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
Today we are talking about the possible future of work and wealth distribution - reduced working hours, universal basic income, job guarantees. Hear from economists John Quiggin and Steven Hail about their ideas for fairer, more sustainable and more flourishing economy.
Originally broadcast 08/08/25
Today we are celebrating the 50th birthday of Women's House - Queensland's first domestic violence shelter, which is still assisting women and advocating for social change half a century on. They are celebrating with an exhibition this week, and I spoke to Barb and Chantal from Women's House to learn about the past and present of their organisation and the broader culture.
Originally broadcast 01/08/25
Today we get a report back from the Palestine convergence in Canberra. I speak to Remah Naji about the convergence; and to a couple of people who did direct actions there - Juliet Lamont locked herself on to the roof of weapons company EOS, and Cate Adams painted red the monument to US-Aus allyship.
Originally broadcast 25/07/25
Today we go back 40 years - to when Brisbane was in the grips of the SEQEB dispute after Joh Bjelke-Peterson's government sacked over 1000 electrical workers. I speak to lifelong unionist Bob Carnegie about the dispute and it's effect, and also to Peter Ong from the Electrical Trades Union about the lessons learned for that union and what they are up to today.
Originally broadcast 18/07/25