Andrew Maes
* Artist and disability activist
Radical Australia
Listen in as host Joe Toscano yarns with a different guest each week about their experience in movements and campaigns for progressive social change.
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Carolyn Lunt
Children's play educator & author, activist for the environment and social housing, riparian remedial landscaper, artist..... and friend to a schnauzer, Carolyn will entertain you with her capricious wit and spur you to action with her compassion, vision and integrity.
Hamdi Ali
Hamdi Ali is the host of 3CR's Somali language program.
Terry Riggs
Terry is a CFMEU member, 3CR volunteer, and motor cycle enthusiast.
Thomas Cooper
* Thomas Cooper, public housing activistContacts for more information:tom77cooper.gmail.cominkerman@44fu.org (~ website developed by R-Cu Tran, who grew up in Carlton public housing)
Julian and Sue Ophel
Julian and Sue Ophel recollections
Darren Saffin
* Public relations consultant and Socialist Alliance candidate for the 2026 Victorian state election.
Jan Van Dalfsen
Jan 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 downstairs. The building was eventually sold to 3CR. Listen to an engaging account of publishing activism that gave way to the broadcaster you now know and love.
Phil Dalliston
* Host of the Connolly program for a number of years
Maree Dellora
Maree is a longtime 3CR presenter with Latin American Update and Unitarian Half Hour.She speaks multiple languages, is an activist for Cuba.
Di Cousens OAM
Di 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 Rejk
This 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 Australia home for nearly two decades and speaks both Arabic and English. Through her role as a Community Connector, she is passionate about giving back to the community that has supported her and her family over the…
Michael Doran, bespoke photographer
* Motorcycle enthusiast* Trade union delegate & organiser* Activist - Anarchist* Bespoke photographer
Tony Millman
youtube @tonymillmanWeb www.tonymillman.comtonymillman.bandcamp.comInsta @tony.millmanFace @tony.sklmc
Radical Australia with Madison Moffat 22/04/26
Interview with the effervescent Madison Moffat
Checkerboard Lounge frontman Carl Pannuzzo
www.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 stories of women rebuilding after prison; accounts of courage, hope, healing and community. www.thetorch.org.au - an online exhibition, where all formerly incarcerated mob sell their artwork FIRST PEOPLES SUPPORT13YARN: 13 92…
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 you sell your mother. You are losing your morality."William Walilo * William is an asylum seeker from West Papua.
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 school in Victoria (1857)* AFL coach, Monash VIC
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, Brunswick, in Melbourne's inner north.* She is a member of The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), an international network of independent not-for-profit grass-roots volunteer groups offering experiential workshops on…
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 in Melbourne, and later onto the world stage.In the late '80s, she joined the Eureka Ensemble that toured Eastern Europe in 1987 and the New Music Liberation Front, touring Vietnam in 1990.Her credits also include Theatre…
The Barak Beacon struggle
* Jeannie Erceg, Public housing tennant and activist* www.barakbeacon.com - BAY VIEWS FOR ALL
Virginia Heywood
Virginia 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 fascinating life story that spans grassroots community life, political engagement and a deep commitment to public broadcasting.From the streets of Hackney to working in the House of Commons in London, Virginia’s journey reflects a…
Steven Jager - Australian bushranger and Ned Kelly expert
Climate Choir Melbourne
Climate Choir Melbourne is a community choir using collective voices to confront the climate emergency and inspire action. The choir performs at demonstrations, campaigns, launches and public meetings, as well as staging regular pop-up performances in public spaces.Led by director Jeannie Marsh and supported by alternate conductors and a small band, Climate Choir Melbourne is open to everyone, no…
Sophie Prints
Sofie 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 Binsbergen
Endie 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 Gibson
Political ScientistFormer Journalist & ScreenwriterAnd researcher, Co-writer of The Dismissal, TV mini-series that screened in 1983 Socials,Facebook: Sally GibsonX: sally_gibson1Instagram: sally.gibson.7568
Father Bob Maguire
Joe Toscano with the late Father Bob Maguire (Repeat)
Eve Scarfe
Eve ScarfePeace Brigade Central AmericaLife Long Activist for Peace and JusticeRelevant piece of text says: Mercenaries Evelin Mery Scarfe, of Great Britain, and Stephanie Victoria Groebel of United States, were taking refuge in CRIPDES (Christian Committee for Displaced People of El Salvador) when arrested.The newspaper El Diario de Hoy (Today’s News) dated 21 April 1989.
Reverend Robert Stringer
Uniting Church MinisterChaplain to West Papuan office Melbourne
Danny Condon
Danny CondonComedianEntertainerSinger of the band Father Daddy
Nancy Atkin
Activist Extraordinaire
Andonis Kyriacou
Joe Toscano interviews Andonis Kyriacou, aka Tony. Barrister.
Alan Cuthbertson
Alan CuthbertsonPhD in Physics and Climate Activist
Denise Hassett
Joe Toscano talking with Denise Hassett
Kerry Crossley
Kerry Crossley’s Limerick Fight Back
Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu
Guests from the West Papuan office, Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu.
Laurie Turner
Presenter Joe Toscano interviews Laurie Turner about his life.
Drew Hutton Part 2
Part 2Joe Toscano interviews Drew Hutton
Drew Hutton Part 1
Joe Toscano interviews Drew Hutton
Hank Ferguson
Joe Toscano interviews Hank Ferguson
Brad Homewood and Violet Coco
Joe Toscano interviews the inspiring Brad Homewood and Violet Coco. https://www.instagram.com/bradhomewoodhttps://www.instagram.com/violet_coco_canary
Louise Byrne
Joe Toscano talks with special guest Louise Byrne.
Achut Thuc
Joe Toscano talking with the amazing Achut Thuc.
Ben Wintle
Joe Toscano interviews Ben WintleOMAZONE Website - http://www.omazone.com.auOmazone on Bandcamp - https://omazone.bandcamp.comYou Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXReIy0V6kjc8au_FYnN4gSoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/omazone01/sets/enjoy-the-revolutionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/omazonemusic/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/omazonemusicSpotify -…
Truckers for Christ
Genre - TruckabillyHome SchooledGrew up in Bungola
Barbra Smith
Tax ExpertLecturer