The Cheryl Lacey Show

What does "Islam" actually mean and is there a difference between Islam and radical Islam? Islam comes from the Arabic root aslama, meaning submission and peace - submission to the will of God (Allah) and the inner peace that comes from that surrender. Whether you're new to learning about Islam or looking to deepen your understanding, there's much to gained from what the faith truly means to over 1.8 billion people worldwide.

A conversation with Bernie Power.

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Why do Democrats selectively support certain dictators while condemning others? The double standards and fashionable opposition to President Trump seems to matter more than the actual suffering of people under authoritarian regimes. As President Trump advances his vision for peace and an end to endless wars, has anti-Trump sentiment become the sole organising principle of Democrats? Or has reality set in that they may be next?

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Collectivism versus individualism. It's a matter of survival. The 20th century delivered a brutal verdict: collectivism, packaged as socialism, resulted in approximately 100 million deaths. Yet today's leaders, including New York's mayor, are championing these same failed ideas. History has spoken loudly and clearly about where collectivism leads, but the message isn't getting through. Why does this dangerous ideology keep resurfacing? What makes people susceptible to promises that have consistently ended in failure? The case for individualism isn't just philosophical - it's essential for freedom and human flourishing.

A conversation with Mark Gell

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VAT on school fees. Closures. Fewer choices for families.
The left wing socialist UK agenda is reshaping UK education and it's not just parents who are paying the price. A conversation with Andrew Lewer.

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When speaking up costs you your reputation, your job, or your safety, silence can become the easy choice. But that's exactly when we need to find our voice. With Nick Patterson we discuss border security, COVID policies, and institutional corruption to remind us why free speech, free association, and free thought matter. How do we push back against narratives that demand compliance? Stop apologizing for asking questions and start defending the rights that make those questions possible.

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A brilliant title for the latest by Phillip R Neely Jr PHD. Phillip shares the importance of meeting in the middle for a free, fair, responsible society, and a bold vision for its future. 

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Venezuela's liberation from the Maduro regime marks a turning point. The work has just begun. In this episode with Lawrence Rogak I discuss the collapsing of fake media narratives that prop up socialism and dictatorship, the UN's failure to intervene, and democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Can Venezuela's experience light the path for other nations still trapped under tyranny?

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Equality sits at the heart of the ‘rule of law’. What does that mean? Chris Merritt explains 3 pillars of equality - civic equality (one law for all), equal application (consistent enforcement), and equal protection (government's duty to safeguard everyone's rights). 

We also explore an uncomfortable truth: when two major parties alternate power through our preferential voting system, we are witnessing elected officials morphing into dictators. 

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The fundamental relationship between Australian citizens and their government has all but been erased. Are we truly the masters of our democracy, or have we ceded too much power to those elected to serve us?

Answering this question requires knowledge and education. 

Our discussion delves into the transformation politicians seem to undergo once elected, the "she'll be right" cultural attitude that may have allowed governmental overreach, and whether citizens have adequately held their representatives accountable.

Have we lost sight of the constitutional foundations of our democracy? What would it take to restore proper accountability between the people and their elected officials? And how can we better educate both citizens and public servants, including police and military, about their roles and responsibilities within our democratic framework?

For curious listeners,  I invite you to reconsider your understanding of Australian law, democratic participation, and the balance of power in our system of government.

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"Mann About Town's Mission: The Mount Macedon Memorial Challenge"

Standing 21 metres high since 1935, the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross is Victoria's most important war memorial after the Shrine of Remembrance—a place of profound reflection, especially at the ANZAC Day dawn service.

But when volunteers began restoration work, they discovered the footings don't match the original drawings. Work stopped immediately.

Now, David Mann OAM KSJ—"Mann About Town" on 3AW and Knight of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, one of the world's oldest orders of chivalry—leads his volunteer committee in an urgent appeal for $150,000 to secure this sacred site and complete the restoration. Join us for a conversation about preserving a beacon of remembrance for all who served.

#HeritageMatters #MountMacedon #MemorialCross #CommunityAppeal #OSJ #Education

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