Wednesday Breakfast
Wednesday Breakfast
Ella Tooms, Claudia Craig, Eiddwen Jeffery and Jacob Gamble
Current affairs, media analysis, alternative media.
Forum for Dwelling Justice, Bendigo Street documentary film, hearing in warm-blooded animals, Refugee Action Collection rally
7:00am Acknowledgement of Country7:12am Claudia speaks with Roj Amedi, one of the speakers at the Forum for Dwelling Justice taking place at the Capitol Theatre this Friday 26th August. An incredible lineup of speakers will look at the intersectionality of the colonial systems of racial violence, prisons and land/housing injustice. https://cur.org.au/events/dwelling-justice/To book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/forum-for-dwelling-justice-tickets-377074970387For further reading on these issues: https://www.ijurr.org/spotlight-on/racial-capitalism/racial-violence-is-woven-into-the-fabric-of-our-cities/7:35am We hear from "radical media maker" Jasmine Barzani about her documentary film Bendigo Street, which tells the story of the 2016 activist-led housing campaign in which people moved into unoccupied houses in Collingwood. The film is being screened at 5.30pm on Friday 26th August at the RMIT Capitol Theatre as part of the Forum for Dwelling Justice. For details go to: https://cur.org.au/events/dwelling-justice/To book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/forum-for-dwelling-justice-tickets-377074970387To support or donate to the Bendigo Street documentary, go to:https://www.bendigost.com/supporthttps://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/bendigo-st-documentary/Originally broadcast 21/08/227:55am We hear from the Lost in Science team- Claire tells Chris about new research that links hearing with the evolution of warm blooded animals.Originally broadcast 18/08/228:15am Ella speaks with Lucy Honan from Refugee Action Collective about a rally in Melbourne today, calling on the Albanese government to uphold their promise to grant permanent visas to more than 19,000 refugees on temporary protection visas (TPVs) and safe haven enterprise visas (SHEVs). MusicTwo-Face- Sincerely, GrizzlyI've Lied- Marlon Williams, Leah FlanaganOut of Body- Coda Chroma
Aug 23, 2022
Poetry Month with Evelyn Araluen, ageism in the music industry, corporate social responsibility and the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, voices of parents with intellectual disability
7.00am Acknowledgement of Country7.03am We celebrate Poetry Month with a look back at Evelyn Araluen's poetry collection Dropbear. Evelyn spoke to Carly from 3CR Breakfast earlier this year and we revisit this conversation here. For poetry events and workshops, go to  https://redroompoetry.org7.18am We hear about ageism in the music industry. Comments on ageing in the music industry late last year sparked much discussion about the issue, since then it seems little has changed. Rose from 3CR's Satellite Skies looks at the statistics behind the reality. 7.34am Claudia speaks with Professor Jeremy Moon, Director of the Sustainability Centre and Professor of Sustainability Governance at the Copenhagen Business School. Professor Moon was a visiting professor at the The Gourlay Ethics in Business Week hosted by the University of Melbourne's Trinity College earlier this year. He speaks about corporate social responsibility in relation to modern slavery, in particular, the international corporate response to the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factories in Bangladesh in 2013.https://www.dieh.dk/dyn/resources/Events/file/0/220/1636454586/risc-improving-social-sustainability-in-supply-chains.pdfhttps://trinity-college.shorthandstories.com/2022-gourlay-business-in-ethics-week/index.htmlhttps://ethicalclothingaustralia.org.au8:13am 3CR's Raising our Voices programme is the longest running radio show made by and for people living with disability. Tonight the show celebrates its 35th birthday! We celebrate the milestone with a look back at an episode featuring members of the Positive Powerful Parents group, a support group set up by parents with intellectual disabilities to keep their children. Susan Arthur and Heather Smith speak about the group and their desire for the Victorian Government to commit to ending the discrimination of parents with intellectual disability. You can hear the full conversation at Raising our Voices. https://www.3cr.org.au/raisingourvoices/episode/what-does-self-advocacy-mean-people-disabilityMusicA child was born here – Archie RoachLet me be there – Olivia Newton JohnSome day soon – Ian and SylviaA world of our own – The SeekersBlowin’ in the wind – The Seekers
