Grace speaks with Em Readman, a writer from Boorloo, Australia. They are also an editor & ceramicist, and we're going to be discussing how story-telling & knowledge better help protect trans people. 

https://overland.org.au/2023/09/a-community-of-practice-how-storytelling...

Sunehra Speaks with Dr Monique Cormier Senior Lecturer at Monash Faculty of Law to talk about AUKUS and how it could exploit a loophole in the Non-Proliferation Treaty, as well as whether or not Australia should sign The Nuclear Ban Treaty to further prohibit nuclear weapons. 

You can also read  Dr Monique Cormier's article about this here: 
https://newmatilda.com/2023/09/02/an-alp-led-australia-should-sign-the-n...

CONTENT WARNING: The following interview contains content that may be distressing and includes references to suicide and drugs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, please be aware that the segment mentions people who have died.
If this does not feel right for you, you may wish to tune out for the next 15-20 minutes.
If you wish to speak with someone about any of the issues mentioned in this interview, you can always call lifeline on 13 11 14, and for mob-only support, you can call 13 YARN 13 92 76. LGBTQIA+ listeners may also wish to contact QLIFE on 1800 184 527 between 3PM and midnight, or visit qlife.org.au

Rob from 3CR's Strong Spirit spoke with Keenan Mundine who is the Principal consultant and founder of Deadly Connections, an organisation that brings family and community together to better support individuals. Keenan after losing both his parents, and being separated from his brothers at the age of seven, he found himself living on the streets and commiting crime to survive. The talk shows why First Nation self-determination is important. Self-determination means different things to different people, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples describes self-determination as the ability for Indigenous people to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social and cultural development. 

Keenan Mundine can be contacted by email insideoutajc@outlook.com

This piece is an extract of the podcast which broadcasted on 11th of September 2023. If you want to listen to more, go to 3cr.org.au and search for Strong Spirit. You can list to Strong Spirit on Mondays from 1pm to 2pm.

Patrick speaks to the Mayor of Junee Neil Smith about a senate inquiry into regional bank closures in the area leading to the town being on the verge of losing their bank.

Music: 
We have survived by No Fixed Address
Native tongue by Mo Ju
Never Never Never by Shirley Bassey