# 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [Andrew Maes](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/andrew-maes) _2026-08-19 · Joe Toscano & Andrew Maes_ \* Artist and disability activist [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/08/19/1600/202608191600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Carolyn Lunt](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/carolyn-lunt) _2026-08-12 · Joe Toscano & 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. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/08/12/1600/202608121600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Hamdi Ali](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/hamdi-ali) _2026-08-05 · Joe Toscano & Hamdi Ali_ Hamdi Ali is the host of 3CR's Somali language program. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/08/05/1600/202608051600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Terry Riggs](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/terry-riggs) _2026-07-29 · Joe Toscano & Terry Riggs_ Terry is a CFMEU member, 3CR volunteer, and motor cycle enthusiast. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/07/29/1600/202607291600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Thomas Cooper](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/thomas-cooper) _2026-07-22 · Joe Toscano & 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) [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/07/22/1600/202607221600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Julian and Sue Ophel](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/julian-and-sue-ophel) _2026-07-15 · Joe Toscano with Julian and Sue Ophel_ Julian and Sue Ophel recollections [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/07/15/1600/202607151600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Darren Saffin](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/darren-saffin) _2026-07-08 · Joe Toscano & Darren Saffin_ \* Public relations consultant and Socialist Alliance candidate for the 2026 Victorian state election. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/07/08/1600/202607081600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Jan Van Dalfsen](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/jan-van-dalfsen) _2026-07-01_ 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. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/07/01/1600/202607011600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Phil Dalliston](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/phil-dalliston) _2026-06-24 · Guest: Phil Dalliston. Presenter: Joe Toscano_ \* Host of the Connolly program for a number of years [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/06/24/1600/202606241600_radical-australia_64.MP3) ## [Maree Dellora](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/maree-dellora) _2026-06-17 · Joe Toscano & 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. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/06/17/1600/202606171600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NKv7ga3REILF) _2026-06-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Di Cousens OAM](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/di-cousens-oam) _2026-06-03 · Joe Toscano & Di Cousens_ Di Cousens is a poet, photographer, Spoken Word presenter at 3CR and Order of Australia medal recepient. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/06/03/1600/202606031600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Dimitri Troaditis](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/dimitri-troaditis) _2026-05-20 · Joe Toscano & Dimitri Troaditis_ \* Anarchist-Communist Activist \* Journalist - Greek newspapers\* https://ancomfed.org/ [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/05/20/1600/202605201600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Suad Rejk](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/suad-rejk) _2026-05-13 · Dr Joseph Toscano & 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… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/05/13/1500/202605131500_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Michael Doran, bespoke photographer](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/michael-doran-bespoke-photographer) _2026-05-06 · Joe Toscano & Michael Doran_ \* Motorcycle enthusiast\* Trade union delegate & organiser\* Activist - Anarchist\* Bespoke photographer [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/05/06/1600/202605061600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Tony Millman](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/tony-millman) _2026-04-29 · Joe Toscano with Tony Millman_ youtube @tonymillmanWeb www.tonymillman.comtonymillman.bandcamp.comInsta @tony.millmanFace @tony.sklmc [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/04/29/1600/202604291600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Radical Australia with Madison Moffat 22/04/26](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/radical-australia-madison-moffat-220426) _2026-04-22 · Dr Joe Toscano interviews Madison Moffat_ Interview with the effervescent Madison Moffat [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/04/22/1600/202604221600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Checkerboard Lounge frontman Carl Pannuzzo](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/checkerboard-lounge-frontman-carl-pannuzzo) _2026-04-15 · Joe Toscano with Carl Pannuzzo_ www.checkerboardlounge.com.au [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/04/15/1600/202604151600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Papuana](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/papuana) _2026-04-08 · Joe Toscano with special guest Papuana_ \* West Papuan refugee - twenty years later [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/04/08/1600/202604081600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Radical Australia special guests Kelly Flanagan & Georgia Sheales](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/radical-australia-special-guests-kelly-flanagan-georgia-sheales) _2026-03-18 · Joe Toscano with 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… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/03/18/1600/202603181600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [William Walilo](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/william-walilo) _2026-03-11 · Joe Toscano with 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. ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EumQvqHSgJFm) _2026-03-11 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Michael Molony, artist & book illustrator](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/michael-molony-artist-book-illustrator) _2026-03-04 · Joe Toscano with Michael Molony_ \* 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](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/radical-australia-guest-shelly-van-derwerff) _2026-02-04 · Joe Toscano; 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… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/02/04/1600/202602041600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Jeannie Marsh, Climate Choir Musical Director](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/jeannie-marsh-climate-choir-musical-director) _2026-01-28_ \*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](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/barak-beacon-struggle) _2026-01-21 · Joe Toscano with Jeanie Erceg_ \* Jeannie Erceg, Public housing tennant and activist\* www.barakbeacon.com - BAY VIEWS FOR ALL ## [Virginia Heywood](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/virginia-heywood) _2026-01-14 · Dr Joseph Toscano & 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… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/01/14/1600/202601141600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Steven Jager - Australian bushranger and Ned Kelly expert](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/steven-jager-australian-bushranger-and-ned-kelly-expert) _2026-01-07 · Guest: Steven Jager. Presenter: Joe Toscano._ [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2026/01/07/1600/202601071600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Climate Choir Melbourne](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/climate-choir-melbourne) _2025-12-17 · Dr. Joseph Toscano, Joe Malignaggi and the 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… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/12/17/1600/202512171600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Sophie Prints](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/sophie-prints) _2025-12-10 · Dr. Joseph Toscano & 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. