Host Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis speaks about the controversial opening of a kebab shop by notorious Sydney influencer and outspoken homophobe, Spanian, in Sydney's queer capital, Newtown.

Executive producer Bec Cushway gives an update on the recent highs and lows of trans healthcare policies in Queensland.

Eva and Bec discuss the Labor Party's leaked talking points on Israel and Palestine and it's political ramifications wth Deep Cut News journalist Alex McKinnon. They also highlight international AI copyright laws with Dr. Louise Buckingham, looking into artists' rights amid AI advancements. 

Producer Nyaboth Chuol delves into ASMR - a phenomenon that has gone from the fringes of the Internet to garnering mainstream attention. 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Bec Cushway, Eva-Sikes Gerogiannis and Nyaboth Chuol. 

Executive produced by Bec Cushway.

Hosted by Bec Cushway and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis

Aired 1 November 2025 on Gadigal land.

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Host Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis speaks about the controversial opening of a kebab shop by notorious Sydney influencer and outspoken homophobe, Spanian, in Sydney's queer capital, Newtown.
Executive producer Bec Cushway gives an update on the recent highs and lows of trans healthcare policies in Queensland.
Eva and Bec discuss the Labor Party's leaked talking points on Israel and Palestine and it's political ramifications wth Deep Cut News journalist Alex McKinnon. They also highlight international AI copyright laws with Dr. Louise Buckingham, looking into artists' rights amid AI advancements.&nbsp;
Producer Nyaboth Chuol delves into ASMR - a phenomenon that has gone from the fringes of the Internet to garnering mainstream attention.&nbsp;
This episode of Backchat was produced by Bec Cushway, Eva-Sikes Gerogiannis and Nyaboth Chuol.&nbsp;
Executive produced by Bec Cushway.
Hosted by Bec Cushway and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis
Aired 1 November 2025 on Gadigal land.
Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend.&nbsp;

Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting.

Hosted by Dani Zhang and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Dani Zhang, Holly Payne, Tanita Razaghi, Libby Hopper, Sana Shaikh, Lilly Grainger, Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Euan Kielly, Elisa Papaioannou, Grace Pittar, Jaspar McCahon-Boersma and Bridgette Donnellan. 

Got an idea for a story? Email us: backchat@fbiradio.com We're also on Instagram @backchatfbiradio and X @BackchatFBi.

Your alternative to talkback.&nbsp;Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting.
Hosted by Dani Zhang and Tanita Razaghi. Executive produced by Rebecca Cushway, with producers Dani Zhang, Holly Payne, Tanita Razaghi, Libby Hopper, Sana Shaikh, Lilly Grainger, Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Euan Kielly, Elisa Papaioannou, Grace Pittar, Jaspar McCahon-Boersma and Bridgette Donnellan.&nbsp;
Got an idea for a story? Email us: backchat@fbiradio.com We're also on Instagram @backchatfbiradio and X @BackchatFBi.

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

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