Backchat

(aired 15/07/23) On Backchat this week, we bring you the stories of Sydney and beyond – and we’re keeping it super local this time!

TW: This show discusses SA and rape.

First up, with many of us noticing our grocery shops getting more expensive by the day, you’ll be hearing from Backchat Producer Sana Sheikh about why this is the case and what this means for young people.  

Next up, we’ll be about the open letter that was put forward to the Albanese government from a group called End Rape on Campus. Iggy Boyd and Alev Saracoglou, Women’s Wfficers from the University of Sydney’s Student Representative Council will be breaking down why students are calling time on the university sector’s efforts to improve safety on campus.

This episode of Backchat was brought to you by our talented producers Sana Sheikh, Holly Payne, and Eamonn Snow. 

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(aired 08/07/2023) 

On Backchat this week, we bring you a special episode in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Join us as we delve into the rich history and culture of our First Nations peoples, with an line up of 100% Indigenous voices.

First up, we explore something that has now become a common practise in many settings across Australia - an acknowledgement of country. Mundanara Bayles, Director of Blackcard shares how we can transcend the surface level, and foster genuine change through our acknowledgements. 

With this year's theme for NAIDOC being 'For Our Elders', we were honoured to be joined by Gumbaynggir educator and Elder, Uncle Michael Jarrett, about his work to safeguard the future of his native tounge. 

This episode of Backchat was brought to you by our talented producers Jostina Basta, Tanita Razaghi, Eamonn Snow and Matt Le Guay. 

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(aired 01/07/2023) This week on Backchat, we're kicking things off with a dive into the editorial decisions in Australian newsrooms following the wall-to-wall coverage of the Titan submersible disaster. Our producer Sana Shaikh is in the studio to run through the pitfalls and forgotten stories of our overwhelmingly white newsrooms. Next, RACGP spokesperson on addiction, Dr Hester Wilson is in studio to chat about advances in harm reduction. Opioid dependence therapy drugs have recently made their way onto the Pharmecuitical Benefits Scheme - a move that continues Australia's trend towards effective harm reduction when it comes to drug use. Finally, how many birds do you see around Sydney day-today? We're rounding things out with a chat with Australia's preeminent urban bird expert, Dr Grainne Cleary about what we can do to protect and promote Sydney's birdlife.

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Sana Shaikh, Holly Payne, Jostina Basta, and Eamonn Snow.

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(Aired 04/02/23) - This week on Backchat we'll be discussing the digitisation of the work place and how it has affected our workplace productivity. Next, we’ll be chatting with Grattan Institute economist, Joey Moloney on the what is causing the current economic struggles of young people in todays society, and how the government should address the issue. Finally, you'll be hearing from Dr Brad Mckay from the Darlinghurst Medical Centre to briefly explain Mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) and how to protect yourself from Mpox during the upcoming World Pride Festival.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Sumaiya Chowdhure, Jostina Basta, Matt Le Guay and Eamonn Snow.

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(Aired 28/01/23) - Invasion Day came and went this week and as always, it’s sparked debate around the history of Australia, the future of First Nations people and the deep divisions we collectively face. This week on Backchat, we'll be centring our coverage around First Nations issues.

We kick things off with a look at what the last 12 months has meant for First Nations resistance. Indigenous scholar and popular podcaster Alicia Johnson joins us to unpack it all. Next up, we're joined by Waradjuri man and member of the Uluru Dialogue Leadership, Roy Ah-See, to discuss where we're at with a Voice to Parliament following Invasion Day protests and new data on Indigenous support for constitutional change. Finally, you'll hear a chat with constitutional law expert Professor Anne Twomey on the legal framework surrounding a Voice to Parliament.

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Tanita Razaghi, Holly Payne, Matt Le Guay and Eamonn Snow.

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(Aired 21/01/23) - Backchat is back for 2023, and we're hitting the ground running this week. First up, we're gonna be tackling the prickly issue of parking permits in inner-Sydney and what impact they're having on renters in share houses or on short-term leases. Next, we’ll be chatting with obstetrician and gynaecologist Professor Kirsten Black about why women are finding it difficult to access publicly-funded abortions, even though the procedure is no longer a crime. Finally, pokies are shaping up to be a defining policy issue for the upcoming NSW state election, so you’ll be hearing from independent MP Alex Grenwich for an insight into the politics of pokies in NSW right now.

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Jostina Basta, Sana Shaikh, Holly Payne, Timothy Nguyen and Eamonn Snow.

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(Aired 17/12/22) - It's the final episode of Backchat for 2022, but we haven't let that slow us down. Getting us started this week will be a look at the gender pay gap in Australia as we address some of the misconceptions around the issue. Backchat producer Timothy Nguyen has been exploring this one and will be in studio to share what he's found. Next, Sydney’s prestigious Waverley college was in the news last week for all the wrong reasons as allegations of brutal bullying and ‘hazing’ rituals directed at year 7 students were made public. Dr Karyn Healy will be coming on to unpack the culture of bullying in Australia, the rite of passage in schools and the mental impact of this behaviour on young boys. Finally, we're wrapping up 2022 proceedings with a special interview with NSW Labor leader Chris Minns.

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Timothy Nguyen, Sumaiya Chowdhure, Jostina Basta and Matt Le Guay.

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(aired 10/12/22) - This week on Backchat, we're kicking things off with a look at the planned changes to Indonesia's legal code. You've likely heard of the looming 'bonk ban', but there's plenty more changes worthy of your attention, too. Backchat producer Eamonn Snow will be in studio to unpack what's going on with our northern neighbour. After that, we'll be chatting education in NSW; after plans were announced to overhaul school syllabuses in an attempt to adress steadily declining literacy skills. NSW education advisor Peter Knapp will be on to unpack what has gone wrong and our hope of turning things around. Finally, we’re gonna be taking a closer look at something that - whether you’ll admit it or not - you’ve definitely done at least once: Vaping. You’ll be hearing from Emily Jenkinson from the Cancer Council about where we’re at with vapes and the impact they’re having.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Jostina Basta and Eamonn Snow.

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(Aired 03/12/22) - 

This week on Backchat, we get started with an update on the Royal Sydney Golf Club's controversial redevelopment, after the golf club overcame a final legal hurdle last week. Greens councillor with Woollahra Council, Nicola Grieve will join Tanita and Holly to unpack where things are at. Next, we're joined by Chloe Williamson from the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance to chat sexual assault and harrassment in the music industry. This comes after the landmark 'Raising Their Voices' report released damning findings into the safety of people woring within the Australian music industry. Finally, we'll have a special report from Backchat reporter Lill Scott into the state of gambling in Australia and the harm gambling addicitons are inflicting on young people.

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Holly Payne, Sumaiya Chowdhure, Lill Scott and Eamonn Snow.

 

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(Aired 26/11/22) - We're bringing you a very special episode of Backchat this week, as our host Charles Rushforth bids the program adieu after more than two years. We'll have a bunch of soppy farewelling sprinkled - of course - amongst the news that matters to you. We'll kick things off with a look at the NSW Government's plans to turn their remaining single-sex schools to co-ed. Backchat producer Timothy Nguyen will be in the hot seat to run us through that one. Next, we're gonna be putting buy-now-pay-later services under the spotlight as a flurry of chrustmas shopping gets underway. Kirsty Robson from the Consumer Law Action Centre will join Charles and Tanita to explain the risks and harm associated with services like Afterpay and Zip Pay. Finally, we're dedicating the final segment to our Charlie, with both live and pre recorded farewells from Backchat members past and present.

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Timothy Nguyen, Sana Shaikh, Matt Le Guay and Eamonn Snow.

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