Progressive Podcast Australia

- Nick is joined by Kyna Reddan aka The Poly Guru.- Same-sex marriage passing in Australia.- Critiques of marriage.- Commitment ceremonies and legal marriages.- Different types of consensual non-monogamy including polyamory and relationship anarchy.- Pansexuality.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/14/193/

- Patty Mark from Animal Liberation Victoria on the 5 day fast and justice camp happening outside Diamond Valley Pork in Melbourne right now. For more information about the event, go to: alv.org.au/justice- Talk by Sy Woon on Speciesism and Inherent Barriers to Ethical Changes and Animal Advocacy, in the Veterinary Industry.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/04/192/

- Our analysis of the Me Too campaign.- Gender and domestic violence.- Solutions to the issues highlighted by the Me Too campaign, including Marxist perspectives.- For more information on the episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/02/191/

- The Australian public votes yes to same-sex marriage in a postal vote.- Speaker from the union movement at the yes announcement event in Melbourne.- The history of same-sex marriage in Australia.- Analysis of the high no vote in Western Sydney.- Queer critiques of same-sex marriage.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/11/23/190/

- Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Ash Nayate explains why ignoring concern for other animals harms peoples mental health.- World Vegan Day.- The Melbourne March for the End of Speciesism.- Protests for refugees and horses during the Melbourne Cup.- Katie confronts some dickheads.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/11/14/189/

- Meditation, mindfulness and psychology.- Vegans take over the meat market.- Recap of the Animal Activists Forum with animal activists Brian and Kate.- Katies talk on avoiding infighting in social movements.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/11/01/188/

- This episode features Olly Hornung talk: You did what? Creative tactics and strategies to boost your campaign.- This talk is from the Animal Activists Forum and we also give a brief recap of this forum.- For more information on this episode and for links to audio of all of the talks from the Animal Activists Forum, as well as links to the other stuff discussed on the episode, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/10/23/187/

- Civil liberties concerns about new counter terrorism laws in Australia.- Nicks talk: Theyre calling me a terrorist (but they probably shouldnt): The Social Construction of Eco Terrorism. You can view the PowerPoint presentation for this talk here: https://www.slideshare.net/NickPendergrast/theyre-calling-me-a-terrorist-but-they-probably-shouldnt-the-social-construction-of-ecoterrorism-by-nick-pendergrast- The Animal Activists Forum: http://www.activistsforum.com/- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/10/09/186/

- On this episode we show how up to date we are with current events by discussing writer bell hooks calling Beyonce a terrorist, like 10 years ago.- These debates between different waves of feminism are relevant in light of our recent discussion on sex work.- The War on Waste and bring your own coffee cup.- Jess Isons talk challenging the idea that wearing high heels is capitulating to the patriarchy.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/09/30/185/

- On this episode we discuss Nicks trip to our friendly neighbourhood brothel and reflect on our evolving views on sex work generally.- The Development for Species, Animals in society, animals as society conference. - The Chaser Quarterly on male feminists.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/09/26/184/