The Grapevine

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A current affairs program produced at Triple R in Melbourne, Australia. Exploring domestic issues in a global context, The Grapevine features interviews with those in the know, providing insights into our politics, cities, rights, cultures and the environment. Hosted by Dylan Bird. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

  1. 18/02/2024

    The Grapevine is now Future Perfect - we've moved!

    The Grapevine has wrapped up! Never fear – if you enjoyed listening to the show and following presenter Dylan Bird’s conversations around arts, culture, politics, human rights and the climate – you can follow his new program FUTURE PERFECT. More info & the RSS feed for Future Perfect is here: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/future-perfect You can also search for ‘Future Perfect’ in your favourite podcast player to subscribe to the new feed. Future Perfect airs every Monday from 9am-12pm on Melbourne community radio station, Triple R.

    1 min

  2. 17/12/2023

    The Grapevine - 18 December 2023

    Alice Mathieu talks to El Gibbs, an award-winning writer on disability and social issues about the newly released NDIS review. Alice also speaks to adaptation scientist, Dr. Johanna Nalau, on the urgency of climate adaptation and whether these issues have been resolved at the Climate Change Conference 2023. Behavioural scientist, Kim Borg, was also in to talk about how behavioural science can be used to advocate for behaviours that are more 'sustainable' to restore and protect the natural environment.

    1h 10m

  3. 11/12/2023

    The Free Palestine Melbourne Movement, Noisy Bird-Neighbours, and Indonesian History Sister Shows

    Host Kirby Fary fills in for Dylan and chats to Michael Shaik, a member of Free Palestine Melbourne, about his decades-long activism and how supporters can avoid burnout. La Trobe University PhD candidate Jacinta Humphrey flies in to talk about her latest research into noisy miners, and how the bird is bullying vulnerable species in urban areas. Plus, artists Ria Soemardjo and Victoria Wanata chat about their sister theatre projects, ‘Surat-Suratnya’ and ‘May 1989’; both about Indonesia’s Suharto era and the lives that were impacted under the dictator.

    1h 13m

  4. 04/12/2023

    Priya Nadesalingam on Home to Biloela, the role of teachers in crises, and the best speeches of 2023

    On 2023’s final episode of The Grapevine, Dylan is joined by Priya Nadesalingam and journalist Rebekah Holt to chat about their new book Home to Biloela, which chronicles Priya and her family’s journey as refugees which grew to national attention. Victorian Government school teachers Lucy and Farah speak on their involvement with Teachers and School Staff for Palestine Victoria and the role of teachers and schools in the current Israel-Gaza crisis. Plus, Tony Wilson, author and founder of Speakola, drops by to recap the best speeches of 2023.

    1h 7m

  5. 27/11/2023

    Assange update, robo-debt recommendations and emergency response to mental distress

    Dylan is joined by Julian Assange’s father John Shipton to update on the campaign to free his son, following lawmakers lobbying US President Joe Biden to withdraw the extradition request and halt all prosecutorial proceedings against him. Rick Morton, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, unpacks his reporting into the case of the missing recommendation in the government’s response to the robo-debt royal commission. Plus, Panos Karanikolas and Dr Chris Maylea discuss their research report for La Trobe University into police responses to mental distress, and their proposal to change how these cases are managed.

    51 min

  6. 20/11/2023

    Stay Woke, Infrastructure Shuffle, Words and 'Block the Dock' Protesting Arms Exports to Israel

    University of Melbourne Journalism Lecturer and Writer Jeff Sparrow discusses his latest research, tracking the use of the word ‘woke’ in Australian media: how did the term become an effective shorthand for political correctness? Guardian Australia State Correspondent Benita Kolovos walks us through the Victorian projects that have been canned following the Federal Government’s infrastructure review, and where it leaves the Airport Rail Link and Suburban Rail Loop. Dylan talks to Palestinian-Australian nurse Riyad Aladassi, who is on hunger strike as part of Block the Dock, protesting Australian arms exports to Israel and media coverage of the current conflict. Then, Annabelle Lukin, Macquarie University Associate Professor in Linguistics, discusses her research of language in times of conflict, and how politicians and the media use certain words when referring to Israel and Palestine.

    1 hr

  7. 13/11/2023

    Unlawful Detention, Weapons Litigation, Carbon Credit Critiques and Dr Pub's PhD

    Dylan is joined by human rights lawyer and Refugee Legal Executive Director, David Manne, to talk about the “new dawn” in Australia’s indefinite detention laws: will a new precedent be set after the High Court found them unlawful? Rawan Arraf, Executive Director at the Australian Centre for International Justice, discusses a Federal Court legal action to uncover whether Australian arms exports are being used by Israel in the current conflict. ANU Professor Andrew Macintosh chats about apparent flaws in the government’s carbon credit scheme, which he thinks will put Australia’s net-zero target at risk. Plus, “Dr Pub”, aka Dr Sam Whiting from UniSA, discusses his new book Small Venues, analysing the cultural impact of small live-music venues across Australia.

    1h 16m

  8. 06/11/2023

    China-Australia Relations, Dog Parks and Free Literary Events

    Dylan is joined by journalist and Inside Story publisher Mark Baker to discuss the future of Australia’s relationship with China following Albanese’s recent visit to Beijing. University of Melbourne Professor in Urban Planning Dave Nichols talks about the benefits of dog parks for us and our furry friends. Plus, Fiona Sweet, Executive Director and CEO of Stella, chats about the upcoming inaugural Stella Day Out – a free literary event supporting women and non-binary writers.

    45 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

A current affairs program produced at Triple R in Melbourne, Australia. Exploring domestic issues in a global context, The Grapevine features interviews with those in the know, providing insights into our politics, cities, rights, cultures and the environment. Hosted by Dylan Bird. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

Information

  • Creator
    RRR - Triple R
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    298
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Triple R Broadcasters Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Grapevine

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