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In this environmental-themed episode, we discuss the recent Global Climate Change Pact in Durban and the carbon tax, as well as some other environmental solutions. Throughout the episode, we also discuss ex-Australian Prime Minister John Howard supporting a book for kids that denies climate change, the similarities between both major political parties in Australia on environmental issues and a bunch of others, and ‘When Karl Pilkington Makes Sense’ on the environment.

To help us discuss these issues, we are joined by Shaun Murray, spokesperson on coal from Friends of the Earth (FoE) Australia, and Julia Dehm, a volunteer from FoE Australia. FoE were unique in the environmental movement, in that they rejected the carbon tax. We also speak to Sandy Chambers, one of the state co-ordinators of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) in Western Australia. Chambers and the AYCC campaigned for the carbon tax. Unless specifically stated, the views expressed by these individuals do not necessarily represent the “official position” of their organisation.

Book recommendation: Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn.

Clips: Euronews ‘Australia Passes Controversial Carbon Tax Law’, Lagwagon ‘Live it Down’, Ricky Gervais podcast, That Mitchell and Webb Sound ‘Environmental Discussion’, Ignite ‘Hands on Stance’.

Further reading: Julia Dehm recommends people read FoE’s press release on the carbon tax called ‘The Greatest Corporate Windfall of All Time’ and their report ‘In the REDD’ on carbon offsetting.

You can download this episode on MediaFire here (30MB).

In this episode, we discuss some of the problems we have with Christmas, including sweatshops, animal exploitation and religion. When discussing Christmas, we introduce the brand new segment ‘When Karl Pilkington Makes Sense’! Before we get in to this, we give some updates on issues we covered on previous issues and some other stories, including: Labor’s policies on same-sex marriage and refugees, the first intersex mayor for Melbourne, police brutality against the Occupy movement in Perth, Australia and the U.S., sexism in men’s magazines, vegan recipes for Christmas, and problems with the education system.

Book recommendation: No Logo by Naomi Klein

Clips: Peep Show (series 7, episode 5), Seinfeld (episode 166), Justin Bieber ‘Drummer Boy’, The Boat that Rocked, Herman Cain Quotes Pokémon: Ex-Candidate Admits ‘Pokémon 2000’ Inspiration, Valedictorian Speaks Out Against School, Lagwagon from the album ‘Live in a Dive’, DRI ‘Dead Meat’, Ricky Gervais podcast, Ricky Gervais ‘Science’, Dark Place (episode 4), Cursive ‘Rise Up! Rise Up!’.

We apologise for the poor sound quality at times on this episode – our lap top which we usually record on was playing up which meant that we had to use another microphone.

You can download this episode on MediaFire here.

This report covers a recent incident where a female protestor had the tent she was wearing as clothes removed from her aggressively by police, who left her crying on the ground in her underwear. This report includes interviews with Occupy Melbourne activists from the day after this incident as well as some of our analysis, covering this incident and other aspects of Occupy Melbourne, such as the general repressive police reaction to Occupy Melbourne protestors. For more information on Occupy Melbourne, visit occupymelbourne.org

Clips:

Herald Sun, ‘Protester Stripped by Cops’

Anti-Flag and Donots, ‘Protest Song’

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