Today's show covers a wide variety of topics. We take a look at the latest developments in the stories of Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. We discuss the bitcoin bubble and where crypto currencies are headed. We look at a controversial abortion law which was narrowly blocked in the NSW parliament which would have legalised full term abortions. We also present an extraordinary document in the form of a letter to the New York Times written by Albert Einstein about the fascist threat...

In today's show we analyse a letter by Pope Francis to the participants in the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in April 2017. This letter contains a savage attack on libertarian philosophy which is tantamount to a repudiation of the most basic values of moder liberal democracy. The basic message is in line with a Marxist / collectivist viewpoint which percieves individual rights as a threat to the greater good of the greater number.  It is hard to see how these...

Is a meringue pie in the face an assault or a political act? Today we look at this question in the context of the pie assault of QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce. There is a long tradition of "pieing" as a political act. Bill Gates was famously "pied" in 1998. Yes it's illegal, but many people who get pied are big enougn not to press charges. Not so in the case of Mr Joyce. We also look at the issue of "universal basic income" as a proposal for alleviating the problems of long term...

In today's show we examine the facts surrounding the US airstrike against Syria which took place on April 7 2017.

Today we examine the evidence that Milo Yiannopoulos endorsed or excused pedophilia. We examine this issue in the context of our ongoing study of gay culture (see previous episode on pizzagate). In his conversation with Joe Rogan, Yiannopoulos suggests that inappropriate sexual relations between "very young" men and adults is common among the rich and famous Hollywood set with which he has mixed. Yiannopoulos also appears to be comfortable with the fact that he was molested as a 13 year...

Today we welcome Brendon O'Connell back to the show. Brendon was convicted in 2010 under controversial anti-discrimination laws after posting a series of Youtube videos depicting Israel as a "racist, homicidal regime". After his release, Brendon continued with his activism and was charged again, but fled to Iran while on bail. He joins us today from Kuala Lumpur. Brendon talks of the infiltration of Australian security networks, telcos, banking and medical systems in Australia by Israeli...

Iran, with the 4th largest oil reserves in the world, is a country which has been highly significant for the geoplitical strategies of Western powers since the end of World War II. The West has employed various tactics in its attempt to maintain control, including politcal subversion, destabilisation, installation of puppet leaders, sanctions, the lifting of sanctions and veiled threats of war. Today we take a look at the history of Iran's relations with the West and we evaluate the recent...

In today's show we reflect on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. We examine some of the key issues of contention in Trump's policy plans and review some of the earlier TNRA shows covering Trump's campaign. Other issues covered in today's show include the concept of "universal basic income" and its possible connection to the rollout of a cashless welfare card as part of a plan to eliminate cash globally. Related Links All References to ‘Climate...

In the wake of recent statements from Donald Trump on torture, today's show delves into the issue of torture in depth. What is torture? What is its real purpose?  What is its connection to psychopathology? How does the glamourised Hollywood treatment of the subject distract us from understanding the real issues? Related Links Trump: Torture absolutely works Trump: Defense Secretary Mattis can 'override' me on torture S-21, The Torture and Killing Machine Christopher Hitchens - On...