With the Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the battle for abortion rights in the US is at a critical turning point. On this episode Roz talks to socialist activist Emma Norton about the history of abortion rights, the limitations of looking to the Democrats to protect the right to choose, and the struggles that are needed to win. 

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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The federal election campaign, with the notable exception of the Victorian Socialists, is a showcase of the worst aspects of Australian politics. On this episode we put a revolutionary perspective on some of the biggest issues the politicians are talking about and not talking about as they tour the country touting for votes. Roz is joined by Red Flag contributing editors Louise O'Shea and Eleanor Morley for a lively discussion. 

Why would anyone care about the election?  

Fix the cost of living crisis by Ben Hillier 

Get involved - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/ 

Donate to the Victorian Socialists - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/donate 

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Music by Dan Kenny. 

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The Victorian Socialists are taking on the billionaires and parties that represent them in the upcoming Australian federal election. Running on a platform that calls for a radical reorganisation of society and a redistribution of wealth and power, we talk to three Victorian Socialists candidates - Kath Larkin, Jerome Small, and Belle Gibson. How does their campaign compare to their rivals? What have their experiences of running in a federal election have taught them about politics? What inspires them as socialists to run in a parliamentary election?

Introducing Aran Mylvaganam for the Senate 

Back the Victorian Socialists by Corey Oakley 

Morrison is appalling and so is Labor by Mick Armstrong 

How should revolutionaries view parliamentary elections? by Jerome Small 

Get involved - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/ 

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Music by Dan Kenny. 

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How do socialists understand the Russian invasion of Ukraine? What does this conflict uncover about imperialist tensions today? What is so hypocritical about the response of western political leaders? Socialist activist and author Tom Bramble answers these questions and more in discussion with Roz Ward. 

Further coverage of the war can be found at https://redflag.org.au/ 

Tom's books can be purchased at https://shop.redflag.org.au/ 

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Music by Dan Kenny. 

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In Australia at the beginning of 2022 the COVID crisis is reaching new deadly milestones. The healthcare system is collapsing under the strain. A mainstream political consensus has been reached about 'living' and dying with the pandemic while the far right have taken the crisis as an opportunity to mobilise. At the same time, climate change continues to create international and local catastrophes. On this episode Roz and Liam are joined by activists Jess Lenehan and Nahui Jimenez to discuss the many reasons to be a socialist today. 

Freedom Fridays Protest for Refugees in Melbourne - https://www.facebook.com/events/6793879187348723/ 

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Music by Dan Kenny. 

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World leaders are gathering to discuss their plans to tackle climate change at the COP26 in Glasgow. Will their commitments make any difference? What are the alternatives to global summits? On this episode we discuss the politics of climate crisis internationally and in Australia, and how we should respond with activists Anneke and Cormac. 

Follow the coverage of COP26 in Red Flag - https://redflag.org.au/category/climate 

Join the global day of action on November 6 in your city - details below.

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Music by Dan Kenny. 

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On this episode we discuss the hidden class history of the suffragettes and the role of working class mass struggle in winning the vote. Too often the official histories of the suffrage movement brush over the bitter splits and divisions within both the campaign and the Pankhurst family. Roz is joined in discussion by veteran socialist Moira Leahy to uncover these important debates and discuss the politics of challenging sexism and fighting for socialism. 

Reading

How working class women won the vote by Judy Cox http://isj.org.uk/how-working-class-women-won-the-vote/ 

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Music by Dan Kenny. 

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On this episode we talk to an education worker, a nurse, and a construction worker about why they are campaigning for health before profits and safer workplaces in Australia. Health before Profits is a national campaign group that includes workers, academics, activists and students who are organising in opposition to Scott Morrison's reckless, unsafe national plan for re-opening and 'living with COVID'. 

Find out more and get involved in the campaign here -

https://www.facebook.com/HealthbeforeProfitAus 

Public meeting on the school reopening plan in Victoria - Sun 24 October 5pm - 

https://www.facebook.com/events/175070548108545/

OzSAGE is a multi-disciplinary network of Australian experts from a broad range of sectors relevant to the well-being of the Australian population during and after the COVID-19 pandemic -  https://ozsage.org/

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The 250 richest people in Australia increased their wealth by $93 billion during the first year of the pandemic while millions of essential workers have seen no increase in their wages. In this episode we talk to activist Shirley Killen about drastic inequality, the political failures of mainstream politics, and what socialists can learn from the drive for profits in a crisis. 

Reading

How Australia’s richest have profited in the pandemic by Shirley Killen - https://redflag.org.au/article/how-australias-richest-have-profited-pandemic  

Why is nobody in prison over robodebt? by April Holcombe - https://redflag.org.au/node/7483 

How the rich are cashing in on pandemic pain by Tyler Ray (Nov 2020) - https://redflag.org.au/node/7470 

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The 'Robert Menzies Institute' is set to open at Melbourne University in November. The founders claim the Institute will be a museum dedicated to 'Australia's greatest Prime Minister' but the real project appears to be establishing a conservative think-tank with a board of right wing ideologues including Peta Credlin and Georgina Downer. On this episode we talk to student activists and Graduate Student Association officers Monica Sestito and Brendan Laws about the campaign to stop the Institute and the question of free speech on campus.

Stop the Menzies Institute campaign page -  https://stopmenziesinstitute.wordpress.com/

Socialists Debate the Young Liberals - Was Menzies a Great Australian or Right-wing Scumbag? Weds 15 Sept 6pm -https://www.facebook.com/events/1692974661093120

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