Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 28: Palestinian Activist Ahmed Alabadla on Gaza and Palestinian Recognition @boganintel

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In Episode 28 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Ahmed Alabadla, a fierce Palestinian activist and voice for Gaza, to confront the raw realities of occupation, genocide, and resistance. Ahmed recounts life growing up under siege in Gaza—its vibrant streets on October 6th before the bombs fell—and the devastating erasure of Gaza City's historic heart, questioning the territory's very future. He exposes the hidden costs ripping through Israeli society: economic collapse, workforce shortages, protests, and internal fears that the genocide threatens the state's survival. We probe Israel's biblical undercurrents—Greater Israel visions, red cows, messianic fervor, and the Amalek label fueling enmity toward Palestinians—and how Netanyahu's skin-saving schemes entwine with religious pathology.

Ahmed also slams U.S. complicity under Biden and Trump's even darker turn, and redevelopment plots amid 250+ Congress members eyeing Jerusalem.

Finally, is BDS the ultimate tool for Palestinian return, and does Australia's fresh recognition of Palestine mark a watershed or mere symbolism?

What You’ll Learn:
*The daily grind of Gaza life under occupation and its vibrant pulse before October 7th's horrors.
*The cultural catastrophe of Gaza City's destruction and its implications for Palestinian fate.
*Israel's internal fractures: economic implosion, social unrest, and fears of state viability from the genocide's toll.
*The dynamics of Palestinian resistance—coordinated across Gaza, West Bank, and allies like Hezbollah—vs. the IDF's police-force model unprepared for regional wars.
*Biblical zeal in Israeli strategy: From Amalek rhetoric to messianic drives, and its role in dehumanizing Palestinians.
*U.S. policy's deadly evolution under Trump
*BDS as a blueprint for Palestinian restoration, and Australia's Palestine recognition as a global turning point.

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Keywords: Ahmed Alabadla, Palestinian activist, Gaza occupation, genocide cost, Palestinian resistance, IDF vulnerabilities, biblical Israel, Amalek Palestinians, Trump Palestine policy, BDS movement, Australia recognizes Palestine
#BoganIntelligentsia #Palestine #Gaza #Geopolitics #BDS

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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 28: Palestinian Activist Ahmed Alabadla on Gaza and Palestinian Recognition

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-23 | Description:
In Episode 28 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Ahmed Alabadla, a fierce Palestinian activist and voice for Gaza, to confront the raw realities of occupation, genocide, and resistance. Ahmed recounts life growing up under siege in Gaza—its vibrant streets on October 6th before the bombs fell—and the devastating erasure of Gaza City's historic heart, questioning the territory's very future. He exposes the hidden costs ripping through Israeli society: economic collapse, workforce shortages, protests, and internal fears that the genocide threatens the state's survival. We probe Israel's biblical undercurrents—Greater Israel visions, red cows, messianic fervor, and the Amalek label fueling enmity toward Palestinians—and how Netanyahu's skin-saving schemes entwine with religious pathology.

Ahmed also slams U.S. complicity under Biden and Trump's even darker turn, and redevelopment plots amid 250+ Congress members eyeing Jerusalem.

Finally, is BDS the ultimate tool for Palestinian return, and does Australia's fresh recognition of Palestine mark a watershed or mere symbolism?

What You’ll Learn:
*The daily grind of Gaza life under occupation and its vibrant pulse before October 7th's horrors.
*The cultural catastrophe of Gaza City's destruction and its implications for Palestinian fate.
*Israel's internal fractures: economic implosion, social unrest, and fears of state viability from the genocide's toll.
*The dynamics of Palestinian resistance—coordinated across Gaza, West Bank, and allies like Hezbollah—vs. the IDF's police-force model unprepared for regional wars.
*Biblical zeal in Israeli strategy: From Amalek rhetoric to messianic drives, and its role in dehumanizing Palestinians.
*U.S. policy's deadly evolution under Trump
*BDS as a blueprint for Palestinian restoration, and Australia's Palestine recognition as a global turning point.

