The Political Legacy of Gladys Berejiklian || Voices for a Nuclear Free Pacific

Friday, 8 October 2021 - 7:00am to 8:30am

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. 

Newsreports

Discussion about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies before US Congress, saying the social network hurts kids, fuels division and a broader discussion between the presenters about the monopolising power of social media and it's increased level of unaccountability to the public.

Discussion about 2020 horror film titled "His House" a film that centres on a refugee couple who have escaped from war-torn South Sudan and their struggle to adjust to their new life in England and how it's an excellent depiction of the refugee experience. The film is available to watch on Netflix.

Discussion of the following Green Left articles NSW rail unions fight for conditions and Prisoners are 'sitting ducks' for COVID-19

Interviews and Discussion

Interview and discussion with Andrew Chuter a activist with Fix NSW a campaign group fighting on state-based issues including opposing privatization of public assets who spoke about the political legacy of Glady's Berejiklian and in contrast to the glowing mainstream media coverage of her political career how she acted for the interests of the rich and the powerful and presided over a legacy of neoliberal economic policies and privatisation of public assets. You can listen to his individual interview here. 

Recording of a speech by Maureen Penjueli who is the coordinator of the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) who spoke at a public forum organised by Green Left on September 28 titled “Voices for a Nuclear Free Pacific”. You can view the forum and it's speeches here including Maureen's here

 

 

Friday 7:00am to 8:30am
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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Green Left Weekly Radio Collective

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