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Discussion and analysis of politics, history, theory and activism from a radical revolutionary socialist perspective.
Welcome to Red Flag Radio
We are a socialist podcast based in Australia. We discuss politics, theory and history from a revolutionary Marxist perspective. We aim to explain socialist ideas in a clear and accessible way and to promote the voices of anti-capitalist activists worldwide.
Episodes
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
The Jabiluka uranium deposit in the Northern Territory is one of the richest in the world. In 1998, work was scheduled to begin on a mine that would have extracted 19 million tonnes of ore. Led by the traditional owners of the land - the Mirarr people - a campaign was built that successfully stopped the construction of the mine. Fleur and Jerome were activists in the Jabiluka Action Group in Melbourne that organised solidarity protests and blockades in the city. On this episode, they share the story of how a campaign of (extra)ordinary people managed to force a massive mining company to keep it in the ground.
Read Fleur's full story in Red Flag here.
For more discussions like this one (in real life!) come to Australia's biggest socialist conference Marxism 2020.
Please support the podcast on Patreon to help us keep making the show.
https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/
Contact the show - redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
As a follow up from our previous episode, Red Flag editor Ben Hillier reports directly from the ground in Hong Kong on how the democracy movement has been impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. We also discuss the impact of changes in police tactics and the development of union organisations as the protesters vow to continue the struggle.
Ben's latest piece in Red Flag is here.
For more discussions like this one (in real life!) come to Australia's biggest socialist conference Marxism 2020.
Please support the podcast on Patreon to help us keep making the show.
https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/
Contact the show - redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
The first in a new series of 'beginners guide' episodes aimed at people who are new to socialist politics or those who want to refresh their interest! This show focuses on capitalism and asks: What is capitalism? Where did capitalism come from? Why is it such a shit system? It is possible to change capitalism for the better? Can we really get rid of capitalism? Host Roz Ward is joined by activists Anneke Demanuele and Emma Black in the discussion.
For more reading on this and other topics check out Red Flag's new Introduction to Socialism section.
For more discussions like this one (in real life!) come to Australia's biggest socialist conference Marxism 2020.
Please support the podcast on Patreon to help us keep making the show.
https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
On this special episode we talk to Australian comedian Tom Ballard. Tom is a former triple j presenter, host of ABC tv show Tonightly, writer, podcaster, and stand-up comedian. Tom asks us some big questions about revolution and socialism. Roz and Liam are joined by Sarah Garnham for a lively and serious discussion about how to change the world.
For more discussions like this come to Marxism 2020 - Australia's biggest socialist conference. Tom already bought his ticket!
Please support the podcast on Patreon to help us keep making the show.
https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Tom Ballard's podcast is here -http://tomballard.com.au/podcast/
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
The Liberal government's proposed 'Religious Discrimination' Bills would enshrine the right for individuals to express bigoted views and for organisations to discriminate in employment and the provision of services. The laws would restrict access to healthcare for LGBTI+ people and reproductive rights as well as increasing prejudice against other minorities. On this episode, we talk to activists Ali Hogg and April Holcombe about what lessons to take from the marriage equality campaign, how we can beat the bigots, and why Scomo has to go.
Join the protests in Melbourne on Sunday 9th Feb or Sydney on Saturday 8th Feb.
Come to Marxism 2020, Australia's biggest socialist conference.
Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
On this episode, we speak to Sagar Sanyal about the political situation in India and the ongoing resistance to the new islamophobic citizenship law. Since the law passed in December last year, millions have taken part in demonstrations and occupations across the country. Women and students have played a particularly important role in pushing back against Modi's increasing authoritarianism in the face of police violence and political repression.
Come to Marxism 2020, Australia's biggest socialist conference.
Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
The response to the unprecedented bushfire crisis in Australia has highlighted the inequality and injustice at the heart of the system. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been heavily criticised for the government's slow and woefully inadequate measures to deal with the both the fires and the devastating aftermath. On this episode we speak to Sydney based socialist activist Eleanor Morley who has visited fire affected areas in NSW and been part of Uni Students for Climate Justice, the group that has organised protests demanding climate justice and for Scott Morrison to be sacked.
Read Eleanor's reporting in Red Flag here.
