Solidarity Breakfast

Susan Abulhawa v Mamdani here II Palestinian-American scientist author Susan Sbulhawa speaks to the recriminations against her voiced by New York Major Zohran Mamdani. Christchurch Memorial here II seven years has passed since 51 people ranging from 3 years old to their 70s were mowed down by an Australian born White Supremacist terrorist. We mark the day with some recordings from the Memorial outside State Library 15th MarchNo War Rally here II David Shoebridge, NSW Greens Senator, spoke up against the war on Iran and no to AUKUS at Melbourne Rally 15th March.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy has a lot to say and he does it with satire.AEU Educator Strike here II Daryl Coke, AEU Regional Rep, talks to us about the 24 hour Educator Strike being staged on Tuesday 24th March meeting at Victoria Trades Hall at 10:30am.Public Housing Report here II we go to the Honk for Housing rally on Friday 20th March held at the Flemington Housing towers where John Holland has started removing asbestos while residents are still there. We follow with a report from A Picnic With Harriet picket on Tuesday 17th at 1 Spring St where the Housing Minister resides.

Headlines here II - The Strait of Hormuz is open but only for some- update on US/Israeli warNo War Rally Sydney here II Greens MLC NSW Abigail Boyd speaks against AUKUS and Australia's push to war at the Sydney Stop the War Rally 14-3-2026. Recorded by Vivian Langford - 3cr Climate Action Show.AI Accountability here II Rishab Bailley, from Public Citizen Alliance goes through how US trade deals are being used to circumvent AI accountability. From Trade Justice Hour entitled The Attack on AI AccountabilityThis is the week here II Kevin Healy is razor sharp with this weeks news.Inflation & Governance here II We speak with Alison Pennington, Chief Economist at the McKell Institute, about how the inflation cure could be used to improve equality and better governance rather than to bolster business interests.

Headlines here II - Albanese Government set to abandon tens of thousand with Australian visas in conflict- Update on Israeli/ US war on Iran- Sanctions on Russian oil relaxed- Student's arrested in Queensland for use of proscribed slogan 'from the river to the sea' face possible 2 years jail- Kneecap rapper charges of terrorism dropped- Right winger attack on Ballarat end of Ramadan feast- Racism affecting rental markets- RAHU picket Short Stay Conference and call for regulations of sector in Victoria- No charges for Robot Debt perpetratorsStudents' Strike 4 Palestine here II Anila reports from Wednesday 11 March Melbourne Students' Strike for Palestine rally. Aust Goes to War here II Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) member Retired Army Major Cameron Leckie speaks to the commitment the Australian Government has given to the illegal US/ Israeli war on Iran.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy delves through the week with satire.International Women's Development Agency here II Nayomi Kannangara, CEO of the Women's Development Agency (IWDA) outlines their work in a time when vigilance against attacks on equality and safety for women and LBTQI people needs to be heightened.No Duck & Quail Shooting Alliance here II Brie from No Duck & Qual Shooting Alliance outlines why she stands up against duck and quail shooting. Rally on Parliament House steps Wed 18th March 7:45am.

Headlines here II US/Israel move to third world war / Cuba in US sights / VCAT ruling ties anti Zionism slogan to antisemitism / Victorian developer reneges on 60% affordable housing quota after build received height concessions / Federal Government doubles the fees for those arriving in Australia on the 458 Visa categoryVoices4Palestine here II Vivian Langford takes us to the 22 February Sydney Rally 4 Palestine - Josh Lees on Trump’s Board of PeaceShamikh Bhadra - Palestinian from GazaMehreen Faruqui MPGabriel Rockwell reflection here II author of Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism gives a small reflection on the Epstein/Chomsky tangle.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy has lots to work with when it comes to satirizing the world of politics.Don Sutherland reflection on Cuba here II Don Sutherland joins us to give reflections on his role as President, Cuban Children's Hospital Fund, (Australia) who have just managed to get much needed infant cannulae to the Cardio-Paediatric Centre in Havana, Cuba. Other links: https://apheda.org.au/https://www.melbourneacfs.org/news-info/news-from-cuba

Headlines here II Cuban attack / Reflections on CFMEU attack by Queensland Inquiry / New NT Administrator with Elder arrested outside NT Parliament / Charges dropped against Tas Forest Defenders / Vic Government offloading to local Councils puts services in jeopardy.Voices4Palestine here II Mark Gillespie, a 78er who sees parallels with the fight for Gay Rights in 1978 against police batons with the attacks on Palestinian Rights Activists today. His speech was recorded in Sydney 22 February by Vivien Langford from 3cr Climate Action Show.Suppression Laws Briefing here II Greg Barnes SC looks at the new Speech Suppression Laws during a briefing held on the 16th February by The Information Rights Project.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy using the broad scythe of satire to cut the weeds of political mayhem this week.Anti-racism & Unions here II Unions and the fight against racism? Jiselle Hanna, Secretary of the CPSU Vic Branch, spoke at a recent Refugee Action Collective (a) Anti-Racism Forum.

