
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

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
Long-time listener, first-time reviewer. Great chat. Lively hosts. 5/5.
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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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Recent guests on Backchat include:
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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