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This week, fellow Backchat Producer, Rebekah Manibog joins to chat about why NSW Health was forced to clarify the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, after rapper Nicki Minaj tweeted about her hesitancy to get the jab earlier this week. Next, we chat to Joannie Lee, a community organiser from Democracy in Colour about the concerns over Kristina Keneally being chosen for the Labour seat in Fowler over Tu Le, a community activist who grew up in South West Sydney & the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. Lastly, resident from Common Ground, Robin, chats to Lill Scott about the alleged mistreatment and over-policing at Common Ground social housing in Camperdown, operated by Mission Australia. This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Eddy Diamond, Sana , Rebekah Manibog, Charles Rushforth, Chantelle Al-Khouri, Lochie Stevens, and Jostina Basta. Special thanks to our guests, Rebekah Manibog, Joannie Lee and Robbie.

This week on Backchat, our producer, Tanita Razaghi and hosts discuss the Women's Safety Summit to kick off the show. They talk about Scomo's presence as the speakers...Yikes. On Backchat we are also bringing awareness to Mental Health with R U OKAY DAY and Suicide Prevention Day this week. Nigerian-Australian re searcher, Angelica Ojinnaka, jumps on to talk about African Australian and migrant mental health. Wakka Wakka and South Sea Island activist, Kevin Yow Yeh, also jumps on to spread awareness about Indigenous Mental Health. This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Eddy Diamond, Eamonn Snow, Rebekah Manibog, Charles Rushforth, Chantelle Al-Khouri, and Lochie Stevens. Special thanks to our guests, Tanita Razaghi, Angelica Ojinnaka and Kevin Yow Yeh

This week on Backchat we talk to Michael Sun about the Triple J tweet that got people hot and bothered! The backfired meme got many upset with accusations of ageist tones from the youth radio station. We also speak to Paraolympian and Member of Gosford, Liesl Tesch, about the payment of Paralympians and Scomo's intentions to equalise the medalist incentives, announced this week. Lastly, Backchat Producer, Vanessa Lim, speaks to Auspol commentators, Osman Faruqi and Jacqueline Maley, about youth faith in politics. This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Vanessa Lim, Lachlan Stevens, Charles Rushforth and Chantelle Al-khouri. Special thanks to our guests Michael Sun, Liesl Tesch, Osman Faruqi and Jacqueline Maley.

This week on Backchat we speak to Zac Crellin, a news writer from the Pedestrian about the restriction lifts for vaccinated people from the 13th of September. After, we speak to Only Fans content creator Darcy Deviant about the recent ban on sexually explicit content that was revoked by Only Fans days after the announcement. Finally, we discuss asian media reprsentation with Filapina-Australian creative, ShainaCabusi. This episode of Backchat was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog, Lill Scott and Lochie Stevens.

This week on Backchat we discuss bad takes made by politicians on social media, after Sam Lee from the Redfern Legal Centre discusses ramifications of the police crackdown on the vulnerable community, lastly Charles Rushforth talks with Afghan migrants about how the Taliban takeover has given them anxiety and uncertainty for the future. This show has been brought to you by Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Lochie Stevens, Eddy Diamond Jostina Basta and Vanessa Lim.

This week on Backchat we farewell our beloved member of the Backchat family and producer, Niki IIagoueva for her last show with Backchat! We kick off with some of the questionable hygiene and bathing habits of celebrities - from 'being green', to hygiene not being a priority, to showering only if you see 'dirt'. For us 'commoners' ... are we missing something? Next, we have an important discussion on community healing surrounding youth violence in Sydney's West featuring Ian Escandor, artist and youth leader from the organisation Street University. Lastly, we chat to Paridhi Jain, the founder of the financial education company called SkilledSmart about tips on financial literacy for youth and saving your coin during lockdown. This episode of Backchat is brought to you by Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Chantelle Al-Khouri, Niki IIlagoueva, Rebekah Manibog, Lochie Stevens, and Jostina Basta.

