Musician and writer Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay woman from freshwater country in north-west New South Wales. Her debut novel was 2020’s critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning Song of the Crocodile. In this episode, from Schwartz Media’s podcast Read This, Michael sits down with Nardi for a wide ranging conversation about her new book, The Belburd.




Reading list:

Song of the Crocodile, Nardi Simpson, 2024

The Belburd, Nardi Simpson, 2024




You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 




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Guest: Nardi Simpson

Musician and writer Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay woman from freshwater country in north-west New South Wales. Her debut novel was 2020’s critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning Song of the Crocodile. In this episode, from Schwartz Media’s podcast Read This, Michael sits down with Nardi for a wide ranging conversation about her new book, The Belburd. Reading list:Song of the Crocodile, Nardi Simpson, 2024The Belburd, Nardi Simpson, 2024 You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.  Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themonthlymagazine/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/THEMONTHLY">Twitter</a>Guest: Nardi Simpson

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Read This: Nardi Simpson Is Breaking Her Own Rules

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Is the world about to see the United States intervene in another country – this time, Iran?

Since late December, Iran has been rocked by mass protests, and the government has responded with force.

The internet has been cut for days at a time, making it difficult to verify what’s happening on the ground. Reports suggest a death toll in the thousands, with even larger numbers of protesters detained.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has been publicly encouraging protesters and declaring that “help is on the way”.

Today, Iranian-born analyst and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi, on a regime fighting for survival – and on what Trump’s threats could mean for the entire Middle East.

 

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Guest: Iranian-born analyst and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi.

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Is the world about to see the United States intervene in another country &ndash; this time, Iran?
Since late December, Iran has been rocked by mass protests, and the government has responded with force.
The internet has been cut for days at a time, making it difficult to verify what&rsquo;s happening on the ground. Reports suggest a death toll in the thousands, with even larger numbers of protesters detained.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has been publicly encouraging protesters and declaring that &ldquo;help is on the way&rdquo;.
Today, Iranian-born analyst and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi, on a regime fighting for survival &ndash; and on what Trump&rsquo;s threats could mean for the entire Middle East.
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Guest: Iranian-born analyst and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi.
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Kin Cheung

Will Trump go to war with Iran?

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Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled after the removal of Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah sparked a mass boycott of the event by more than 100 writers who were programmed to attend, as well as the resignation of the festival’s director.

In a statement on Tuesday, Adelaide Festival apologised to Abdel-Fattah, but rather than reinstating her, they announced that Australia’s premier free literary event would not go ahead – and almost all remaining board members would stand down.

The board described the cancellation as a “deeply regrettable outcome”.

Today, InDaily journalist Helen Karakulak on questions of political influence – and what the cancellation means for the future of the arts.

 

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Guest:InDaily journalist Helen Karakulak

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Adelaide Writers&rsquo; Week has been cancelled after the removal of Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah sparked a mass boycott of the event by more than 100 writers who were programmed to attend, as well as the resignation of the festival&rsquo;s director.
In a statement on Tuesday, Adelaide Festival apologised to Abdel-Fattah, but rather than reinstating her, they announced that Australia&rsquo;s premier free literary event would not go ahead &ndash; and almost all remaining board members would stand down.
The board described the cancellation as a &ldquo;deeply regrettable outcome&rdquo;.
Today, InDaily journalist Helen Karakulak on questions of political influence &ndash; and what the cancellation means for the future of the arts.
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Guest: InDaily journalist Helen Karakulak
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How cancelling a Palestinian writer blew up Adelaide Writers Week

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Ten days out from the American capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the country faces an uncertain future.

Pro-regime gangs with guns are roaming the streets, citizens are deleting their messages and search histories before going out, for fear of being searched and punished for being critical of the government.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump insists he will control the oil-rich nation.

Today, we speak to a Venezuelan journalist who lives abroad. We aren’t using her full name as her family back home fear retribution. She talks about Maduro’s legacy, the reality on the ground after Trump’s intervention, and what comes next for the people of Venezuela.

 

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Guest: Venezuelan journalist living abroad 

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Ten days out from the American capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the country faces an uncertain future.
Pro-regime gangs with guns are roaming the streets, citizens are deleting their messages and search histories before going out, for fear of being searched and punished for being critical of the government.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump insists he will control the oil-rich nation.
Today, we speak to a Venezuelan journalist who lives abroad. We aren&rsquo;t using her full name as her family back home fear retribution. She talks about Maduro&rsquo;s legacy, the reality on the ground after Trump&rsquo;s intervention, and what comes next for the people of Venezuela.
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Guest: Venezuelan journalist living abroad&nbsp;
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What's next for Venezuela?

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