Left After Breakfast

Susanna Duffy and Friends
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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Futility of War with Eric Bogle

    Possibly the best Australian song of all time is Bogle's tribute to the soldiers who died in the First World War, and a passionate protest against the whole concept of war. Plus more anti-war songs

  2. 5 FEB

    In Appreciation of Ewan MacColl

    On a plaque dedicated to Ewan MacColl in London, the inscription includes: "Presented by his communist friends 25.1.1990 ... Folk Laureate – Singer – Dramatist – Marxist ... in recognition of strength and singleness of purpose of this fighter for Peace and Socialism".

  3. 22 JAN

    Keeping Faith

    Faith Petric (1915 - 2013) was a political radical, musician, mother, and worker who united folk music and activism through almost a century of American social movements. Over her long and purposeful life, she inspired all to take responsibility for social change, for women and elders to defy stereotypes and for everyone she met to sing along.

  4. 18/12/2025

    Ted Egan, True Blue Territorian

    Ted Egan - folklorist, raconteur, songwriter and performer - lived in Australia's Northern Territory from 1949 until his death in 2025. After a 25-year career in the Public Service, he worked for the Dept of Aboriginal Affairs and as a teacher in bush schools,  he turned to music.  Over his career he released  30 albums,  his songs celebrating the people, history, and life of the Northern Territory, an empty beer carton as his signature instrument. He was known as the "Outback Song Man" and also published 15 books, making significant contributions to Australian culture

  5. 11/12/2025

    Tribute to Alistair Hulett

    The music of the late, great Alistair Hulett, singer, songwriter, punk rocker and Co-founder of Socialist Alernative

  6. 04/12/2025

    Songs of Eureka

    The story of Eureka in song

  7. 20/11/2025

    The Shearers' Strike of 1891

    The Shearers' Strike of 1891 saw more than 1000 men downing shears to march through the streets of Barcaldine demanding better conditions from graziers and for the 'recognition of unionism'.Lasting four months, the strike ended with 13 of its leaders arrested and sentenced to three years hard labour to be served at St Helena Island prison.

  8. 06/11/2025

    Ned Kelly, the Legend

    And no man single handedCan hope to break the barsThere's a thousand like Ned KellyWho'll hoist the flag of stars

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Best of the Left commentary and chat.

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  • Creator
    Susanna Duffy and Friends
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Left After Breakfast

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