Best Redflags Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 142: Female Friendships and Friendship Redflags ft. Awitee 1:06:04

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Awitee(we're namesakes btw) and we discuss friendship dynamics from redflags, love bombing, friends and relationships, friends and money, girl's girl dynamics and a whole lot more! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Why mutual aid can't challenge capitalism 1:05:57

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Emma and Chloe critique mutual aid from a socialist perspective and discuss Dean Spade's 2020 book Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (And the Next). While mutual aid might feel good, we argue that it can't meet the needs of working class people, can't challenge the capitalist state or the bosses, and won't help us build the sociali…

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Ep 144: The End of An Era 34:18

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In this deeply reflective episode, I explore how Kenya’s history of colonialism continues to shape our culture, politics and identity today. Through the lens of the late Raila Amolo Odinga’s life and legacy, I unpack the complex relationship between tribe, power, and nationhood — and ask whether Kenya can ever truly move beyond the politics of iden…

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Italy's strike for Palestine + the Gaza ceasefire 59:23

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Emma and Chloe discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, before an interview with Josh Lees, eye witness to the historic general strikes for Palestine in Italy. Josh is a regular on the pod, a socialist activist for Palestine and leader of the historic March for Humanity across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Further reading: Italy's general strike shows the way f…

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Ep 143: A Debt With Death! 24:15

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From the fear of wasting our lives to the peace that comes with accepting mortality, this episode peels back the layers of how we live, love, and grieve knowing our days are numbered. A Debt with Death asks the questions we often run from: Have we lived fully, or just survived?This one isn’t about dying — it’s about finally learning how to live. 'W…

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Trump, Farage and the far right offensive 47:43

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Emma and Chloe review the authoritarian offensive of Trump and the far right in the US, who have used the assassination of Charlie Kirk to intensify a crackdown on left-wing speech. We discuss the far right in the UK, who just mobilised their biggest street march ever. And we discuss developments in Australia, where Andrew Hastie and Jacinta Nampij…

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Ep 141: Cultures we need to bring back 31:38

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In this episode, I take a trip down memory lane back to our roots and dig up cultures I feel like we need to bring back ASAP! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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European workers block everything 1:13:03

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Workers in Europe have been rising up to fight for Palestine and against their own governments. It all began with the "bloquons touts" movement in France, which mobilised millions of workers and students to block everything to oppose their government's latest austerity bill - they shut down railway stations, blockaded city squares and went on strik…

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Ep 140: Trends that need to die 26:13

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By Awino Awiti

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Ep 139: Do Girls have it easier?? 50/50 in relationships and The Dating Culture Ft. Kenyan Blend and Panuel MK 1:01:23

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In this episode, I sit down with fellow podcasters, Kenyan Blend and Panuel MK and we discuss how the dating culture has evolved, if girls really have it easier and a whole bunch of stuff. Listen in! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 138: Being First, Being Bold: Trailblazer 101 35:59

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Ever felt like the path laid out for you just doesn’t fit? In this episode, I dive into what it really means to be a trailblazer—someone bold enough to break away from the norm and create their own way forward. Because, not everyone is here to follow the map, some of us are here to draw it!By Awino Awiti

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Ep 137: Beauty Standards, BBLs, Age Shaming and being Childfree ft. Onika Mwangangi 1:01:40

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On this episode, I sit down with a make up artist, Onika and we discuss how make up changes how women are perceived and why women are now choosing to be childfree. Oh! and a whole lot more. Better listen!By Awino Awiti

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The Nazi "March for Australia": Combatting the far right threat, with Anneke Demanuele 48:17

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Chloe interviewed Anneke Demanuele about the anti-migrant demonstrations led by Nazis around Australia last week. Anneke is a leader in the Melbourne-based Campaign Against Racism and Fascism, which mobilised thousands of pro-Palestine, anti-fascist protestors to confront the racists in the streets. She discusses how anti-migrant racism has been wh…

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Ep 136: Do it Scared 15:34

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In this episode, I'm talking about something we all feel but rarely admit—fear. The truth is, most of the things worth doing in life are scary at first. Whether it’s starting a project, having a hard conversation, or stepping into a new season, the fear doesn’t go away. But here’s the catch: you don’t need to wait until you’re fearless—you just nee…

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Ep 135: Art and Politics Ft. Ademba Allans 1:12:22

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On this episode, I sit down with national hero and active citizen Ademba Allans and we have a conversation about Art and Politics and where do we draw the line between the two? 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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From incel rebellion to Tate’s hustler grift: how capitalism created the manosphere 1:28:39

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This week Emma and Chloe discuss the disturbing world of the manosphere. They discuss leading figures like Andrew Tate and Charlie Kirk, unravel the twisted logic of their talking points, and explain how the rise of the online misogynist right has been enabled by the institutions of mainstream capitalism. Lastly they go into depth on how revolution…

