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Green Left RadioSocialist responses to the Housing CrisisFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Chloe DS, Stephanie MierisrchNewsreportsDiscussion and reports on the two recent protests in Naarm/Melbourne in the past week - Vic Labor’s harsh new bail laws opposed and protest against the Allan government's proposed anti-protest laws.Recent updates on Palestine including Israel's breaking of the ceasefire and the continuation of the bombing in Gaza.Discussion about "Progressive" toliet company Who gives a Crap dumping Lauren Dubois because of her support for Palestine.Interviews and Di...2025-03-2000 minGreen Left RadioFighting for Global Justice on International Women's DayFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Special International Women's Day programPresenters: Mary Merkenich, Chloe DS, Stephanie MierischNewsreportsMary reports on the Melbourne/Naarm International Day rally on March 6 which drew hundreds of people demanding justice, safety, respect and equality for all women.The presenters discuss the prevalence of gender-based violence against women and why women-led campaigns against violence are key to challenging patriarchy. Interviews and DiscussionReihana Mohideen, long-time socialist and feminist activist and a leader of the Party of the Laboring masses, a sociali...2025-03-0600 min
Green LeftElections in Germany — Mary Merkenich | Green Left RadioMary Merkenich, a member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left with experience living in Germany, joins Green Left Radio to discuss the results of the February 23 elections in Germany, including the rise of the far-right AfD and the surprisingly high vote for left-wing party Die Linke.
This interview was recorded live on Green Left Radio on 3CR on February 28.
Tune in from 7-8.30am on 3CR, 855 AM, or stream online for the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international pol...2025-03-0419 minGreen Left RadioWhy voting Socialist is more important than ever || Palestinians will resist Trump’s Gaza planFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsDiscussion about the upcoming elections in Germany taking place on 25 February drawing on a article titled AfD narratives dominate German election, but progressives see slight advance.Report drawing on a article from Green Left - Why the Reserve Bank’s interest rate cut won’t solve cost-of-living crisisInterviews and DiscussionSue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Wills discusses the political situation in the lead up to the F...2025-02-2000 minGreen Left RadioPolitics in the Philippines || Socialist Challenge in the Federal ElectionsFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Jordan AK, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters about the Victorian by-election results and how it reflects disillusionment with the major parties including Labor Report on the Merri-bek council meeting on February 12 to take down the Palestinian flag.Discussion of Green Left article Aotearoa NZ: Waitangi Day celebrated amid tensionsInterviews and DiscussionsRecording of Green Left Show #46: Philippines activist: "We cannot resign ourselves to hopelessness" featuring a interview with Filippino labour leader and socialist senate candida...2025-02-1300 minGreen Left RadioOpposing the promotion of Nuclear Power || How Billionaires created Trump || Trans Justice ProjectFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Mary Merkenich, Mariota Spens, Stephanie Mierisch, Jordan AKNewsreportsHeadline news discussions.Presenters respond to President Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians Report on the pulp and paper workers in the La Trobe valley who have been locked out of their workplace by the bosses in Morwell.News from Green Left -Thousands protest as Israel continues killing, despite ceasefireInterviews and DiscussionsDiscussion with Mariota Spens, on her feature GL article Former Miss America tours to promote nuclear power about a...2025-02-0600 min
Tuesday BreakfastYour Taxes Fund Weapons Speeches, Public Sector Workers for Palestine, Fight Against Seismic Blasting, Environmental Film Festival Australia, Campaign to stop the Middle Arm Industrial PrecinctNews headlines // 7:15AM // Speaking at the community forum "Your Taxes Fund Weapons", held in Coburg on Tues 29 October, is Mary Merkenich, former teacher, AEU (Aus Edu Union) state councillor and climate activist and feminist who writes for Green Left. Mary speaks about deficits in government schools which could easily be fixed if funds were redirected from submarines to public education. In a second speech, Mercedes Zanker, community organiser and anti-military researcher with Renegade Activists, gives background to the arms industry in Australia and the normalisation of militarisation in our society by the federal government. 7:30AM // Moments from last week’s Publ...2024-11-0400 minGreen Left RadioPolitics in Serbia: April Elections || Opposing Australian Education Union (AEU) proposed agreement || Celebrating Freedom for RefugeesFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Leo Crnogorčević, Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreportsDiscussion on the Federal Election debate between the two major party leaders Morrison and Albanese analysing their positions on millitarism, NDIS and refugee rights and how they are offering nothing that supports the interests of working people.News from Green LeftThe presenters drew on the following articles from Green Left for discussion.Uni Sydney staff decides industrial action || Green LeftLiberals' refusal to disendorse Deves underscores its anti-LGBTI agenda | Green Lef...2022-04-2100 min
