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Green Left Radio

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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Elections in Germany || Why Public Housing Towers should be Retained

    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 AndrewarthaNewsreportsHeadline news discussionPresenters respond to the politically motivated  attack on Palestinian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah whose research grant has been suspended as a result of political meddling by education minister Jason Clare.News from Green LeftPresenters discuss issues raised by Green Left articles published in the past week including:Plibersek must not allow Woodside to destroy Burrup HubAustralian Jews demand an end to ethnic cleansingWA Labor set for victory despite bad record on environment, housingUnited States: Trump’s Czar Elon Musk cuts public sector jobs, servicesInterviews and DiscussionMary Merkenich, member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left with experience of living in Germany for years, joins the program to discuss the results of the elections in Germany on February 23 responding to the rise of the far-right AfD and the surprising high vote for left-wing party Die Linke. You can listen to the individual interiew here.Nigel Betram, archeitect in practice and Professor of Architecture at Monash University from not-for-profit architecture and research firm OFFICE joins the program to discuss their in-depth studies of the 44 Public Housing Towers and have concluded that retrofitting the towers would be a more economic option than the State Victorian government's proposed knock-down and rebuild option. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  2. 20 FEB

    Why voting Socialist is more important than ever || Palestinians will resist Trump’s Gaza plan

    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, Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsDiscussion about the upcoming elections in Germany taking place on 25 February drawing on a article titled AfD narratives dominate German election, but progressives see slight advance.Report drawing on a article from Green Left - Why the Reserve Bank’s interest rate cut won’t solve cost-of-living crisisInterviews and DiscussionSue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Wills discusses the political situation in the lead up to the Federal Election, examining why Dutton is leading as the preferred Prime Minister and why it's more important than ever to vote socialist ahead of the major parties. You can listen to the individual interview here.Recording of Green Left Show #48 - Palestinians will resist Trump’s Gaza plan featuring Shamikh Badra, a member of the international committee of the Palestinian People’s Party and founder of the Gaza Nippers program, speaking with Peter Boyle about the dire conditions in Gaza and resisting US President Donald Trump’s plan to clear Palestinians from their own land.Songs playedFucked up by Macklemore

  3. 13 FEB

    Politics in the Philippines || Socialist Challenge in the Federal Elections

    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, Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters about the Victorian by-election results and how it reflects disillusionment with the major parties including Labor Report on the Merri-bek council meeting on February 12 to take down the Palestinian flag.Discussion of Green Left article Aotearoa NZ: Waitangi Day celebrated amid tensionsInterviews and DiscussionsRecording of Green Left Show #46: Philippines activist: "We cannot resign ourselves to hopelessness" featuring a interview with Filippino labour leader and socialist senate candidate Luke Espiritu and climate and labour activist Aleijn Reintegrado. They discuss Philippine politics, the risk of a new world war, fighting imperialism today and solidarity between the global north and south. You can view the recording here. Recording of Green Left Show #49: A socialist challenge in the election featuring a interview with Jonathan Strauss, Socialist Alliance candidate for the Queensland Senate. He talks about the genocide in Gaza, the record of the Labor party in government, the threat of Peter Dutton and the role of campaigning for socialism in the election. You can view the recording here.Songs playedMarianne Faithful  - Working Class Hero

  4. 6 FEB

    Opposing the promotion of Nuclear Power || How Billionaires created Trump || Trans Justice Project

    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, Mariota Spens, Stephanie Mierisch, Jordan AKNewsreportsHeadline news discussions.Presenters respond to President Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians Report on the pulp and paper workers in the La Trobe valley who have been locked out of their workplace by the bosses in Morwell.News from Green Left -Thousands protest as Israel continues killing, despite ceasefireInterviews and DiscussionsDiscussion with Mariota Spens, on her feature GL article Former Miss America tours to promote nuclear power about a left-wing response to the promotion of Nuclear energy by Nuclear for Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Peter Boyle, writer for Green Left, joins the program to discuss how billionaires created the Trump monster and what we can do the resist Trump's pro-billionaire agenda. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jackie from Trans Justice Project joins the program to discuss the latest wave of right-wing attacks against the trans community and the importance of standing up for trans justice. You can listen to the individual interview here.

