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National Socialist Network
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Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting.

Hosted by Dani Zhang and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Dani Zhang, Holly Payne, Tanita Razaghi, Libby Hopper, Sana Shaikh, Lilly Grainger, Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Euan Kielly, Elisa Papaioannou, Grace Pittar, Jaspar McCahon-Boersm... more

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Latest Episodes

On April 26, eleven Australians set sail from Sicily aboard the second Global Sumud Flotilla with the mission to break the Israeli siege on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

Among the activists was 22-year-old community organiser Ethan Floyd. Foll... more

Palantir Technology is in the news, and not in a good way. Tech reporter at Crikey Cam Wilson dives into the controversial tech company's growing influence on global politics, including how it's become entangled with Australian surveillance and inter... more

Were you one of the hundreds of thousands gathered at Melbourne’s Albert Park to bring in the 2026 Formula One season last week? Producer Nyaboth Chuol breaks down F1's newfound popularity and diversity in the sport.

NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson joi... more

Have you been keeping up with the Heated Rivalry craze? Producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis breaks down why women in particular are loving the show, and our obsession with the gay romance genre.

NSW’S first queer ice hockey club, Harbour Lights Hockey C... more

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Recent Guests

Ethan Floyd
Global Sumud flotilla organiser, Australian activist
Global Sumud Flotilla
Episode: Bonus: Full Interview with Australian Global Sumud Flotilla organiser Ethan Floyd
Cam Wilson
Tech reporter
Crikey
Episode: Palantir's involvement in Australian surveillance | The rise of traditional gender roles amongst young men | Bluesfest cancelled | Iranian women's soccer team granted asylum in Australia
Claudia Young
Communications PhD candidate
University of Melbourne
Episode: Palantir's involvement in Australian surveillance | The rise of traditional gender roles amongst young men | Bluesfest cancelled | Iranian women's soccer team granted asylum in Australia
Olly Arkins
CEO
Australian Festivals Association
Episode: Palantir's involvement in Australian surveillance | The rise of traditional gender roles amongst young men | Bluesfest cancelled | Iranian women's soccer team granted asylum in Australia
Yanis Varoufakis
Greek economist, politician and author
Former Greek Minister; Author of Raise Your Soul
Episode: Diversity in F1 | NSW's controversial new police taskforce, Operation Shelter | Improving queer rights pioneer Ayesha Kazan's quality of life | Thai Airways boycott campaign | Yanis Varoufakis at the Greek Festival of Sydney
Roxanne Moore
Nungar community organizer, Burlu Invasion Day Rally
Noongar community
Episode: Terror charge added over Boorloo Invasion Day rally bombing | Police tactics at the Sydney Herzog protest | Is Valentine’s Day consumerist and/or heteronormative?
Tom Raue
Founder of Anti-Cop, education project on police tactics
Anti-Cop
Episode: Terror charge added over Boorloo Invasion Day rally bombing | Police tactics at the Sydney Herzog protest | Is Valentine’s Day consumerist and/or heteronormative?
Sarah D'Souza
Participant in the Valentine's Day segment
General public interviewee
Episode: Terror charge added over Boorloo Invasion Day rally bombing | Police tactics at the Sydney Herzog protest | Is Valentine’s Day consumerist and/or heteronormative?
Daryl Adair
Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney
UTS
Episode: The spectacle of the Australian Open | Pride in Protest censored | hating on the new hate speech laws | why Jan 26 is complicated for Indian-Australians

Hosts

Dani Zhang
Host of Backchat; journalist and producer with a focus on politics, culture, and public policy.
Tanita Razaghi
Co-host and producer guiding analysis on politics, civil liberties, and social issues.
Bec Cushway
Host in the studio and contributor; guides discussion and audience engagement.
Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis
Co-host and on-air contributor; leads segments and in-studio discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Chategorically Superb

    Long-time listener, first-time reviewer. Great chat. Lively hosts. 5/5.

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    Australia9 years ago

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Closure of Meanjin | Prescription cannabis and driving | Protecting Children Online | Are shark nets effective?
Q: Alex, how are you planning on campaigning to implement these reforms?
He outlines a plan to reform driving laws for medicinal cannabis users, support a medical defence, and treat medicinal cannabis like other prescription drugs so impairment is the key factor, not mere possession of a script.
Bathroom camping | Sydney Writers Fest | Tinnitus and young people | Palestine Action documentary | NSW Socialists
Q: How does the Sydney Writers Festival plan to support writers financially?
By creating paid opportunities through a new residency and expanded programming, potentially generating hundreds of paid gigs for authors.
Bathroom camping | Sydney Writers Fest | Tinnitus and young people | Palestine Action documentary | NSW Socialists
Q: What are the NSW Socialists aiming to push in the next few years?
They plan to address housing affordability, climate change action, and a broader anti-capitalist platform, focusing on organized, grassroots political action.
Bonus: Full Interview with NSW Socialists Secretary Eleanor Morley
Q: What is the long-term plan—state, federal, or both—and how will you balance elections with grassroots organizing?
We plan to contest major elections while also driving movements outside Parliament—unions, workplaces, and community activism—as a dual strategy to push for systemic change.
Bonus: Full Interview with NSW Socialists Secretary Eleanor Morley
Q: How do you fit into the current political landscape with Greens and Socialist Alliance? Why should people vote for you over those groups?
We acknowledge positives in Greens' policies but critique them for not being explicitly anti-capitalist; NSW Socialists aim to address root causes through a radical redistribution of resources and broad movements beyond Parliament.

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A hard-hitting, agenda-driven program that combines political analysis, investigative reporting, and in-depth interviews on contemporary Australian and global issues. Episodes frequently tackle civil liberties, governance, policing, migration, climate policy, technology and data governance, and culture, with a distinct emphasis on advocacy, accountability, and real-world impact. Notable strengths include rigorous, issue-driven discussions across guests ranging from researchers and activists to journalists and policy experts, plus on-the-ground reporting and timely, cross-cutting segments. Listeners are likely drawn to thoughtful critique of public policy, strong civic voices, and a willingness to engage with controversial or complex topics ... more

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1. Ethan Floyd
2. Cam Wilson
3. Claudia Young
4. Olly Arkins
5. Yanis Varoufakis
6. Roxanne Moore
7. Tom Raue
8. Sarah D'Souza

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