Here’s how you can help:
Substack: Subscribe for free to get episodes and show notes at boganintel.com, or go paid ($5/month)
YouTube: Subscribe to our YouTube channel youtube.com/@boganintel for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and Q&As. Hit the notification bell for updates.
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Listen: Stream on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1AXpedojoPBnciwA2cmV2s or Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bogan-intelligentsia/id1817304238.
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Keywords: Ahmed Alabadla, Palestinian activist, Gaza occupation, genocide cost, Palestinian resistance, IDF vulnerabilities, biblical Israel, Amalek Palestinians, Trump Palestine policy, BDS movement, Australia recognizes Palestine
#BoganIntelligentsia #Palestine #Gaza #Geopolitics #BDS

Chris Hedges - Palestine Betrayed - RMIT Storey Hall Melbourne 17 Oct 2025

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-20 | *It was a honour to film this talk from Chris Hedges on behalf of APAN @ RMIT on 17 Oct 2025*

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Chris Hedges - 'Palestine Betrayed' - RMIT Storey Hall Melbourne 17 Oct 2025

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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 33: John Minto on 50 Years of Activism against Apartheid and Occupation

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-20 | Description:
In Episode 33 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we dive deep with John Minto, NZ's unbreakable activist legend—from leading the 1981 Springbok Tour chaos to co-chairing the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA). Over 60 minutes, John recounts his wild ride: plane-buzzing Eden Park with anti-apartheid leaflets, union shutdowns that halted the nation, and arrests from Vietnam protests to recent Gaza rallies. He draws raw parallels between apartheid's brutal isolation and Israel's Gaza siege—how societies once divided over rugby now fracture over genocide polls and campus tents. John slams the "kinetic energy" missing in today's hashtag activism, NZ's shameful non-recognition of Palestine despite public fury, and the Luxon government's timid Gaza stance amid Destiny Church's pro-Israel fire. Plus, a stark warning on the collective West's crumbling facade. This is unfiltered solidarity—share it, rage with it, and join the fight! What

You’ll Learn:
*John Minto’s arc: From 1970s student firebrand to PSNA leader, defying arrests and pepper spray.
*Apartheid vs. Gaza: How boycotts toppled SA but Gaza's tipping point lags—polarization then and now.
*Lost kinetic punch: Epic 1981 stunts like leaflet drops and strikes vs. modern digital drift.
*Activism's shift: Global reach wins, but surveillance and silos erode real disruption.
*NZ's Palestine fail: Non-recognition blocks aid, ignores polls—gov vs. society's Gaza heartbreak.
*Pro-Israel pushback: Destiny Church rallies echo apartheid hardliners; PSNA's counter-fire.
*West's future: Cracks in unity signal hope—or deeper division—for Palestinian justice.

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Keywords: John Minto, Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, Springbok Tour, apartheid Gaza comparison, NZ activism history, kinetic activism, Palestine recognition NZ, Gaza protests NZ, Destiny Church Israel, collective West future
#BoganIntelligentsia #JohnMinto #PalestineSolidarity #ApartheidToGaza #NZActivism

What signs are there that Israel will honour the terms of current ceasefire?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-13 | What signs are there that Israel will honour the terms of current ceasefire?

Dr. Scott Burchill points to the operational realities that point to the fact that Israel is not prepared to withdraw from Gaza despite the ceasefire details that will ask this.

Full Episode: YouTube: youtu.be/DcNqU0uLiQ0
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 23: Robert Barwick on Dan Duggan’s Extradition Nightmare

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-13 | *** Donate: freedanduggan.org

Description:
In Episode 23 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Rob Barwick to unravel the chilling case of Dan Duggan, an Australian citizen, former US pilot, and father of six, facing extradition to the US over baseless 2012 allegations. Arrested in 2022 while grocery shopping, Dan’s been in maximum-security prison for nearly 1,000 days—no bail, assets frozen, family in ruin—all for legal work at a South African test pilot school. The US claims he provided “defense services” to Chinese pilots in a decommissioned 1960s jet, despite no Australian or South African law being broken. Robbie exposes the legal farce: no US jurisdiction, no dual criminality, and a shocking retrospective 2018 law weaponized against Dan. Australia’s complicity—funding US prosecution while ASIO “transcends propriety”—reveals a sovereignty crisis. From Assange to Duggan, who’s next?

