Backchat

On this week's Backchat, we talking about political correctness in Sydney's comedy scene and that fake viral fiary bread petition you may have seen around. Backchat producer, Rebekah Manibog, catches up with the young Australians who are working together to create change and awareness in their home country of Myanmar. This episode was produced by Millie Roberts, Vanessa Lim, Niki Illiagoueva and Rebekah Manibog. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat, we question whether the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout is accomodating homeless people. Then Chantelle and Charles chat with Sydney filmmaker Amira about the suburb of Miller, and how more areas can better support young people. Finally, we crack into the FriendlyJordies vs Triple J Hack video and discuss the news young people want to hear. This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog, Sana Shaikh and Tanita Razaghi. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat, we investigate a polluted waterway in the NSW Central Coast and chat with a Pakistani-born lawyer about growing up with autism. Then cohosts Eamonn Snow and Niki Iliagouyeva are joined by producer Rebekah Manibog to grapple with Prince Phillip's death, and whether it's okay to poke fun in light of sad announcements. This episode was brought to you by Eamonn Snow, Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog and Niki Iliagouyeva. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat, we investigate the threat to social housing in Waterloo as it undergoes one of the largest redevelopments in Sydney and discuss death of Mhelody Bruno - a Filipina trans woman who was failed by NSW's justice system. Then presenters Millie Roberts and Chantelle Al-Khouri chat about free disposable menstrual products and share some personal stories. This episode was brought to you by Rebekah Manibog, Tanita Razaghi and Millie Roberts. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat, we speak to family member of a Christchurch terror massacre about the continued effects of the event, two years on. Then, we speak to Western Sydney student Ishmamul Haque about how international students are faring going into the new semester. Finally, Backchat producer Rebekah Manibog recounts the March 4 Justice rally against sexual assault and violence. This episode was brought to you by Charles Rushforth, Jostina Basta, Millie Roberts and Rebekah Manibog. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat, we discuss the infamous Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan with 9Honey's UK Correspondent Karishma Sarkari. We also discuss the allegations of racism and the backlash that has followed. Our Producer Sana Shaikh then brings us a story on how job service providers can take advantage of vulnerable people on JobSeeker. Kristin O'Connell from the Australian Unemployed Workers' Union joins us to unpack the topic further. This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Niki Iliagoueva, Sana Shaikh, Shami Sivasubramanian, and digitally produced by Vanessa Lim and Jostina Basta.

This week on Backchat, producer Tanita Razaghi sat down with Dr Yumiko Kadota to discuss her new memoir 'Emotional Female' in time for International Women's Day. Next, queer activist Lungol Wekina spoke to us about Mardi Gras queerbaiting and corporatisation. Finally, sex culture educator Gala Vanting discussed concerns around the contentious Online Safety Bill and what it means for sex workers.

On this episode of Backchat, we’ll be talking about racism towards Asian Australians during Lunar New Year with Chinese Cumberland City Councillor Kun Huang. Then, we discuss Myanmar’s military coup and how it affects Burmese Australians with a member of Myanmar Students Association Australia, Taryar Myint Mo. Finally, we talk all things there is to love about “eshay” culture and how they’re represented in the media with Backchat producer, Tanita Razaghi. This episode of Backchat was brought to you by our producers Charles Rushforth, Millie Roberts and Vanessa Lim.

This week, Chantelle Al-Khouri speaks to Wiradjuri woman and founder of Blak Business, Olivia Williams, about the boycott movement against Penrith burger joint, Downtown Brooklyn. Producer Rebekah Manibog speaks to winner of Acclaim All Star Award's Rookie of the Year, Barkaa, about the changing face of Australian of hip hop. And arachnologist Dr. Lizzy Lowe joins us live to explain why huntsman spiders numbers are on the rise. This episode was produced by Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog, Adele Luamanavae and Vanessa Lim.

On this episode of Backchat, we’re recapping the 2020 Invasion Day Rally with seventeen year old activist and Gumbayngirr and Darug woman, Shanaya Donovan. We’ll also be discussing animal hibernation during the bushfires with research fellow at University of New England and zoologist, Dr Chris Wacker. This episode of Backchat was produced by Rebekah Manibog, Tanita Razaghi, Millie Roberts and Charles Rushforth.

On this special Invasion Day edition of Backchat, we’re exploring a plan for the Aboriginal flag to be flown at half-mast on January 26 with Djabwurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman and Greens senator, Lidia Thorpe. We’ll also be discussing the complex attitudes new migrants hold towards January 26 with Catherine Scarth from AMES Australia. Finally, we’ll be running through a few things you can do to support First Nations communities ahead of January 26. This Episode of Backchat was produced by Charles Rushforth, Millie Roberts, Tanita Razaghi and Vanessa Lim.

