Radical Australia
by Joe Toscano
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About this podcast
Listen in as host Joe Toscano yarns with a different guest each week about their experience in movements and campaigns for progressive social change.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 451 episodes
- Loredana Crupi, genealogist and authorBe inspired to explore your family history, and perhaps to document it, as genealogist and author Loredana Crupi has done in Traces of our lives SCORCI DI VITA.For added…
- Scary Tobia, 3CR program Radio FILEF* 3CR Radio FILEF's Scary Tobia
- Liiban Jama, The Somali Language Show* Co-host on 3CR's Somali Language Show, Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm
- Antoinette ANT Pitt, Independent Candidate (Eastern Victoria Region) 2026 Victorian State ElectionBe kind. Be brave. Be the change. Meet Ant Pitt: The Nurse Taking on Party-Machine Politics in Eastern Victoria.Nurse, community advocate and Independent candidate, Antoinette…
- Mary Merkenich, Socialist Alliance* Socialist Alliance advocate* Green Left Weekly contributor* Solidarity Breakfast presenter on 3CR
- Andrea Bunting - Climate Action Merri BekThank you to Andrea Bunting for joining Dr Joseph Toscano on Radical Australia. Andrea is from Climate Action Merri-Bek - a group of people living in the Merri-bek area (formerly…
- Catherine Rouse, environmental activist* Environmental activist * Stop Wollert waste incinerator campaignerCleanaway wants to truck in and burn 20 MILLION tonnes of rubbish at 510 Summerhill Rd., Wollert. Toxic…
- Jessica Hutchins & her daughter Mason - two vibrant, intelligent women, who you can’t wait to meet* Public housing advocate* Member of the Rental Advisory Group* Jessica has raised the urgency of the adoption of a human rights charter, via written submissions to senators &…
- Angelo GrandoProfessor Gary Foley and Dr Joe Toscano are joined by their old friend and comrade Angelo Grando on one of Radical Australia's earliest episodes.First broadcast on 11 September…
- Beth Matthews* Presenter: Radical Philosophy, 3CR
- Rukukuye MastakyRukukuye Mastaky was a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who arrived in Australia from the Tanzania refugee camp.He is now an Australian citizen, and is active in…
- Andrew Maes* Artist and disability activist INSTAGRAM argot1958
- Carolyn LuntChildren's play educator & author, activist for the environment and social housing, riparian remedial landscaper, artist..... and friend to a schnauzer, Carolyn will entertain…
- Hamdi AliHamdi Ali is the host of 3CR's Somali language program.
- Terry RiggsTerry is a CFMEU member, 3CR volunteer, and motor cycle enthusiast.
- Thomas Cooper* Thomas Cooper, public housing activistContacts for more information:[email protected] (~ website developed by R-Cu Tran, who grew up in Carlton public…
- Julian and Sue OphelJulian and Sue Ophel recollections
- Darren Saffin* Public relations consultant and Socialist Alliance candidate for the 2026 Victorian state election.
- Jan Van DalfsenJan Van Dalfsen is an early 3CR supporter; a credentialed activist and educator.He was one of six tennants living upstairs at 21 Smith Street, while the Walker Press operated…
- Phil Dalliston* Host of the Connolly program for a number of years
- Maree DelloraMaree is a longtime 3CR presenter with Latin American Update and Unitarian Half Hour.She speaks multiple languages, is an activist for Cuba.
- Di Cousens OAMDi Cousens is a poet, photographer, Spoken Word presenter at 3CR and Order of Australia medal recepient.
- Dimitri Troaditis* Anarchist-Communist Activist * Journalist - Greek newspapers* https://ancomfed.org/
- Suad RejkThis episode features Suad Rejk, a Sudanese Australian immigrant who strives for success in every one of her fields. An active member of the Merri-bek community, Suad has called…
- Michael Doran, bespoke photographer* Motorcycle enthusiast* Trade union delegate & organiser* Activist - Anarchist* Bespoke photographer
- Tony Millmanyoutube @tonymillmanWeb www.tonymillman.comtonymillman.bandcamp.comInsta @tony.millmanFace @tony.sklmc
- Radical Australia with Madison Moffat 22/04/26Interview with the effervescent Madison Moffat
- Checkerboard Lounge frontman Carl Pannuzzowww.checkerboardlounge.com.au
- Papuana* West Papuan refugee - twenty years later
- Radical Australia special guests Kelly Flanagan & Georgia Sheales***Content & language warning*** www.endstripsearching.com - for everything FIGJAMPLEASE sign the petition to end prison strip searches www.sheisme.com.au - readable, honest…
- William Walilo"Imagine: the mother of the earth... gave us everything we need.All you need to do is preserve it. It's as simple as that.And we don't need oil.If you sell the land, it's like…
- Michael Molony, artist & book illustrator* Artist of the illustrated book: Jacob and the cassowary by Gibson Suu* English and history teacher at Academy of Mary Immaculate College in Fitzroy, oldest girls secondary…
- Radical Australia guest Shelly Van Derwerff* Shelly Van Derwerff is a member of the Climate Change choir, and a thorn in the side of the local council as she petitions for Tram accessible stops along Sydney Road…
- Jeannie Marsh, Climate Choir Musical Director*In conversation with Jeannie Marsh ~ Climate Choir Musical Director Her teenage obsession with performing and directing classical music and opera lead her to the Conservatorium…
- The Barak Beacon struggle* Jeannie Erceg, Public housing tennant and activist* www.barakbeacon.com - BAY VIEWS FOR ALL
- Virginia HeywoodVirginia Heywood joins Dr Joseph Toscano in the studios for Radical Australia this week. One of the beloved hosts of the long-running 3CR Gardening Show, Virginia has a…
- Climate Choir MelbourneClimate Choir Melbourne is a community choir using collective voices to confront the climate emergency and inspire action. The choir performs at demonstrations, campaigns…
- Sophie PrintsSofie Prints is one of Melbourne’s best comedians. Thank you for Sophie for coming in on the program and sharing their story.
- Sampari Korwa and Endie Van BinsbergenEndie Van Binsbergen talks about her book The Stowaway, from Sorong to Rotterdam.Sampari Korwa sings in his band Oceanikz. You can find him on Instagram, Spotify and YouTube.
- Sally GibsonPolitical ScientistFormer Journalist & ScreenwriterAnd researcher, Co-writer of The Dismissal, TV mini-series that screened in 1983 Socials,Facebook: Sally GibsonX…
- Father Bob MaguireJoe Toscano with the late Father Bob Maguire (Repeat)
- Eve ScarfeEve ScarfePeace Brigade Central AmericaLife Long Activist for Peace and JusticeRelevant piece of text says: Mercenaries Evelin Mery Scarfe, of Great Britain, and Stephanie…
- Reverend Robert StringerUniting Church MinisterChaplain to West Papuan office Melbourne
- Danny CondonDanny CondonComedianEntertainerSinger of the band Father Daddy
- Nancy AtkinActivist Extraordinaire
- Andonis KyriacouJoe Toscano interviews Andonis Kyriacou, aka Tony. Barrister.
- Alan CuthbertsonAlan CuthbertsonPhD in Physics and Climate Activist
- Denise HassettJoe Toscano talking with Denise Hassett
- Kerry CrossleyKerry Crossley’s Limerick Fight Back
