- With coronavirus restrictions easing across Australia, we argue that the aim should not be to return to normal, but rather to create a different society that addresses the inequalities and hardships that existed well before the pandemic.- We also discuss US politics and make a similar case against going back to normal post-Trump, highlighting the need to tackle ongoing problems with health care, the environment and class inequality.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of...
May 10, 20200
- We are joined by one of our favourite comedians Myq Kaplan, who discusses comedy in quarantine, yelling jokes out of the window to strangers, time travel, the politics of comedy and his new album A.K.A.- We encourage everyone to buy/pre-order this album at: https://www.blondemedicine.com/aka- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/04/27/245/
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min
- A coroner investigating the death in custody of Aboriginal woman Tanya Day has referred the case to the department of public prosecutions to determine whether criminal negligence has occurred.- On this show we play a speech by Tanya Days daughter Apryl Day on the racism responsible for her mothers death and the problems with police policing police.- This speech was recorded at the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne, you can hear other speeches from this rally here: https://archive.org/details/inv...
Apr 12, 2020•49 min
- On this show Nick is joined by his cousin Emil Raji who is currently in Jakarta and we discuss the Corona virus and the substantial impacts that it will have, particularly on the casualised workforce and small business owners.- We really encourage people to check out the following article on the importance of social distancing and isolating yourself to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The more people do this and the sooner, the more controllable the virus will be: https://medium.com/@to...
Mar 14, 20200
- We speak out against the constant accusations of hypocrisy made against anyone advocating for the environment.- For more on this, you can read Nicks article on this topic: https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/dont-shoot-the-messenger-environmentalism-and-hypocrisy,13292- We finish the show by discussing the documentary The Game Changers on Netflix, which looks into plant-based athletes.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and cl...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min
- We analyse the representations of gender in the TV shows Riverdale, The Morning Show, Big Little Lies and You, as well as the movie Bombshell.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/02/24/241/
Feb 23, 2020•46 min
- This is a whole show about/dedicated to our dog Charlie. We discuss Charlie and other companion animals we have shared our homes with as a starting point to investigate our relationships with companion animals and animals generally.- This show is replayed from Freedom of Species on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies- Please subscribe to 3CR! https://www.3cr.org.au/news/become-member-subscribe-now- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the storie...
Feb 16, 20200
- Were joined by politics professor Jason Brownlee who discusses the Bernie Sanders campaign for President, the Democratic primaries and the 2020 US election.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/02/08/239/
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 14 min
- On this show we respond to common criticisms of the Left, covering woke culture, virtue signalling and cancel culture. - We also have some additional discussion on the Australian bushfires and climate change, which we covered on our last episode.- This show is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.co...
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 2 min
- This episode covers the fires all around Australia and the political and media response.- This show is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/- If you are in Victoria, for the latest information on the fires, go to: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/- Check out Nicks article on media reporting on climate change: https://newmatilda.com/2019/12/13/insiders-outsiders-media-and-climate-change-and-repeating-without-question/- For more information...
Jan 05, 20200
- On this show were joined by Sally Goldner, host of Out of the Pan on 3CR radio and educator on rainbow issues, to challenge the transphobia of the newly formed LGB Alliance in the UK.- Listen in to Out of the Pan: https://www.3cr.org.au/outofthepan- Go along to Sallys Midsumma Festival show One Pan Cooking: https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/one-pan-cooking/- You can also read Nicks article Dont shoot the messenger, Environmentalism and hypocrisy: https://independentaustralia.net/envi...
Dec 04, 2019•59 min
- Katie happened to be at the same Convention Centre as the IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference) conference as she was at a union health and safety event. - She gives a first hand account of the Blockade IMARC actions protesting those attending the conference and profiting from the destruction of the environment. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/29/235/
Oct 29, 2019•52 min
On this show we give our take on Universal Basic Income (UBI), which is where every citizen gets a sum of money from the government. For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/28/234/
Oct 27, 2019•56 min
- We discuss the Global Climate Strike and economic growth as a barrier to meaningful action on climate change.- Book recommendation: Fight Like A Girl by Clementine Ford.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/04/233/
Oct 03, 2019•49 min
We discuss our experiences with Centrelink (Australias social security agency) and shifts towards a gig economy.For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/09/13/232/
Sep 12, 2019•53 min
- We discuss the TV shows The Society, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and The Bold Type, plus some politics stuff.- Auspol.- Media coverage of Palestine and Israel.- Representation in the media.- Please spread the word about our show, for example by sharing our episodes on Facebook and Twitter, so they reach more people. Our most recent episode is always our pinned post at the top. Thanks!- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressiv...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min
- We discuss the powerful documentary The Final Quarter which covers the racism that AFL footballer Adam Goodes received at the end of his career. - You can watch this documentary here: https://10play.com.au/the-final-quarter- Parallels between Trumps racist go back to where you came from tweets and the abuse of Adam Goodes.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/07/21/230/
Jul 21, 2019•1 hr 8 min
We commiserate about the election result and bring you speeches and music from the Climate Emergency XR Snap Rally in Melbourne. We play a speech from Violet and music from Steven and Mark, from the Climate Emergency Rally. For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/05/26/229/
Jun 03, 20190
- We are joined by Nicks cousin Emil Raji and we discuss the upcoming Australian federal election and how we will be voting.- The Left shift within the Labor party.- The Centrist shift by the Greens.- The declining popularity of neoliberalism.- Scandals.- The biggest lies of the election.- Nicks changing views on the Animal Justice Party.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, plus how we are voting, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia...
