Best Corey Oakley Podcasts (2025)

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

13d ago32:54

32:54

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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Hunting for Trophy Striped Bass 51:23

18d ago51:23

51:23

Join Ben and Corey as they discuss fishing Lake Hiwassee for trophy striped bass. They're accompanied by District 9 biologist Powell Wheeler and guide Don LaTulipe as they search for the new state record. Along the way, it’s clear that Ben and Corey still have what it takes to reel in striped bass!By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Live from Marxism Conference 2025 1:05:03

28d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

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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Should I Keep This Fish? 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Corey and Ben chat with coastal biologist Mason Collins about his experience as a new hire at the Wildlife Resources Commission. They dive into fish harvest and the ethical questions posed by anglers. If you've ever wondered how fish biologists view fish harvest, this is the podcast for you! Tune in for valuable insights that may influence how you …

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The great antisemitism con job 58:09

2M ago58:09

58:09

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

2M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

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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Springtime White Bass 1:03:44

3M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Corey and Ben are joined by Kelsey Roberts, “The White Bass Biologist,” to dive into the exciting springtime spawning runs of white bass in North Carolina. Kelsey shares her knowledge on this beloved species, offering tips on the best locations and baits to use for a successful catch.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Polarisation in the German election: Die Linke, the centre and the fascist AfD 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Our guest Rick Kuhn explains the results of the German election. Rick is a socialist economist and political analyst. He is the author of a biography of Marxist economist Henryk Grossman, for which he won the Deutscher Prize. In understanding the German election, the key word is "polarisation". The fascist AfD have received their best vote yet, of …

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The billionaires who run the world (and why they're psychos) 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Emma and Chloe dunk on the billionaires who run the world. From Silicon Valley freaks like Peter Theil and Mark Zuckerberg, to Australia's own Gina Rinehart, to the world's richest man, Elon Musk. We explain how they accumulated their wealth (hint: they didn't "earn" it), explore the sickening conspicuous consumption of the ultra-rich, and discuss …

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Syria after Assad - with Omar Hassan 1:39:39

4M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

An interview with socialist journalist Omar Hassan, editor of and contributor to the Marxist Left Review. Omar spent two weeks reporting on the ground from Syria for Red Flag. He visited cities and towns devastated by regime repression, and he spent time with and interviewed left-wing activists. The result of his travels has been some incredible co…

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Hail to the Chief: A Deep Dive into Fisheries Rules 1:11:27

4M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Join Corey and Ben as they sit down with Christian Waters, Chief of Inland Fisheries, to explore the ins and outs of fisheries regulations. Why do these rules exist? Who do they impact? Are they even necessary? Tune in as they dive deep into the world of fisheries management.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Trump, Musk and the Sieg-heiling Coronation 1:22:42

4M ago1:22:42

1:22:42

We're back for 2025! And we're talking about the fucked new mirror world we have stepped into with the second inauguration of Trump. Emma and Chloe talk through Trump's new cabinet, his executive orders and his big special inauguration day and try to explain what the hell is going on. Why have Silicon Valley ex-liberal billionaires binned their cor…

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Rising Waters: What Do Aquatic Animals Do When Natural Disasters Strike? 59:31

5M ago59:31

59:31

Hurricane Helene devastated many North Carolina mountain communities last September. In this episode, Corey and Ben discuss how fish respond to natural disasters, how the Commission plans to rebuild destroyed mountain trout hatcheries, and how our staff are assessing the affected streams and habitats while planning for the future.…

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2024 in review 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Chloe and Emma cap off a terrible year by compiling some of the chattering classes' worst takes. We hand out prestigious awards for Australian journalism, including "Most Tone-Deaf Commentary on the Cost of Living Crisis" and "Most Hapless Middle-Class Guardian Writer." We survey the ups and (mainly) downs of 2024 and discuss reasons to be hopeful …

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Talking Bass Fishing and Management with the Pros: Part 2 1:02:45

6M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

In this two-part podcast series, Corey and Ben sit down with professional bass anglers Matt Arey and Bryan Thrift, two of the most respected names in the bass fishing community. Based in North Carolina, their achievements have earned them national recognition. Tune in as Matt and Bryan share their expert insights on key topics such as bass fishing …

