In one blinding moment in July 1945 on the white sand desert of New Mexico, humanity entered the nuclear age. Project Trinity was the first nuclear explosion, paving the way for the nuclear incineration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki three weeks later, and the ensuing arms race that plagues us still. The communities living near the Trinity site are known as the Downwinders. They continue to experience high levels of cancer and other illnesses attributable to radioactive contamination since 1945. They are calling for recognition and compensation for their unwilling and unknowing participation as bystanders to the Trinity test.Produced by Gem Romuld and Andrea StevesMusic by Paul Pino and the Tone DaddiesFurther information: www.trinitydownwinders.com

In this episode we bring you an interrview with Maaike Beenes, The Senior Programme Officer for Humanitarian Disarmament at PAX in Netherlands who talks to us about the Don't Bank on The Bomb report.Don’t Bank on The Bomb is the only regularly published source of information on the private companies involved in the production of nuclear weapons and their financiers. But it also profiles those institutions that limit or prohibit any financial engagement with these companies     PAX first published this report for ICAN in 2012 and updates it annually with current developments in nuclear financing.Song: World Destruction Time Zone 1996 Album: Bio Dome

Rosa Moiwend, a West Papuan researcher, activist and educator speaks at a forum called, 'West Papua: The Pacific Crisis we can no longer ignore', held in Christchurch, New Zealand. She speaks of the history of her home land and some of the current challenges they are facing, including the Trans-Papua road project.

Mining giant BHP wants to expand its operations at Olympic Dam in South Australia. Again. On this week’s show we speak to independent environmental campaigner and a person with a deep understanding of nuclear issues in Australia, David Noonan.  David tells us about the current proposal and why we can’t let it go ahead.JOINT ENVIRONMENT GROUPS PUBLIC SUBMISSION TO THE BHP OLYMPIC DAM EPBC REFERRAL 2019/8465 TSF 6: JUNE 2019ACF NUCLEAR FREE 26 JUNE 2019on BHP Olympic Dam EPBC referralDownload publicationPublic Submission by ACF, FoEA and Conservation SA is available here.BHP Olympic Dam Key Issues Briefing Papers available at:  Nuclear-Free Campaign Friends of the Earth Australiahttps://nuclear.foe.org.au/olympic-dam/Olympic Dam mine – proposed expansionShort briefing papers written by David Noonan in June 2019 regarding the proposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine:BHP Legal Privileges in the Olympic Dam Indenture Act 1982 Override SA LawsBHP Seek a Toxic Tailings Expansion Without a Full Safety Risk AssessmentPreconditions to Protect Mound Springs in Olympic Dam Expansion EIS GuidelinesBHP Uranium Mining Triggers “Protection Of The Environment” Under the EPBC ActBHP Must Lodge a Bond to Cover 100% of Rehabilitation Liabilities at Olympic DamMigratory Birds at Risk of Mortality if BHP Continues Use of Evaporation PondsThe Need to Assess a Feasible Alternative: No-Uranium Sales from Olympic Dam

In this episode we speak to Shirley WInton and Annette Brownlie from the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN).Shirley speaks about the Genoa dock strike, where unions and workers are refusing to load arms into ships and effectively preventing shipment to Saudi Arabia where they fear they will be used on civil populations in Yemen. This interview was originally aired on 3CR's Monday Breakfast Show and brought to you by Judith Peppard and Alice Goulds from the Breakfast Team.Annette Brownlie speaks about IPAN's campaign to get US troop out of Darwin and their upcoming national conference.

A second Radioactive Show reflecting on the March 15th Terror attack on two mosques in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Featuring a discussion with Adel Salman, Vice President of the Islamic Council of Victoria. He speaks about his experience of the massacre, the public and political response in Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa, and the important work ahead. Later in the show we share two powerful spoken word pieces by poet, performer and author, Tusiata Avia, as first performed at the Together Against Racism Rally held on May 18 in Ōtautahi.Credits:Tusiata Avia: http://www.nzepc.auckland.ac.nz/pasifika/avia1.aspOllie MC: https://olliemc.bandcamp.com/

On this week’s show we take a look at the Yes to Life No to Mining Movement, and hear from one of their regional co-ordinators, Natalie Lowrey.Those communities who wish to say No to mining should be able to. The yes to life no to mining movement is of and for them, in recognition that when we say no to mining, we stand in solidarity with the planet, with precious ecosystems and with the future generations of all species.The music in this episode of the Radioactive Show is The Bushwackers "Leave it in the Ground".

The announcement of the Federal environmental approval was not what many were expecting, especially for the First Nations people of Yeelirrie. This week, we speak to the Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) spokesperson, Bilbo Taylor about the campaign in WA to stop uranium mining. Music played on the show was Red Dirt, Blue Skies by Mark Gleeson from the Northern Goldfields. Please support the #stopyeelirrie campaign by sending a short letter or card of solidarity to the Traditional Owners.  To help energise and support Traditional Owners that have opposed the Yeelirrie uranium mine for over 40 years send via email or mail and we will make sure they receive your message! email: [email protected] : mail: C/O KA Garlick; CCWA 20/2 Delhi St, West Perth WA 6005. Please donate to the Radioactive Show! We need your help to power our radical radio so that our team of committed volunteers can keep bringing voices and information from the frontlines of nuclear, peace and energy campaigns to the airwaves! Any donation big or small is gratefully received. Click here to donate today! Thanks!

The result of the federal election was not what many had hoped for. This week, we speak to the Australian conservation Foundation’s Nuclear free campaigner Dave sweeney about what the results of the recent federal election mean for the anti-nuclear movement in Australia.

We hear from members of the Muslim community in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, in the wake of the March 15 terror attacks in two mosques. Asha Abdi, is a young person who has grown up attending the Al Noor Mosque. Asma Azara, explains her research with those affected after the attacks. Hisham Eldai, shares his views about the mantra ‘you are us’. Audio is from the Plains FM Community Radio station in Christchurch. Thank you to producer Lana Hart for sharing the audio.