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Ep 134: Things we can't argue about 19:42

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Some things in life are just not up for debate. In this episode, I dive into the real,funny, everyday truths that I strongly believe in and won't argue about. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 133: Things I'm proud of rn 29:25

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Too often we move so fast that we forget to honor how far we’ve already come. Join me as I share my list, and maybe you’ll be inspired to make your own. This is your reminder to pause, reflect, and give yourself the credit you deserve. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Exposing university censorship of Palestine solidarity, with James McVicar 47:48

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This week Emma spoke to James McVicar, the National Union of Students Education Officer and convenor of the People's Inquiry into Campus Free Speech on Palestine. James launched the inquiry with other activists to document and report the many cases of censorship directed against the Palestine solidarity movement on campuses around Australia. Emma a…

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Ep 132: The Love of My Life 23:10

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This is the love story you've been waiting for. The story of long-lasting love rediscovered, redefined and the magic of falling in love just by staring at the mirror! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 131: Just Be You! 27:51

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In a world that’s constantly telling you who to be, how do you stay true to who you really are? In this episode, I dive into the messy, beautiful journey of being yourself — beyond the Instagram quotes and the “just do you” slogans. We’ll talk about why authenticity feels so hard, the quiet ways we betray ourselves, and how to start showing up as t…

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Ep 129: Methali Za GenZ ft. Fana Ka 1:00:11

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Audio-Visual episodes are sooo back!!! And on this episode, I host a street poet who transitioned from a peddler to a pen handler. His story is a must-listen! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Josh Lees on Why the Harbour Bridge March for Gaza Couldn't Be Stopped 43:32

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In this special bonus episode, Chloe discusses the historic March for Humanity over Sydney Harbour Bridge with its organiser - lead Palestine Action Group activist and Socialist Alternative member Josh Lees. Josh has been catapulted into the headlines by the runaway success of the protest, which drew a crowd of 300,000 in defiance of NSW government…

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Who's to Blame for the Housing Crisis? with Martin Barker 1:16:28

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Socialist activist and tenants' rights advocate, Martin Barker, returns to the show in this episode. He and Emma bust the ugly right-wing myths that try to blame immigrants, nimbys, or Chinese investors for the housing crisis, instead of the billionaire Australian developers and their politician buddies who are really responsible. They also discuss…

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Ep 130: BE SHAMELESS!!! 30:51

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What would your life look like if you stopped apologizing for it? In this unfiltered episode, I’m diving deep into the power of being shameless — not careless, not arrogant, but radically unapologetic. We’re talking about the shame we inherit, the rules we didn’t write, and the bold decision to stop hiding. From my personal stories to cultural trut…

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Ep 128: A Jack of all trades... 20:01

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Often times we are told, 'Find a niche and explore it' but what happens when you have multiple interests? 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 127: Lessons from Film School 28:56

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In this episode, I share some of the life lessons that I learnt while in Film school. Enjoy!By Awino Awiti

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The anti-Vietnam War Movement in Australia - with draft-resister Rowan Cahill 1:22:08

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Chloe spoke with Rowan Cahill, radical historian and anti-war activist who refused to be drafted into the Vietnam war. They discuss the resistance to the draft in Australia, the forgotten working class resistance to the Vietnam war & its relevance for today’s fight against militarism & imperialism. Links: Rowan’s Conscientious Objector statement Si…

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Ep 126: DO EPIC SHIT!!! 25:46

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I got nothing else to write here today except..GO DO EPIC SHIT!!!By Awino Awiti

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The Israeli-US war on Iran 1:10:47

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Red Flag Radio spoke to Tom Bramble about the atrocious imperialist aggression of Israel and the US towards Iran. Links "The human cost of Israel's war on Iran" by Bella Beiraghi in Red Flag "West recycles old lies to justify attack on Iran" by Lucan Brunning-Hall in Red Flag To join a branch of The Socialists near you: https://victoriansocialists.…

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Ep 125: Dear Kenya... 3:42

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Following the political unrest and brutal killings in our beloved country Kenya, in this episode, I write a letter to our dear country Kenya in regards to the upcoming demonstrations on 25th June and the lives we've lost fighting for her. So, here's my letter to Kenya. Music owned by: https://breakingcopyright.com/song/sc... 'What's Your Unspoken S…

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Trump, ICE and the US War on Migrants 1:27:52

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Red Flag Radio talks to Brendan Stanton, an American socialist and trade unionist living in Melbourne. Brendan organised struggles for immigrant rights and worker solidarity for 12 years in Houston, Texas. He explains what's happening in the US right now from the recent LA protests in response to Trump's anti-migrant escalation, to the origins of I…

