Today we speak to housing specialist Anna Pagani about a new document she has co-authored - "Housing for a Post-Growth World: A Manifesto". It tries to radically rethink our housing crisis using creative examples from around the world.
Originally broadcast 12/12/25
Today on the show we look back at 4ZZZ's history of making radical radio. I speak to some radical radio makers from previous eras - Asger Strodl, Wave Beach and Linda Rose.
Originally broadcast 05/12/25
Today we go back to 2016 when West Papuan independence activist Benny Wenda came into the studio to sing some songs, talk about his life and his country's long struggle for self-determination.
Originally broadcast 27/05/2016
Today we again revisit a classic episode - from October 2016 we we marked the 100 year anniversary of Australia voting against conscription to the first world war. We hear from historian Humphrey McQueen about the story of the referendum, the campaign against conscription, and it's relevance to us today.
Originally broadcast 28/10/16
Today we talk with academic Marty Branagan about his latest book "The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding" - investigating how our culture currently contributes to the violence in our world, and asking how we can build more peaceful alternatives.
Originally broadcast 24/10/25
Today we are once again turning our eyes to Palestine. I speak to Remah Naji about the ceasefire in Gaza, and to Juliet Lamont about her recent experience on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza and subsequent arrest and deportation.
Originally broadcast 17/10/25
On today's classic episode we go back to 2017 and a trip through the sculptures of Brisbane! We speak to sculptors Cezary Stulgis and Luke Roberts; historian Jeff Rickertt, and the tale of Aboriginal cricket pioneer Eddie Gilbert.
Originally broadcast 22/06/17
Today we delve into the Paradigm Shift archive. Back to 2019, and a show about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation - when companies take activists to court to stifle protest and repress public debate. We hear what are SLAPP suits and why are they a problem from "bush lawyer" Greg Ogle, and then the different experiences from Adam Burling who was sued by woodchipping company Gunns, Shae Anderson who was sued by McDonalds, and Sadie Jones who was being sued by coal freight company Aurizon.
Originally broadcast 24/05/2019
Today we are talking about the hard work of transitioning rural areas into a more sustainable economy. I speak to Amanda Cahill from Next Economy and Lu Allan from the Renewable Energy Alliance.
Originally broadcast 29/08/25
Today we speak to music writer Liz Pelly about her recent book "Mood Machine" - a critique of algorithmic streaming monolith Spotify and what it is doing to the way we play and listen to music.
Originally broadcast 15/08/25