For details of upcoming demonstrations nationally follow Uni Students for Climate Justice here.
You can now support the show! https://www.patreon.com/redflagradiopodcast
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show: redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
On this episode, we're joined by Red Flag editor Louise O'Shea to discuss the ongoing attacks on civil liberties in Australia. This increasing authoritarianism includes the criminalisation of journalists and whistleblowers, an expansion of police powers, denial of free speech, growing prison populations, and secret trials. A 2019 CIVICUS report found that in the Pacific region, “the most alarming deterioration in civic space is occurring in Australia” with the country downgraded from a classification of an “open” society to one which is “narrowed”.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show>> redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
French workers have entered a new phase of struggle sparked by President Macron's proposed cuts to the current pension and welfare system. Massive street protests and strikes have taken place as the gilet jaunes (yellow vests) join rail workers, teachers, and other unionists in actions that have continued for fifteen days. On this episode, we are joined by socialist activist Chris di Pasquale to discuss the context, history and politics of the current wave of rebellion in France.
France's general strike: uniting society's anger by Léon Crémieux article in Red Flag here.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny - more information in this episode!
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper. Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show>> redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Bushfires continue to burn across Australia and the outlook is for a drier and hotter summer than average. In Sydney, smoke from the fires has been declared a public health emergency with air quality reaching 12 times higher than hazardous levels. On this episode we are joined by two socialist activists from Sydney to discuss the crisis and response. Simone White is an ASU delegate and Chloe Rafferty is part of Uni Students for Climate Justice who led a protest of thousands in response to government inaction on December 11.
For details of upcoming demonstrations nationally follow Uni Students for Climate Justice here.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag newspaper is Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show>> redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Australia's unions are in a profound state of crisis, facing declining membership rates and the deepest slump in strike action in the history of the movement. On this episode, we're joined by veteran unionist and socialist Jerome Small to discuss how the unions have reached this point and what can be done to turn the situation around.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag newspaper is Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show>> redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Students and young people have been central to recent international rebellions. We talk to socialist student activist Natalie Acreman and Red Flag editor Daniel Taylor about the role of students in struggle today and their role historically and theoretically.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag newspaper is Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show>> redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
In 1989 a massive student-led uprising against the Communist regime in China was brutally crushed in Tiananmen Square, the heart of the capital Beijing. Fleur Taylor was an 18-year-old student on an Australian government program who witnessed the historic events first hand. We discuss what she saw, and how to understand the politics of the events as a socialist today.
Archive audio from ABC documentary Tiananmen Square 30 Years On
We also mention the documentary The Gate of Heavenly Peace
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag is Australia's leading socialist publication.
Contact the show - redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
We talk to Gavin Stanbrook about black deaths in custody, the recent events in Yuendumu, and resistance to racism in Australia.
Gavin is a descendant of the Gumbaynggirr Nation in the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and the Yuin Nation from Wallaga Lake on the South East Coast of New South Wales.
Gavin's writing in Red Flag can be found here. And in the Guardian here.
Donate to Justice for Yuendumu here.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Read Red Flag newspaper.
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
In this special edition, Red Flag editor Ben Hillier reports from the ground in Hong Kong on the dramatic battle for the streets and the struggle for democracy. Ben is currently in Hong Kong reporting for Red Flag newspaper - coverage here: https://redflag.org.au/hongkong
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Subscribe to Red Flag newspaper - https://subscribe.redflag.org.au/
Contact the show - redflagradiopodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Jorge Jorquera, a Chilean revolutionary socialist activist based in Australia, discusses the situation in Chile and the history that led to the current uprising. Beginning with the coup in 1973, and giving an account of the left in the period after the dictatorship, Jorge combines political analysis with stories from on the ground in Chile today.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Red Flag is Australia's leading socialist publication.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
A wave of international revolt and rebellion is spreading around the globe. Join our discussion with special guest, Lebanese Australian socialist Omar Hassan.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Red Flag is Australia's leading socialist publication.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
A discussion about the new wave of climate struggle in Australia, the rise of Extinction Rebellion, and what happened at the blockade of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne. With local socialist activist Sarah Garnham.
Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.
Music by Dan Kenny.
Red Flag Radio is a revolutionary socialist podcast.
Red Flag is Australia's leading socialist publication.