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Local, national and international interviews with activists on human rights, civil liberties and animal welfare issues. The show has been on air since the late 1980s.

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Melbourne, VIC

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Local, national and international interviews with activists on human rights, civil liberties and animal welfare issues. The show has been on air since the late 1980s.

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English


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Part 2: Country profile of the Caribbean Islands Saint Vincent and the Grenadines I 3 repeat interviews from earlier this year

4/14/2026
Part 2 of the country profile of the Caribbean Islands Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with Dr Sasha Gillies- Lekakis.Plus 3 Repeat interview from earlier in the year:1.Dr Helen Rosenbaum, daughter of Holocaust survivors talking about her family history, her journey to activism for peace and also concerns that history could repeat, a reference to her father’s role in the removal of Palestinians from their land in 1948.2. Ann Wright, former colonel in the US army and now peace and antiwar activist, recounts her visit to Cuba, Venezuela and Minneapolis earlier this year.3. Australian Palestinian activist Amin Abbas on the situation in Palestine and the inaction of the Australian Government to address the genocide there.

Duration:01:59:59

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Insights from a participant in a huge worldwide humanitarian delegation to Cuba I Exposing Australian military involvement in the war on Iran I Israel's illegal settlements expansionist plans for the West Bank I Part 1: St Vincents & The Grenadines

4/7/2026
His week that was – Kevin HealyFormer Colonel with the US military and now political activist Ann Wright was one of a huge delegation from many countries to travel to Cuba to take supplies and show their support for the people. She talks about what she experienced there.Co-founder of Union Aid Abroad (APHEDA) and recipient of the 2023-4 Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize Helen McCue still working to instill backbone in the ALP government regarding standing up to the US and assessing the current situation there.Part 1 of the country profile of the Caribbean islands Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with Dr Sasha Gillies-Lekakis. This country played a role in the recent successful vote at the UN regarding slavery

Duration:01:57:30

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Worldwide impacts of Trump & Netanyahu's war on Iran I Conversation between publisher Louise Adler and cancelled Palestinian writer/academic Randa Abdel Fatah I Part 2: impacts of war on Iran on Pacific Nations I Monthly update from Genethics Network

3/31/2026
His week that was – Kevin Healy More of the impacts worldwide of Trump and Netanyahu’s war on Iran with Dr Binoy Kampmark, senior lecturer at RMIT university Conversation between publisher Louise Adler and Australian- Palestinian writer, human rights activist and academic Randa Abdel Fatah. Part 2 of interview with Nic Maclellan, correspondent from Islands Business, looking at impact of war on Pacific Nations. Bob Phelps, director of Genethics Network, with his monthly scrutiny of the push for more GM.

Duration:01:57:55

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Human Rights in Cuba, Venezuela & Minnesota I The war on Iran - the worldwide negative implications for Human Rights & the Environment I Impact of the war on Iran for migrant workers & Pacific Nations

3/24/2026
His Week That Was – Kevin HealyRetired US Army Colonel and for decades human rights and environmental activist Ann Wright talking about her visit earlier in the year to Cuba, Venezuela and Minnesota.Perth doctor,human rights activist and environmentalist Colin Hughes looking at the world and not liking what he sees.Chairperson of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines Peter Murphy outlining the impact of the war on Iran on migrant workers in the Gulf States and at home in the Philippines.Correspondent with Islands Business Nic Maclellan and the impact of the war on Pacific nations.

Duration:01:59:51

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Australians for War Powers Reform I Dire consequences of Middle East war spreading beyond Middle East I Australian involvement in US war machine I Australian Government hypocrisy regarding visas & asylum seekers

3/17/2026
His Week That Was – Kevin HealyWhy we need War Powers Reform with Dr Alison Broinowski reprsenting Australians for War Powers ReformDr Tim Anderson and the dire consequences of the war in the Middle East for people in many countries, not just the Middle EastProfessor Richard Tanter and the extent of Australian involvement in the US war machineDr Binoy Kampmark and a dose of hypocrisy by the Australian government regarding visas and asylum seekers

Duration:01:57:16

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Two Middle East updates I Unravelling Chen Yun & Falun Gong I Bougainville Independence - the current situation

3/10/2026
His Week That Was – Kevin HealyPeace activist and writer from Chicago Kathy Kelly with her concerns about the directions the Middle East is heading.Professor Jocelyn Chey unravels Chen Yun and Falun Gong.Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees also analysing the situation in the Middle East.Advocate for independence for Bougainville, Vikki John, looks at the current situation there.