Voices 4 Palestine II hereComrade Vivien Langford gives a comprehensive run down of the night preceding the police brutality that occured at the Sydney protest against the Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Vivien has then packaged a few speeches from the evening including Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, Amal Nasser and Josh Lees. Song - Salwa Al Katrib - Chou Fi KhalfelL BaherHands off Venezule Protest Perth II hereSocialist Alliance's Sam Wainwright delivers a searing speech at the steps of the US consulate in downtown Perth earlier this year in January after the US regime kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Celia Flores.  Song - Fleshwater - The Razor's AppleThis is the Week II hereComrade Kevin is back for the year and brings us a comprehensive satire of the week and indeed the year that has been so far!Michael Parenti The Darker Myths of Empire II hereTo commemorate the life of the recently passed academic Michael Parenti we hear an exceprt from a talk he gave at the college of DuPage on November 16, 2005. The whole talk is available online here and his analysis of historic and modern imperialism is as salient as ever. RIP Michael Parenti Song - Franti - Vento Rosso

Headlines II here- Israeli President's pending Australian visit- Global Inequality Report- US/Iran Nuclear program talks- US/Russia Arms treaties- Costa Rican elections- Syrian forces take back territory from RojavaVoices 4 Palestine II hereComrade Vivien from the Climate Action show (which you can catch at 5pm on Mondays) records the Sydeny Free Palestine rally that was held on the 1st Feb.Song - Armour - Heat DreamGerry Georgatos Interview II hereTobia interviews lifelong youth justice campigner and activist Gerry Gerogatos about his new book that he has released about Cleveland Dodd's life and untimely death and provides a forensic analysis on the carceral system, the book "Cleveland Dodd, Child of the Desert Sunrise" is available at the desk of 3cr and from Gerry directly with proceeds going towards putting Cleveland's siblings through school. This interview talks about suicide and Aboriginal deaths in custody, have friends around you for support if you are affected or contact a service like lifeline or 13YARN. This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin is back for the year and brings us a comprehensive satire of the week and indeed the year that has been so far!Anarchist Communist Federation Interview II hereKeieren Bennet from the Anarchist Communist Federation stops by to talk to us about the history of the relavtively new organization and all the work that they have been doing, including the publication of their self produced PICKET LINE publication and most excitingly the upcoming ANARCHISM conference happening at Balaam Balaam Place on the 7th of March.   Song - Dr. Drer & CRC Posse - Palestina

Headlines here II -  US illegal attacks on Venezuelan Oil Tankers-  Amnesty International calls for the reinforcement of international justice for those       affected by Israeli occupation and assaults.- The situation for Palestinians as Winter approaches.- Black Deaths in Custody soar 30 years after the Royal Commission into Black  Deaths in Custody was called for after the death of teenager John Pat at the hands of four off duty Police in Perth- Documented abuse of minors in Tasmanian correctional facilities- Albanese Government supports 5 new gas drills off Otway coast- Police forced to pay activists in ruling against them for indiscriminate use of OC spray and excessive force during IMARC demonstrations in Melbourne.Voices 4 Palestine here II A harrowing account of the approach of winter in Gaza and the horrors facing it's population. Audio supplied by Vivien Langford from #3crClimate Action ShowCoral Futures here II Hamish Sawyer, curator, joins us to talk about this intradisciplinary art exhibition Coral Futures exploring the importance of coral to  ecological survival. The exhibition is at Linden New Art in St Kilda to February 1.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey delivers the final satire of the year so savour it.CFMEU Update here II Amelia, a rank file member of the Victorian branch joins us to talk about how actions by the Administration are affecting members.CPSU State Library Rally here II Duncan joins us to talk about the CPSU rally set for today (13/12/2025) outside the State Library. Originally called to protest the management plan that was preparing to sack 10 of the 21 Librarians. The public outcry has put a pause on the plans. Join the rally to celebrate and emphasis the negative public reaction to stripping one of our leading cultural centres of it's professional staff.

Headlines here II - Victorian Government's tough on crime- SBS new chair ex-arms company executive- US attacks on Venezuela- US releases convicted drug dealer ex-Honduras President while still accusing President Maduro of Venezuela of being a 'Narco Terrorist'. Voices 4 Palestine here II Nora Barris-Freeman, from Electronic Intafada gives an overview of what is happening in Palestine with a poetry reading by Michaela Sarhad from a fundraiser for Kalliope X the online literary magazine published by the Kalliope X Collective.Careless - Australia's Aged Care System here II Filmmaker Sue Thomson joins us to about Careless an exploration of the Australian aged care system from the users point of view. Careless is in cinemas now.This is the week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the the week with satire.Singing Blackbird Enterprises  - Thinking Strategically Program here II Dr Colm McNaughton from Earthworker and Singing Blackbird Enterprises is running An Introduction to Thinking Strategically 8 week workshop 6pm New International Bookshop starting in February.Tickets Program Cost Contact [email protected] or @singingblackbird_enterprises for more details

Headlines here II- Massive stop work in Italy in support of Palestine goes further with widesweeping demands for system change.- The Nauru deal to park refugees- Federal Labor's new Environment Bill- Reflections on the side stepping of parliamentary process to get bills through both houses- The passing of the bill to allow Ministers and Police to cut Centrelink to those accused of violent &/ sexual crimes. - Victorian Government passes raft of laws which put democracy and good governance in question: expansion of police powers, reduction in oversight of disability sector despite royal commissions recommendations.Voice 4 Palestine here II It is getting colder in Gaza and we hear two voices from Sydney's most recent rally which puts the struggle for Palestine and it's people in clear perspective. Voices collected by Vivien Langford - #3crClimate Action ShowRising Tide here II Zane from 3cr Green Left joins us from the Rising Tide Camp in Newcastle before the action to stop work at the World's Largest Coal Port. Thousands have turned up to be part of People's Blockade.25 years Refugee Resistance Exhibition here II Refugee Action Collective (RAC) member Tom Fiebig invites us to the 25 Years of Refugee Resistance Exhibition being held at Mamma Chen's, Footscray & remind us of the Anti-racist rally on Sunday 11:30am.Stock Exchange Threat to Living Standards & Nature here II Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics outlines need for working people to understand the effects of the Stock Exchange to undermine living standards and the planet we live on.