Aug 9, 2022
Geelong Housing Action Group rally, friendship in the digital space, Melbourne on Film and The Club
7.00am Acknowledgement of Country 7.14am Claudia speaks with housing and homelessness advocate Lisa Carberry from the Geelong Housing Action Group about the housing crisis and the rally taking place this Saturday @ 12.30pm at Little Malop Street, Geelong CBD demanding radical action. For support contact Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.anglicare.asn.au/research-advocacy/rental-affordability/  7.36am Ella speaks with Dr Alexia Maddox about the intersection of technology and social interactions. Dr Maddox is part of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub and a Research Fellow on the Digital CBD Project. She discusses the “visibility” of friendships and social connections developed on social media and the performative aspects of nurturing relationships in the digital space.https://alexiamaddox.com @alexiamadd 8.05am Claudia speaks with author, writer and cultural critic Kylie Maslen about a new book celebrating 70-years of the Melbourne International Film Festival. “Melbourne on Film – cinema that defines our city” is an anthology of personal reflections, analysis and commentary on films made in Melbourne including The Castle, The History of the Kelly Gang, Monkey Grip and Kylie’s contribution - The Club. https://miff.com.au/program
Aug 2, 2022
Queer Indonesia Archives, Productivity Commission Draft Report into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts, ANMF calls on community to support nurses
7.00am Acknowledgement of Country 7.15am Sasja Sydek and Jacob Gamble from Queering the Air speak with Beau Newham and Sidhi Vhisatya from the Queer Indonesia Archives, a digital archiving project committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of queer and trans Indonesians. In the first part of the conversation, we hear about an online exhibition on AIDS and Queers in Indonesia. You can view the three online exhibitions at qiarchive.org/en Follow the Queer Indonesia Archives on social media - qi.archive on Instagram, and qiarchive on Twitter. This segment first aired on 3CR's Queering the Air 17th July 2022. 7.30am Claudia speaks with Roxanne Lorenz from the ArtsLawCentre of Australia about the draft findings of the Australian Productivity Commission in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts handed down yesterday. https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/indigenous-arts/draft 7.50am Continuing the discussion with Beau Newham and Sidhi Vhisatya from the Queer Indonesia Archives, Sasja Sydek and Jacob Gamble from Queering the Air find out about two further exhibitions: Indonesian Queer Zines and Queer Jakarta in the 90s. You can view the three online exhibitions at qiarchive.org/en Follow the Queer Indonesia Archives on social media -  qi.archive on Instagram, and qiarchive on Twitter. This segment first aired on Queering the Air 17th July 2022. 8.15am Claudia speaks with Lori-Anne Sharp, Assistant Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) about the call for Australians to protect themselves this winter and support frontline nurses and the care system as a whole.  Music Birthing the Resistance - Allara  Stay in Bed - Alice Skye
Jul 19, 2022
Australian War Powers Reform campaign, Gone Girls drag theatre, YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament voices, 3CR Climate, Capitalism and The Future fundraiser
7.10am We hear Part One of a two-part interview with current President of Australians for War Powers Reform and former Australian foreign diplomat, Dr Alison Broinowski. In Part One, Dr Broinowski explains the legal process in Australia which currently allows the prime minister to commit the nation to international military action without parliamentary sanction or debate. This interview was conducted by Jacob from 3CR’s A Friday Rave and first aired on July 8th.. 7.24am In Part Two of the segment, Dr Alison Broinowski explains how our system got to this place, and the campaign for change to strengthen our democracy as we navigate increasing geopolitical volatility in the region and world.https://warpowersreform.org.au 7.40am We hear from writer/creator/lead actor Patrick Livesey and co-director Wil King about the political drag comedy Gone Girls opening at the end of this month at Gasworks Theatre.https://gasworks.org.au/whats-on/gone-girls This interview was conducted by James McKenzie from 3CR’s In Ya Face and first aired on 8th July. 7.50am Jacob shares the voices of young Australians who participated in the 2022 YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament program. This month, 120 young people from metropolitan and regional Victoria took to the Houses of Parliament to debate 18 bills that were developed over the course of 5 months. These mock bills were created as part of the YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament program.  