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OpheadsEp 12. U.S Media & Protest Movements - Part 2: (Morales and the MAS party)In 2019, after the MAS party won the Bolivian general election, the now exonerated President Evo Morales was ousted in a soft coup after claims of election fraud. The U.S encouraged the election fraud narrative, backing the controversial appointment of interim President Jeanine Áñez and promoting studies by the OAS (later debunked) enforcing this claim, So, considering Morales' famous anti-U.S sentiment, among claims of further U.S/C.I.A involvement within the countries instability, how did the media discuss the issue?On the second episode of two, Zeb, Coward and Rachael pin...
2021-05-221h 54OpheadsEp 11. U.S Media & Protest Movements Part 1: (Hong Kong, BLM)Ep 11. U.S Media & Protest Movements - Part 1: (Hong Kong, BLM)in 2019, in the context of a sudden surge widespread Mass protests in South America, the Middle East and all over the world, the U.S Press focussed its attention on one, the fight in Hong Kong to rid itself of a controversial extradition bill. U.S Politicians demanded aid, intervention and even on Fox News calling for solidarity with “The kids that little more than 240 years ago were our founding fathers” (Brigadier Gen. Robert Spalding).One year later, a global mass...
2021-05-071h 48OpheadsEpisode 10. Poland, Propoganda and the PiS PartyEpisode 10. Poland, Propaganda and the PiSThe PiS Party in Poland is a hyper conservative Catholic Government that had been in power since 2015. In that time the President, Andrzej Duda, has persecuted LGBTQI+ people, women and left wing activists also criminalising abortion against the wishes of almost 80% of the Polish voters. The government has used a range of far right tactics to achieve total control such as imprisonment of protestors, installing government-friendly judges and seizing control of the public media, or in their own opinion, re-claiming it from the hands of the left. O...
2021-04-162h 03OpheadsEpisode 9: Cocktail Favourites - The Great Emu WarAre you relaxed or what!?You will be after this care free episode! Zeb, Rachael and Coward invite you to sit back, chill out and sip on your favourite aperitif and allow us to indulge ourselves as we catch up some updates, waste your time, and touch on Australia's favourite weird news fact - The Great Emu War of 1932What do we all prefer for breakfast? We know you've been dying to know...Find out, on OpheadsThis topic was submitted by @millhaus!If you have...
2021-03-251h 10OpheadsEpisode 8: The Truth About Apex GangThe 'African Gang Crisis' in Melbourne is widely recognised as an invention by Australian police and media, while to some it remains a very real threat, who even after Victoria Police admitted to it being a far less pressing issue with very little factual basis continues to occupy the paranoia of many Australians. The targeted groups are the subject of much racism, along with accusations of 'a lack of integration' even from several of the country's prominent politicians.What are the people in question facing? How hard is it to really integrate? And who, if anyone, makes...
2021-03-112h 01OpheadsEpisode.7 Looking Back at the Gilets Jaunes - Yellow Vest MovementEpisode 7. Looking Back at the Gilets Jaunes - Yellow Vest MovementThe Yellow Vests exploded into the public consciousness back at the end of 2018, sparked by a supposed 'green' initiative taking the form of a fuel tax and increases in the prices of power and gas. The movement quickly grew into a class movement, demanding fair taxation of the wealthy, the end of establishment politics and the right for the lower classes to be heard in the national conversation that had been steadily forgetting about them over the course of the past 50 years.In this...
2021-02-251h 33OpheadsEpisode 6. The Battle for Britney SpearsThe #FreeBritney movement aims to free the singer from her highly controversial conservatorship that she was subjected to after her tragic and widely scrutinised breakdown in 2007. Once referred to by her lawyer as a 'hybrid business model', the precarious and seemingly unbreakable legal pact robs her of all autonomy and puts her into the hands of a revolving cast of so called 'guardians', most notably her estranged father Jamie Spears. According to some reports, the singer is not allowed to speak of her legal situation, perform live, access her own money, or even use her mobile phone. After exploding...
2021-02-111h 57OpheadsEpisode.5 Conflict in the Caucasus - Armenia & AzerbaijanA slow-boiling animosity between the two countries exploded again last year in a bloody and vicious war, largely ignored by the UN and agitated by local Imperial states. Even after peace-talks the two nations find themselves even further apart after the second large scale conflict for the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh.We explore the difference between western and independent media, what is reported and what is disregarded.What part do foreign powers play? Why is the conflict so widely ignored? Is the war over for good? The Opheads team investigates this and more....
2021-01-281h 54OpheadsEpisode.4 The Trouble with JK RowlingJK Rowling broke all publishing records with Harry Potter. The books, films and the Wizarding-World have inspired and touched people of all ages around the world. In light of her recent transphobic tweets and essays, we delve into her history, the reaction of the fans and who defends her.Where did this culture arise from? What does she really believe? Is the magic of Harry Potter forever cursed? The Opheads team investigates this and more.For researched content only head to 19:46.Shownotes: www.cowardspace.com/opheads/episode04
2021-01-071h 37OpheadsEpisode.3 Bon Appétit Boils OverThe BA Test Kitchen Chef's helped pave the way for food media with its fresh and personable content. In the wake of a brown-face scandal, the seemingly innocent family atmosphere was ripped apart to reveal a rotten culture of racism and pay inequity. Since the relaunch of the new supposedly "better Bon Appétit" we delve into the work that has been done and the reasons why.Was the writing always on the wall? Has enough been done? Should you still watch?Opheads get deep into the scandal, the chefs and the business of f...
2020-12-231h 26OpheadsEpisode.2 Exploring the Australian Bushfires DisasterThe last Australian Bushfire season irrecoverably changed the face of the country, affecting flora, fauna and communities in one of the worst natural disasters in history.What, if anything, is to blame and what could be done to prevent it? The Opheads team explore the different avenues and opinions to find out a little more about fire and how it works.Arson? Gloabal Warming? A conspiracy to build an interstate railway? Find out on OpheadsTo follow our show notes head to www.cowardspace.com/episode02Research-focussed part begins at: 21:47
2020-12-161h 18OpheadsEpisode.1 Getting Political with the JuggalosThey have been called the last American sub-culture, the Faygo-guzzling, out and proud Insane Clown Posse superfans are notorious for their bold personalities and wild antics within their tightly woven community - But where do they stand in the polarising times of 2020? Zeb, Rachael and Coward delve into the media's coverage of the Juggalos which spans from gang-association, cult accusations to antifa to determine where the Juggalos politics meet the road. Superfans, cult or family? Find out on Op-Heads (woop wooop!)To follow our show notes head to cowardspace.com/opheads...
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OpheadsEpisode.0 Welcome to Op-Heads!In this short mini-sode Zeb, Rachael and Coward introduce you to the new podcast Op-Heads
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