Left From Nowhere

Tyler West

Join Tyler West from the Otago Socialist Society for an hour of political news, interviews and reviews from a socialist slant, as he brings socialism back to the pubs, cafes, workplaces and radio waves.

Episodes

  1. 10/23/2025

    Episode 16 - Re-emergence of the Alliance Party with Victor Billot

    For this penultimate episode, we are joined by Alliance Party President Victor Billot to discuss the recent campaign by Tom Roud on an Alliance Party ticket for the local elections in Christchurch. We discuss Victor's history with the Alliance, the decision to run in local body elections again, why the Alliance is making a comeback, and what the future may hold for the party. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  2. 09/25/2025

    Episode 15 - Socialism in Dunedin

    For this episode, we are joined by Oscar and Cian of the International Socialist Organisation for a broad discussion on our different approaches to socialist politics in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  3. 07/24/2025

    Episode 14 - Situation in Palestine with Rinad Tamimi

    For this episode, we are again joined by Rinad Tamimi for an update on the catastrophe in Palestine, the widening war across the region, and an upcoming demonstration in solidarity with Palestine. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  4. 06/26/2025

    Episode 13 - Art, Punk, and Palestine with Sam Ovens

    This episode's guest is Sam Ovens who joins the show to discuss the confluence of art, music, and politics in the context of his background in the local punk scene and participation in the Palestinian solidarity movement. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  5. 05/29/2025

    Episode 12 - 'Of Parasites and Plagues' with Chris Lam

    This episode features a recording of a lecture given for the Otago Socialist Society for its 2024 Halloween event by guest speaker Chris Lam entitled 'Of Parasites and Plagues', delving into narratives of societies in crisis in the video games Inside and Pathologic 2. Chris Lam is a recent postgraduate having completed a master's thesis in the English program at the University of Otago in 2024. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  6. 04/03/2025

    Episode 11 - Union Politics in Dunedin with Andrew Tait

    This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  7. 03/06/2025

    Episode 10 - Situation in Bosnia & Serbia with Emir Hodzic

    Left From Nowhere - Episode 10 - Situation in Bosnia & Serbia with Emir Hodzic - This episode's guest is Emir Hodzic who is joining the show to discuss the current situation in his home region of Bosnia and neighboring Serbia, from his perspective as a former Yugoslav/Bosnian refugee in the 1990s. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  8. 02/06/2025

    Episode 09 - Situation in Palestine with Rinad Tamimi

    This episode's guest is Rinad Tamimi who is joining the show to discuss the current situation in Palestine and neighboring countries, the experience of a Palestinian-Kiwi, and the local movement in solidarity with Palestine. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  9. 11/21/2024

    Episode 08 - Student Politics and Tertiary Education with Mark Baxter

    This episode's guest is Mark Baxter, a long-time figure in the student politics scene in Dunedin and former staff member with the Otago Polytech Students Association. We discuss the heyday of student protest in Dunedin in the late-1980s and 1990s, the impact of the VSM Bill passed during the Fifth National Government, the place of student politics in society, and tertiary education policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  10. 10/24/2024

    Episode 07 - Gabriel McGregor on Archives NZ and public sector cuts

    This episode's guest is Gabriel McGregor, who is joining the show to discuss their work at Archives NZ, the experience of losing their job amidst the wide ranging public sector cuts, and the social value of archiving. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  11. 09/26/2024

    Episode 06 - Rail Policy with Victor Billot and Dave Kearns

    This episode's guests are Victor Billot (representing The Future is Rail campaign, and an official with the Maritime Union) and Dave Kearns (a long-time rail worker and chair of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union in Otago). We discuss rail policy in New Zealand, issues facing the wider transport industry, working conditions on the tracks, and the possible benefits of expanding the use of rail for both freight and passenger service. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  12. 08/29/2024

    Episode 05 - Dunedin Drag with Ms Ann Arkii

    Left From Nowhere - 05 - Dunedin Drag with Ms Ann Arkii. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

  • 12 Episodes

About

Join Tyler West from the Otago Socialist Society for an hour of political news, interviews and reviews from a socialist slant, as he brings socialism back to the pubs, cafes, workplaces and radio waves.

Information

  • Creator
    Tyler West
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Otago Access Radio
  • Show Website
    Left From Nowhere