Democracy Tomorrow

In this episode, Scott Leckie and psychologist Nigel Denning explore the psychological and societal impacts of billionaires, the rise of authoritarianism, and the importance of collective action for a more equitable world.

State elections will be held in the State of Victoria on 28 November. In what is set to be one of the most dramatic elections in recent years, human rights issues will be very much in play. In today's episode we hear from former Victorian Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bell about what he sees as some of the most important human rights aspects of the upcoming vote.We also address the alleged attack on Australian politician.

Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt has spent her working life in one human rights hot spot after another pursuing justice and improving lives. Today she is facing another struggle which she has faced with extraordinary courage and dignity; and, wow, can she write!

Next month Spain will be holding snap elections in response to the housing crisis sweeping the country. IN today's episode we will speak with two of Madrid's leading housing activists about what brought the election about and who is likely to win.

Housing, land and property rights are under threat across the world. Displacement, ethnic cleansing, climate displacement, conflict-induced eviction, domicide, housing unaffordability, and many other problems plague the places where people live. Today's guest Shaun Butta has worked across the world to improve HLP conditions for people in Somalia, Iraq, Myanmar, Ukraine and beyond. His invaluable insights will be explored during this highly anticipated episode.