Today we speak to Ma Thida - Burmese medical doctor, writer and political activist. She spent over five years in solitary confinement in the 90s (survived by meditating), and is now exiled and stateless. But she is still struggling for a free Myanmar.

Originally broadcast 18/09/26

Today we hear from people working for change overseas. Sabrina Fernandes from Brazil and Khyl Ramos from the Philippines are both in town for the "Ecosocialism" conference and will be stopping in to chat about the situation in their respective parts of the world.

Originally broadcast 09/11/26

Today we reflect on the life and writing of Wendell Berry - American farmer, poet, novelist, essayist and environmentalist. We hear from George Woods, Emma Brindal, Ben Pennings and Jason McLeod about how his words influenced their attempts to make a better world.

Originally broadcast 04/09/26

Today we are celebrating independent media - speaking to three people who are in their own ways trying to share the news that matters outside of the corporate media giants. We hear from Angus Hervey about Fix The News; Michael West from the eponymous Michael West Media; and Antoun Issa of Deepcut Media.

Originally broadcast 28/08/26

Today we speak to climate analyst Ketan Joshi about two things hindering our climate efforts – greenwashing and the growth of AI data centres. We do also find time to fit in a chat about what good news there is for our climate!

Originally broadcast 14/08/26

Today we do a check in on what's been happening with Queensland's anti-Palestine censorship laws. I speak to Remah Naji from Justice For Palestine about the high court challenge and updates from Palestine, and to Jewish activist Ed Carroll about why he felt obliged to defy the laws and be arrested.

Originally broadcast 07/08/26

Today we are talking about photojournalism and reporting on conflict. I speak to Miriam Deprez, Samid Suliman and Barat Ali Batoor about how taking photos in conflict areas can contribute to a more peaceful and just world.

Originally broadcast 31/07/26

Today we talk about Pine Gap - the secretive US military spy base in the middle of Australia. We speak to Natalie Farah about the activist convergence at Pine Gap this weekend, to Richard Tanter about what happens at Pine Gap, and to Gil Scrine, who in 1982 made the seminal film "Home On The Range" about the base.

Originally broadcast 17/07/26