Progressive Podcast Australia

- This episode features an interview with Jane Green and Cameron Cox. - Jane Green is a sex worker who is on the Executive Committee of the Scarlett Alliance and Cameron Cox is a sex worker who is involved in a sex worker outreach organisation. - Links between homophobia and whorephobia. - Sex work as work. - Amnesty Internationals AGM where different approaches to sex work were debated. - Decriminalisation is the model that leads to the best outcomes for sex workers. - You can hear part 1 of our interview with Jane and Cameron on episode 64, sorry for the delay. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/07/04/105/

- On this episode were joined by Dr Tim Dymond who speaks about Unionists for Refugees and APHEDA the Australian Council of Trade Unions overseas humanitarian aid program. - We discuss the recent racially-motivated terrorist attack in South Carolina and we link the language used by the shooter to the racist Reclaim Australia movement in Australia. - We also take on Reclaim Australias hijacking of progressive causes and their fake concern for feminism, animal rights and queer rights. - Call in culture versus call out culture. - Who is to blame for animal exploitation? - Our very first Progressive Podcast Australia meet up. Wednesday July 8 at 6.30pm at Smith & Daughters 175 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne RVSP by July 3. - Debunking the idea of being socially progressive but economically conservative. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/06/28/104/

- On this episode Nick looks into the forced closure of Indigenous communities in Australia. - Interview with Bella Bropho on the recent police invasion of the Indigenous refugee camp at Matagarup in Perth, which is providing a haven for people who will be affected by the forced closure of Indigenous communities. - Speech by Damion Hunter aka King Brown an actor, rapper, writer, activist, who speaks out against the forced closure of Indigenous communities. - What you can do to take action on this issue (thanks to the Facebook page Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia). - Dr Cornel Wests recent talk, where he linked the ongoing oppression of Indigenous people in Australia to racism in the United States. - Racism in Western attitudes towards Chinese dog slaughter. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/06/19/103/

- Dr Matthew Rimmer, a Professor in Intellectual Property and Innovation Law, takes on the Copyright Amendment Online Infringement Bill 2015. - This proposed Bill has support from both the government and the opposition Labor party and it has troubling implications for civil liberties and online freedom. - The new Australian sketch show Open Slather. - Sell or give away stuff you are no longer using for the environment and human rights. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/06/16/102/

- Malou Logan, vice chairperson of Gabriela Australia discusses the campaign to free Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina worker who was arrested and sentenced to death for allegedly smuggling heroin into Indonesia. - Veloso has been in Indonesian prison since 2010 and has recently had her execution delayed. Logan makes the case that 5 years in prison is more than enough punishment for Veloso. - The article 7 Things People Who Say They're Fiscally Conservative But Socially Liberal Don't Understand by Greta Christina. - We finish the episode by making the case for the legalisation of all recreational drugs. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/06/05/101/

- This is our episode 100 special and we discuss our commitment ceremony and the way it incorporated our political beliefs. - When Karl Pilkington Makes Sense, on overseas weddings. - Our wedsite, why so serious. - Why were having a commitment ceremony but not getting legally married. - All vegan. - Level 5 or 6 straight edge, drug free. - Why engagement rings are a scam. - Our ceremony. - The usual Jon on why he does not want a marriage or a commitment ceremony. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/05/31/100/

- This time we take on the lack of funding for services to tackle domestic violence in the federal budget. - Were joined by Jessica Ellen, a law student who has done research into domestic violence and volunteered at community legal centres. - Waleed Alys Show Me The Money video. - Jessicas video Show Me The Money, Life After Family Violence. - The importance of domestic violence services and education for men. - Government cuts and how this relates to domestic violence. - The role of the law in addressing these issues. - Walled Alys interview with Malcolm Turnbull. - Gendered violence and why anger management alone doesnt address it. - Non-profits and neoliberalism. - Religion and progressive values. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/05/23/99/

- Were joined by independent journalist Will Potter, author of the book Green is the New Red. - What Green is the New Red refers to, linking the previous red scare about communism to the current green scare about animal and environmental activists. - Repressive laws target both militant and moderate activists. - These laws are creeping into Australia and elsewhere around the world. - The power of corporations. - Coalition building between different social movements united against repressive laws. - Emotional versus physical harm as a result of militant activism. - Proposed anti-protest laws in Western Australia. - Using graphic footage in a way that is consistent with animal liberation. - Will Potters collaboration with punk rock band Rise Against. - The power of punk music in bringing about social change and politicising youth. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/05/16/98/

