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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.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 Massarce 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.
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: Jordan AK, Jacob Andrewartha, Stephaine Mierisch,NewsreportsHeadline news discussion from the presenters responding to the the government's proposed sweeping antisemitism plan which is a conscious attempt to attack the Palestine solidarity movement and democratic rights.Interviews and DiscussionNicole Kathleen, childcare worker and United Workers Union (UWU) delegate joins the program to discuss the ongoing crisis in childcare and why it's a direct result of the for-profit care model. You can listen to the individual interview here.Markela Panegyres, member of Socialist Alliance and trade union activist with a history of involvement in the Palestine solidarity campaign joins the program to discuss how the global movement for Palestine has shifted public opinion taking in account some of the recent developments. You can listen to the individual interview here.Peter Drenth, worker at Grill'd and member of the United Workers Union (UWU) joins the program to discuss the campaign against Grill'd burgers whose management are exploiting staff with low-pay exploitation. 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: Jordan AK, Mary MerkenichNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the following newsreports drawing from Green Left and other news-sources.Bob Vylan, Kneecap show how the status quo has shifted on PalestineMerri-bek council narrowly votes against helping emergency relief organisationResponse to the reported abuse in childcare centres and how this is a product of for-profit childcare.Interviews and DiscussionZoe Edwards deputy secretary for the Australian Services Union (ASU) joins the program to discuss the ongoing ASU campaign fighting for multi-employer bargaining in local government. You can listen to the individual interview here.Taqi Azra, a Hazara refugee, now citizen, joins the program to discuss his recent experience supporting refugees who are trapped in Indonesia, and why the Australian government needs to lift the ban on refugees in Indonesia. 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 following headline news drawing on the following articlesAntoinette Lattouf win a victory for all truth-tellers Zohran Mamdani victory reflects mood for change and Palestine movementInterviews and DiscussionsRecording of a talk by Thomas Malone, a socialist based in Los Angeles and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, who spoke at a forum on the Anti-deportation protests in the United States hosted by Green Left in Naarm/Melbourne. You can listen to the recording here.Jamie Jefferies, a activist with Elibit out of Victoria joins the program to talk about the campaign against Future Fund which has over $102 million dollars in investments in companies that profit from illegal settlements in Palestine. You can listen to the individual interview here.Damoun Jehani, a Kurdish/Iranian PhD student based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program discussing a left-wing response to Israel's bombing of Iran. 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.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest political developments and issues drawing on the following articlesNo war on Iran. Break the US alliance!Labor calls productivity summit to appease big businessReport on the upcoming rally in Merri-bek coming up on Monday 23 June calling on the council to save the highly successful library social worker program.Interviews and DiscussionsGeorge Kanjere, Independent candidate joins the program to talk about his campaign as a candidate for the Darebin City Council, North West Ward by-election, including key issues such as privatisation of council services and saving the preston market. You can listen to the individual interview here.Professor David Karoly, climate scientist and member of the Climate Council joins the program to talk about the science behind the climate emergency and why the inaction of the Albanese government is contributing directly to climate disaster. You can listen to the individual interview here. Songs PlayedBillie Eilish - all the good girls go to hell Allday and The Veronicas cover Joni Mitchell 'Big Yellow Taxi'
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.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the following articlesFreedom Flotilla en route to Gaza to deliver aid and “shift moral compass of the world”Trump administration sets quota for 3,000 immigration arrests per day, sparking community oppositionPalestine activists plan to boost solidarity against Israel’s genocideInterviews and DiscussionRachel Evans is a housing activist based in Gadigal land joins the program to discuss the ongoing resistance to the demolitions of public housing by Labor governments in NSW and Victoria. You can listen to the individual interview here.Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman is a Victorian public servant who is running as a candidate for Assistant Secretary for Voice for Members (CPSU) a rank and file ticket challenging the existing CPSU Vic leadership. You can listen to the interview here.More information about A Voice for Members here: https://avfm.au/
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.NewsreportsDiscussion about Trump's ongoing trade deals with the Middle-east and how they reinforce their dominant role in the Middle-east.News from the pages of Green LeftNT gov’t targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisonsNSW Parliament agrees to strengthen abortion accessInterviews and DiscussionsDrew Pendergrass, climate scientist, ecosocialist and co-author of Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to save the future from extinction joins the program to discuss the main ideas of his book and how we can win a democratic future that sustains the earth. You can listen to the individual interview here.Muayad Ali, Palestinian activist joins the program to reflect on the 77 years of Nakba (known as catastrophe) it's legacy and why the right of return is such a important demand for palestinians all over the world. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedReady to fall - Rise AgainstSongs for Gaza by David Rovics
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: Jordan AK, Chloe DS.NewsreportsPresenters discuss some of the latest political developments and issues includingFederal Elections on May 3 - Election 2025: Voters reject ‘Trump-lite’ but will Labor deliver?The widening of conflict in India and Pakistan drawing on statements by left-wing groups in South Asia.The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade.Interviews and DiscussionHeidi Abdel-Raouf, social worker, and detention casework policy lead at the Asylum Seekr Resource Centre (ASRC) joins the program to discuss her work in advocacy supporting refugees and asylum seekers held in offshore detention. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Wills during the Federal Elections on May 3, joins the program to discuss a socialist response to the outcome of the elections. You can listen to the individual interview here.
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