Episode description

Jess and Rachel are joined by writer Jinghua Qian to discuss the effect Israel's war on Palestine is having on freedom of speech in the arts locally. From the State Library of Victoria to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to multiple literary and music festivals, the team discuss the trend of censorship of artists by cultural institutions and the surrounding media conversation. They ask why creatives’ expressions of their opinions are being stifled, and what role sponsors might play in these cancellations.

The team also discuss the government fumbling of proposed census questions around sexuality and gender.

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