In this episode Backchat talks with FBi Radio Up For It show host and Auspol reporter, Lil Scott on what vaccines incentives mean for you. After, we chat with HSC student Jessica Grimes to discuss a recent petition created to call out growing conerns around HSC support during lockdown. Lastly, Backchat Producer, Charles Rushforth interviews non-binary Indignenous academic Sandy O'Sullivan about how the recent census hasn't accurately included gender diverse people in the survey. This episode of Backchat is brought to you by Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Tanita Razaghi, Lochie Stevens and Vanessa Lim. In this episode Backchat talks with FBi Radio Up For It show host and Auspol reporter, Lil Scott on what vaccines incentives mean for you. After, we chat with HSC student Jessica Grimes to discuss a recent petition created to call out growing conerns around HSC support during lockdown. Lastly, Backchat Producer, Charles Rushforth interviews non-binary Indignenous academic Sandy O'Sullivan about how the rec

This week on Backchat, Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth bring us a packed show about the anti-lockdown protests and funding for our arts industry during the pandemic. First up, Backchat producer Eddy Diamond joins us in a roundtable to reflect on anti-lockdown influencers and the types of public discussion we are seeing around them. Next, Backchat producer Eamonn Snow brings us a handy explainer on the timleline of arts funding promised to the Australian arts sector, which we found last week has still not fully been delivered by the federal government. Then we are joined by Federal Labour MP Tony Burke to discuss this slow rollout and the challenges faced by the Australian arts community. Lastly, with anti-lockdown protests happening last week and another one anticipated by NSW Police today, there is a lot of anger in the community. To dive deeper, we chat with Senior Researcher in politics and religion, Dr Joshua Roose, about what conditions drove thousands of people to go against public health

This week on Backchat - we got Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth digging into racism in football, job losses during lockdown and the latest news! First off, our rountable chats feature 22-year old Sudanese professional football player, Abraham Majok. He provides his insight and experiences into racism in the sports industry - particularly with the racist backlash that followed Euro 2020. Next, we catch you up on exploring insecurity of jobs at Marrickville's Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. Don't miss out for some weekly updates as NSW lockdowns persist - where the the COVID-19 outbreak in the state has been declared a 'national emergency' with the rising case numbers. This show was brought to you by Charles Rushforth, Chantelle Al-Khouri, Millie Roberts, Eamonn Snow, Jostina Basta and Vanessa Lim. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week hosts Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth talk about the current Sydney lockdown situation. First up, Backchat discusses the recent controversial government COVID-19 ad with Edwina Storie what seems to be targeted towards a younger demographic. After, we chat with youth advocate Jahin Tanvir from South-West Sydney about the recent treatment of young people in South-West Sydney amid lockdown laws. Finally, we talk Mental Health during lockdown! Dr. Marlee Bower breaks down how it has impacted young people and gives up some tips for how to cope whilst we're home. This show was produced by Nicole Iliagoueva, Lachlan Stevens, Millie Roberts, Vanessa Lim and Sana Shaikh.

It's NAIDOC Week! Our new Backchat cohosts, Charles and Chantelle, delved deep what needs to be discussed, and how to participate in the annual celebration during lockdown this year. First, Will from environment organisation Seed Mob speaks about the importance of Indigenous activism in this space, and what this year's NAIDOC theme 'heal country' means to him. Then, local artist Louis Libran chats to us about First Nations representation across sports, music and more, and what's next for these trailblazers. Finally, Miah Wright from Parramatta Council joins us to share some tips of how to celebrate NAIDOC virtually and the events she's helped pull together. This EP is brought to you by Charles Rushforth, Eamonn Snow, Lochie Stevens, Millie Roberts and Jostina Basta.

This week we say our heartfelt goodbyes to our long-time host, Shami Sivasubramanian, who is flying solo as host amidst the current lockdowns. We hope you are all staying safe! Given our farewells to Shami after 3 years of presenting with FBi, Chantelle joins on the show to quiz Shami on the top stories of the week - from politics to Tiktok favs. JOIN IN THE CONVO AND TXT IN @ 0409 945 945. This EP is brought to you by Charles Rushforth, Eamonn Snow, Lochie Stevens, Millie Roberts and Jostina Basta.

It's the end of Pride Month, so we delved deep into the topics that matter to Sydney's queer community. First up, Shami Sivasubramanian spoke with Associate Professor Doctor Jason Ong about why gay and bisexual men born overseas aren't seeing less HIV diagnoses overall, in comparison to people born in Australia. They also look at PrEP medication, and policies that need to catch up with the times. After, Jasmine Ligaya from All Out Blacktown breaks down misrepresentations of the LGBT+ community in Western Sydney, and how more conversations and less preconceptions can help set the record straight. Contrary to popular opinion, there's a thriving world of queer love, art, and culture outside the Inner West! This episode of Backchat was brought to you by Eddy Diamond, Lochie Stevens, Millie Roberts, Niki Iliagoueva and Vanessa Lim.

