deliberative democracy
In 3 parts three experts with extensive experience in delivering Citizen Assemblies talk about their experience and how to make them work. There are gems in every part.
Author: Sue Gilbey
Chris and John and good news
What a delight it was to talk to these two amazing people and so refreshing to share some good news about S.A. Ending the chat on a high note on their inspiring suburban garden
Intentional communities
Beyond the white picket fence: communal living in Australia and the US Savannah Fishel has visited over 50 models of community-orientated housing, such as ecovillages, tiny home villages and cohousing. She’s on a Churchill Fellowship, learning from those who have reimagined how we can live together more collaboratively, compassionately and sustainably. With a background in health policy and public service design in the UK, she’s interested in the power of intergenerational housing…
LIV sportswashing
A fascinating 2 part conversation with Melanie about what sports-washing is and the extent to which a country will go to cover up human rights abuses at home. The photograph is of an ethical events forum that was held did you know polyester can be recycled back to oil? https://www.blocktexx.com/linen-drives To find out more about ethical events go to ethicalevents.au
Zionism on the offensive
Another of Dr David Faber’s considered reflections on the situation in Palestine
Urban Coup
A fascinating 2 part insight into the workings of our friends in Nightingales Urban Coup in the heart of Brunswick, just look at that wonderful communal space. I had a wonderful time there.
Darren Ray climatology
Darren Ray is well known across South Australia for his work as a meteorologist and climatologist for over 17 years since 2002 with the Bureau of Meteorology. He is currently doing a PhD in climate science at Adelaide University. This is compelling listening.
Professor Qumsiyeh
I was honoured to be able to record this brief interview with Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh here on unceded Kaurna land where I live. He and his wife Jessie Chang moved back to Palestine in 2008 and put their life savings towards setting up the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability of Bethlehem University. You can find out more about the Institute and the Professor at https://www.palestinenature.org a link…
Dr Amanda Ruler MAPW
Dr. Amanda Ruler is a Registered Nurse, with 45 years of clinical experience in the city and the bush. Her qualifications include a double major degree in Biology and Psychology, Honours in Psychology, PhD in research. She has been a Vice President of the Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW) for about 14 years. This is very interesting listening. In part 1 Amanda tells us a little about herself…
Jim Green FOE
Dr Jim Green, Friends of the Earth anti-nuclear campaigner gives a frank and fascinating reflection in 2 parts on the past and current situation in terms of nuclear status in Australia.