8.10am Jacob speaks with 3CR Uprise Radio host Mercedes Zanker about the forthcoming 3CR event Climate, Capitalism, and The Future. 3CR's Uprise Radio and Stick Together have combined forces to bring this afternoon of lively discussion and music to help 3CR Community Radio reach this year's Radiothon target. https://events.humanitix.com/3cr-radiothon-fundraiser-climate-capitalism-and-the-future Songs Archie Roach – No, No, No Flowerkid – Miss Andry
Jul 12, 2022
Vic Aboriginal Legal Service Panel, Story SLAM, and Disability Pride Month
Wednesday Breaky, July 6 2022with Jacob, Claudia, and Ella 7.15: The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) ran a webinar in the lead up to Invasion Day discussing self-determination, deaths in custody, and systemic racism. It was hosted by Nerita Waight, CEO of VALS and the panel included Meriki Onus, Tarneen Onus Williams and Marcus Stewart. For more background on the speakers head here, you can support the work of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service here. Content warning: the conversation explores themes of death and systematic racism. Please seek support from Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Yarning Safe'N'Strong 1800 959 563 if this causes harm.7.45: Selena Brennan from the MOTH speaks to Ella about StorySLAM, an open mic storytelling competition. You can check out more details on their next event in Melbourne here.  8.10: Disability advocate Jessi Hooper speaks to Jacob on Disability Pride Month and issues facing people using a wheelchair. NAIDOC Events discussed:Information on NAIDOC March this Friday July 8 here.Information on Bunjilaka exhibition on 'Fight for Survival' the story of Northland Secondary College here. Beyond the Bars broadcasting live on 3CR everyday this week from 11am. Songs:Ocean Air by Carissa NyaluLost by Nathan MaySurvive by Baker Boy feat. Uncle Jack Charles
Jul 5, 2022
Radiothon Special!
7:00am  Acknowledgement of Country 7:01am  Welcome to Radiothon Chat 7:11am Claudia speaks with Richard Sawada, director of the 2022 St Kilda Film Festival about the audience response to the Festival and the value of 3CR and community radio in building awareness and community engagement. 7:15am Claudia speaks with advocate and disability support pensioner Kristin O’Connell from the Antipoverty Centre about the intense cost of living pressures experienced by those living on income support and low incomes, and the willingness of 3CR and community radio to engage with the complexities of the systems that create these pressures. 7:24am We speak with listeners Fiona Cameron, Sarah Gamble and Jim Craig who pledge their support for 3CR. 7:30am Former Wednesday Breakfast presenter Alice Golds joins us from London where the impact of Australia's hardline offshore detention policy is being seen in Britain's proposal to shift asylum seekers to Rwanda. 7:36am Jacob speaks with independent writer and commentator Joel Jenkins about his latest article ‘The Dutton-Kreuger effect’ exploring the implications of Peter Dutton as the Coalition’s new leader. https://joeljenkins.substack.com/ Twitter @boganintel  7:43am: Ella speaks Caitlin Dullard, CEO, La Mama Theatre about the impact of the pandemic on live theatre and the synergies of community radio and independent theatre-making. 8:00am Listeners Josh Miller and Alice Garner talk about the value of community media and authentic stories, and also pledge their support. 8:04 am Jacob speaks with radio host, founding member of AYWA Syndicaye and Puss Up Mirna Salaam. Mirna is the host of 3CR's Salaam Radio Show where she celebrates Arabic music every Sunday afternoon 4-5pm.  https://www.3cr.org.au/salaamradioshow 8:08am Former 3CR Breakfast presenter, Judith Peppard (now 3CR Communication Mixdown host) pledges her support for 3CR. 8:13am Claudia speaks with Michele Jarldorn, Chairperson, Seeds of Affinity: Pathways for Women about the way the organisation works with women who are transitioning from prison to community and the new programme being trialled inside prison to build early awareness of Seeds support services. Michele also reflects on her early memories listening to 3CR and the 3CR diary she purchased as a gift for Seeds founder Linda Fisk. 8: 20am Ella speaks with Maddie Gourlay,  coordinator of the New International Bookshop about their upcoming events and what it means to be radical. 8: 24am Listeners Declan Baker and Natalie join us to pledge support. A huge thank you to all our listeners and guests who have donated today or supported our show across the year. If you would like to pledge support for this year's Radiothon please do get in touch below.  Ways To Donate:Call the station 9419 8377SMS 0488 809 855Donate online at the Givenow https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/breakfast or head to 3cr.org.au/donate Drop into the station 21 Smith St, Fitzroy during business hours
