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Coming out.

by Dave RileyI admit to it. It was some time ago when I first realised that despite the pressure of my friends and family it was time for me to come to some resolution, if only at first for my own peace of mind. Once I had got that right in my head, all the rest seemed to follow. I knew straightaway what I wanted to be by recognising what I had become -- perhaps slowly at first and then with greater clarity. But that was the easy part because you can never be one just by yourself. Saying you are...

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[ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:56:20 -0500 ]

The Blather is back

Things wax and wane in this world. And as fate would have it we are now being piloted through terrestrial political space by their nibs, Rudd, Swan, Gillard and sundry endorsed others who have taken upon themselves the task of captaining the good ship of state....and all who sail in her.Such as me.I cannot help myself but a quickening and a yearning is upon me and I'm unable to resist the urge to partake of my Ratbag persona and once again give in to a mordant obsession with our collective polit...

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[ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:50:07 -0500 ]

the blather #5

Recent changes to the supporting mothers’ benefit have been engineered with both cost cutting and ideology in mind. In this interview with Linda Seaborn, the blather explores the consequences of this new attack on women (and their children) which is being promoted under the banner of a promoting the rigid framework of a "traditional" nuclear family. The blather also explores the broad context of these 'reforms' as Linda relates them to the impending changes to workplace conditions under the ne...

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[ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:48:11 PDT ]

Mike Davis on The Monster at Our Door: The Global Threat of Avian Flu

Listen: Mp3 PROGRAM NOTES:Show feed from Democracy Now! broadcast for Wednesday, October 19th, 2005, which features a long interview with Mike Davis, professor of history at the University of California, Irvine. He is a renowned urban theorist, social historian and author of six books including City of Quartz. His latest book, which has just come out is, The Monster At Our Door: The Global Threat of Avian Flu.This is an important interview with a lot of information that is not being ciruclated a...

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[ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:48:11 PDT ]

inner side Scooter: Love. Beasts and Revolution

Listen:Mp3 PROGRAM NOTES: length -- 30 mins/27Mb CREDITS: The Rolling Stones, John Stewart and TDS, Scooter,Whoopie Cushion, Laughing Kids, Kevin Neland, Some Other Actor, Spike Milligan, HarrySecomb, Peter Sellars, Pink Floyd, Dave Riley, Audio from indyfilm"Join the Resistance: Fall in Love" read by Amy Ray from Indigo Girls . PLUS Dickie RichardsScooter Webpage: http://acksisofevil.org/ Dickie Richards: http://www.talkwarrior.com ...

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[ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:48:11 PDT ]

The Blather #16 - "From within the Shadow of the Golden Circle cannery..."

This episode of The Blather explores the geography of our opening phrase; �From within the shadow of the Golden Circle Cannery...� as an excuse to test walk Ratbag Radio�s new recording setup around our neighborhood.24 min 13 sec / 80 kbps / 44kHz / 13.86 MB / MonoPLAY AUDIOThe Blather's recording rig:ifp iRiver 795Sony ECM-DS30P Compact Electret Condensor Stereo Microphonepowered by ODEO ...

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[ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:19:06 -0500 ]

The Blather #17 - Going nuclear...

This episode of The Blather considers the energy conundrum and asks Professor Ian Lowe what gives with this push for nuclear power in Australia. Before we get to the prof we have a bit of fun. Click to stream audio powered by ODEO Download Mp3 10.92 MB / 19 min 5 secs / 80 kbps /4 khz / monoANTSO report:Introducing Nuclear Power to AustraliaEdited transcript of the interview with Ian Lowe Send Ratbag Radio an audio comment Ratbag Radio Odeo Channel Subscribe to this feed Email Ratbag Rad...

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[ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 04:35:00 -0500 ]

The Blather #15 -- Choosing with Work Choices

The Blather considers its options in regard to Work Choices -- the new industrial relations package bought in by the Australian federal government. The Blather also attends a boisterous Mayday event and learns, along with some proletarian others, to chant a special chant. 15 mins 50 secs / 80 kbps / 32 khz / stereo /9.07 Mb Listen: Mp3 download Running Order: Greeting [00:00 ] The new IR bill -- it's about choices [1 :03 ] Mayday activities : Brisbane May 1 20...