  5. 30 JAN

    Eyewitness Report on Syria after Assad's fall

    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, Jordan AK.NewsreportsHeadline news discussionPresenters discuss the Palestinians return to northern Gaza and why it represents a victory for Palestinian resistance.News from Green Left discussed by the presenters.Invasion Day 2025: "Genocide is no reason to celebrateDoctors, activists condemn Queensland LNP’s attack on trans youthClimate change extinctions in Australia predicted to be among the highest globallyFar right ‘willfully misinterprets’ criticism of Dutton’s racismInterviews and DiscussionOmar Hassan, member of Socialist Alternative, long-standing suppoter of the Syrian Revolution, recently visited Syria for a number of weeks to report on the situation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship joins the program to discuss the political situation in Syria. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedThe Boy and the Plane - Marcel KhalifeMercy Mercy Mercy - Marvin Gaye

  6. 23 JAN

    Art & Capitalism || Healthcare workers organising for Palestine

    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, Stephanie Mierisch, Mariota Spens.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the latest developments in Palestine following ceasefire on January 20The takeaways from Trump's inauguration and what it represents for US Imperialism and it's failures to address the general issues facing working class people.The rise of antisemitic attacks in so-called Australia including acts of arson and the cynical response from the Albanese government and authorities.Presenters discuss the review of the film "Wicked", patriarchal capitalism and resistance from Green Left.Interviews and DiscussionsMariota Spens, artist and refugee rights activist joins the program to discussing the links between art and envisioning alternatives to the capitalist system. Mariota will be presenting a gallery tilted "Sleeping through" which starts on Jan 30 and goes until Feb 9 at the One Star Gallery, 301 Victoria Street, Melbourne. You can listen to the individual interview here. Nurse Matt, ANMF delegate and part of Healthcare Workers for Palestine joins the program to discuss the response of healthcare workers to the genocide in Gaza. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedMercy Mercy, Me - Marvin GayeDobby - Rapper Tag #27

  7. 16 JAN

    Ceasefire in Palestine || Mass Uprising brings down the President in South Korea

    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, Zane AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest headline news from Donald Trump's incoming inauguration on January 21 and the rise of the global far-right.Discussion of the following Green Left articlesA ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but justice demands sanctions, accountabilityDutton’s racist election campaign harms whether he wins or notHuman-induced climate change, not conspiracies, responsible for extreme firesInterviews and DiscussionsNasser Mashni, President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, joins the program to talk about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and why we need to keep protesting for Palestine. You can listen to the individual interview here.Joon Shik-shin, Anti-nuclear and peace activist in Korea joins the program to talk about the mass movement that brought down South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedPhil Monsour - "Which Side are you on"(심쿵주의!!!) 역사의 주인인 시민들이 직접 부르는 무반주 ‘임을 위한 행진곡’ (Korean protest song during one of the protests against Yoon Suk Yeol)

  8. 17/10/2024

    Political Updates in Latin America || Rising Tide Blockade

    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, Jordan Shukri MassoudNewsreportsDiscussion of the recent report by Angicare which found 99% of rental properties are unaffordable for essential workers.Interviews and DiscussionBen Radford, Green Left journalist based in Peru joins the program to discuss politics in Latin America from the transport workers strike in Peru to the impacts of the climate crisis along with other political issues in the region including the growth of the far-right. You can listen to the individual interview here.Zack Schofield, climate activist and organiser of the upcoming Rising Tide blockade in November joins the program to talk about why activists need to join the blockade of the world's largest coal port. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedBarkaa - PreachTHE THE –  COGNITIVE DISSIDENT

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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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    Green Left Radio Collective
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    337
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