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/12/10/1600/202512101600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Sampari Korwa and Endie Van Binsbergen](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/sampari-korwa-and-endie-van-binsbergen) _2025-11-19 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guests 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. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/11/19/1600/202511191600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Sally Gibson](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/sally-gibson-1) _2025-11-12 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guest 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 [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/11/12/1600/202511121600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ToqFOGprBfQz) _2025-11-12 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Father Bob Maguire](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/father-bob-maguire) _2025-11-05 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest Bob Maguire_ Joe Toscano with the late Father Bob Maguire (Repeat) [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/11/05/1600/202511051600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Eve Scarfe](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/eve-scarfe) _2025-10-29 · Presenter Joe Toscano with special guest 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. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/10/29/1600/202510291600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Reverend Robert Stringer](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/reverend-robert-stringer) _2025-10-22 · Presenter Joe Toscano talks with Robert Stringer_ Uniting Church MinisterChaplain to West Papuan office Melbourne [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/10/22/1600/202510221600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Danny Condon](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/danny-condon) _2025-10-08 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guest Danny Dondon_ Danny CondonComedianEntertainerSinger of the band Father Daddy [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/10/08/1600/202510081600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Nancy Atkin](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/nancy-atkin) _2025-10-01 · Presenter Joe Toscano with Nancy Atkin_ Activist Extraordinaire [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/10/01/1600/202510011600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Andonis Kyriacou](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/andonis-kyriacou) _2025-09-24 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guest Andonis Kyriacou_ Joe Toscano interviews Andonis Kyriacou, aka Tony. Barrister. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/09/24/1600/202509241600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Alan Cuthbertson](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/alan-cuthbertson) _2025-09-17 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest Alan Cuthbertson_ Alan CuthbertsonPhD in Physics and Climate Activist [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/09/17/1600/202509171600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Denise Hassett](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/denise-hassett) _2025-09-03 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest Denise Hassett_ Joe Toscano talking with Denise Hassett [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/09/03/1600/202509031600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Kerry Crossley](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/kerry-crossley) _2025-08-27 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guest Kerry Crossley_ Kerry Crossley’s Limerick Fight Back [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/08/27/1600/202508271600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/christopher-lynch-and-gipson-suu) _2025-08-20 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guests Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu_ Guests from the West Papuan office, Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/08/20/1600/202508201600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Laurie Turner](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/laurie-turner) _2025-08-06 · Presenter Joe Toscano talks with guest Laurie Turner_ Presenter Joe Toscano interviews Laurie Turner about his life. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/08/06/1600/202508061600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Drew Hutton Part 2](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/drew-hutton-part-2) _2025-07-30 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest Drew Hutton_ Part 2Joe Toscano interviews Drew Hutton [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/07/30/1600/202507301600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Drew Hutton Part 1](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/drew-hutton-part-1) _2025-07-23 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest Drew Hutton_ Joe Toscano interviews Drew Hutton [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/07/23/1600/202507231600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Hank Ferguson](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/hank-ferguson) _2025-07-16 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest Hank Ferguson_ Joe Toscano interviews Hank Ferguson [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/07/16/1600/202507161600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Brad Homewood and Violet Coco](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/brad-homewood-and-violet-coco) _2025-07-09 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guests Brad Homewood & Violet Coco_ Joe Toscano interviews the inspiring Brad Homewood and Violet Coco. https://www.instagram.com/bradhomewoodhttps://www.instagram.com/violet\_coco\_canary [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/07/09/1600/202507091600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Louise Byrne](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/louise-byrne) _2025-07-02 · Presenter Joe Toscano with special guest Louise Byrne_ Joe Toscano talks with special guest Louise Byrne. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/07/02/1600/202507021600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Achut Thuc](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/achut-thuc) _2025-06-25 · Presenter Joe Toscano with guest Achut Thuc_ Joe Toscano talking with the amazing Achut Thuc. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/06/25/1600/202506251600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Ben Wintle](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/ben-wintle) _2025-06-18 · Presenter Joe Toscano and guest 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 -… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/06/18/1600/202506181600_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Truckers for Christ](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/truckers-christ) _2025-06-04 · Presenter Joe Toscano and The Burnette Brothers_ Genre - TruckabillyHome SchooledGrew up in Bungola [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/06/04/1500/202506041500_radical-australia_64.mp3) ## [Barbra Smith](https://www.3cr.org.au/radicalaustralia/episode/barbra-smith) _2025-05-28 · Presenter Joe Toscano and Guest Barbra Smith_ Tax ExpertLecturer [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radical-australia/2025/05/28/1600/202505281600_radical-australia_64.mp3)