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Talking Bass Fishing and Management with the Pros: Part 1 1:13:42

6M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In this two-part podcast series, Corey and Ben sit down with professional bass anglers Matt Arey and Bryan Thrift, two of the most respected names in the bass fishing community. Based in North Carolina, their achievements have earned them national recognition. Tune in as Matt and Bryan share their expert insights on key topics such as bass fishing …

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Woolies warehouse workers on strike! 58:38

6M ago58:38

58:38

Workers at Woolworths distribution centres are on strike! For the past 2 weeks, workers have been picketing Woolies warehouses across the country to demand a pay increase and to stop a new performance management program, referred to by Woolworths as the “framework”, which is designed to monitor workers’ every move and increase the pace of work. In …

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Purple Pingers for Parliament! 50:56

6M ago50:56

50:56

We chatted with two wonderful socialists: Jordan Van den Lamb, A.K.A. PurplePingers, and Roz Ward, the original host of Red Flag Radio. Jordan will be a senate candidate with the Victorian Socialists in the upcoming federal elections, and Roz is his campaign manager. Jordan has amassed a serious following on Tiktok and Intagram thanks to his unflin…

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Understanding Trump's victory - with Lance Selfa 1:17:55

7M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

We spoke to Lance Selfa, a long-time socialist based in Chicago, about Trump's re-election. Lance explains how this could have happened, again, and what lessons socialists can learn from the election. Lance is the author of The Democrats: A Critical History. He is a member of the International Socialism Project, whose website has published Lance's …

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You Ain’t From Around Here! 55:49

7M ago55:49

55:49

Our two bald biologists are joined by Assistant Fish Chief Rachael Hoch to discuss both the harmful effects and the fishing opportunities presented by aquatic nuisance species. Learn how these aquatic nuisance species threaten our native aquatic life and why it's crucial to educate one another about not introducing animals into environments where t…

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Modi and Hindutva: The rise of Indian fascism with Sagar Sanyal 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the leader of India's far-right Hindu nationalist or "Hindutva" movement. Sagar Sanyal, socialist and regular on the pod, delves into the roots of Hidutva in both European fascism and the Indian caste system. He explains how, over the course of 100 years, Indian fascism moved from the margins of Indian politics to th…

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Defying repression with "serial protestor" Josh Lees 38:07

7M ago38:07

38:07

The Murdoch press has been on a tear against the Palestine movement and particularly "serial protestor" Josh Lees, a leading member of the Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Socialist Alternative, and our guest for this episode. NSW Premier Chris Minns accused Josh of costing tax-payers $5 million to police the protests. The attacks on Josh and PAG a…

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Carping 101 1:01:30

8M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Ben and Corey are joined by District Fisheries Biologist Deon Kerr to learn about carping. While Ben and Corey are new to the sport, Deon's enthusiasm reveals just how much fun carping can be—tune in to learn essential skills you will need to wrestle these water donkeys!By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Israel's Invasion of Lebanon, with Omar Hassan 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Israel’s invasion of Lebanon with Omar Hassan After a year of genocidal war in Gaza, Israel has now begun a ground invasion of Lebanon. In less than a week Israel has killed over 2000 people in Lebanon through massive bombardment of civilians in the capital of Beirut and a renewed offensive against the already devastated South. Israeli aggression a…

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Labor's union-busting attacks on the CFMEU 58:29

8M ago58:29

58:29

In one of the worst attacks on a union in Australian history, the Labor government has imposed a dictatorial administrator on the construction union, the CFMEU. This move has disenfranchised the union's entire membership. Chloe spoke to Jerome Small, ex-construction worker and reporter for Red Flag, about the causes and consequences of this unprece…

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Anti-war protestors vs. the Land Forces weapons expo 44:16

8M ago44:16

44:16

The Land Forces weapons expo is Australia's largest get-together and money-making opportunity for the booming business of war. When it came to Melbourne in September, activists from Students for Palestine and Disrupt Wars protested the orgy of militarism and violence. In response, the Victorian police unleashed hell, firing rubber bullets and torre…

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The Public Water Mountain Trout Program 55:52

