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How news works – podcast
This piece incorporates interviews with the UK publisher of the Economist, television journalists and peace activist Father John Dear. Listen now. The full interview by Ros Elliot of Go Earthcare with Father John Dear is available on the Peace Convergence website
Peter Garrett’s short memory – podcast
The Shadow Minister for the Environment was a high profile activist against US bases and nuclear energy and weapons. As a member of the Labor party those views are no longer allowed. This sound piece contrasts his view over time set to Midnight Oil music. Hear the former head of the Nuclear Disarmament Party’s voice Continue Reading →
Revolution in Venezuala – podcast
Wadzy interviews Green Left journalists Jim McIlroy & Coral Wynter about the revolution in Venezuala and its impact on environmental policy. Listen now The second part of the interview deals with Hugo Chavez’ approach to socialism and the reinvigoration of Che Guevara’s dream of a United States of South America. Listen to Part Two
Four Wheel Drive Safety – Podcast
Mark Gladwell, writing in the New Yorker in 2004 presented the bare facts on the Four Wheel Drive craze with three mighty strokes of the pen. He outlines the history of the four wheel drive, examines the safety and discusses the phsychology of the buyer with the psych guru hired by the design team. Lizard Continue Reading →
Zelfo Factory Launched – Podcast
Zelfo, the super natural plastic, made totally from plant materials was launched in Mullumbimby on Friday March, 16. The Generator was there to capture the festivities. Listen to the recording here. (Sound quality alert. This is recorded on a hand held dictaphone from an amplified source. Quality is variable.) The Ebono Institute has helped Zelfo prepare Continue Reading →