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This week on Backchat, producer Tanita Razaghi sat down with Dr Yumiko Kadota to discuss her new memoir 'Emotional Female' in time for International Women's Day. Next, queer activist Lungol Wekina spoke to us about Mardi Gras queerbaiting and corporatisation. Finally, sex culture educator Gala Vanting discussed concerns around the contentious Online Safety Bill and what it means for sex workers.

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On this episode of Backchat, we’ll be talking about racism towards Asian Australians during Lunar New Year with Chinese Cumberland City Councillor Kun Huang. Then, we discuss Myanmar’s military coup and how it affects Burmese Australians with a member of Myanmar Students Association Australia, Taryar Myint Mo. Finally, we talk all things there is to love about “eshay” culture and how they’re represented in the media with Backchat producer, Tanita Razaghi.

This episode of Backchat was brought to you by our producers Charles Rushforth, Millie Roberts and Vanessa Lim.

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This week, Chantelle Al-Khouri speaks to Wiradjuri woman and founder of Blak Business, Olivia Williams, about the boycott movement against Penrith burger joint, Downtown Brooklyn. Producer Rebekah Manibog speaks to winner of Acclaim All Star Award's Rookie of the Year, Barkaa, about the changing face of Australian of hip hop. And arachnologist Dr. Lizzy Lowe joins us live to explain why huntsman spiders numbers are on the rise. This episode was produced by Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog, Adele Luamanavae and Vanessa Lim.

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On this episode of Backchat, we’re recapping the 2020 Invasion Day Rally with seventeen year old activist and Gumbayngirr and Darug woman, Shanaya Donovan. We’ll also be discussing animal hibernation during the bushfires with research fellow at University of New England and zoologist, Dr Chris Wacker.



This episode of Backchat was produced by Rebekah Manibog, Tanita Razaghi, Millie Roberts and Charles Rushforth.

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On this special Invasion Day edition of Backchat, we’re exploring a plan for the Aboriginal flag to be flown at half-mast on January 26 with Djabwurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman and Greens senator, Lidia Thorpe. We’ll also be discussing the complex attitudes new migrants hold towards January 26 with Catherine Scarth from AMES Australia. Finally, we’ll be running through a few things you can do to support First Nations communities ahead of January 26.

This Episode of Backchat was produced by Charles Rushforth, Millie Roberts, Tanita Razaghi and Vanessa Lim.

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This week on Backchat, Shami Sivasubramanian and Chantelle Al-Khouri explore the trans women ban in the McIver Baths and the toxic side of Australian cricket.

Janet Anderson, the founder of the #LETTHEMSWIM campaign, jumps onto backchat to talk about the ban of trans women at the McIver baths and how we can be allies to help our trans community feel more accepted.

Daniel Beswick, sports statistician, also join in on the conversation about prejudice in Australia in terms of racism in the good ol' Cricket after the complaints made against the Indian Team of the Aussie crowd - causing some spectators to be ejected out of the game.

Listen into Backchat every Saturday, Live, on FBi Radio 94.5FM! 9:30AM-10AM AEST.

This show was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Shami Sivasubramanian, Chantelle Al-Khouri, Niki Iliagoueva, Tanita Razaghi, Vanessa Lim & Rebekah Manibog.

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This week on Backchat we're talking about Australia Billionaires and how some have managed to thrive during the pandemic, with John Stensholt from The Australian. After, Digital Producer Vanessa Lim talks to us about the dangers of Omegle and how it's become a Tiktok trend for young people to go onto the website.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Chantelle Alkhouri, Vanessa Lim and Eamonn Snow.

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Chantelle Al-Khouri and Millie Roberts host the first EP of 2021 - starting the new year off with a Backchat summer banga!

This episode includes; Sana Shk speaks to refugee turned rapper, MC AK about his lyricism.

Chantelle and Millz also debate about hot cross buns and their contribution to food waste in Australia.

Learn how to be a better ally in 2021 with Nina Funell, Markus Mariano and Issy Phillips.

And many more hot-topics! PLUS ANOTHER NEWSICLE ORIGINAL BY NICK HARIOTT.

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Millie Roberts and Chantelle Al-khouri explores the great outdoors of Australia in the final summer banga of 2020-21!

From extreme selfies to Western Sydney heatwaves and Sharks, Backchat covers all you want to know about the great Aussie Backyard.

This episode also touches upon potential punishments for internet trolls, as well as how to be a good ONLINE citizen and Refugees who were brought to Hotels all across Australia under Medevac Laws.

This episode is brought to you by Chantelle Al-Khouri, Millie Roberts, Eamonn Snow, Rebekah Manibog, Niki Iliagoueva & Sana Shaikh.

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This week on Backchat we discuss the new strain of Coronavirus and how it will affect Australia with Associate Professor from the Kirby Institute, Stuart Turville. After, Backchat producer Charles Rushforth investigates how the transnational drug market has been impacted by border closures around the world. Finally, we end on Hilaria Baldwin's made-up Spanish accent, and how common her behaviour is with other cultures as well. You'll hear from founder of We Are The Mainstream Priyanka Bromhead to break this down.

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