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A weekly source of alternative information which aims to inspire action and organisation to put people and the environment first. Covering international political issues and struggles against the exploitation of the people and exposing the bias in mainstream media that preferences the power brokers and denies access to information.
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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: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane AlcornNewsreportsHeadline news discussion on the issue of the Isis brides and how the Albanese government's refusal to repardiate them back to Australia enables and feeds into the populist right.Discussion about Albanese's sexist characterisation of Grace Tame as "difficult".Interviews and DiscussionRecording of a talk by Guy Gillor from Anti-zionism Australia speaking at a public forum on February 24 titled "Speaking up against genocide: Why Labor is criminalising dissent". You can listen to the individual talk here.Sue Bull, former CFMEU trainer and member of Socialist Alliance discusses why Geoffrey Watson’s CFMEU report to Qld inquiry is an attack on all unions. You can listen to the individual interview here.Saul Eslake, independent economist based in Tasmania joins the program to unpack the real cost of the Big Build Project in Victoria and whether the CFMEU really cost the tax payers over $15 billion. 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: Mary Merkenich, Stephanie MierischNewsreportsHeadline newsreport on the arrest of Prince Andrew Presenters discuss the Healthcare worker strike on Feb 18 in Naarm/Melbourne winning a better pay-offer from the State labor government. Discussion on the 300 million strike in India from the pages of Green Left.Report on the overturn of the ban on Palestine Action in the UK.Policing at protests discussion from the presenters on Increased use of pepper spray, police weapons at protests Interviews and DiscussionsDaryl Croke, AEU member and teacher joins the program to discuss the upcoming teachers strike on March 24 and why people should support and get behind it. You can listen to the individual interview here.Alex Bainbridge, writer for Green Left and member of Socialist Alliance discusses the alarming rise in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ahead of the Coalition and how it's pushing politics to the far-right. 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 AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest allegations against the CFMEU unpacking the corporate media bias of the coverage against the CFMEU and the draonican nature of the forced administration by the Albanese government.Interviews and DiscussionsMahmut Kahraman from the Kurdish Democratic Community Centre of Victoria joins the program discussing why supporting the self-determination of the Kurds within Northern Syria is essential following the implemention of the Syrian integration agreement between the Rojava’s Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the United States-backed Syrian Transitional Government (STG). You can listen to the individual interview here.Isaac Nellist, member of Socialist Alliance and journalist for Green Left reports on the extreme police violence against people protesting the visit of Zionist Isaac Herzog and why his visit has ultimately backfired for the Albanese government. 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, Stephanie Mierisch NewsreportsHeadline discussions from the presenters discussing Trump's threats to Cuba which include the blocking of all oil to Cuba.The latest developments in Palestine with 23 Palestinians killed on Feb 4.Terrorism charge now laid at Boorloo/Perth bomber who attempted a bombing against the Invasion Day rally on January 26.Discussion of Green Left article how the Oxfam report highlights how billionaires rig politics.Interviews and DiscussionRecording of a talk by Carlos Eduardo Morreo, Venezuelan anti-colonial activist and member of the Green Institute speaking at a forum titled 'Trump's War on Venezuela & Latin America', on January 29 in Naarm/Melbourne. You can view the recording here.Noura Mansour, Palestinian activist and organiser discusses the invitation of Israeli president Isaac Herzog and why people need to come out on the streets from February 9-12 to oppose his visit. 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 AndrewarthaNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest newstories from the pages of Green Left includingA report on the huge Invasion Day protests demanding justice, land band and protest rights.Presenters discuss the double-standards of the establishment and their response to the Invasion Day bomb threat and why First Nation's people are demanding a urgent investigation by authorities.Discussion of court victory for the activist movement where Federal Court rules against extraordinary Vic Police powers in ‘designated areas.Presenters discuss the Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis a day after general strike ignites community outrage.Interviews and DiscussionJonathan Strauss, member of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss Labor’s Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill arguing that those who want the right to oppose genocide, or to defend democratic rights should reject these laws. 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, Zane Alcorn, Mary Merkenich, HarryNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest news from the pages of Green Left and other alternative media.Blak Caucus wins ‘right’ to march on Invasion Day, Jan 26Latest developments in Gaza drawing from Updates: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’Discussion about politics in the United States including the protests in Minnesota against ICE and the Trump administration's attempts to take Greenland.Interviews and DiscussionPeter Boyle, member of Socialist Alliance and long-time solidarity activist of the Kurdish liberation struggle joins the program discussing the grave situation in Northern Syria and why Rojava demands our solidarity. 