May 11, 2019•1 hr 14 min
- Harley McDonald-Eckersall and Dilan Fernando discuss what you can do to help Palestine, based on conversations they had with Palestinian people on their recent visit to their country.- This episode is a continuation of the discussion with Dilan and Harley on Palestine from last episode, which you can listen to here: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/04/29/226/- Recent bombings in Palestine.- The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and veganism as political consumer boycott...
May 05, 2019•59 min
- Dilan Fernando and Harley McDonald-Eckersall discuss their recent trip to Palestine where they spoke with local activists about life under Occupation and the history of Palestine.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/04/29/226/
Apr 28, 20190
- This episode features Harley McDonald-Eckersall and Dilan Fernando who were a part of the recent Dominion Animal Liberation disruption that occurred in Melbourne. There were also other actions around Australia.- They discuss this action and the importance of disruption as a tactic in the animal liberation movement and beyond.- You can read an article from Harley and Dilan defending this action against criticism, published on our blog: https://progressivepostings.wordpress.com/2019/04/14/in-def...
Apr 14, 20190
- Were joined by Federico Fuentes, a writer for Green Left Weekly, who gives a first-hand account of the current situation in Venezuela.- You can listen to Federicos talk from the Eyewitness Report back from Venezuela event here: https://archive.org/details/FedericoVenezuela- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/03/30/224/
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 26 min
- This episode features politics professor Jason Brownlee on current US meddling in Venezuela and whether or not direct military intervention by the US is likely, in the context of US foreign policy historically. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/03/22/223/
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
- We discuss the white supremacist terrorist attack in Christchurch, Aotearoa (New Zealand) including playing an interview with author, lawyer and human rights activist Qasim Rashid from Democracy Now. - The importance of challenging Islamophobia and racism all along the spectrum of discrimination and violence, and not only at the most extreme and horrific end. This concept is from the book Disability, Hate Crime and Violence by Dr Andrea Hollomotz and you can read Nicks article discussing this ...
Mar 16, 20190
- On this episode we discuss the recommendations that came out of the Banking Royal Commission.- A challenge to the governments Robo-Debt where they try and get money out of people receiving welfare benefits without sufficient evidence.- Nicks article recapping the Invasion Day protest in Narrm (Melbourne): https://progressivepostings.wordpress.com/2019/02/03/invasionday/- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcas...
Feb 10, 20190
Historian, activist and actor Gary Foley discusses Aboriginal resistance on Invasion Day and beyond. This talk is from last years Invasion Day event in Melbourne.Get along to an Invasion Day/Survival Day event in your city! The Melbourne event is Saturday, 26 January 2019 from 10:30 to 13:00 at the Parliament of Victoria.Anonymous on nationalism, class and capitalism.For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustr...
Jan 09, 20190
- The live export industry has announced its own three month ban on the sheep trade to the Middle East.- The episode features the talk An Anarchist Analysis of the Campaign Against Live Animal Export by Jess Ison and Nick, where we critique the campaign based on anarchist, anti-racist and animal liberation perspectives.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/12/14/219/
Dec 13, 2018•45 min
- Launch Housing CEO Bevan Warner on the housing first approach to addressing homelessness.- Kelly from the Roominations homelessness show on 3CR on the importance of public housing.- Nicks ABC interview on dogs being considered property under the law.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/12/04/218/
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min
- This episode features Dr Joe Toscano on the vigil for public housing, which is running 24 hours a day on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne (corner Bourke St and Spring St) from the 14th of November until the Victorian election on the 24th of November. - Come by when you can if youre in Melbourne!- Facebook event page for the vigil: https://www.facebook.com/events/484403022044301/- For links to find out more information about this vigil, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2...
Nov 13, 20180
