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Episode 246: Going Back to Normal? I Think We Can Do Better

Posted: May 11, 2020 in Uncategorized
Tags: Australian politics, Bernie Sanders, capitalism, Centrelink, class, Coronavirus, Democrats, Donald Trump, economic inequality, health, Joe Biden, Scott Morrison, US election, US politics

You can listen to this episode above, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and add us to your favourites on Stitcher. You can also listen to it on Cyber Ears or download it on Archive.org (43mins, 32MB).

With coronavirus restrictions easing across Australia, we argue that the aim should not be to return to normal, but rather to create a different society that addresses the inequalities and hardships that existed well before the pandemic.

I don't want to go back to the old normal, it was horrible. I like the new one where people give more than two shits about other people and adopt animals and spend time with their loved ones. I want a different normal where essential workers are respected and have a living wage.
— Emmeline Spankhurts 🍸 (@MmeEmmeline) April 20, 2020

We also discuss US politics and make a similar case against going back to normal post-Trump, highlighting the need to tackle ongoing problems with health care, the environment and class inequality.

Joe Biden thinks we should "return to normal."

Normal means 87 million uninsured or underinsured.

Normal means fossil fuel companies destroying the planet.

Normal means the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer.

We cannot return to normal. We need real change.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 9, 2020

Additional Links:

Ridiculous delays in Centrelink processing Nick’s Low Income Health Care Card application (Facebook post).
We have a return of the “segment” Nick’s Dreams – this time on the importance of direct action. For more on this, check out our 65^th episode: Direct Action Gets the Goods.
Listen to Freedom of Species: Corey Wrenn – The Root Cause Of Coronavirus That No One Is Talking About and Myq Kaplan – Comedy and Veganism.
Bitchy ShitShow podcast – episode 8: COVID-19 AND SEIZING THE MEANS (PART 1): A COLLABORATION WITH MEXIE OF THE VEGAN VANGUARD.

I've generally been staying away from corona-themed podcast episodes because it's too much to constantly hear about it but I've made an exception for this collaboration between two of my fav podcasts, @bitchy_shitshow and @Mexie from @vegan_vanguard – very glad I did!… https://t.co/h495WdOSzT
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) April 9, 2020

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Clips:

NOFX ‘The Marxist Brothers’, Briggs & Tim Minchin ‘HouseFyre (Lockdown Video) #StayHome’, NowThis News ‘Trump Caught On Hot Mic Before Coronavirus Address’.

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Episode 243: Corona, Casualisation and Capitalism

Posted: March 14, 2020 in Uncategorized
Tags: capitalism, casualisation, Coronavirus, economic growth, Emil Raji, gig economy, global inequalities, globalisation, health, Marxism, Scott Morrison, social distancing, work

Image from the article ‘Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now’ which we link to below.

On this show Nick is joined by his cousin Emil Raji who is currently in Jakarta and we discuss the Coronavirus and the substantial impacts that it will have, particularly on the casualised workforce and small business owners.

We really encourage people to check out the article ‘Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now’ on the importance of social distancing and isolating yourself to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The more people do this and the sooner, the more controllable the virus will be.

It's important to stay at home as much as you can, work from home if possible etc – social distancing is the key to controlling the outbreak #Covid_19 #CoronavirusPandemic https://t.co/eKM8S7Fu3W
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) March 13, 2020

If you’re in Australia and you think that you might have Corona virus, you can do a symptom check on healthdirect.gov.au and you can also call 1800 022 222 to speak to a registered nurse. For general information about the virus, call the Australian Government’s Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

#StayTheFuckHome A Movement to Stop the COVID-19 Pandemic #CoronavirusPandemic #coronavirus https://t.co/7pP11Qtn7Q
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) March 13, 2020

Please spread the word about our show, for example by sharing our episodes on Facebook and Twitter, so they reach more people. Our most recent episode is always our pinned post at the top. Thanks and we also encourage people to share the article ‘Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now’ that we discuss on this show.

I just signed a petition to demand paid special leave for all Australian workers affected by Covid-19 #coronavirus #auspol Pls sign & RT >> https://t.co/TLjXiD4db9 via @MegaphoneAU
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) March 14, 2020

Clips:

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ‘When Rehearsal Becomes The Show: Stephen Colbert’s First-Ever No-Audience Late Show Monologue’, Morrissey ‘I’m Okay By Myself’.

If you enjoy the music we play on our show, check out our Spotify playlist ‘Progressive Podcast Australia Music and Comedy’!

Once a vaccine for coronavirus is developed, it should be free.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 8, 2020

Episode 242: Don’t Shoot the Messenger! Environmentalism and Hypocrisy

Posted: March 8, 2020 in Uncategorized
Tags: animal agriculture, body image, climate change, climate emergency, environment, environmental activism, Finds from the street, gender norms, health, hypocrisy, individual solutions, structural solutions, The Bold Type, The Game Changers, Veganism, woke culture

You can listen to this episode above, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and add us to your favourites on Stitcher. You can also listen to this episode on Cyber Ears or download it on Archive.org (66mins, 47MB).

On this show we speak out against the constant accusations of hypocrisy made against anyone advocating for the environment. For more on this, you can read Nick’s article on the topic.

We finish the show by discussing the documentary The Game Changers on Netflix, which looks into plant-based athletes.

There are some delicious looking recipes on the #GameChangersMovie website. The green smoothie has already become a regular for us but we look forward to trying more! #Vegan https://t.co/g3RYbbOwJE
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) December 16, 2019

Other stuff covered/links:

Josh Gabbatiss ‘Meat and dairy companies to surpass oil industry as world’s biggest polluters, report finds’ (2018 article on independent.co.uk).
Katie’s ‘Nationwide media campaign to address the climate emergency’.
A “woke off” on The Bold Type.
A return of the segment ‘Finds from the Street’.

