The Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ

S4E31 - Hanukkah and Christmas in a time of violence

Today we reflect on the different religious celebrations of this season - we speak to Ed Carroll about what Hanukkah means to Jewish people, especially in a time of grief. And we speak to Usama Nicola in Bethlehem about what Christmas story means to those currently in the story's setting. Originally broadcast 19/12/25

S4E30 - Housing for a post-growth world

Today we speak to housing specialist Anna Pagani about a new document she has co-authored - "Housing for a Post-Growth World: A Manifesto". It tries to radically rethink our housing crisis using creative examples from around the world. Originally broadcast 12/12/25

S4E29 - 50 years of Radical Radio at 4ZZZ

Today on the show we look back at 4ZZZ's history of making radical radio. I speak to some radical radio makers from previous eras - Asger Strodl, Wave Beach and Linda Rose. Originally broadcast 05/12/25

S4E28 - Talking West Papuan independence with Benny Wenda

Today we go back to 2016 when West Papuan independence activist Benny Wenda came into the studio to sing some songs, talk about his life and his country's long struggle for self-determination. Originally broadcast 27/05/2016

S4E27 - The Conscription Referendum of 1916

Today we again revisit a classic episode - from October 2016 we we marked the 100 year anniversary of Australia voting against conscription to the first world war. We hear from historian Humphrey McQueen about the story of the referendum, the campaign against conscription, and it's relevance to us today. Originally broadcast 28/10/16