- This time were joined by Nicks cousin Emil Raji from Sailboat Records. - We discuss the colonial implications of the Boycott Bali campaign, which was started in reaction to two Australian citizens, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, being executed in Bali for drug trafficking. - We also discuss the racist Reclaim Australia movement and the Rally Against Racism counter-movement. We discuss the article Why Were Most of the Anti-Reclaim Australia Protestors White, protesting and privilege, and the importance of people of colour leading social movements. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/05/06/97/

- Kathyn Joy and Katie are back with more feminist goodness. - This episode is a continuation of their discussion from episode 95. - Sexism in comedy at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and beyond. - The importance of consent and consent education. - Reflections on their own experiences with patriarchy and the power of speaking out about them. - Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/04/25/96/

- This episode is a feminism burger, hold the men, featuring Katie and Kathryn Joy. - Some feedback on our 89th episode. - Men and feminism. - The monster myth about men who commit gendered violence. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/04/20/95/

- Nick is joined by Kathryn Joy for the whole episode and we discuss Reclaim Australia and the Rallies Against Racism counter rallies. - Reclaim Australia is an anti-Islamic movement with neo-Nazi links. - Interview with Ray Grenfell on his experiences at the Melbourne Rally Against Racism and the importance of directly confronting fascists. - The Perth Rally Against Racism. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/04/05/94/

- An intersectional approach to social change means being concerned about all forms of oppression, rather than just focusing on one. - A lack of intersectionality in Patricia Arquettes comments on feminism at the Oscars. - Our talk Intersectionality in Practice, where we discuss our efforts to promote an intersectional approach to animal advocacy with Animal Rights Advocates. - You can view the powerpoint for this talk here: http://www.slideshare.net/NickPendergrast/intersectionality-in-practice - Our efforts to bring an intersectional animal rights message to the March Australia movement against the Abbott government. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/03/31/93/

- This episode is all about mental health, drawing on Katies personal experiences with mental health issues and Nicks recent mental health first aid course. - Dissecting arguments against medication for mental health. - Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and mental health. - Considering how terms like able-bodied and not societally enabled fit with mental health. - Recommendations and advice for people with mental health issues, as well as those who want to be allies. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/03/20/92/

- Nick is joined by Jordan Halliday and Jeremy Parkin from Which Side Vegan Anarchist podcast for almost the entire episode. - Jordans time in prison. - The importance of prisoner support. - Anarchism and voting. - The dietary focus of the way veganism is promoted by many animal organisations. - Scepticism and rationality. - Self-righteous health vegans. - Mormonism. - Atheism. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/03/16/91/

- Katie is back for this one and were joined by vegan, progressive comedian Myq Kaplan, who will be performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. - The article 10 reasons to go vegan that have nothing to do with animal rights by Lindsay McDougall. - Myq Kaplan on why he became vegan and travelling as a vegan. - Comedian Judith Lucys show Judith Lucy is all Woman. - Myq Kaplan on the potential for comedy to promote important political ideas, and aiming for greater diversity in comedy. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/03/12/90/

- Nick is joined by Graeme Bowman, who is performing in the comedy show Patriarchy: Where Would We Be Without You and is co-founder of Wise Women Will Save the World. - The importance of addressing patriarchy and the role of art in bringing about social change. - The Smith Street Band. - The possibility of Tony Abbott being replaced as Prime Minister. - Beyond Greens campaigns against repressive metadata laws. - Jess Isons talk from the Institute for Critical Animal Studies Oceania 2014 conference, which links feminism and concern for animals. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/03/10/89/

- Once again Nick is joined by Kim Socha, who is an English professor, grassroots animal liberation activist and author. You can hear more from Kim on episode 87. - Sexism in the atheist movement. - The 100 year anniversary of Anzac Day. - Challenging transphobia. - The importance of trigger warnings. - Disputing claims about Halal funding terrorism. - Criticising discriminatory elements of Islam, while being considerate of the broader context of Western imperialism and Islamophobia, as reflected in attacks such as the Chapel Hill shooting. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/03/04/88/

- On this episode Nick is joined by Kim Socha, who is an English professor, grassroots animal liberation activist and author of the book Animal Liberation and Atheism, Dismantling the Procrustean Bed. - Religion as a conservative human construct. - The greyhound racing industry. - Atheism and animals. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/02/25/87/

- For most of this episode, were joined by Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan. - Leigh-Chantelle is a vegan, animal rights activist, feminist, singer, songwriter, author and blogger. - She discusses effective online activism, staying positive despite in-fighting in social movements, veganism, animal advocacy and podcasting. - Book Recommendation: The Feed. - The 2015 ICAS Oceania conference in Melbourne. - Eve and Jill Scott on Iggy Azalea and cultural appropriation. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/02/18/86/