8M ago55:52

55:52

In this episode, Corey and Ben chat with Doug Besler, Mountain Region Supervisor, about trout fishing in North Carolina. Discover expert insights on trout management and the best fishing spots across the state.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Protesting for refugee rights with Aran Mylvaganam 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

For over 60 days, Tamil and Iranian refugees have maintained a protest camp outside the Department of Home Affairs in Melbourne. Similar protest camps have spread across Australia's major cities. Their demands are permanent protection and justice for almost 10,000 refugees left in limbo by the federal Labor government. Emma spoke to Aran Mylvaganam…

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Get to Know Your Better Fishing With Two Bald Biologists Podcast Hosts 1:12:15

9M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Ever wonder how Ben & Corey became the Bald Biologists? We are dropping a bonus episode to talk about that, NC fishing, and the work of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Your hosts also share how you can contact your local fish biologist.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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2024 Facebook Live Q & A Podcast 59:17

9M ago59:17

59:17

Listen into the second annual Facebook Live question and answer session. Ben and Corey talk about their recent fishing trips and respond to angler questions in real time on Facebook Live. The two bald biologists cover a variety of angler topics from all over North Carolina.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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The Marxist case for police abolition 49:56

9M ago49:56

49:56

Emma and Chloe talk about the cops! We analyse their role in capitalist society, their origins, and the case for their abolition. A big thanks to our producers: Daniel Kenny and Jack Morris. Further reading: - "Defunding, disarming, defeating and abolishing the police" - Daniel Taylor in Red Flag - "The police serve the system" - Shirley Killen in …

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Indian politics with Ravibha Jeyanathan 20:42

10M ago20:42

20:42

We interviewed Ravibha Jeyanathan about the political situation in India under Narendra Modi, and the task of rebuilding a revolutionary Marxist current. Ravibha is from Tamil Nadu in southern India, having sought refuge there from the Sri Lankan genocide. She completed her PhD research in London, researching post-war asylum experiences among Eelam…

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Trump, Harris and the US election - with Red Flag editor Ben Hillier 1:01:07

10M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

The US presidential elections are coming up, promising a showdown between Donald Trump and newly-anointed Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris. Chloe chatted to Ben Hillier to get his analysis of the US political situation. Ben is an editor of Red Flag newspaper and recently visited the US to report for Red Flag on the Gaza Solidarity Camps at …

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Westward Bound 52:19

11M ago52:19

52:19

The 2 Bald Biologist head to Lake Apalachia, the westernmost point in North Carolina in search of trophy Brown Trout. Listen in as Corey and Ben discuss this hidden jewel of the Blue Ridge with District 9 Fisheries Biologist Amanda Bushon and longtime area angler David Woody.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Ruto must go! Protests in Kenya with Ezra Otieno 30:18

11M ago30:18

30:18

Historic protests across Kenya in the past week have mobilised a disenfranchised youth enraged at the Government’s attempt to raise taxes on the working class and poor to pay government debt to the IMF and other international creditors. The 2024 Finance Bill has sparked hatred at a political class who flaunt their opulent lifestyles while hiking th…

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Are we living in "Technofeudalism"? A critique of Yanis Varoufakis 1:22:15

12M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Emma and Chloe take on Yanis Varoufakis' new book, Technofeudalism. Varoufakis argues that capitalism is dead, ushering in a new mode of production he calls technofeudalism. He claims that the system we live under today is more like the feudal system which predated capitalism: the main economic activity today is the collection of rent by big tech "…

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Fishing the Pocosin Lakes 58:11

12M ago58:11

58:11

Ben and Corey are joined by District 1 Fisheries Biologists Chris Smith and Deon Kerr as they try to tackle fishing clear shallow water for quality Largemouth Bass at Lake Phelps.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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The Marxist theory of social classes 1:03:00

12M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

"Society as a whole is more and more splitting up into two great hostile camps, into two great classes directly facing each other — Bourgeoisie and Proletariat." Chloe and Emma explain the Marxist theory of social class. We go through the Marxist definition of class, and explain the nature and behaviour of the capitalists, the working class, the mi…

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The Socialist Movement in Argentina with Cesar Latorre 26:40

