Today we speak about the recent protests and brutal government response in Iran. I speak to local Iranian people about what has happened over there and what it might mean for the future of Iran.

Originally broadcast 23/01/26

Today we speak with Federico Fuentes about Venezuela - what has happened in the last crazy week, what the future might hold, and what happened to the Bolivarian revolution that promised so much for that country in the first part of this century?

Originally broadcast 09/01/26

Today we speak with long term activist and former leader of the Greens Bob Brown. He has just written a book called "Defiance" and we talk about the need for people-powered non-violent direct action to protect our planet.

Originally broadcast 28/11/25

Today we reflect on the different religious celebrations of this season - we speak to Ed Carroll about what Hanukkah means to Jewish people, especially in a time of grief. And we speak to Usama Nicola in Bethlehem about what Christmas story means to those currently in the story's setting.

Originally broadcast 19/12/25

Today we speak to housing specialist Anna Pagani about a new document she has co-authored - "Housing for a Post-Growth World: A Manifesto". It tries to radically rethink our housing crisis using creative examples from around the world.

Originally broadcast 12/12/25

Today on the show we look back at 4ZZZ's history of making radical radio. I speak to some radical radio makers from previous eras - Asger Strodl, Wave Beach and Linda Rose.

Originally broadcast 05/12/25

Today we go back to 2016 when West Papuan independence activist Benny Wenda came into the studio to sing some songs, talk about his life and his country's long struggle for self-determination.

Originally broadcast 27/05/2016

Today we again revisit a classic episode - from October 2016 we we marked the 100 year anniversary of Australia voting against conscription to the first world war. We hear from historian Humphrey McQueen about the story of the referendum, the campaign against conscription, and it's relevance to us today.

Originally broadcast 28/10/16