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The ChangeMakers Podcast tells stories of people changing the world.

We produce ChangeMaker Chats with people who share why and how they make change, and we also do documentary style episodes about change making campaigns. W known change makers like the 2019 Hong Kong Protesters, Standing Rock activists, climate campaigners like Bill Mckibben and Australian of the Year Grace Tame, as well as

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Latest Episodes

Across the northern hemisphere in summer 2026 there are heatwaves and fires burning at an unprecedented intensity because of climate change. Yet the threats of authoriarianism and polarisation have taken climate change off the political agenda, with ... more

Over the past 6 months the Cockroaches Junta Party has taken India by storm, challenging the rule of Modi's BJP in response to its failures in how it runs the Medical exams.

What do those in the West not know about this movement, and what does it ha... more

Dom Kelly has spent almost his entire life advocating for disability rights. He lives with cerebral palsy and he is the founder of New Disabled South based in the US.

He tells us about his extraordinary life story that has moved from rock music to d... more

In this digest Amanda and Samuel look at if and when writing and reading help us make a difference. Amanda shares some of her reflections in writing her new book Conscious Tribes, and together they compare the idea of writing as a conversation with t... more

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Recent Guests

Hahrie Han
Longtime researcher of democratic practice; inaugural director of the SNF Agora Institute
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Episode: Hahrie Han - ChangeMaker Chat - Building a progressive ecosystem
Bhaskar Sunkara
Founding editor of Jacobin Magazine
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Episode: Bhaskar Sunkara - Changemaker Chat - Jacobin and the US Democratic Socialists
Antoinette Lattouf
Journalist and founder of Media Diversity Australia
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Episode: Antoinette Lattouf - ChangeMaker Chat - Women Who Win
Crystal Simeoni
Director of NAWI, AfriFem Collective
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Episode: Crystal Simeoni - ChangeMaker Chat - African women writing the story
Mona Bani
Founder of Revoke, a grassroots organization supporting young displaced people
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Episode: Mona Bani - ChangeMaker Chat #ICYMI - War and Refugees
Alex Kelly
Anti-disciplinary ChangeMaker focusing on storytelling, arts and climate justice
Economic Media Centre
Episode: Alex Kelly - ChangeMaker Chat - Climate disaster & Storytelling
Michael Bradley
Managing partner of Marque Lawyers, Sydney-based firm
Marque Lawyers
Episode: Michael Bradley - ChangeMaker Chat - Relational Lawyering #ICYMI
Erik Peterson
long-time community organizer
Minnesota-based organizer; Wellstone legacy
Episode: Erik Peterson - ChangeMaker Chat - Minnesota vs ICE
Anat Shenker-Osorio
Communications expert and linguist specializing in progressive messaging
Words to Win By podcast; ChangeMakers guest
Episode: Anat Shenker-Osorio - ChangeMaker Chat #ICYMI - Persuasion Politics

Hosts

Amanda Tattersall
Host of ChangeMakers; co-founder of GetUp; founder of community organizing initiatives in Australia; academic affiliated
Samuel Chu
Co-host of the show; contributor to community organizing and political discussion in Australia

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Chat with Alex Kelly

    As one of many people overwhelmed by the volume of negative media that confront us everyday, and still trying to live the Joan Baez mantra ‘activism is the best antidote to despair’, the interview with Alex Kelly was refreshing and recommended listening for all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bart Citroen
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great convo with Nick Bryant

    Good smart necessary conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boisin Berry
    Australia10 months ago
  • The best

    Started listening to this podcast a few years ago and I continue to learn and be inspired by the content. Thanks Amanda!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marambangbilang
    Australia5 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    One of the best podcasts about organising and social movements you’ll come across. Great format, great production and great stories. Easy and enjoyable to listen to, yet explores issues in great depth from the perspective of those standing up to the powerful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul Doughty
    Australia6 years ago
  • Crucial conversations for the times we live in. Thank you!

    As a young change maker, learning from people who have been creating social change for some time is essential. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    enviromads
    Australia6 years ago

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The format combines personal narrative with strategic insight, making complex topics accessible.
Consistently inspiring and informative for change-makers and sponsors alike.
Compelling, in-depth conversations that reveal practical lessons for organizers.
A valuable resource for people involved in campaigns and community organizing.
High-quality guests and thoughtful storytelling that avoid sensationalism.

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Talking Points

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Rebecca McNaught - ChangeMaker Chat - Community Response to Climate Disaster
Q: How does embedded research help scale lessons from the Northern Rivers to other places?
By being on the ground and collaborating with local groups, researchers document iterative learning, share best practices, and facilitate exchanges between disaster-affected communities to spread effective models of resilience.
Rebecca McNaught - ChangeMaker Chat - Community Response to Climate Disaster
Q: What key shift in approach did the community experience after the floods?
The community moved from relying on individuals to building a formal, connected network that coordinates volunteers, councils, and NGOs, enabling faster, more effective relief and long-term resilience.
Nick Bryant - ChangeMaker Chat - America the Long Story #ICYMI
Q: How did your background as a historian influence your approach to covering American politics in real time?
Bryant explains that his academic focus on American history helps him excavate past patterns to interpret current events, avoid the 'better America' bias, and understand that present political phenomena are often continuations or reconfigurations of long-standing tensions.
Anat Shenker-Osorio - ChangeMaker Chat #ICYMI - Persuasion Politics
Q: How did you become involved in linguistic approaches to social change?
Early experiences with language, culture, and education led to an interest in linguistics; formal training in cognitive linguistics and social science provided tools to analyze messaging and measure impact.
Anat Shenker-Osorio - ChangeMaker Chat #ICYMI - Persuasion Politics
Q: What kind of ChangeMaker are you?
A practical communicator who helps organizations translate values into messages that resonate with diverse audiences, especially swing voters, by testing language and co-designing with communities.

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A thoughtful, long-form interview and narrative episodes focusing on social change, organized around deep dives with activists, researchers, journalists, and lawyers. Typical conversations explore grassroots organizing, democratic practice, narrative framing, and practical campaigning, often tying personal journeys to systemic reform. Notable strengths include multi-episode depth, emphasis on real-world strategies, and a willingness to address challenges, burnout, and sustainability in movements. The format blends theory with on-the-ground tactics, offering listeners actionable insights for organizing, messaging, and cross-sector collaboration across politics, media, and culture.

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Recent guests on ChangeMakers include:

1. Hahrie Han
2. Bhaskar Sunkara
3. Antoinette Lattouf
4. Crystal Simeoni
5. Mona Bani
6. Alex Kelly
7. Michael Bradley
8. Erik Peterson

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