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The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 9 Dr Mo & Albo: An Australian Field Hospital for Gaza, Seeking Medical Justice for PalestineIn this episode of the Seeking Justice podcast, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa (Dr Mo), an emergency physician and humanitarian, shares his experiences and insights from his recent work in the genocide in Gaza and rural/remote Australia. Dr Mo calls on Prime Minister Albanese to step up and lead a humanitarian intervention for the people of Gaza. Dr Mo discusses the challenges faced in providing medical care in conflict zones, the importance of humanising victims of war, and the need for compassion and understanding in addressing historical political divisions. Dr. Mo emphasizes the role of Australia in leading global humanitarian...
2025-05-2159 min
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Should Australia “Magnitsky” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?Should Australia “Magnitsky” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders and soldiers involved in genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and other human rights abuses? What could and should the Australian government be doing, especially with its significant majority following the recent federal election? Where are Australia’s red lines when it comes to preventing the world’s worst crimes? #SanctionIsrael #AlboStoptheSiege #AlboStoptheGenocide @albomp @senatorpennywongPlease “Like”, “Subscribe”, “Share” and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SeekingJusticePodcast or BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/seekingjusticepodcast Follow The...
2025-05-2109 min
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 8 Silicon Valley's New Pro-Apocalyptic Religion - TESCREALIn this episode of the Seeking Justice podcast, host Benedict Bloggs, interviews LA-based journalist (with Drop Site News) and data analyst, Nicholas Rodelo, and biotechnologist and tech entrepreneur Keira Havens about Silicon Valley's new Pro-Apocalytic religion: the TESCREAL bundle of ideologies (Transhumanism, Extropianism, Singularitarianism, Cosmism, Rationalism Effective Altruism and Longterminism). The discussion explores: the origins of this overlapping bundle of ideologies from eugenics and race science, to champions of TESCREAL such as Jeffrey Epstein, Elon Musk and Peter Theil; their future outlook towards "creating God", colonising the universe with "trillions of digital beings" and prep...
2025-05-042h 02
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 7 Peter George - There's Something Fishy (and Toxic) in the State of TasmaniaIn this episode of the Seeking Justice podcast, host Benedict Bloggs interviews Peter George, an independent candidate for the Division of Franklin in Tasmania. They discuss Peter's extensive background as a journalist as the first ABC Middle East Correspondent and Four Corners Reporter, his motivations for entering politics, and the pressing issues facing Tasmania, particularly the controversial salmon industry and its disastrous environmental impacts. The conversation delves into the political landscape of Franklin, the challenges of running as an independent, and the community's response to the salmon industry's practices. Peter emphasizes the need for change in Tasmania's political representation...
2025-05-041h 02
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 6 - UN Special Rapporteur - Australia 🇦🇺 Should be Doing Much More for Gaza 🇵🇸In this episode of the Seeking Justice podcast, Professor Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on Countering Terrorism and Human Rights, discusses his extensive work in international law as a UN Special Rapporteur from West Africa to Gaza, focusing on the challenges of counter-terrorism and human rights, the contentious nature of the use and abuse of the term "terrorism" to undermine human rights and civil liberties, and the importance of defining terrorism in harmony with international human rights law. Professor Saul says that the Australian government and all governments could and should be doing much more to stop the...
2025-04-0850 min
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 5 - Dr Natalie Thurtle - Deployments to Gaza & Seeking Medical Justice[Please note this episode was recorded before Israel violated the January 2025 ceasefire]In this episode of the Seeking Justice Podcast, Dr. Natalie Thurtle shares her journey as an emergency physician and humanitarian worker with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders including deploying to Gaza both before and after 7 October 2023. Dr Nat discusses her experiences in conflict zones, the complexities of providing medical care in challenging environments, and the importance of understanding privilege and the white savior complex. Dr. Nat reflects on her deployments in Palestine, the impact of trauma on communities, and the resilience of in...
2025-03-241h 12
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 4 - 500+ Jewish Australians Against Ethnic Cleansing: Growing Grassroots w/ Corinne FagueretIn this episode of the Seeking Justice podcast, host Benedict Bloggs engages with Corinne Fagueret, a dedicated advocate for social, environmental, and climate justice. Corinne shares her journey from her childhood experiences of injustice to her current grassroots activism, including a recent initiative that saw over 500 Jewish Australians sign an advertisement against ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The conversation explores themes of cultural identity, the importance of diverse voices in activism, and the impact of personal history on one's commitment to social justice. Corinne emphasizes the need for grassroots movements and the active pursuit of hope in the face of...
2025-03-061h 08
The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 3: #JulianAssange #DavidMcBride & Aussie-Welsh Folk Muso "Gair-with-the-Hair" Troubadour of TruthIn Episode 3 of The Seeking Justice Podcast™, host Benedict Bloggs engages with Welsh folk musician Geraint "Gair-with-the-Hair" Jenkins, exploring the intersection of music, activism, and social justice. They discuss the power of songwriting as a tool for raising awareness about critical issues, including the stories of whistleblower David McBride and journalist Julian Assange. The conversation highlights the importance of using art to challenge narratives, inspire action, and foster a sense of responsibility in a privileged society. Through personal anecdotes and musical performances, the episode emphasizes the need for individuals to express themselves and take action against injustice. Takeaways Songwriting ca...
2025-02-1753 minThe Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 2 The Extraordinary Eddie Lloyd - Defending David McBride, Confronting Climate Catastrophe & Political PartyingIn Episode 2 of The Seeking Justice Podcast™, host Benedict Bloggs interviews Eddie Lloyd, a social justice warrior and criminal defense lawyer. They discuss Eddie's journey into law, her experiences with clients, and the importance of social justice work. The conversation also delves into Eddie's personal story of rehabilitation, her first case involving people smuggling, and the challenges of running her own law firm. The episode highlights the case of war crimes whistleblower, David McBride, facing serious charges, and the implications of national security laws on democracy. The discussion emphasizes the need for hope and support in the legal system, as...
2025-02-172h 45The Seeking Justice Podcast™Episode 1 - Finding Global Friendship in the Midst of Genocide (Mohammed (Gaza) and Isabella (Sydney))[***Please note we had some technical difficulties with this Episode due to internet lag in Northern Gaza***]Please donate to help Mohammed and his family in Northern Gaza - every little bit helps even $5 or $10 can make a BIG difference from a lot of people. Please imagine it was your own family and please give generously: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammed-escape-gaza-build-a-better-life-in-australia Please donate to help Ahmed Al Shanti (who produced the intro video) and his family in Northern Gaza - every little bit helps even $5 or $10 can make a BIG difference f...
2025-02-171h 50The Seeking Justice Podcast™The Seeking Justice Podcast™ (TSJP) Episode (0) Zero - Introducing TSJP & Benedict Bloggs[A background episode for posterity, for the archives, and for those interested in the inspiration for starting The Seeking Justice Podcast and to introduce the host Benedict Bloggs a.k.a Bennarama, Bennaddiction, Bennabuzz, Benna Zenabomb, the Wunderland, Gaiatribe, 3 Eyed Fish and on goes the list...]Summary In the inaugural episode of the Seeking Justice Podcast, host Benedict Bloggs introduces himself and shares his multifaceted journey as a human rights advocate, barrister, and social justice activist. He reflects on the motivations behind starting the podcast, his diverse experiences, and the vision for future episodes that w...
2025-02-1717 min