Talking Independence

Evelyn Santoro

A podcast that explores republican sentiment among fellow Australians.

  1. 09/10/2023

    Dr Bronwyn Kelly on democracy

    Join us as we chat to Dr Bronwyn Kelly, founder of Australian Community Futures Planning, author and experienced strategic planner. Dr Kelly was an Honorary Professional Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney in the Institute for Public Policy and Governance from 2014 to 2021.

    23 min

  2. 10/09/2023

    Professor Jenny Hocking on the Palace letters

    Join us as we speak to Professor Jenny Hocking: the woman who led and won the battle for the National Archives of Australia to release the “Palace letters” about the dismissal of Gough Whitlam in 1975. The letters not only revealed far more royal involvement in Australian politics than Professor Hocking had imagined, with her book The Palace Letters is described as a detective story and courtroom drama with political intrigue and a royal cover-up. And yes, it’s non-fiction.

    24 min

  3. 09/08/2023

    Craig Foster on the Voice to Parliament referendum

    Tune in to hear Craig Foster, Co-Chair of the ARM, as we talk through the Voice to Parliament referendum, catching up with multicultural community leaders and what we can do individually to further the republican cause.

    15 min

  4. 02/08/2023

    Adam Spencer on an Australian republic

    Today we speak to Adam Spencer: a comedian, writer and presenter. We all know him from Triple J, Good News Week and The Drum – but he's also a General Executive Member of the Australian Republic Movement’s National Committee.

    20 min

  5. 10/07/2023

    Sandy Biar on his time with the ARM

    Join us as we say goodbye to Australian Republic Movement National Director & CEO, Sandy Biar, who over the last seven years has seen tremendous change in the Australian republic landscape nationally. We spoke to him before he wrapped up his work for the ARM - let's delve into what he's seen and where we're headed!

    15 min

  6. 10/05/2023

    Ruth McGowan on how women can help create a better Australia

    Today we speak to the fabulous Ruth McGowan, a fierce advocator for women in politics. Ruth gives us her perspective on how women can shape successful movements for a better Australia.

    20 min

  7. 23/03/2023

    Andrew Fraser on what’s on the horizon for the sunshine state

    Andrew Fraser is a former journalist who was Queensland bureau chief of a national newspaper and a member of the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery during the Hawke-Keating era. He was a political adviser and speechwriter to several Queensland governments. Today he’s the ARM QLD Branch Convenor, and says: "To get specifically onto the subject of the republic, in 1999, Queensland had the worst result. 37.5%. Yes. I think probably the main reason was that it was actually seen as a trendy lefty Sydney, Melbourne thing…" Today, Queensland is sporting a very different outlook. Hear about what’s on the horizon for the sunshine state… To contact Andrew Fraser regarding the campaign in Queensland please email qld@republic.org.au

    19 min

  8. 16/03/2023

    Paulie Stewart on why it’s time to campaign for independence

    Born and bred in the inner-Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, Paulie Stewart is an original member of infamous Melbourne punk band Painters and Dockers. Inducted into The Age Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, the group released seven albums and performed more than 1800 live shows throughout Australia, New Zealand and North and South America. They are still performing and have played with Iggy Pop, The Monkees, Billy Idol, The Cramps and The Easybeats. Paulie has campaigned for East Timor’s independence for over 30 years, and feels it’s time to campaign for Australian independence back home.

    13 min
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4.9
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About

A podcast that explores republican sentiment among fellow Australians.

Information

  • Creator
    Evelyn Santoro
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Australian Republic Movement
  • Show Website
    Talking Independence