Duration:01:59:06

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Human rights: Philippines & Iran I Venezuela update I PM Albanese's lack of values & ethics for Australian citizens in Syria I Empires Fall - a history lesson

3/3/2026
His week that was - Kevin HealyBombing of Iran, 40th anniversary of people power uprising in the Philippines and 40 years later another despotic leader meeting his match in ICC at The Hague. Speaking with human rights activist Peter Murphy.One leader assassinated in Iran, another kidnapped from Venezuela. Where are he and his wife and what is happening in Venezuela. Activist Coral Wynter has been watching closely.Values, Ethics and Fear. Retired Angelican bishop of Canberra-Goulburn George Browning puts these questions to Prime Minister Albanese regarding the failure to return Australian women and children to Australia from northern Syria.Historian, theologian, writer and social commentator John Queripel has a history lesson on the fall of empires.

Duration:01:59:41

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Epstein files refocussed I Joining Jewish Council of Australia I Chagos Islands -denial of human rights I Muslim women in Australia face violence, prejudice & exclusion I Jewish opposition to visit by Israeli President

2/24/2026
Jacob Grech, activist and broadcaster, turns the story of Jeffrey Epstein upside down.Dr Helen Rosenbaum talking about her family background and her journey to membership of Jewish Council of Australia.Dr Binoy Kampmark and the denial of human rights for the people of the Chagos Islands.Dr Helen McQue and the untold story of violence, prejudice and exclusion of Muslim women in Australia.Peter Slezak, prominent Jewish academic, explains why he opposed the visit to Australia of the President of Israel.

Duration:02:00:07

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Increasing threats to civil liberties I Lynas Corporation's environmental impacts I Who is controlling Gaza I Victories against deep sea mining projects in NZ & Norway

2/17/2026
His week that was - Kevin HealyAustralian Palestinian activist Amin Abbas speaking about the increasing threats to civil liberties in Australia from our governments.Environmental consultant Lee Tan with another side to the successful Australian rare earths mining company Lynas Corporation.Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees also expressing the demise of our civil liberties and future for the people of Palestine.Ken Davis, International Projects Manager with APHEDA on who is controlling Gaza.James Hila from the Deep Sea Mining Campaign with 2 victories against projects in New Zealand and Norway. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:59:57

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Violations of UN laws by Trump & Israel I Inaction on fossil fuel reduction I Trinidad & Tobago, Pt. 2 I Genetic engineering update

2/10/2026
His week that was - Mr Kevin HealyDr Richard Broinowski, retired Australian diplomat talks about the home invasion and kidnapping of the Venezuelan President and his wife and other violations of UN laws by Israel.Perth medical doctor and environmental activist Dr Colin Hughes focusing on challenges facing us all from climate change and inaction on fossil fuels reduction and the situation in Palestine which the western world leaders sanction.Dr Sasha Gillies-Lekakis with Part 2 of his country profile of Trinidad and Tobago.Executive Director of GeneEthics Network Bob Phelps discusses the latest push for genetic engineering. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:02:00:03

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Zionist pressure leads to demise of Adelaide Writers Week, pressure to cancel visit by Israeli President I Trump regime's attack on Venezuela & its threats to Cuba, Mexico & Iran I Part 2 - Venezuela I Part 1 Trinidad & Tobago I Pacific Nations update

2/3/2026
Zionist pressure leading to the demise of the Adelaide Writers Week, pressure on Australian Government to cancel visit by Israeli President Hertzog, situation in Gaza and West Bank with retired Adelaide QC Paul Heywood-Smith.Academic and author Dr Tim Anderson discusses the attacks on Venezuela, threats to Cuba, Mexico and Iran by the Trump regime.Part 2 of the history and present situation for Venezuela with activists Coral Wynter and Jim McIlroy.Dr Sasha Gillies-Lekakis with his history profile of Trinidad and Tobago.Journalist and correspondent with Islands Business Nic Maclellan exploring the many issues facing the Pacific Nations Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:56:41

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U.S. parallels Germany in the 1930's | Iran: countering some lies & distortions | Update on the case against former Philippines President Duterte | Venezuela's future after US kidnap it's President

1/27/2026
On the first Tuesday Hometime programme in 2026:Veteran U.S. human rights activist Kathy Kelly speaks about the climate of fear and intimidation in her courtry and likens it to Germany in the 1930's.Political scientist and author Dr Tim Anderson counters some of the lies and distorions we are presented with in regard to the situation in Irann.Human rights and trade union-activist Peter Murphy with an update on the case in The Hague against the former President of the Philippines Duterte and the ongoing human rights abuses. Also the increasing role of Australian military in the Philippines.Coral Winter and Jim Mcillroy speak about the uncertain future for Venezuela following the bombing and kidnaping in the middle of the night of the President and his wife by U.S. armed forces. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:58:37

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2025 Wrap: with regular Tuesday Hometime guests

12/16/2025
His Week that Was – Kevin HealyWrap up for 2025 by the following contributors to the program during the year:Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees - Human rights activist, inaugural winner of the Jerusalem Al Quds peace prize, writer and poet.Dr Sue Wareham: President of the Medical Association for the Prevention of War.Dr Colin Hughes: former head of general practice in Perth, environmental activist.Nic Maclellan: Journalist with Islands Business, based in Fiji Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:57:14

