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  • The real meaning of 'lest we forget'

    This ANZAC day we are joined by Jeff Rickertt from the

    Brisbane Labour History Association to talk about the frontier
    wars, the imperialist history (and present) of the Australian military, and to make a case against khaki
    nationalism. In our second hour we talk to Phil Monsour about his upcoming
    Palestine Songs and Stories Fundraiser,
    a May Day solidarity concert to support the Palestinian people through APHEDA, on 7pm the 8th of May at the ETU
    Building.

    Outro song: Ghosts of Deir Yassin by Phil Monsour

    • Frontier War Stories podcast
    • International Workers' Memorial Day - Brisbane
    • Rally for Palestine - Commemorate Al Nakba 75
    • 1 hr 16 min
    • Bob Carnegie is at it again
      This week we talk to former secretary of the MUA Bob Carnegie, who is running for the position once again along with Mike Barber. We talk about why he's running, his plans for the position, union politics, and more. Outro song: One More Day Than Them by Phil Monsour
      1 hr 1 min
    • French strikers and rent hikers
      Episode from 28 March In this episode we chat with former WP co-host Feargal, who now resides in France, about the strike action being taken in France. In our second hour we chat with Sian from SEQUR about the issues that renters face and how they can stand up and fight back.
      1 hr 9 min
    • Women Workers Power
      Episode from 7 March To mark International Working Women's Day we bring you our annual Women Workers Power episode. Hosted by Genesis we embark on an ambitious 2 hours of connecting and amplifying working women. We start with a chat with Em from the new Black Peoples Union. We are then joined by Penny from Qld Council of Unions, Lovisa from Young Workers Hub, and Claudia from Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees. We enjoyed a great chat with Ashleigh and Emma from the Qld Nurses and Midwives Union. Lastly we chat with Val and Dee from Respect Inc to give us an update on the Decrim campaign and a general chat about the challenges Sex Workers face. Outro song: Free Kitten by VOIID
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    • Create change
      Episode from 28 February We give a comprehensive update on the Deebing Creek Justice - Jarjumbah Protection Site Campaign and their success in Ipswich last week. We also play an interview with members of the NTEU UQ Branch Annie Pohlman, Kate Warner, and Lachie, where we talk about the strike at UQ last Wednesday, what they're fighting for, and how they're fighting for it. We also play an interview with the UQ Union VP of student rights, Ryley Calvert, about how students are supporting the strike. Outro song: Always by The Hibernators
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    • The Disgruntled Taxpayers
      Episode from 24 January This week we interviewed Jake from local band The Disgruntled Taxpayers about their new album I Do Everything Better When I'm Really Smashed. Outro song: I Do Everything Better When I'm Really Smashed by The Disgruntled Taxpayers
      1 hr 11 min
    • Toondah Harbour, Last Quokka, AFULE
      Episode from 19 November. Listen to today's episode here. We have an action packed episode this week. Cal gives us his goodbye as well as a rundown on the Toondah Harbour struggle. Of course if Last Quokka has a new song we will have them on. And the title just suits or show to boot. Eat The Rich. (Interview at 25:50) In our second hour we chat with Mick from AFULE about members standing up and fighting back for each other. And we get to mention our favourite word. Backpay (Interview at 36:50) Outro song: Eat The Rich by Last Quokka
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    • Save the BOOT
      Episode from 15 November Today we talk to Ez from Tranzzzmission for Trans Awareness Week. In the second hour we focus in on the BOOT. What is that crazy acronym? We give a run down on the BOOT, why it is under threat and why it is worth saving.
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    • Circlegate
      Episode from 8 November On this week's episode we delve into #circlegate as we explore the issues women face at gigs. As important as this is for us and our community at 4ZZZ we should not lose sight (and listen) that it is class struggle that will truly free women. Outro song: Polygon Pit by Mitch, Please Expect at least an episode uploaded a day until caught up.
      1 hr 21 min

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    Join the Workers Power team on 4ZZZ 102.1FM in Meanjin/Brisbane as they discuss worker's issues and struggles.