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Today, fomer Dirt Radio host Sam Castro comes in studio to interview former US Marine turned anti war activist, and PhD student at the University of Massachuestts Ross Caputi. Ross co-authored The Sacking of Fallujah - a peoples history, which details how modern wars are waged and the use of propaganda campaigns in both legitimating military incursions and mollifying domestic audiencesBuy the bookhttps://www.umass.edu/umpress/title/sacking-fallujah?fbclid=IwAR1X0Rm8vE_UJi1jeJ2d8P3rj9DHe8YHuHzicvMIKuu5XRRKiEWadeGCPv0Continue the conversationhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2511617592404640/

This week Em checks in with Jim Green to get an overview of the current state of affairs around nuclear energy, waste and weapons in Australia. Recent months have seen far-right politicians like Tony Abbott and Clive Palmer push once again for Australians to adopt nuclear power - even though the science and economics tell us nuclear is on the way out worldwide. We talk about the changing energy system, radioactive racism, nuclear dumps and why Australia doesn't need nuclear power.

We hear from Alberto Villareal about the work by a Global Campaign to Dismantle Corporate Power for a binding treaty on Transnational Corporations and Human Rights within the framework of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council.The interview was taken from our Friends of the Earth International friends, at Real World Radio.

Today's episode focuses in on a number of projects and battles currently underway around Victoria's roads. We give you an update on the RED ALERT issued at the Djab Wurrung Protection Embassy, share information about PFAS contamination at the Westgate Tunnel Project and chat about the North East Link Project. Sustainable Cities Coordinator Rachel Lynskey joins Phil and Em in the studio for a deeper look into some of the issues with the current North East Link Project, and what the Sustainable Cities campaign is doing.  Get out to camp on the Western Highway 10km east of Ararat and check out dwembassy.com.au and the Djab Wurrung Protection Embassy Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Djab-Wurrung-Heritage-Protection-Embassy-191956261657314/ Sign the petition to Stop North East Link: https://www.getonboard.org.au/stop_north_east_link

Today on the show we will drill down into what energy transition actually mean for communities on the frontline, with Yes 2 Renewables Coordinator Pat Simons

On today's show we spoke with Cam Walker about Friends of the Earth's new "Transforming Vic" report. The report details the way Victoria can move towards a fair and just transition - drastically cutting emissions whilst ensuring workers and communities aren't left behind. You can read the full report here. You can sign on to endorse the report as an individual or organisation here.

Megan and Phil catch up with Richard Swain from Reclaim Kosci, an indigenous river guide from the Snowy Mountains and ambassador for the Invasive Species Council about the impact of feral animals in the Snowy Mountains.Follow Reclaim Kosci at www.facebook.com/ReclaimKosci/Rally at NSW Parliament on the Aug 22ndDon't forget to #ConnectToCountry send us pics on your feet in soil on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

Megan from Drit Radio interviews Arrante woman Amanda Mahomet and  Djab Wurrung woman Bec Jakobi about their time on Country protecting the sacred trees on the Western Highway. Join us as we dig into the structural issues that have lead to the ongoing 12 month battle to protect sacred land on Djab Wurrung Country.Get out to camp on the Western Highway 10km east of Ararat and check out dwembassy.com.au and the Djab Wurrung Protection Embassy Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Djab-Wurrung-Heritage-Protection-Embassy-191956261657314/

We look back to a time when we had a conservative government and an imminent fossil fuel threat. Sound familiar? No not Adani, but the threat of fracking in Victoria. The resilient communities stared down the government and went on to one of the most stunning victories in Austrlalian environmental history. Who says history is boring?Jemila Rusthon interviews 4 inspiring women from the Protect the West Alliance as part of the show.Check out upcoming events on Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Facebook page.

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