Our latest #FindsFromTheStreet – shelves, an office chair and a backpack all picked up from the side of the road. We live in such a wasteful society, it is great to use stuff that is already in existence, rather than buying new things and adding to the cycle of resource use etc. pic.twitter.com/VpQXihELZZ
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) March 8, 2020

Freedom of Species ‘Introducing Madison Griffiths to the FoS Team – Meat and Masculinity’ and ‘Mark Allen – Working Together Across Movements’ (podcast episodes).
Revolutionary Left Radio ‘Malcolm X’ featured a discussion on hip hop, race and consumerism and ‘Mind & Nature: Meditation, Psychedelics, and Eco-Grief’ – with Vegan Vanguard (podcast episodes).

Please spread the word about our show, for example by sharing our episodes on Facebook and Twitter, so they reach more people. Our most recent episode is always our pinned post at the top. Thanks 🙂

Clips:

Bugzy Malone ‘Come Through’, Bo Burnham ‘Oh Bo’, Needed Sound Effects ‘Time Travel Clip Sound Effect’, Russell Brand ‘Lewis Hamilton, Veganism & Hypocrisy’, Adam Ruins Everything – Going Green: ‘The Corporate Conspiracy to Blame You for Their Trash’, Anti-Flag ‘The Debate is Over’, The Adventures of Lano and Woodley (series 2, episode 4), The Decline ‘Brovine’.

This is how my year sounded on Spotify. Get your 2019 Wrapped #spotifywrapped https://t.co/2kIuRp2gFd
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) December 18, 2019

If you enjoy the music we play on our show, check out our Spotify playlist ‘Progressive Podcast Australia Music and Comedy’!

Episode 238: In Defence of Virtue Signalling – Responding to Common Criticisms of the Left

Posted: January 13, 2020 in Uncategorized
Tags: Adam Bandt, allies, Australian bushfires, Australian politics, call in culture, call out culture, climate change, Daniel Andrews, health, Left, police, Veganism, virtue signalling, woke culture

You can listen to this episode above and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. You can also listen to this episode on Stitcher, Cyber Ears or download it on Archive.org (62mins, 43MB).

On this show we respond to common criticisms of the Left, covering “woke culture”, “virtue signalling” and “cancel culture”. We also have some additional discussion on the Australian bushfires and climate change, which we covered on our last episode.

This is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio 855AM.

Links:

‘“I don’t see a contradiction”: Albanese backs coal exports’ (article on thenewdaily.com.au).
Audio of the ‘PROTEST: Sack Scomo – Fund the Firies – Climate Action Now (VIC)’ (audio on archive.org).

Audio of the speeches from the #climateprotest: Sack Scomo – Fund the Firies – #ClimateAction Now (VIC) by Uni Students for #ClimateJustice https://t.co/Nye3UBPuDL pic.twitter.com/XxFe8YrMg2
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) January 11, 2020

‘Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews blasts climate protest “for diverting resources”’ (article now behind The Australian paywall!).
Yara Murray-Atfield ‘Bushfire protests targeting Scott Morrison to go ahead in Melbourne despite Victoria Police fears of “resource drain”’ (article on ABC News).
Gabrielle de Vietri’s response to the Victorian government and police’s requests to postpone the rally (Facebook post).
David Holmes ‘The fossil-fuelled political economy of Australian elections’ (article on The Conversation).
The Young Turks ‘Residents Confront Australian Prime Minister Over Wildfires’ (Youtube video).

The Ezra Klein show ‘The moral philosophy of The Good Place’ and ‘Peter Singer on the lives you can save’ (podcast episodes).
Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack! ‘246 Contextualizing Context: Nuance’s Best Friend’ (podcast episode).
Katie’s post on our blog ‘The New Normal’.
Nick’s Facebook post on the relevance of the music of hip hop artist Lowkey in light of the smog in Melbourne.

As I walked around in the #melbournesmoke today I was reminded of the @Lowkey0nline song ‘Soundtrack to the Struggle 2’: ‘Can't detoxify as we watch the sky fade to grey.’

With this smoke we could add to those lyrics:
‘How can we speak of health, with this air we’re breathing?’
— Progressive Podcast (@ProgPodcast) January 6, 2020

‘HARLEY & CHRISTIAN – BRINGING CREATIVITY AND FUN TO ANIMAL ACTIVISM’ (Freedom of Species radio show recapping the Liberated Futures Conference).
Siobhan O’Sullivan ‘The animals we rescue, and the animals we don’t’ (article on the ABC).

Please support our show by giving us nice reviews on iTunes, Stitcher and Facebook – thanks 🙂

Clips:

NOFX ‘The Marxist Brothers’, The Daily Show With Trevor Noah ‘Obama Challenges ‘Woke Culture‘, Adam Bandt ‘Anthony Coalbanese’ – from the ‘PROTEST: Sack Scomo – Fund the Firies – Climate Action Now (VIC)’ (audio on archive.org), David Rovics ‘I’m a better anarchist than you’, Colour Me Wednesday ‘Cat Hair’, Lowkey ‘Soundtrack to the Struggle 2 (feat. Noam Chomsky)’.

If you enjoy the music we play on our show, check out our Spotify playlist ‘Progressive Podcast Australia Music and Comedy’!

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Episode 246: Going Back to Normal? I Think We Can Do Better

Episode 242: Don’t Shoot the Messenger! Environmentalism and Hypocrisy

Episode 238: In Defence of Virtue Signalling – Responding to Common Criticisms of the Left