Progressive Podcast Australia

 We’re back to keep the Progressive Podcast Australia brand alive with our 300th episode special! The show covers a wide range of topics with a bunch of pop culture stuff, a little bit of politics and some meta podcasting about podcasting.

 We discuss the books Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World Book by Naomi Klein and How We Love by Clementine Ford; the TV shows The Curse and The Traitors (with a focus on disability representation); and the movie Guns Akimbo.

 We finish the show with a quote that was featured in the Propaganda exhibition in London, which we visited in about 2010! We discuss the quote in light of the actions of the Israeli government towards Palestinians.

 If you’d like a free Progressive Podcast Australia badge and/or iron-on patch, just email progressivepodcast at gmail dot com or message us on Facebook or Twitter @ProgPodcast.  

 Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/

 Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/

 Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.

 For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2024/09/01/300/

On episode 299 Nick is joined by Meg and Lottie to discuss anti-capitalist alternatives, focusing on socialism and anarchism.

 This show is a Summer Special from 3CR Community Radio – you can hear this discussion with the music included on the Freedom of Species page on the 3CR website:  https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/capitalism-pyramid-scheme-exploring-anti-capitalist-alternatives-summer

 Additional resources:

 Free Women of Spain: Anarchism and the struggle for the emancipation of women by Martha Ackelsberg.

 Library Socialism & Usufruct by Srsly Wrong podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TKvQQ0BpUeGpRavJdiJmo?si=gVtK81u5T8eXBRjqsJ8zpw&fbclid=IwAR0vTs7-mpMFNYhHxqSR_5l_C8avVaTuBPVxmzvCM7aJFpRlW1EILPCVnJE&nd=1&dlsi=700c992692f34930

 Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You! By David Graeber: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you

 The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin.

 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.

 Movies and TV shows referred to: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Peep Show, Office Space, On Becoming a God in Central Florida.

 Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/

 This song is free to use with credit.

 Relevant songs that we mentioned but didn’t play were Everything I Am by Lowkey and The Wasteland by Chumbawamba. You can hear these songs on the Freedom of Species page as mentioned above, as well as on our Spotify playlist Progressive Podcast Australia Music and Comedy: https://open.spotify.com/user/bronzecat83/playlist/6DK5AzWfrxSDcpHWlLsWi6

 You can listen to the Palestine Special mentioned during this show here:  https://www.3cr.org.au/radioforpalestine

 For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/01/15/299/

On episode 298 Nick is joined by Claire to discuss the politics of ice hockey, including theme nights; Pride tape; race and class in the NHL; vegan ice hockey equipment and much more! We also touch on other sports, such as cricketer Usman Khawaja’s stand for Palestine and the AFL and the Voice to Parliament.

 This discussion is also available in video form on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/l7VJp1fq3rw

 Claire hosts the animal rights radio show Freedom of Species on 3CR Community Radio with Nick. This episode is a continuation of the discussion Claire and Nick started on the 3CR Summer Special ‘The Politics of Ice Hockey: Indigenous Advocacy, BLM and Queer Hockey Fanfic’, which you can listen to on the Freedom of Species website or by searching Freedom of Species on your favourite podcast app: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/politics-ice-hockey-indigenous-advocacy-blm-and-queer-hockey-fanfic-summer

 Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/

 Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/

 Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.

 For more in-depth show notes, including relevant articles and books recommended by Claire, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/12/24/298/

On episode 297 Nick and Lottie critique the idea of wanting to stay neutral on the "moving train" of Palestine and Israel - to quote Howard Zinn! Lottie also recommends a bunch of actions that you can take for Palestine. You can see all of the actions she mentions on this episode and more in this Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13jT9PvJCnph_rGV5XCIUUFVe0KQVZsinsRo3LjYyOuo/edit

 ABC chief is right: impartiality is paramount when reporting the Israel-Gaza war, article by Denis Muller:  https://theconversation.com/abc-chief-is-right-impartiality-is-paramount-when-reporting-the-israel-gaza-war-218100

 Social media post on Palestine and genocide: https://www.facebook.com/679240068/posts/pfbid02Ub4wmJncehPVdHFood734VJZDrLALV9diWeFF8ZCy8amrtNwB8K8fJj5u3WXtQkEl/?mibextid=Nif5oz

 The IHRA definition of anti-Semitism: https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definitions-charters/working-definition-antisemitism

 Freedom of Species podcast episode on Palestinian solidarity: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/palestinian-solidarity

 Freedom of Species podcast episode Vegans in Solidarity with Palestine, with Laura Schleifer and Leila Dehghan: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/vegans-solidarity-palestine-laura-schleifer-and-leila-dehghan

 Cruelty Free Super: https://www.crueltyfreesuper.com.au/

 Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/

 Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/

 Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.