This week on Backchat, Shami Sivasubramanian and Chantelle Al-Khouri explore the trans women ban in the McIver Baths and the toxic side of Australian cricket. Janet Anderson, the founder of the #LETTHEMSWIM campaign, jumps onto backchat to talk about the ban of trans women at the McIver baths and how we can be allies to help our trans community feel more accepted. Daniel Beswick, sports statistician, also join in on the conversation about prejudice in Australia in terms of racism in the good ol' Cricket after the complaints made against the Indian Team of the Aussie crowd - causing some spectators to be ejected out of the game. Listen into Backchat every Saturday, Live, on FBi Radio 94.5FM! 9:30AM-10AM AEST. This show was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Shami Sivasubramanian, Chantelle Al-Khouri, Niki Iliagoueva, Tanita Razaghi, Vanessa Lim & Rebekah Manibog.

This week on Backchat we're talking about Australia Billionaires and how some have managed to thrive during the pandemic, with John Stensholt from The Australian. After, Digital Producer Vanessa Lim talks to us about the dangers of Omegle and how it's become a Tiktok trend for young people to go onto the website. This episode of Backchat was produced by Chantelle Alkhouri, Vanessa Lim and Eamonn Snow.

Millie Roberts and Chantelle Al-khouri explores the great outdoors of Australia in the final summer banga of 2020-21! From extreme selfies to Western Sydney heatwaves and Sharks, Backchat covers all you want to know about the great Aussie Backyard. This episode also touches upon potential punishments for internet trolls, as well as how to be a good ONLINE citizen and Refugees who were brought to Hotels all across Australia under Medevac Laws. This episode is brought to you by Chantelle Al-Khouri, Millie Roberts, Eamonn Snow, Rebekah Manibog, Niki Iliagoueva & Sana Shaikh.

Chantelle Al-Khouri and Millie Roberts host the first EP of 2021 - starting the new year off with a Backchat summer banga! This episode includes; Sana Shk speaks to refugee turned rapper, MC AK about his lyricism. Chantelle and Millz also debate about hot cross buns and their contribution to food waste in Australia. Learn how to be a better ally in 2021 with Nina Funell, Markus Mariano and Issy Phillips. And many more hot-topics! PLUS ANOTHER NEWSICLE ORIGINAL BY NICK HARIOTT.

This week on Backchat we discuss the new strain of Coronavirus and how it will affect Australia with Associate Professor from the Kirby Institute, Stuart Turville. After, Backchat producer Charles Rushforth investigates how the transnational drug market has been impacted by border closures around the world. Finally, we end on Hilaria Baldwin's made-up Spanish accent, and how common her behaviour is with other cultures as well. You'll hear from founder of We Are The Mainstream Priyanka Bromhead to break this down.

On the last episode of the year, Chantelle Al-Khouri and Vanessa Lim reflect on Christmas and upcoming New Years celebrations. First up, they chat with Danni Petkovic about how the police stopped Sydney Street Kitchen from delivering meals to the homeless on Boxing Day. Then, Chantelle sat down with journalist Jan Fran about having to isolate over Christmas after ending up in the same venue as a positive case recently. After, ABC journalist Alison Xiao goes over what New Years will look like given the Northern Beaches cluster, before Macquarie Uni lecturer on terrorism studies Lise Waldek explains the increase in far-right extremism here in NSW. After the break, Backchat's producers recount the major news stories of the week. Then, we hear from Jasmine Phillips from AllOut - an LGBT+ youth community group in Blacktown that faces defunding next year. Towards the end of the show, Backchat Producer Rebekah Manibog speaks with the Manilla reporter at the Washington Post about police brutality in the Philippin

This week on Backchat we discuss the double standard and racism within media reporting, especially throughout COVID-19, with Get Up's senior campaigner Tessa Pang. Love guru and positive communication expert Sue Langley gives us some hot tips on how navigate online dating. Finally, the Backchat team runs you through their TV picks of 2020.

This week Backchat explores all things worker exploitation in Australia. First up, we have Edward Cavanaugh from the McKell Institute discussing his new report into worker exploitation at NSW fruit farms. Next, producer Sana Shaikh chats with Employment Lawyer Grace Cummings about proposed changes to laws for casual workers. After that, we speak with *Jasmine, a casual worker looking to share her lived experiences. This episode was produced by Nicole Iliagoueva, Sana Saihk, Rebekah Manibog and Eamonn Snow.

This week Backchat dives into the world of drugs and drug policy. First up we have a package from reporter Chantelle Al Khouri exploring proposed changes to the NSW drug penalty system and their potential impact. Next, NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge joins us to unpack these proposed changes. After that, the head of Harm Reduction Australia, Gino Vambucca, jumps on air to talk about what we’re at with pill testing in Australia. This episode was produced by Niki Iliagoueva, Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Rebekah Manibog, and Eamonn Snow.