Mike speaks with conflict strategist, mediator and social commentator Sarah Blake about when music meet.

The discuss artists using music as protest, the debate over neutrality, support acts pulling out of Ed Sheeran’s tour, and the growing influence of corporate power. 

At its heart, the controversy raises questions about free expression, taking sides and the power dynamics behind political conflict.

Mike speaks with conflict strategist, mediator and social commentator Sarah Blake about when music meet.
The discuss artists using music as protest, the debate over neutrality, support acts pulling out of Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s tour, and the growing influence of corporate power.&nbsp;
At its heart, the controversy raises questions about free expression, taking sides and the power dynamics behind political conflict.

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

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Sarah Blake - When music meets politics

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John Preston joins Mike Jeffreys to discuss all things politics.

John Preston joins Mike Jeffreys to discuss all things politics.

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Mike is joined by consumer behaviour analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart, to discuss allegations Woolworths staff intimidated IGA employees.

Barry explains the difference between corporate values and competitive behaviour, after large groups of uniformed Woolworths staff reportedly visited an IGA store to compare prices and products. 

While such comparisons are common, Barry questions whether these visits crossed the line into intimidating behaviour - and what it could mean for Woolworths’ reputation and the relationship between big retailers and small businesses.

Mike is joined by consumer behaviour analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart, to discuss allegations Woolworths staff intimidated IGA employees.
Barry explains the difference between corporate values and competitive behaviour, after large groups of uniformed Woolworths staff reportedly visited an IGA store to compare prices and products.&nbsp;
While such comparisons are common, Barry questions whether these visits crossed the line into intimidating behaviour - and what it could mean for Woolworths&rsquo; reputation and the relationship between big retailers and small businesses.

Sarah Blake - When music meets politics

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