This week on the show we have a xtra spesh guest, Journalist and Host, Elfy Scott, alongside new host Charles Rushforth. The first story we jump in on the current work climate in one of Newtown's king street bookstores, Better Read Than Dead. As workers continue to strive for better work conditions including a formal contract and better wages - the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union has had their back. Secretary of RFFWU, Josh Cullinan, jumps on to talk about 'vas happenin'. Second story follows the story of the Biloela Family. With #HOMETOBILO taking over all social media and calls to help the family, Backchat invites advocate Bronwyn Dendle on to chat about all the updates surrounding the family. Our famous ~ Backchat Roundtables ~ features the famous brand Victoria Secret and their current changes to their image. So bye to angels and hello to the everday woman! BC Charles Rushforth, Millie Roberts, Tanita Razaghi and Elfy Scott, chat about their thoughts on the current changes. This EP is brought

This week, presenters Chantelle Al-Khouri and Sana Shaikh speak to Blue Mountains MP Trisha Doyle about how a lack of rental properties might be contributing to homelessness in the area. After, we catch up with Backchat producer Eamonn Snow about his Young Walkley Award nominated story about pollution in the Kincumber reason. And lastly, Backchat producer Charles Rushforth joins Chantelle and Sana to discuss the full frontal penis shown on the ABC that drove conservatives mad. This show was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Nicole Iliagoueva, Sana Shaikh and Vanessa Lim. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week, presenters Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth speak to model Lynn Mathuthu about the importance of diversity and representation at Australian Fashion Week. Followed by Backchat producer Niki Iliagoueva chatting to Co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Alex Ryvchin, about the rise in antisemitism in the international and Australian Jewish community. And lastly, Backchat producer Jostina Basta joins Charles and Chantelle to discuss tennis player Naomi Osaka pulling out of the French Open, and why its caused shock waves in the sporting world. This show was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Nicole Iliagoueva, Sana Shaikh and Vanessa Lim. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

For National Reconciliation Week, Backchat firstly speaks to NITV journalist Jennetta Quinn Bates who has been closely following the story of Michael Peachey, a Gamilaroi man from Gunnedah who died after a police altercation. After, we dive into the race to return Indigenous artefacts. Eddy Diamond chatted to Dharawal man Ray Ingrey from the Gujaga foundation into their efforts in La Perouse. Finally. we speak to Professor Larissa Behrendt about one of the first Indigenous university residential housing being built at UTS in Ultimo. This show was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Nicole Iliagoueva, Sana Shaikh and Vanessa Lim. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

On Backchat this week, we look firstly at the fresh round of cuts for Universities in this year's federal budget and what impact this will have on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at our unis. After that, Backchat producer Charles Rushforth shares his latest investigation into staffing isues impacting nurses in the state's public hospitals. Finally, our EP Millie Roberts joins Chantelle and Eamonn to discuss the good and bad sides of celebrity activism. This show was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Nicole Iliagoueva, Sana Shaikh and Vanessa Lim. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat, C squared [ Chantelle and Charles ] , take over your airwaves with the latest news and current affairs as well as some quirks stuff you wanna hear. Chantelle Al-Khouri, explores the rise of abuse towards journalist and the Government roles in this issue. Next, an electrifying subject! Robots are slowly taking over tiny roles in retail and the grocery stores! *COUGH COUGH* HAWKIE FROM WOOLIES. Dr Kathryn Kasmarik joins us for a mini deep dive into the mechanics of AI retail futures. Lastly, we listen to the voices of the Australian Indian Community and how to second wave back home has impacted them. We then jump into a mini roundtable with Backchat Producer, Rebekah Manibog, about the travel ban and its impact. This show was brought to you by, Eamonn Snow, Rebekah Manibog, Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Chantelle Al-Khouri, Sana Shaikh, Nicole Illangoneva. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.

This week on Backchat we discuss how Olympians are currently getting prioritised to get the COVID-19 vax and some individuals in Canberra have had early access to the Pfizer vaccine despite not being eligible. Backchat producer, Eamonn Snow, takes us to the Central Coast on a recent ocean protest over Pep-11 and we're chatting to pro-surfer Lucy Small who called out organisers of a Sydney surfing competition for unequal recognition. This episode was produced by Millie Roberts, Eamonn Snow, Charles Rushforth and Jostina Basta. Edited by Lachlan Stevens.