This week on Backchat, producer Sumaiya Chowdhure and PhD student Lauren A. Miller unmask the mental health effects of constant self-viewing in the age of social media and augmented filters.

Then, employment lawyer Seri Feldman-Gubbay from Redfern Legal Centre breaks down new reforms that make it easier for victim-survivors of workplace harassment to seek justice.

Finally, we explore Green Music Australia’s new initiative to help musicians and artists use their work to fight climate change, featuring CEO Berish Bilander and musician Elana Stone. 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Bec Cushway, Sana Sheikh, and Sumaiya Chowdhure, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. 

This episode of Backchat aired on 28th September 2024 on Gadigal land.

This week on Backchat, producer Sumaiya Chowdhure and PhD student Lauren A. Miller unmask the mental health effects of constant self-viewing in the age of social media and augmented filters.
Then, employment lawyer Seri Feldman-Gubbay from Redfern Legal Centre breaks down new reforms that make it easier for victim-survivors of workplace harassment to seek justice.
Finally, we explore Green Music Australia’s new initiative to help musicians and artists use their work to fight climate change, featuring CEO Berish Bilander and musician Elana Stone. 
This episode of Backchat was produced by Bec Cushway, Sana Sheikh, and Sumaiya Chowdhure, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. 
This episode of Backchat aired on 28th September 2024 on Gadigal land.

Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting. Hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Libby Hopper and Nic Huntington. Got an idea for a story? Email us: backchat@fbiradio.com We're also on Twitter @BackchatFBi

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Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting. Hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Libby Hopper and Nic Huntington. Got an idea for a story? Email us: backchat@fbiradio.com We're also on Twitter @BackchatFBi
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Backchat

Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting from Sydney's best young news journalists.

Hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Sana Shaikh, Libby Hopper, and Nic Huntington. 

Got an idea for a story? - backchat@fbiradio.com. We're also on X (Twitter) and Instagram - @BackchatFBi

Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting from Sydney's best young news journalists.
Hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Sana Shaikh, Libby Hopper, and Nic Huntington. 
Got an idea for a story? - <a href="mailto:eamonn@fbiradio.com">backchat@fbiradio.com</a>. We're also on X (Twitter) and Instagram - @BackchatFBi

Are We Too Focused on Our Own Image? | Justice for Sexual Harassment Survivors | Music’s Role in the Climate Crisis

This week on Backchat, we spotlight powerful diaspora perspectives one year after the escalation of conflict in Palestine and Israel. Producer Sana Sheikh speaks with Palestinian-Australian activist Sara Shaweesh about the personal and political impact of the past 12 months. We also hear from Maggie of the anti-Zionist, anti-colonial Jewish group Tzedek Collective on solidarity and resistance within the Jewish diaspora.

Later, producer Euan Kielly dives into Australia’s new anti-doxxing laws. With insights from Professor Rob Cover and Dr. Nicola Henry, we explore how these changes could reshape online privacy, cybersecurity, and the fight against digital harassment.

This episode was produced by Sana Sheikh, Euan Kielly, and Bec Cushway, hosted by Holly Payne and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, and executive produced by Bec Cushway.

This episode aired on Gadigal land on October 5, 2024.

This week on Backchat, we spotlight powerful diaspora perspectives one year after the escalation of conflict in Palestine and Israel. Producer Sana Sheikh speaks with Palestinian-Australian activist Sara Shaweesh about the personal and political impact of the past 12 months. We also hear from Maggie of the anti-Zionist, anti-colonial Jewish group Tzedek Collective on solidarity and resistance within the Jewish diaspora.
Later, producer Euan Kielly dives into Australia’s new anti-doxxing laws. With insights from Professor Rob Cover and Dr. Nicola Henry, we explore how these changes could reshape online privacy, cybersecurity, and the fight against digital harassment.
This episode was produced by Sana Sheikh, Euan Kielly, and Bec Cushway, hosted by Holly Payne and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, and executive produced by Bec Cushway.
This episode aired on Gadigal land on October 5, 2024.

Palestinian and Jewish Perspectives: One Year On | Can Doxxing Laws Keep Us Safe?

This week on Backchat, producer Libby Hopper unpacks the NSW Government’s new funding for music festivals. Will it revive the local festival scene or is the industry still on life support?

Next, Western Sydney University med students Jessica Mitchell and Aleisha Watson share how 2000 hours of unpaid placements impact their studies and why the government’s support scheme should include med students.

Later, producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis explores the impact of a new AI chatbot in NSW public schools, talking to teachers about what this will mean for students and education.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Libby Hopper, and Bec Cushway, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi.

This episode of Backchat aired 21st September 2024 on Gadigal land.

This week on Backchat, producer Libby Hopper unpacks the NSW Government’s new funding for music festivals. Will it revive the local festival scene or is the industry still on life support?
Next, Western Sydney University med students Jessica Mitchell and Aleisha Watson share how 2000 hours of unpaid placements impact their studies and why the government’s support scheme should include med students.
Later, producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis explores the impact of a new AI chatbot in NSW public schools, talking to teachers about what this will mean for students and education.
This episode of Backchat was produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Libby Hopper, and Bec Cushway, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Tanita Razaghi.
This episode of Backchat aired 21st September 2024 on Gadigal land.

Saving NSW’s Festivals | Med Students Tackle Placement Poverty | AI in Classrooms

This week on Backchat, we break down the issues that matter most to young people for the local government elections. Producer Sana Sheikh speaks to Greens candidate Abrar Ahmad about their proposals for South West Sydney.

After that, we talk with Liz Atkins from the Greens about the future of the Inner West. What are their promises for nightlife, housing and keeping a multicultural community?

Later on in the show, our producer Bridgette Donnellan dives into eating disorders and diet culture with author of ‘All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot’ Lucinda Froomes Price and Sarah Cox, National Helpline Manager for the Butterfly Foundation. 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Sana Sheikh, Euan Kielly and Bridgette Donnellan, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Dani Zhang.

This episode of Backchat aired 14th September 2024 on Gadigal land.

This week on Backchat, we break down the issues that matter most to young people for the local government elections. Producer Sana Sheikh speaks to Greens candidate Abrar Ahmad about their proposals for South West Sydney.
After that, we talk with Liz Atkins from the Greens about the future of the Inner West. What are their promises for nightlife, housing and keeping a multicultural community?
Later on in the show, our producer Bridgette Donnellan dives into eating disorders and diet culture with author of ‘All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot’ Lucinda Froomes Price and Sarah Cox, National Helpline Manager for the Butterfly Foundation. 
This episode of Backchat was produced by Sana Sheikh, Euan Kielly and Bridgette Donnellan, executive produced by Bec Cushway, and hosted by Holly Payne and Dani Zhang.
This episode of Backchat aired 14th September 2024 on Gadigal land.

Are We Too Focused on Our Own Image? | Justice for Sexual Harassment Survivors | Music’s Role in the Climate Crisis

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