Activista

Activista
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A podcast about how to be a better activist at a time when the world needs you most. Join hosts Brett Solomon (CEO accessnow.org) and Nell Schofield (ex lockthegate.org) as they strap on their activist's tool belt and share ideas about campaign strategies. Broadcast live every Tuesday from Bundjalung Country on BayFM 99.9, the most easterly station in the Australian nation, Activista explores progressive ways to win hearts and minds.

  1. 05/25/2022

    Activista Election Special #5 - The Debrief

    In the last of our Activista Election Specials, we’re joined live in the studio by special guest, Mandy Nolan - Green’s candidate for Richmond who helps us debrief on Australia’s seismic Federal election last Saturday - the Teal Steal, Greensland, the QUAD, Makarrata and more. Brett Solomon is on the line from Davos where he's standing with other human rights defenders against spyware at the World Economic Forum.

  2. 05/17/2022

    Activista Election Special #4 - London Calling

    Brett Solomon dials in from London to give us an international perspective. Does anyone overseas even care about the Australian federal election? Or do they, like us, want whoever governs to stop our coal exports increasing warming? And who has the best climate policy anyway? From the global to the local we try to find out.

  3. 05/11/2022

    Activista Election Special #3 - Preferences and Predictions

    Pre-Polling has officially started so we take a look at the How-To-Vote cards and unpack the Candidates preferences. Who is putting who first and last and why? And where are some of these "ghost candidates" hiding out? In the Senate and House of Reps, there's an awful lot of paperwork to negotiate but this is your moment to participate in our beloved, if somewhat confusing Australian democracy. We also debrief on the second leaders’ debacle of a debate and ask why anyone would vote for either of them anyway?

  4. 05/04/2022

    Activista Election Special #2 - The Colour Teal

    In the second of our Activista Election Specials we’ll take a look at the so-called ‘Teal Independents, and how King Maker Rupert Murdoch is out to get ‘em. Why? Because he, like the Coalition, wants to keep mining coal instead of taking climate action. It’s the same old conservative story but has its day finally arrived?

  5. 04/28/2022

    Activista Election Special #1

    In the first of our Activista Election Specials we drill down into Covid. How will the pandemic pan out as an election issue? Will the Coalition leader’s handling of the virus over the past two years put him ahead of the opposition? The Labor leader is still in isolation after the superspreader event that was Byron Bay Bluesfest which knocks him out of at least a week of campaigning. How will that affect his chances? Transphobia raises its head in Warringah and Beijing is now in Honiara. WTF dudes?

  6. 04/19/2022

    1.15 - Follow the Money

    All campaigns need money. Where does it come from? How can you get your hands on it? And who are you most likely benefactors? From big donors to micro money, you can fund your work in a wide range of ways. But what are some of the pitfalls and how can you brace yourself against them? Transparency is key. Find out why as we ethically and diplomatically plunder available vaults.

  7. 04/13/2022

    1.14 - Volunteers for Votes

    The Australian federal election was called on Sunday and campaigning for votes now begins in earnest. Your preferred candidate needs you! So this week, we talk about political volunteering. How can you help? And what are some of the expectations on your time, your expertise, and your values? Data entry, core flutes on your front lawn, calling parties, and handing out how-to-vote cards on election day itself. What sort of an Activista are you?

  8. 04/05/2022

    1.13 - Facts, Fiction and Flibbertigibbets

    How can we fact check our data to bolster the impact of our campaigns? And what even are facts in the age of fake news, conspiracy theories and unlimited Youtube wormholes? In a week when Julian Assange got married in Belmarsh Prison, and the IPCC brought out its latest report, we attempt to navigate our way towards truth, justice and rock solid evidence to back up our actions.

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A podcast about how to be a better activist at a time when the world needs you most. Join hosts Brett Solomon (CEO accessnow.org) and Nell Schofield (ex lockthegate.org) as they strap on their activist's tool belt and share ideas about campaign strategies. Broadcast live every Tuesday from Bundjalung Country on BayFM 99.9, the most easterly station in the Australian nation, Activista explores progressive ways to win hearts and minds.

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  • Creator
    Activista
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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