 For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/11/25/297/

On episode 296 we play speeches from the Palestine Rally: Keep standing with Gaza, stop the genocide of Palestinians by Free Palestine Melbourne. We also discuss the recent developments and history of the issue, focusing on the Australian media coverage and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

 Additional links:

 You can listen to our recording of all of the speeches of the Palestine Rally here – we have played a shortened, edited version of the talks on this episode: https://archive.org/details/palestine-rally

 For more information about the Palestine Rally in Melbourne by Free Palestine Melbourne, see the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1704771963377431

 Media Watch: Murder, missiles and misinformation in the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y5z1OCb1KM

 The Chaser: Media guide - how to cover Israel and Palestine: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/448398/emails/102520594773313321

 Caitlin Cassidy article on The Guardian: Melbourne university first in Australia to take up controversial definition of antisemitism: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/25/melbourne-university-first-in-australia-to-take-up-controversial-definition-of-antisemitism

 You can hear our episode on the BDS movement, Episode 63: Take Action Against Occupation! https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2014/07/28/action/

 Check out our previous episodes on Palestine here: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/tag/palestine/

 Please spread the word about our show, for example by sharing our episodes on Facebook and Twitter, so they reach more people. Our most recent episode is always our pinned post at the top. Thanks!

 Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/

 Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/

 Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.

 For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/10/23/296/

 On episode 295 we discuss how we’re voting in the Voice to Parliament referendum, focusing on the Yes campaign versus the Progressive No. These final thoughts on the Voice build on a previous episode we did on the topic, ‘Voicing Concerns on the Voice to Parliament’, which featured speeches from the 2023 Invasion Day rally: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/02/15/288/

 Additional links:

 The Uluru Statement From The Heart: https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/view-the-statement/

 Lidia Thorpe says voice referendum should be called off and attacks ‘powerless advisory body’ – article on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/16/lidia-thorpe-calls-for-referendum-called-off-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-no-campaign

 Blak Greens Advise Opposing, as Truth and Treaty Must Come Before Voice – blog on Sydney Criminal Lawyers: https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/blak-greens-advise-opposing-as-truth-and-treaty-must-come-before-voice/

 Split emerges in no campaign as Mundine says opposing voice makes treaties more likely – article on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/17/split-emerges-in-no-campaign-as-mundine-says-opposing-voice-makes-treaties-more-likely

 Interview with Yes Campaigner Jade Ritchie – Serious Danger podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hsXr77weNF5wQqYYCRUp1?si=9ed8485bbcb8456c

 Far Enough - Vote Yes, video by Briggs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAqIypjk-5A

 Yoorrook for Justice – Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems: https://yoorrookforjustice.org.au/

 Music:

 Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/

 Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/

 Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.

 For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/10/11/295/

 Please contact us if you have any feedback on our episodes! http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/contact-us/

This is the 2nd episode in an update on what it's like to build a dream home in Mexico and my experiences so far.

If you have been listening to me for any length of time, you know that I’m currently developing a large property in central Mexico.  Well in this episode I’ll do an update on where I’m at, what I’ve learned so far in the process and the trials & tribulations of doing what most people would fear to do, but to keep an eye on the epic results you can achieve if you are careful.

After selling our rental real estate, we were left with few forms of smart income.  I began searching for alternatives.  I realized that for the next few years, much of my time would be spent outside of the USA, so I needed something that didn’t require me to be physically present to manage them, but paid me a tidy sum each month.  This led me to dividend stocks, and so far I am very happy with the results.

In 2008, at the height of the global financial crisis in the US, I was heavily exposed to real estate debt due to some deals that had been done in the prior year, and ran the risk of being entirely wiped out. If it wasn’t for having assets in another country and sold them to fund the underwater position I found myself in, I would never have survived it. In this episode, I want to fast forward to 2023 and explain why you MUST have an international diversification strategy for your assets if you wish to mitigate the risk of an adverse event in your country.