Backchat / Trans healthcare scrapped, local council drama, and the rise of right wing anti-Semitism

01.02.25
Aired on 01.02.25, 9:00am
Talk

Hosted by Dani Zhang and Holly Payne.

Producers: Sana Shaikh, Jaspar McCahon-Boersma, Bec Cushway

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International news wrap
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Stay Healthy
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Local council dramaaaaaaa
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Nothing gets Backchat going like local council tea, and this story has it all - broken promises, finger pointing and a four-hour town hall. Producer, Holly Payne.
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NSW
Tracing thru Sand
Pause on gender-affirming care for trans youth
Interview
How would you feel if the government told you what medical care you were allowed and not allowed to have? This may sound like something out of Trump’s America - but it's not. It’s the reality here in Australia, for hundreds of Aussie kids who have gender dysphoria. Guest: Necho Brocchi (she/her) service delivery manager at Open Doors Youth Service. Producer: Sana Shaikh
Gift Exchange
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What does the rise in anti-Semitism tell us about right-wing extremism here in Eora?
Interview
Guest: Jordy Silverstein from the Loud Jews Collective. Producer: Bec Cushway.
What on Earth is going on with the Hottest 100?!
Interview
This year, the countdown has been criticised for its record low number of Australian artists making the final 100. 17 Aussie artists and a total of 29 songs. Guest: Ian McCarthy, musician, producer, broadcaster. Producer: Bec Cushway.