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The situation in Venezuela I Rising Tide in Newcastle & World Beyond War l Women of Palestine l Part 2 of John Lander's visit to China

12/9/2025
His week that was - Kevin HealyFred Fuentes and the situation in VenezuelaAlan Clayton at Rising Tide in Newcastle and work with World Beyond WarDr Helen McCue and women of PalestinePart 2 of John Lander's 3 week visit to China

Duration:01:59:24

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Wrap of 2025 global affairs l Part 2 lecture by US journalist Chris Hedges l Part 1 John Lander's visit to China & Joan Coxsedge's Hard Facts for Hard Times

12/2/2025
His week that was - Kevin HealyWrap up of 2025 with Dr Binoy Kampmark, Senior lecturer at RMITPart 2 of Edward Said Memorial Lecture by Chris Hedges - US award winning journalist and writerPart 1 of John Lander's 3 week visit to ChinaJoan Coxsedge with Hard Facts for Hard Times Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:59:37

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Fukushima 14 years on from the nuclear power disaster I The on going consequences for Australia 50 years after the Whitlam dismissal I Part 1 lecture by US journalist Chris Hedges l GeneEthics Network-exposing genetic engineering tricks

11/25/2025
His week that was - Kevin Healy Associate Professor Tilman Ruff speaking about his recent time in Fukushima, 14 years since the nuclear power disaster. What has been done, what needs to be done and what can't be done.Broadcaster and activist Jacob Grech with his views on the Whitlam dismissal 50 years ago and the consequences for Australia today,Part 1 of the Edward Said Memorial Lecture by journalist and writer Chris Hedges.Executive Director of the GeneEthics Network Bob Phelps exposing genetic engineering tricks. Head to www.3cr.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and the previous podcasts

Duration:02:00:16

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Human rights in Zimbabwe past and present | Deaths of Palestinian Journalists & international media's complicity in genocide | What is a cease fire | Dr Colin Hughes life of activism

10/21/2025
His week that was – Kevin HealyZimbabwe past and present with human rights and trade union activist Peter Murphy,Recording of lecture by US journalist Chris Hedges on deaths of Palestinian journalists and the role of international media in allowing the genocide to continue.Senior lecturer at RMIT University Binoy Kampmark on what is a cease fire.Dr Colin Hughes, medical activist, environmentalist and antiwar activist talking about his life of activism Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:59:43

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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist a victim of political censorship in Australia | Australian Friends of Palestine | Plans for nuclear waste dump near Alice Springs | US bomb fishing boats in international waters | Australia's greenhouse emissions targets

10/14/2025
His week that was – Kevin HealyChris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, another victim of political censorship in Australia Christa Christakis, chairperson of AFOPA.Freelance journalist and activist in Alice Springs Jorgen Doyle, and plans for high level international nuclear waste dump south of Alice.Dr Tim Anderson and US bombing of fishing boats in international waters off Venezuela.Dr Mark Diesendorf analyzing the Federal Government’s greenhouse emissions target and what is needed to achieve them, but more importantly do much better Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:01:59:05

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7th October 2025 is dedicated to the people of Palestine | Interviews with activists and advocates for Palestine

10/7/2025
Special programme for Palestine Featuring:Amin Abbas – founder of Australian Charity for Palestinian Children – Olive Kids,Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees AM – human rights activist, academic, author and poet,Dr Helen McCue – instrumental in the foundation of APHEDA – Union Aid Abroad, after witnessing the massacre at Sabra and Shalita refugee camps in Lebanon in 1983 and lifelong advocate for Palestine,Retired Adelaide QC Paul Heywood-Smith founding member of Australia Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) in Adelaide and active supporter of Palestine, Dr Binoy Kampmark – Senior Lecturer at RMIT University, Melbourne. Human rights activist and commentator,Peter Slezak, prominent Jewish human rights activist and Honorary Professor at UNSW in Sydney, an outspoken campaigner for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:02:00:02

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An advocate's work in Palestine and 2019 West bank | Anti Nuclear, Gas, Climate Change: Pt. 2 | Philippines human rights: then and now | 1930s Germany & the dangers of idealising a martyr | Current directions in Genetic Engineering

9/30/2025
His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Christa Christakis, Chairperson of AFOPA, speaks about her background before, and her work for Palestine since joining and her experiences while in the West Bank in 2019, Part 2 of the interview with Dr Colin Hughes, former head of general practice in Perth East, a clinical lecturer at Curtain Medical School and human rights and environmental activist, Human rights activist Peter Murphy remembering the beginning and end of martial law in the Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos Senior and the deteriorating rights situation in that country today, Social commentator and author John Queripel warning of the danger of idealizing a martyr with an example from 1930’s Germany, and Executive Director of the GeneEthics Network Bob Phelps with an update on what the proponents of genetic engineering are up to. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Duration:02:00:09