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[ Wed, 17 May 2006 23:42:00 -0500 ]

the blather #14 - At an anti war rally

The Blather goes to an antiwar rally on March 18th and talks with participants who are protesting against the continuing occupation of Iraq. This event marks the third anniversary of the invasion and the protest in Brisbane , Australia,was one of thousands world wide.15 min 22 secs / 7.04 MB / Mono / 64 kbps / 44 kHzListen: Mp3 downloadEmail : Ratbag RadioRunning OrderBeginning of the program [after 00 mins 00 secs ]Welcome Ratbaggers [ 00.15]Terry Hicks on his son�s incarceration ...

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[ Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:25:00 -0600 ]

the blather # 13: Joel Beasant plus satires

The Blather talks to our very own genetic designer (who makes a special appearance just to be on the show); chews the fat with a singer in a rock and roll band; tells Tasmanians how they should vote at their upcoming poll;defines what it means to be Aus-tral-ian (yet again!) and says a very very dirty word.28 mins 33 secs / 13.07 MB / 64 kbps / 44 kHzListen Mp3 downloadListen: Mp3 streamingEmail : Ratbag RadioRunning OrderBeginning of the program [after 00 mins 00 secs ]Introduction [ ...

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[ Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:11:00 -0600 ]

the blather #12

The blather #12 plays some heavy rock music, chats with the Casual Workers Alliance, and drafts a special examination paper for all those who seek to enter fortress Australia.Listen: Mp3 downloadListen: Mp3 streamingEmail : Ratbag RadioBaxter -- Andorra: �Andorra is a political rock band that organises shows and events where we try to communicate positive resiliance to the things we caree about..� The band is based in Sydney and their latest song , Baxter, focuses on the Baxter Migrant Deten...

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[ Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:01:13 -0600 ]

the blather #0 PROMO

Not sure? Are you in in two minds as to whether you'll subscribe to Ratbag Radio? You're asking yourself perhaps,"Can this stuff damage my ears, addle my brain, or expose me to sounds I really don't want inside my head?"You're thinking,"Ratbaggery --can I risk it?"Sure you can. Sample the wares. Check out Ratbag Radio by listening to this promo. It won't tell you a darn thing worth knowing but it sure has all the attitude you could ask for. So come on: stick it in your ear!It will take less th...

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[ Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:44:01 -0600 ]

the blather #11

This episode of The Blather is an exercise is getting the audio right or at least 'better'. After being the victim of some sloppy recording protocols, heretofore, Ratbag Radio has gone back to the DIY textbooks to improve the business to hand.Have the Ratbaggies been succesful? I'm sure you will let us know: 00.00.00 Jawharp theme and welcome 01.20.00 The war on terror is upon us all....and we're all going phobic. DIY diagnosis of a new pandemic.(satire) 03.19.00 The new industrial...

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[ Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:24:00 -0600 ]

inner side Scooter: Love. Beasts and Revolution

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[ Mon, 20 Feb 2006 05:58:30 -0600 ]

the blather #10

Proudly Un Australian! The blather this time around exchanges words with Melbourne based artist, Azlan McLennan. McLennan's latest art work -- a burnt and mounted Australian flag -- was confiscated by local police because treatment of the flag that way was deemed (by them, apparently) to be "offensive".Read GLW article here and 7.30 Report transcript here. The seizure of the art work without due process has raised the issue of censorship especially in the context of a majo...

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[ Sat, 11 Feb 2006 03:46:00 -0600 ]

the blather #9

The week Ratbag Radio's the blather talks about a very big ship, a dejected political party trying ever so hard to re-invent itself and a contagious disease. So there's sure to be something for everyone --and if not, half the fun is in the browsing, ain't that the way? 000 Intro orchestration (jawharp) 030 Welcome and such 3.25 Ratbag Radio's special organic sound scape 4.10 The Blather visits Ronald Reagan 9.00 Discursive commentary on parliamentary parties 9.30 ...

