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The Five Minute Advocate Podcast

Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

Australian perspectives on the week"s neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth. Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies. Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations. Produced for community radio stations across

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5:00

The Mirror of Fear - With Michael Walker

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Michael Walker examines how fear-driven politics have led powerful nations down self-destructive paths. Drawing on the words of the Roman historian Livy, Walker reflects on the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza and their human and economic toll, arguing that a desire for security has led to policies that ultimately weaken the state. He compares this trajectory to past U.S. military interventions, particularly in Iraq, and questions Australia’s increasing militarization in response to

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War, Power, and No Debate - With Julie Macken (rpt)

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/07/24

In this powerful episode, Julie Macken delivers a scathing critique of global warmongering and questions Australia's undemocratic war powers. She urges listeners to hold their leaders accountable before we're dragged into yet another foreign conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Reckoning and Resistance - With Julie Macken

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/07/16

This week on The Five Minute Advocate Julie Macken reflects on a week of seismic national revelations — from findings of systemic racism and genocide against First Nations people to questions surrounding the timing and motivations behind Gillian Segal’s controversial antisemitism report. She also warns of the dangerous implications of Australia militarising its economy under U.S. pressure, calling urgently for reform to the nation’s unchecked war powers.See omnystudio.com/listener

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Overtourism - With Michael Walker

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker unpacks the rising global backlash against overtourism—from Everest traffic jams to angry locals in Europe and Japan. With environmental damage and housing crises mounting, he asks: is it time to rethink how, and where, we travel?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Extractivism – with Michael Walker (rpt)

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/07/02

With renewable energy surviving Australia’s election, in this episode of The Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker explores the challenges ahead—including the environmental cost of lithium mining on Indigenous land. Michael also highlights the little-known First Nations Clean Energy Strategy as a rare chance to shift power and ownership to Indigenous communities in the green transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

War, Power, and No Debate - With Julie Macken

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In this powerful episode, Julie Macken delivers a scathing critique of global warmongering and questions Australia's undemocratic war powers. She urges listeners to hold their leaders accountable before we're dragged into yet another foreign conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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Mobility Justice

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/06/17

Michael Walker explores how Australia's car-dependent suburbs are failing residents—driving up costs, limiting mobility, and eroding health. He makes the case for better public and active transport options that reconnect communities and reduce our reliance on cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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King’s Birthday Reflections – Have We Really...

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/06/09

In this episode of A Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox reflects on the significance of the King’s birthday honours — and uses the moment to ask broader questions about the state of the world. Drawing on her own experience as a Jewish refugee born before World War II, Eva examines the erosion of postwar optimism, the impact of power and technology, and the urgent need to reclaim our shared humanity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Courage, Cowardice, and Palestine - With Julie Macken

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Julie Macken reflects on moral courage in the face of Australia’s muted response to the crisis in Gaza. Drawing on legal commentary and historical parallels, she argues that ignoring international law erodes national trust, damages our global standing, and inflicts deep moral injury. In just five minutes, she makes a compelling case for why silence is not an option.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Extractivism – with Michael Walker

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/05/26

With renewable energy surviving Australia’s election, in this episode of The Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker explores the challenges ahead—including the environmental cost of lithium mining on Indigenous land. Michael also highlights the little-known First Nations Clean Energy Strategy as a rare chance to shift power and ownership to Indigenous communities in the green transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What Now for Labor? - With Eva Cox

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/05/19

In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox takes a sharp look at the post-election landscape: Labor’s win in the House, their lack of control in the Senate, and what that means for getting things done. With new faces in power, shifting party dynamics, and some unexpected moves, Eva unpacks the political puzzle and asks—what kind of change can we really expect?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Framing The Win – With Julie Macken

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/05/13

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken unpacks the aftermath of the election. Labor may have won big on paper — 92 seats — but Julie asks: what does that win really mean? As the second phase kicks off, it’s no longer about votes — it’s about narrative. Julie dives into how the Albanese government is framing their victory, from pinning part of their success as vindication for their moderate stance on Gaza to Ed Husic’s quiet political exile,

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55:00

This Is Not A Horse Race - Part 2

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/05/08

The 2025 federal election is done and dusted but the full extent of the fallout from Labor’s landslide victory still remains to be seen. Join Julie Macken and Michael Walkeras they return for the final installment of ‘This Is Not A Horse Race’ tounpack what exactly transpired along the election trail, what issues were explored and ignored and ask the Community Radio Network’s Political Reporter Noah Secomb - where to from here. Let us know your thoughts by emailing

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Maintaining hope for change - With Michael Walker

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/05/05

In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker unpacks the meaning behind Australia’s recent election results, highlighting public disillusionment and the silence on foreign policy. Drawing on the “Stockdale Paradox,” he calls for clear-eyed advocacy grounded in hope and realism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What Makes a Good Society? - With Eva Cox

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/04/28

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, host Eva Cox explores how politics often overlooks the unpaid labor—especially by women—that sustains our communities. With the election approaching, Eva challenges us to rethink progress, focusing on care, connection, and equity over monetary measuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Calling A Spade, A Spade - With Julie Macken

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/04/23

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Julie Macken explores how our society has collectively normalised human rights abuses — so much so, they barely register as atrocities anymore. From Trump’s praise for El Salvador’s brutal prisons to Australia’s own offshore detention regime, she shares the harrowing story of refugee Benham Sattar and connects it to the urgent need to name atrocities clearly, including the ongoing devastation in Gaza. Julie implores us to rediscover our

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Australia’s Polarisation Paradox

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/04/14

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker digs into why Australia isn’t following the global trend of political polarisation. He unpacks fresh research showing that Aussies are actually becoming more tolerant of differing views—thanks in part to things like compulsory voting and a general disillusionment with party politics. Plus, he looks at why young Australian men haven’t jumped on the anti-diversity bandwagon seen in places like the US and UK, with housing and

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Uncertain Times Ahead - With Eva Cox

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/04/08

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox explores how the shifting global landscape, fueled by America's current policies under Trump’s administration, could impact Australia's upcoming federal election. With the US stepping back from its role as a global leader, Eva discusses how this uncertainty could shape Australia's future and its relationship with the Western world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This Is Not A Horse Race - Part 1

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/04/02

The federal election is fast approaching and it got the FMA team thinking about the way in which campaigns are often treated as if they were horse races, with the mainstream media often framing the parties as either winners or losers depending on polling and who “won” the media that day. But this is not a horse race, it’s an election with very high stakes for people across Australia and what happens during the campaign and its outcome really matters to all of us. For the very

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Navigating the Election Campaign with Julie Macken

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken discusses the federal election campaign, highlighting how international instability and disillusionment with politics shape public sentiment. She explores how political campaigns use imagery and slogans to tap into the collective imagination, urging listeners to stay grounded in reality and avoid falling into fantasy or conspiracies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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