Indymedia on RTRFM

Indymedia on RTRFM

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Indymedia on RTRFM episodes

  • Indymedia – 2 May 2022
    Joni Boyd takes the lead on this week's episode of Indymedia to discuss issues across the education sector in the lead up to the federal election.
    She was joined by academic and unionist Daniel Andres Elias to discuss the casualisation of teachers and the crippling burnout experienced by professionals across all levels of the industry.
    19 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 25 April 2022
    After a short break, Ray Grenfell and Kelly Warden are back in the studio to unpack the latest news from the fringes of the mainstream media.
    They are joined by Dan Hogan from the NSW Teachers Federation to talk about the casualisation of teaching jobs and other education issues ahead of May's Federal Election.
    Kelly jumps in to chat with [Dumbartung Aboriginal Organisation](https://dumbartung.org.au/) director Robert Eggington, covering about the case to ban the use of all-white jurors in deaths in custody trials.
    And Indymedia's Sam Sam Wainwright unpacks the results of the [French Presidential Election](https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/exit-polls-suggest-macron-has-edge-in-french-presidential-election-20220425-p5afrz.html) at the weekend, which saw incumbent President Emmanuel Macron take out the top spot by a 57 per cent margin.
    They discuss the reaction from the liberal press and what the election means for the people of France.
    44 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 11 April 2022
    Alex Whisson returns to the studio with Kelly Warden for an in-depth hour of political news coverage across local and international headlines in the latest edition of Indymedia.
    Political commentator Sam Wainwright joins the show to discuss round one of the French Presidential Election between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, addressing the wider implications of the results and context surrounding European warfare.
    Along the way, Kelly catches up with Megan Krakouer from the WA Social Justice Independent Party, to engage the outline of their campaign and the issues they plan on changing if elected to the Senate.
    Later onwards, Voices Of Influence Australia talk with Kelly, highlighting the impact of the Federal Budget towards young people, further emphasising the underrepresentation of young people within government decision making.
    0 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 04 April 2022
    Joni Boyd has returned to the studio for another hour of local and international news headline coverage in the latest edition of Indymedia.
    We will be hearing voices from the Perth Cultural Centre who participated in the recent 'Transgender Day of Visibility', vocalising the intersection of trans-rights, sex worker rights, including the high rates of sexual violence towards trans-people in Australian universities.
    Along the way our in-house foreign correspondent Alex Whisson, extrapolates upon the ongoing Russian War on Ukraine and its broader global effects.
    Later onwards, Joni addresses further news stories surrounding Greenpeace activist blocking the transfer of Russian oil, Pakistan plunging into unconstitutional crisis, Afghanistan facing total collapse and much more to follow.
    39 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 28 March 2022
    Ray Grenfell is back in the studio this week for an hour of stories and news that didn't make headlines in the mainstream media on Indymedia.
    He chats with Perth born Lismore local Kate Stroud about the devastating floods in NSW and QLD and the [climate action](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-21/lismore-flood-victims-protest-outside-prime-minister-home/100926332) nine residents took against Scott Morrison at Kirribilli House last week.
    They discuss the floods and their connection to climate change as well as what the Government should be doing.
    And [Conservation Council of WA](https://www.ccwa.org.au/)nuclear free campaigner Mia Pepper discusses the possibility WA's first Uranian mine and what is being done to try and stop the project from happening.
    27 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 21 March 2022
    Joni Boyd and Kelly Warden join forces this week to yarn about the local issues mainstream media has overlooked on Indymedia.
    They are joined by Zane Wayman to discuss the North Fremantle Social Club proposal aiming to turn the former bowls venue into a vibrant community hub championing local music, community groups and activist chats.
    We also heard a chat between Kelly and Western Australian Council of Social Services chief executive Louise Gialitto on the rising costs of living in Perth and the impact this is having on low income households.
    Make sure you catch up on more episodes of Indymedia below or tune in live next Monday from 11am on RTRFM 92.1.
    28 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 14 March 2022
    Raymond Grenfell and Kelly Warden spent Monday in the studio for another edition of Indymedia this week.
    They continue their extensive coverage of the proposed [Scarborough Gas Hub](https://www.woodside.com.au/what-we-do/australian-growth-projects/scarborough) with Kuruma Marthudunera and Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Murujuga woman Josie Alec who outlines the continued attack on historically significant and sacred rock art in the Pilbara region and beyond.
    Indymedia correspondent Alex Boyd also dives into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, exploring the impact cyber attacks in the region mean for the war and how they will impact Australian networks with Edith Cowan University Cyber Security professor Paul Haskell Dowland.
    43 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 28 February 2022
    Raymond Grenfell is back on your airwaves and flying solo this week for another edition of Indymedia - discussing the issues mainstream publications don't discuss in depth, with experts from across the globe.
    He is joined by Dr Jeffrey Brennan to discuss the proposed logging of Serpentine Dam and the push back from local community groups and environmentalists in an effort to protect the area south-east of Perth.
    We also hear a comprehensive report from Indymedia presenter Alex Whisson about the evolving situation in the Ukraine as Russian confrontation escalates.
    Be sure to catch up on Indymedia here.
    Or tune in live on RTRFM 92.1.
    37 min
  • Indymedia on RTRFM – 21 February 2022
    Raymond Grenfell and Kelly Warden have their fingers on the pulse and are ready to delve into another week of insightful chats on Indymedia.
    They are joined by Western Sydney University nursing and midwifery lecturer and industry professional Paula Sanchez to discuss the recent nursing strike against the backdrop of the NSW parliament as well as the events that led to this latest industrial action.
    We also hear a chat between Kelly and [Gender and Disaster Australia ](https://www.genderanddisaster.com.au/) representative Jaspreet Kaur about the outreach and research project helping communities in the aftermath of bushfires and other extreme natural events grapple with an increase in domestic violence incidents.
    This podcast is edited by Danielle Raffaele.
    36 min

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Tackling the issues that other media outlets refuse to acknowledge, Indymedia offers news and views from the progressive grassroots activist network.