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[ Tue, 07 Feb 2006 03:26:00 -0600 ]

the blather #8

Ratbag Radio celebrates Australia Day -- January 26th -- by sharing with its listeners its unique POV thus:Lead in with a special kookaburra chorus accompanied by RR?s own in-house band of jaws-harpists.A meditation on the nature of what it means to be Australian.A promo for the HansIsland podcastAn eulogy to the late Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer -- beloved son of the nation.The Blather concludes with our own especially made up version of the Australian national anthen -- Advance Australia F...

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[ Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:51:58 -0600 ]

the blather #7

Two satiresIn this edition of the blather we take it upon ourselves to generate some satiric mischief.Our first concern for the new year is sex (egads!) and the fruits of many a man's loins.Our other distraction is multiculturalism --flavoured with a clove of garlic -- here in circus Oz.10mins 42sec / 32 kbps / 2.45 MB Listen: Mp3 download Listen: Mp3 streaming ...

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[ Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:38:22 -0600 ]

the blather #6

The new industrial legislation that has been introduced by the federal government is massively unpopular with the vast majority of Australians. This legislation is a major attempt to destroy collective organizing on the job. In this edition of the blather, Sue Bolton, the trade union co-ordinator for the Australian Socialist Alliance, discusses the political context of these changes and explores the potential for a united fight back.Program NotesSocialist Alliance is an anti-capitalist party whi...

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[ Fri, 13 Jan 2006 07:47:31 -0600 ]

the blather #5

Recent changes to the supporting mothers� benefit have been engineered with both cost cutting and ideology in mind. In this interview with Linda Seaborn, the blather explores the consequences of this new attack on women (and their children) which is being promoted under the banner of a promoting the rigid framework of a "traditional" nuclear family. The blather also explores the broad context of these 'reforms' as Linda relates them to the impending changes to workplace conditions under the new ...

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[ Sun, 06 Nov 2005 09:03:11 -0600 ]

the blather #4

The Venezuelan Revolution a special blather edition on the Venezuelan revolution featuring an interview with Paul Benedek who has recently returned from Venezuela which he visited as part of the solidarity brigade.Benedek is the author of a new booklet: Venezuela: Diary of A Revolution.Click book cover for further details Music for the broadcast:--Quirpa de Santa In�s (I)--Vota NO (Grupo Madera)These Venezuelan songs can be downloaded here.Further information about Venezuela is available from th...

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[ Mon, 31 Oct 2005 22:35:50 -0600 ]

the blather # 3

Listen: Mp3 Another mix and match experimental edition of the blatherLead in tune/identifier > chat (on the big issues of the day) > selected music > more chat > end song example: The Red Flag interpreted by the New World Order Kazoo OrchestraSelected Music: Uh ah Chavez no se va (Grupa Madera) from http://216.72.128.20/mribas/ Starting next Sunday the blather will be broadcast and uploaded every Sunday night. Program schedule: the blather on Sunday nights (RRT)Dave Riley is slowly cranki...

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[ Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:06:10 -0500 ]

Mike Davis on The Monster at Our Door: The Global Threat of Avian Flu

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[ Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:02:58 -0500 ]

the blather

PROGRAM NOTES:The new anti-terrorist legislation is due to wash over the great southern land and flush out the nasties. Will you be among them? Will the blather? Arab Hip Hop. My Land by Dam: http://www.dam3rap.com. Check them out and the wide world of Arab hip hop through the Dam rap portal. And finally, The Internationale rendered into sweetness by the New World Order Kazoo Orchestra. program: 15.03 mins/ 13.79MB Check out the blather's new theme. (Is it too loud for you? Is it blather-y enoug...

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[ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:07:58 -0500 ]

Mindwalk

The good people at Mindwalk have taken up a LOR podcast and re-broadcasted it with additions. Check out their show. It's great!PROGRAM NOTES: Firstly, Jody Paulson speaks of the Bush supporter whodesecrated a memorial in Crawford. A Seymore Herschedit by Kavi.org excerpted from Democracy Now. JohnLennon, Jello Biafra and Eminem inthe mix. A greatpiece by Paul Garcia featuring Bush and Jim Morrison. A Bill Burroughs / Jim Morrison classic, and finally arather biting podcast/audioblog from a fello...

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[ Fri, 07 Oct 2005 21:52:45 -0500 ]

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