Stick TogetherVGSA signed, but who benefits?A long interview with feminist, socialist and teacher of more than 30 years Mary Merkenich discussing the recent YES vote on a new Victorian Government Schools Agreement. The YES vote carried 61% of delegate votes held over the past 3 weeks - but deep concerns remain about the efficacy of this agreement, with Victorian Teachers remaining the lowest paid in the country. So - what can unionists do next?2022-03-2200 minGreen Left RadioPlanet of the Humans by Michael Moore Review || School Teachers Speak OutFeaturing the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Newstories Our program covered the following articles from Green LeftIs it safe to open schools? by Mary Merkenich, David Linden and Vivian Messimeris https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/it-safe-open-schoolsPlanet of the Humans: a muddy cocktail of valid criticisms, disinformation and defeatism by Zane Alcorn https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/planet-humans-muddy-cocktail-valid-criticisms-disinformation-and-defeatismInterviews & Discussions Our presenters Zane Alcorn and Meghan Street had a discussion on the new Michael Moore film Planet of the Humans and discussed it's proble...2020-05-0700 minGreen Left RadioCovid-19: Capitalism puts profits over health || Adam Bandt and the GreensFeaturing the latest news in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Our program this week features a recording of an online forum titled Covid-19: Capitalism puts profits over health which took place on the 31st of March and was organised by Green Left and Socialist Alliance in Melbourne.Pre-recordingA recording of an online forum Covid-19: Capitalism puts profits over health discussing what the #COVID19 crisis reveals about the nature of the capitalist system and how we can fight back.Featuring the following speakers.Lisbeth Latham (union a...2020-04-0200 min
Freedom of SpeciesMary Merkenich – Animal Liberation and CapitalismOn this show we’re joined by Mary Merkenich, a member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left Weekly, who discusses links between capitalism and the oppression of animals. We also play a talk by Dilan Fernando, Co-Founder of Young Voices for Animals, from the event Animal Liberation and Capitalism, which Mary Merkenich also spoke at, as well as Kristin Leigh, President and Campaign Director of Vegan Rising. You can listen to audio of this event here: https://archive.org/details/animalliberationandcapitalism You can also read Mary Merkenich’s article ‘Capitalism’s abuse of animals degrades us all’ at the followin...2019-07-2800 minGreen Left RadioUniversity of Melbourne academic Ibrahim Al-Mahdi about the conflict in Yemen | Chris White about the right to strike in AustraliaNews:Update on UK elections – support for Labour under Corbyn increasing. Election platform would make UK more like a Scandinavian style social democracy but isn’t really socialist per se. Tangential discussion of Scandinavian social democracy.Sydney busesworkers wage initial 24 hour strike against NSW governments announcement they want to privatise the inner west network.Analysis of “Gonski 2.0” public schools funding model announced by theTurnbull government in last week’s budget. The funding announcement cuts billions from public schools, and private schools continue to receive vast amounts of public funding. Author and AEU member Mary Merkenich argues that education unions need to look be...2017-05-1800 minGreen Left RadioInterview with DJ Wasabi from Combat Wombat | Susan Rayes from the Ashburton Residents Action group | Mary Merkenich from the Teachers and ES Alliance (TESA).- Centrelink's transphobic policy of kicking gender diverse students off Austudy if their uni enrolment details don't specify gender as shown on birth certificate. - Wrap up of Stop Adani roadshow last week- excellent presentations from Indian Peoples Climate ambassador Vaishali Patil and Millie Telford from Seed Indigenous youth climate project. - Update on Italian campaigns against destructive gas pipeline Jacob and Zane interview DJ Wasabi from Combat Wombat re: about the group's new album ‘just across the border’. Listen here. Just Across The Border is a hip hop album with a revolutionary attitude. From bass-heavy speaker-blasting hip hop to cinematic music...2017-04-0600 min