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Ep 124: Beautiful Reminders 22:21

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Have you ever stopped and just awed at how beautiful life is? Like, oh! so I get to experience this everyday. Well I'm sure not, cause we mostly tend to focus on how short life is or how unfair life is. Well, here's a list of things to remind you just how beautiful life is. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google Form…

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Ep 123: Propaganda I'm falling for... 30:41

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I'm back with the list but this time it's propaganda I'm definitely falling for. Some will shock you. You must listen to this. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 122: Propaganda I'm not falling for... 29:57

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On this very hilarious episode, I give you a list of some propaganda that I refuse to fall for. I don't care who does. Ah! I enjoyed coming up with this. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 121: Things that quietly saved me 35:39

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The list series is back! One of my faves honestly. In this episode, I talk about things I started doing that have quietly saved my life. Enjoy and be sure to make yours.By Awino Awiti

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Ep 120: Alignment! 26:54

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A wiselady once said 'Stop praying for things, pray for alignment!' And that has stuck with me since. So, In this episode I debunk alignment and how to to align yourself with your goals, notice misalignment and how to realign. THIS IS JUICY!!!By Awino Awiti

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Victorian Socialists goes Australia-wide - an interview with Corey Oakley 32:54

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After a good result in the federal election, Victorian Socialists is expanding across Australia, bringing sorely-needed socialist politics to the whole country. Emma spoke to the Secretary of Victorian Socialists, Corey Oakley, about the exciting move. Corey gave his thoughts on the federal election and talked about why it's time to expand VS. Join…

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Ep 119: Unfair Advantage 24:14

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What is it that makes you unique? Something that sets you apart from others. Have you ever thought about it? Well, this episode is to remind you to sit down with yourself and think about your unfair advantage and tap into it. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 118: Rise to the Occasion 24:44

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We all have dreams, yes? And we constantly talk about chasing them but what if the moment comes and you feel like you're not ready, or you're scared or you're battling impostor syndrome. The real question is...Will you rise to the occasion? 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Live from Marxism Conference 2025 1:05:03

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Emma and Chloe had a live conversation about all the things that make them mad in 2025, at the Marxism conference in Melbourne. They talked about Trump, wacky Auspol, bad takes on the left, lesser-known expropriatable billionaires and more, with fantastic audience participation to boot.By redflag

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Ep 117: A Piece of the Puzzle 20:50

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A Wiseman once said 'If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Cause most of our time we spend trying to figure out how our lives are going to be in future and not acknowledging our journey or the moment we have right here and how each day is just a piece of the puzzle that is our life. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google Form…

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Ep 116: Smell the Flowers 18:44

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Have you ever felt like you can't catch a break? You're constantly chasing your dreams but have you ever stopped to just appreciate how far you've come? Well, it's time for you to stop and smell the flowers. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 115: Delulu is the Solulu 29:09

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You're whoever you want to be in this World. It's up to you to believe it and work towards it. It's time for you to delulu yourself to your dream life! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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Ep 114: Discovering Your Identity ft. Urmi Hossain 40:44

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As we close off Women's month today, I had a chat with Urmi Hossain a self-published Author and an advocate for Women. She talks about her journey of discovering her identity and what women empowerment means to her plus the misconceptions sorrounding Feminism. Better get your notebook and pen! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google Form · Find Urmi's …

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Ep 113: What Selfcare really is! 28:29

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As I get older, I have come to realize that selfcare goes beyond the facials ,the massages, the spa dates. There's more to selfcare that we oftenly overlook. Well, In this episode I breakdown what selfcare really is. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti

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The great antisemitism con job 58:09

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We spoke to Palestine Action Group leader and socialist Josh Lees about the renewed genocide in Gaza and the disgraceful antisemitism hoax in NSW which has been used to repress pro-Palestine activism. In a true-crime scandal for the ages, a criminal hoax in NSW was falsely reported as an antisemitic terror plot intended to cause mass casualties. Bo…

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Ep 112: Nothing is just...just 18:37

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Have you ever sat down with yourself and asked yourself, 'What does this mean? And I mean asking yourself on a deeper level. Cause I have come to realize that we often oversimplify life when we really need to dig deeper. Well, get your tools out. It's time to dig! 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google Form…

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"Political sadism": The war on trans people 1:40:43

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We sat down with trans activist April Holcombe to talk about the unrelenting war being waged against trans people. April is a socialist train driver based in Sydney and the co-convener of Community Action for Rainbow Rights. She is the author of many articles for Red Flag newspaper and the Marxist Left Review. April describes what is happening to t…

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Ep 111: Things I simply do not care for! 23:00

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As I grow older, I have come to realize that there are things that I simply stopped caring about. Here's a list. 'What's Your Unspoken Story' Google FormBy Awino Awiti