Jun 14, 2022
COVID medicine monopolies, drilling in the Tiwi Islands, exhibition about Northland Secondary College and book on Australia's activist history
7:10 Jacob speaks with Dr Patricia Ranald, the Convener of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET). The World Trade Organisation is set to meet tomorrow to debate a waiver on a controversial trading agreement related to COVID-19 vaccines. The original waiver on the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights was proposed by South Africa and India in 2021 and would enable more equitable production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The waiver has been blocked for over a year by the EU, Switzerland, and the UK who face immense lobbying from pharmaceutical companies.  7:30 Jason Fowler from the Environment Centre of Northern Territory (ECNT) tells Jacob about a recent case that was launched against the Australian Government, who approved an oil drilling project off the north coast of Australia in the Tiwi Islands. You can read the background brief to the case here.  7:50 Claudia talks with Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri educator and artist Lyn Thorpe about her experience teaching at the Northland Secondary School in the 90s which was one of the many schools that Jeff Kennet shut down and the only to survive. The story of the school is told in an exhibition currently on at the Melbourne Museum, Fight for Survival. 8:10 Writer Nadia Wheatley discusses her latest work, Radicals- Remembering the 60s which she's coauthored with longtime friend Meredith Burgmann. The book looks back on an era of political change and activism during the time of the Vietnam war, Womens Liberation and Indigenous Land Rights, it is part memoir, part biography and looks at 20 activists including Gary Foley and Margaret Reynolds. The book launches in Melbourne on Thursday, 6pm at Trades Hall.
Jun 7, 2022
Mushroom communication, NSW Inquiry into LBGTIQ+ hate crimes, community resilience in floods cafe, Kelton Pell and One Night the Moon
7.00am Acknowledgement of Country and Reconciliation Week 2022 7.10am Judith Peppard from 3CR's Communication Mixdown speaks with Professor Katie Field about new research which suggests that mushrooms have the ability to communicate with each other and that fungi has an electrical 'language' all its own, "far more complicated than anyone previously thought" and "might even use 'words' to form 'sentences' to communicate with neighbours". (First aired on Communication Mixdown 30/5/22)7.30am  Trigger warning: This segment deals with issues of murder and crime against LGBTQIA+ people and police violence. Jacob speaks with Nick Stewart, legal partner at Dowson Turco Law  about the recently announced NSW inquiry investigating 88 unsolved murders committed against LGBTQIA+ people between 1970 and 2010. Led by Supreme Court judge John Sackar, the inquiry comes as a result of a parliamentary committee recommendation and years of advocacy.  For LGBT IQ+ Support: QLife 1800 184 527. Also, Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 7.50am Bec Horridge spoke to Susie Russell about the Trees Not Bombs Cafe set up in Lismore during the floods, and a flood recovery effort. (First aired on 3CR Earth Matters on 8/5/22)  8.09am Claudia speaks with Noongar actor Kelton Pell about One Night The Moon, a film directed and co-written by Rachel Perkins in 2001 about a girl lost in the Australian outback. The film is featuring in the First Nations lineup at St Kilda Film Festival this Sunday and deals with themes of racism and power. For tickets visit https://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/screenings-special-events/one-night-the-moon-a-day-of-first-peoples-film-music-and-conversation Songs Return Home by BumpyReconciliation by Garry KaboaCloud Nine by Baker Boy and KIAN
May 31, 2022
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