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.NewsreportsReflections from the presenter on the aftermath of the Adelaide Writers Festival attempts to censor Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.Discussion from the presenters about why the Albanese government needs to scrap the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026.Analysis of the bushfires in Victoria drawing on the GL article Vic bushfires: Labor says it has ‘our backs’ as it approves new coalInterviews and DiscussionsFederico Fuentes, writer on Latin American politics, editor of Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal joins the program discussing Trump's invasion of Venezuela and why we should oppose all US Imperialist millitary intervention in Latin America. You listen to the individual interview here.Damoun Jehani, Kurdish-Iranian PhD student and socialist based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program to talk about the current uprising in Iran and why the movement needs our solidarity. 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.Note: This will be the last live-to-air Green Left Radio program in 2025. The next live-to-air program will be airing on January 16.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Stephanie Mierisch, Mary MerkenichNewsreportsPresenters discuss the aftermath of the Bondi Massacre referring to communities condemn killings at Hanukkah event in Bondi and the Albanese Labor government's response to the event including the flagging of restrictions on protests.Discussion about the implications of artificial intelligence and capitalism drawing on the Green Left article AI data centre boom drives huge energy and water consumption Reflections from the presenters on the past year of protests and struggle.Interviews and DiscussionRecording of a talk titled "Why we need Ecosocialism and Decolonisation" by Green Left journalist and Socialist Alliance member Bed Radford speaking at the Rising Tide People’s Blockade on November 28. You can view a recording of the talk 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, Stephanie MierischNewsreportsDiscussion between the presenters about Trumps threats to Venezuela drawing on newsreports from Al-jazeera.Presenters discuss the following issues drawing on the following articles from the pages of Green Left.Gov’t report reveals 2025-25 has most Aboriginal deaths in custody since 1979Italian dockworkers lead global actions to end genocideYour Party: ‘A new democratic socialist party in Britain’Discussion of the latest newstories related to environmental destruction and climate chage drawing on the following articles.‘Food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn of environmental damage an hour’ | Climate crisisTwo bushfires downgraded from emergency warnings in Bullsbrook and Kenwick in Perth Victorian government's gas exploration plans in Gippsland and the Otways anger environmental groups Interviews and DiscussionsIsaac Nellist, member of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the rise in popular support for One Nation and why the failures of the Albanese Labor government in power have laid the groundwork for their rise. You can listen to their 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, Zane Alcorn, Candice AlishaNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters Tropical Forest Forever Facility at COP30: ‘Green’ capitalism’s latest neo-colonial climate shamInterviews and DiscussionsCandice Alisha, blues and folk musician based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program discussing working on a song about Gaza, taking inspiration from the Palestine protest movement and Green Left. You can listen to her interview and performance here.Doctor Shaday, community health doctor and member of Victorian Socialists joins the program to discuss the ongoing campaign against the closure of co-health. You can listsen to the interview here.Trakswet from the hip-hop group the Herd joins the program to discuss their upcoming tour and the release of the third album The Sun never Sets. You can listen to the individual interview here.Mudrat, hip-hop artist based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program to discuss the role of music and activism. 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 AndrewarthaNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest developments in Palestine reporting on how Israel has broken the "ceasefire" by murdering over 110 Palestinians in the past few days.Discussion from presenters on Green Left article discussing how Labor pushes climate laws to suit fossil fuel corporations.Victory of the left in Ireland with Catherine Connolly being elected president of Ireland.Interviews and DiscussionsZack Schofield, organiser with Rising Tide joins the program to discuss why people should join the upcoming mass blockage at the Port of Newcastle - the world's largest coal export terminal happening from November 27 to December 2. You can listen to the individual interview here.Gen Townsend, artist of English and Scottish settler hertiage with Garage 35 Art Studio joins the program to discuss the Press on for Palestine project commemorating the 288 journalists who have been killed in Gaza since October 7. 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, Stephanie Mierisch, Jacob Andrewartha.NewsreportsHeadline news discussion of the Carlton club mascot sacked after walking out of young fan’s Bar Mitzvah because it raised funds for the IDF.Report on proposed cuts to community health services and actions that are being taken in response.Discussion of articles from the pages of Green LeftAnti-racist protests say gov’t policies to blame for housing, cost-of-living crises United States: No Kings Day — ‘We are the majority’ Interviews and DiscussionsAdam Bremner, member of No Sunbury Waste Incinerator, local teacher and unionist talks about the community campaign opposing the construction of a waste incinerator. You can listen to the individual interview here.Recording of a talk by Mary Merkenich from the Socialist Alliance Relevance of Marxism seminar on October 18 discussing the significance of Lenin for socialist politics today. You can listen to the individual speech 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, Zane Alcorn, Stephanie Mierisch.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest developments in the Palestine solidarity movement including the signing of the first phrase of a ceasefire deal.Interviews and DiscussionsSue Bull, member of Socialist Alliance joins the program for a discussion on the upcoming "Relevance of Marxism" seminar coming up on Saturday October 18. You can listen to the individual interview here.Nathan Bell, is a author from Mulubina (Newcastle) joins the program to talk about his new book One Minute to Midnight, a short novella that deals with the threat of atomic war. You can listen to the individual interview here.Helle Erhardsen, general manager of the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses joins the program to discuss the ongoing campaign to end cruelty against racehorses. 