Nuclear & Militarisation through STEM competitions, Climate Change & Impact, Chile 1973, Transport Policy, Arthur Bolkas

Wednesday Breakfast

AOC// Headlines// Annie McLoughlinof 3CR's Solidarity Breakfast speaks with Sanne de Swart, FOE Anti-Nuclear Collective co-ordinator, discussing teachers' fears of the normalization of nuclear & militarization in schools through STEM competitions financed by weapons companies supported by the Ministry of Defence. (This was originally broadcast on 9 September 2023) Patrick speaks with Senior Lecturer in Climate Science at the University of Melbourne, Andrew King, discussing the major impacts of flooding in parts of Greece and Libya. In Australia, the fire season has already started with a major bushfire heading towards the community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and El Niño looking likely by the models. We revisit a conversation with Pilar Aguilera, our 3CR Chairperson and long-time Chilean activist, commemorating 50 years since the coup in Chile in 1973, and what this anniversary means to the Chilean Community. This whole week is to commemorate the Chilean community, and 50 years of solidarity, resistance and struggle. Tomorrow, 3CR is holding a special 6-hour broadcast from 6pm to 12am, with interviews from Chile, testimonies in English, Spanish, Spanglish and much more. Chile EventSaturday (September 16th), there will be a cultural open stage and candlelight event with collective healing discussions, music and poetry.Time: 4pm Venue: Catalyst Social Centre, 146 Sydney Rd. Coburg We revisit a conversation by Kevin Healy from City Limits, also the head of 3CR's Urban Planning and Social Justice Program, speaking with John McPherson, long time transport commentator and analyst, discussing buses, accessibility and the impact of transport policy. (This was originally broadcast on 3 May 2023) Kelly Whitworth and Joe Toscano spoke to Arthur Bolkas, about his 8-year stint in the netherworld of Pentridge Prison and other goals for armed robbery when he was a young, confused man. Arthur has dedicated much of his life to helping prisoners transition from gaol into the community and serves as a mentor to many. Arthur's story is a tale of redemption. You can listen back to the full 2-hour interview about Arthur's story on Radical Australia. Songs: 1. I'm a Believer by Neil Diamond 2. Bagi-la-Bargan by Birdz 3. Seed Allara by Brent Walkins