In this episode, we break down the March for Australia protests that took place last Sunday, specifically in Sydney. While many participants voiced legitimate economic grievances—rising costs of living, crumbling infrastructure, and decades of poor governance under neoliberal policy—people have been misled into blaming immigration as the root cause and believing that curbing it will be a silver bullet to systemic problems.
We also dive into the role of freedom of expression in a democratic society. Even though hard-right groups attempted to hijack the rallies, does protecting freedom of speech remain vital? Silencing unpopular ideas only risks driving them underground, where they can grow into something even more dangerous. The court of public opinion, not censorship, is how societies address and dismantle harmful ideologies.
Join us for an honest conversation about protest, politics, free speech, and the future of liberal democratic society.
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