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, Stephanie Mierisch.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the international and political response to the Global Sumud Flotilla which is attempting to break Israel's imposed siege on Gaza and condemning Israel's inception of it.Interviews and DiscussionAngela Carr, ASU delegate, who has worked in the community sector for more than 20 years joins the program to discuss the proposed cuts for community sector workers by the Fair Work Commission and why they should be opposed. You can listen to the individual interview here.Massimo, President of FILEF (Federation of Italian Migrant Workers and their families) discusses the inspiring action by Italy's trade union movement in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla. You can listen to the individual interview here.Mai Saif, Palestinian activist and Free Palestine Melbourne organiser discusses Trump's neo-colonial peace deal for Gaza and why it ultimately presents no pathway for ending the genocide and guaranteening Palestinian self-determination. 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, Mary Merkenich, Stephanie Mierisch.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the following news reports and updates in local and international politics.Million-strong general strike blocks Italy for Palestine Anthony Albanese recognises Palestine but refuses to sanction Israel'I Remember A Lot Of Screaming': The Dark Reality Of AFL Grand Finals We Miss Every YearSweden: Tesla strike still going strong after 650 daysInterviews and DiscussionRecording of a interview with Cyn Huang, socialist activist from the United States discussing the process of building the socialist movement in the USA. You can listen to the recording here.Federico Fuentes, regular writer for Green Left and long-time Latin America solidarity activist joins the program to discuss the US Millitary's deployment in Latin America and what a left-wing response should be. 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, Zane Alcorn, Mary MerkenichNewsreportsHeadline news presenters respond to the court decision blocking the planned pro-palestine march over Story Bridge in Meanjin/Brisbane on Sunday August 24 along with reflections on the growing broad support for the Palestine solidarity movement.Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of Green Left Show #63: Why you should boycott Caltex in which Palestinian activists Hala Shanableh and Amin Abbas from Boycott Caltex Australia discuss why the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign is critical to help end Israel’s genocide and occupation of Palestinian land. Renfrey Clarke, member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left joins the program discussing the current enviormental catastrophe in South Australia impacting on marine life. 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 AndrewarthaNewsreportsThe presenters discuss the following issues and political developments including responding to the Albanese government's announcement for the support of a Palestinian state.Repression in Britain in response to the campaign to de-proscribe Palestine Action grows in Britain.Drawing on article published in Green Left discussion about MUA gearing up for Pilbara strike over wages, housing and Ombudsman releases scathing report on ‘Robodebt 2.0’ Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of Green Left Show #65 Malaysian socialist: Why young people are turning to socialism where Green Left’s Isaac Nellist speaks to Amanda Shweeta Louis from the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) about the commercialisation of Malaysia’s education system, solidarity with Palestine and why young Malaysians are looking to socialism. Caroline Smith, spokesperson for Global Movement to Gaza AUNZ joins the program to talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla bringing together activists from 57 participating countries attempting to break the siege in Gaza. 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, Mary MerkenichNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters about the legacy of Hiroshima Day and what lessons we can draw for building the peace movement and for a world without war.Report on Queensland teachers striking over shortages, wages Interviews and DiscussionRecording of Green Left Show #64 Lidia Thorpe: RED LINES against genocide where Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks with Green Left's Alex Bainbridge about combatting genocide, both against First Nations people here and Palestinians in Gaza.Rachel Evans, Palestine solidarity activist, member of Socialist Alliance with City of Sydney for Palestine about the political significance of the Harbor Bridge protest on August 3. 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, Zane AlcornNewsreportsThe presenters discuss the Western government's push towards recognition of Palestine and why it shoudn't detract from imposing immediate sanctions on Israel.Interviews and DiscussionsZane Alcorn, CFMEU member and 3CR presenter discusses the latest developments in the campaign to oppose the CFMEU being placed under administration by the Albanese government. You can listen to the individual interview here.Isaac Nellist, editor for Green Left joins the program to talk about the upcoming supporter drive and the upcoming livestream event celebrating 34 years of GL titled "Powering Rebellion" on August 16. You can listen to the individual interview here.Les Thomas, left-wing singer-songwriter and storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program to talk about the launch of his new album on August 30 titled "The Firing Line". 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.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the points raised in Labor must abandon AUKUS now published on Green Left and comment on Albanese's recent visit to China.Report on the Historic win for A Voice for Members in Vic CPSUInterviews and DiscussionJonathan Strauss, a member of the Socialist Alliance national executive joins the program to discuss why Jillian Segal's proposed measures to combat anti-semitism willl make harder for pro-palestine activists to oppose the genocide and zionism, and that it represents a fundamental attack on our civil liberties. You can listen to the interview here.Sadie Simmonds, who is a member of Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) who was formally the Aldi Keilor Downs health and safety representative, who was sacked by management for raising safety concerns. You can listen to the individual interview here.
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