uppercat" by Radical Kitten"Bedlam" by Public Enemy