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Left After Breakfast
by Susanna Duffy and Friends
Weekly Commentary and Chat from a progressive viewpoint, songs of solidarity with Susanna Duffy and Friends
Episodes
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Woody Guthrie
Songs of Struggle, the 1930s, Including the latest version of Woody's popular 'All you fascists bound to lose'
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Anvils and Anthems
Feel the drum, find the fight. Mayday brass, songs that stir for red rallies
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Indigenous Valour. Lest we forget
The uncredited record pf Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who fought as Australian troops overseas. They stand tall, brave to the grave.
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Ballads of the Banished
Chains and refrains, the felon chorus. Songs of the poor souls transported to the penal settlements of Australia
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Gone Troppo.
From Outback to Ocean. Chill to sounds shaped by the warm, coastal environments of the Top End
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Hear the Courage. Keep the Flame.
Songs from the Easter Rising of 1916. Music does more than accompany history. It preserves it, amplifies it, and sometimes even inspires it.
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Soft Voices, Loud Times. Peter, Paul and Mary
Strum Stories from Folk Files. In the early 1960s Peter Paul and Mary helped popularise the folk music revival.
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Dolores Keane, Candlelight over Connemara
Songs of a singular voice. Her gift brought the beauty of Irish song to the global stage,
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Shamrock Shakedown
Halo or Hoax? Legend audit of St Patrick, the fact,the myth ,the marvel.
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IWD Greetings
Greetings for International Womens' Day 2026. Joined by Lynne Schroeder of https://www.youtube.com/@ExploreWithLynne
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The Story of Seaman Dan
Seaman Dan’s music combines blues, hula and jazz with the traditional music of his Torres Strait Islander culture. His combination of ‘Ailan’ style music and beautiful baritone voice takes you to a place where you can feel and smell the saltwater breeze.
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The Legacy of Joe Hill
Songwriter, itinerant laborer, and union organiser, Joe Hill was well known in hobo jungles, on picket lines and at workers' rallies. Thanks in large part to his songs and to his stirring, well-publicised call to his fellow workers on the eve of his execution—"Don't mourn, organise!"—Hill became,...
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The Futility of War with Eric Bogle
Possibly the best Australian song of all time is Bogle's tribute to the soldiers who died in the First World War, and a passionate protest against the whole concept of war. Plus more anti-war songs
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In Appreciation of Ewan MacColl
On a plaque dedicated to Ewan MacColl in London, the inscription includes: "Presented by his communist friends 25.1.1990 ... Folk Laureate – Singer – Dramatist – Marxist ... in recognition of strength and singleness of purpose of this fighter for Peace and Socialism".
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Keeping Faith
Faith Petric (1915 - 2013) was a political radical, musician, mother, and worker who united folk music and activism through almost a century of American social movements. Over her long and purposeful life, she inspired all to take responsibility for social change, for women and elders to defy...
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Ted Egan, True Blue Territorian
Ted Egan - folklorist, raconteur, songwriter and performer - lived in Australia's Northern Territory from 1949 until his death in 2025. After a 25-year career in the Public Service, he worked for the Dept of Aboriginal Affairs and as a teacher in bush schools, he turned to music. Over his career…
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Tribute to Alistair Hulett
The music of the late, great Alistair Hulett, singer, songwriter, punk rocker and Co-founder of Socialist Alernative
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Songs of Eureka
The story of Eureka in song
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The Shearers' Strike of 1891
The Shearers' Strike of 1891 saw more than 1000 men downing shears to march through the streets of Barcaldine demanding better conditions from graziers and for the 'recognition of unionism'.Lasting four months, the strike ended with 13 of its leaders arrested and sentenced to three years hard...
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Ned Kelly, the Legend
And no man single handedCan hope to break the barsThere's a thousand like Ned KellyWho'll hoist the flag of stars
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Tribute to Dick Gaughan
Celebration of Dick Gaughan, traditional Scottish singer and passionate social activist
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Tribute to George Despard
A tribute to George Despard, the gentle warrior
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Tribute to Robbie Burns
Robbie Burns is a name etched into the heart of Scotland’s history. Join me for a select handful of his works.
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Tribute to John Cummins
A tribute to John Cummins on the anniversary of his death. Reflective comments from various speakers
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Blockade!
Short history of the blockades to save our Australian environment
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Margret Roadknight
Music of Melbourne, Marget Roadknight and her career of over six decades
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Radiothon Edition
Radioyhon 2025
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Aboriginal Anzacs
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have served in Australia's defense forces. Here are some of them.
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Rollicking Sea Shanties
Working songs of the sea
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1891
The price of wool was falling in 1891. Or so they say. The story behind the Shearers' Strike
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Tribute to Auriel Andrew
A tribute to Aurial Andrew, an Arrente woman from the Northern Territory. Auriel was a country music singer with a sweet voice, the first Aboriginal woman to appear on Australian television as an entertainer.
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AUKUS the Biggest Scam
The biggest scam of all time is AUKUS. Plus, let's update the taxation system
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Racism on the rise
Since the defeat of the Voice referendum, racism has skyrocketed as racists are emboldened. Many of them are in parliament, Senator Nampijinpa Price is one example
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Peter Dutton looking for votes
Peter Dutton has entered the battle for the Bro Votes
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What a Waste
Waste is a vital part of the capitalist system. Is it all just garbage? Plus - USA is the most aggressive and violent country in recorded history
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From the Blockades
Looking back at the Blockades from the 1970s to now, and the music they i nspired
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Songs of Solidarity - Alistair Hulitt
A tribute to Alistair Hulitt, singer, songwriter and international socialist
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Roy Bailey Tribute part two
Part Two of the tribute to Roy Bailey, sociologist, socialist and musician.
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Tax Money, Church Money
Lies are shamelessly commonplace in politics. Churches must pay tax
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Peaceful Melodies: Anti-War Songs of the 60s
War No More: Exploring Anti-War Songs of the Sixties/ Part 1
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Our Indigenous Soldiers
A brief look at some of our indigenous soldiers.
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Anzac and Jingoism
War shouldn’t be glorified through discourse of patriotism and the Aussie way.
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Tune Union
Union Music Singalong
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Australia a Republic, we don't need the British Royals
Whi cares about photoshopping a family happy snap, we should care about the whole parasitical family
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Tribute to Roy Bailey
A tribute to Roy Bailey, (20 October 1935 – 20 November 2018), English Socialist Folk Singer
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Talking to Women
Women talk about their experiences in 1980s and 70s. Poetry from Comrade Natasha
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Scott has Left the Building
The exit of former disgraced PM, Morrison, after 2 years of sitting on the back bench,
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Right Wing Group spends thousands on Facebook
Bizarre Barnaby, Right wing lobby group spending thousands on Fecebook and emboldened racists now attacking Traditional Heritage Rights
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The funding of the Voice defeat
Who paid for the anti-Voice campaign and why Australia is a racist country. Also, review of the Palace Letters
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Good Riddance Scott Morrison
So long Scott, it's not been good to know you
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