1y ago26:40

26:40

At the 2024 Marxism Conference, Red Flag Radio spoke to Argentinian socialist Cesar Latorre, union militant and leading member of the Movimiento Socialista Los de Trabajadores (MST). Chloe asked Cesar about the role of the revolutionary left in the struggle against far right Argentine President Javier Milei. Milei came to power promising radical fr…

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The Radical Jewish Tradition: Interview with Janey Stone 46:27

1y ago46:27

46:27

Janey Stone is an anti-Zionist Jewish author and activist. She is the coauthor with Donny Gluckstein of a new book, "The Radical Jewish Tradition: Revolutionaries, Resistance Fighters and Firebrands". The claim of Israel and its apologists to represent Jews everywhere and the growth of the antisemitic far right, make understanding and celebrating t…

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Interview with Dr Gary Foley 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

We were lucky enough to interview the inimitable Dr Gary Foley at the 2024 Marxism Conference where he was a guest speaker. Gary is a living legend of the Aboriginal rights movement: he was a founding member of the Sydney Black Power movement and the Aboriginal tent embassy in Canberra in the 1970s. Gary is a staunch supporter of Palestine, speakin…

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Municipal Lake Largemouth Bass: North Carolina’s Hidden Gems for Bass 55:07

1y ago55:07

55:07

In this episode, Corey and Ben talk bass fishing in North Carolina’s many municipal lakes with long time Piedmont biologist Lawrence Dorsey. Discover quality bass fishing in these unique waterbodies scattered throughout North Carolina.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Gaza Solidarity Camp at the University of Sydney 34:51

1y ago34:51

34:51

Inspired by the encampment at Columbia University in New York, students at the University of Sydney this week occupied their campus to stand with the people of Gaza. They're condemning the complicity of their university and the Australian government in the invasion of Gaza, and calling to cut ties with the Israeli state and arms manufacturing corpo…

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Coastal Shad fishing with NC Wildlife Biologist David Belkoski 1:04:26

1y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Our two bald biologists, Ben and Corey, talk about spring shad fishing with NC Wildlife biologist David Belkoski. No shad topic is safe. We cover the biology of shad and fishing for them throughout the coast. Listen in to glean tips that will help you become a better shad angler and understand why shad migrate from the Bay of Fundy to our back yard…

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Cold water Catfish: On the Cape Fear with Tyler Barnes 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Join Corey and Ben discussing winter catfishing on the Cape Fear River with prominent North Carolina catfish angler, Tyler Barnes. Our two bald biologists talk about catfish fishing tactics and conservation concerns.By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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The Movement for Palestine in Australia (+ the gender pay gap) 1:07:39

1y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

We interviewed Damian Ridgwell, a veteran socialist activist and leading light in Australia's pro-Palestine movement for almost 20 years. Damian talked about the recent history of the movement and why it's so important to take a stand for Palestine here in Australia. Chloe and Emma also talked about the new data which reveals that the majority of A…

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Mardi Gras was a riot! - with '78er Diane Fieldes 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

58:47

For this special episode we interviewed one of our favourite return guests Diane Fieldes. Diane is a socialist activist and writer who participated in the campaign against police repression after the first Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978. She talks about the homophobia of those years, the violence of the police, and the triumph of the Gay Liberation acti…

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Fishing Access and Boat Ramps 1:01:57

1+ y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Corey and Ben talk with Nick Shaver, NC Wildlife’s Land and Water Access Division Coastal Ecoregion Supervisor, about boat ramps and public fishing areas across North Carolina. Our two bald biologists talk fishing, boating, and the significant work the Land and Water Access Division does for North Carolina anglers and boaters. Nick also shares a se…

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The class struggle in Argentina 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

The fight is on in Argentina! Javier Milei, the newly-elected President and self-described anarcho-capitalist has announced a slew of attacks on working class living conditions and democratic rights. But workers are fighting back. We spoke to Jasmine Duff, a socialist activist who visited Argentina and participated in the resistance to Milei's atta…

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How South African apartheid was ended 1:19:40

1+ y ago1:19:40

1:19:40

A special episode on the fall of South African apartheid! Chloe interviews Tom Bramble, socialist author and witness to working class struggles in South Africa. Tom spent time in South Africa in the years following the overthrow of the racist apartheid system, and he wrote a book and numerous articles about South Africa. He tells us about how the r…

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