What You’ll Learn:
*Dan Duggan’s story: From US Marine to Aussie family man, arrested without warning.
*False US claims: No military training, no license needed, yet 65 years in prison looms.
*Legal flaws: No jurisdiction, no dual criminality, retrospective law abuse.
*Australia’s role: AGD funds US case, denies Dan aid, ASIO overreach hidden.
*Sovereignty loss: US leash on Australia, ignoring treaty reciprocity.
*Family toll: Wife and six kids face financial and emotional ruin.
*Dangerous precedent: If Dan can be extradited, any Australian could be next.

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Keywords: Dan Duggan, Robbie Barwick, extradition Australia, US overreach, Australian sovereignty, ASIO misconduct, retrospective law, dual criminality, geopolitical prosecution, Assange precedent
#BoganIntelligentsia #DanDuggan #AustralianSovereignty #ExtraditionInjustice #USOverreach

Who in our region is interested in a conflict with China?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-09 | Who in our region is interested in a conflict with China? Retired ADF Major Cameron Leckie on the reality of the region that contrasts with western fear-mongering: no one really wants to go to war with China.

Full Episode: youtu.be/rVWlwA4NHIM

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More US bases on Australian soil in response to a withdrawal from the first island chain?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-09 | More US bases on Australian soil in response to a withdrawal from the first island chain? Major Cameron Leckie gives a unique insight and asks what the Australian national interest is in all of this.

Full Episode: youtu.be/rVWlwA4NHIM
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 31: Dr. Scott Burchill on Trumps Gaza Peace Talks in Egypt

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-08 | Read articles: Boganintel.com

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In Episode 31 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Scott Burchill, Deakin University’s sharp IR expert and author of Misunderstanding International Relations, to dissect Trump’s 20-point Gaza “peace” plan amid indirect Sharm el-Sheikh talks—hostage swaps, ceasefires, and withdrawals marred by Israeli airstrikes defying Trump’s no-bombing order. Burchill calls it a land grab trap: demilitarization, technocratic governance under Trump-Blair oversight, and vague withdrawals enabling Israeli control, not surrender but “we’ll crush you” coercion. Hamas’s Qatar-mediated strategy? Partial acceptance for survival, buying time amid mistrust, with international pressure via Samud Flotilla interceptions and union strikes in Italy, Greece, Spain fueling global sway on Trump-Netanyahu rifts. Burchill ties it to his essay on narrative shaping: Ellison family’s CBS/Paramount/TikTok grab as Zionist state intervention, using AI/influencers to launder pro-Israel spin when organic opinion falters.

What You’ll Learn:
*Sharm el-Sheikh talks: Trump’s plan, Trump’s tweet/Hamas letter.
*Hostage-prisoner swap, ceasefire hurdles amid bombings.
*Land grab aspects: Demilitarization as Gaza trap for control.
*US-Israel coercion: Surrender or crush via “peace.”
*Hamas strategy: Qatar acceptance for leverage, international pressure potential.
*Tony Blair’s “warlord” fiefdom in governance talks.
*Samud Flotilla, Italian/Greek/Spanish union demos’ impact on Trump-Netanyahu.
*Divergences: Trump’s push vs. Netanyahu’s far-right resistance.
*Ellison acquisitions: Zionist media control via CBS/Paramount/TikTok, AI/influencer steering.

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Keywords:
Dr. Scott Burchill, Trump Gaza plan, Sharm talks, hostage exchange, land grab Gaza, Hamas strategy, Tony Blair Gaza, Samud flotilla, union protests Italy Greece Spain, Netanyahu Trump rift, Ellison media Zionist control, narrative shaping
#BoganIntelligentsia #Gaza #TrumpPlan #MediaBias #Palestine

How do we hedge our strategic bet away from Washington?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-06 | How do we hedge our strategic bet away from Washington? Cameron Leckie thinks that avoiding the next big war is the key factor in Australia finding its sovereign future away from over-reliance on the United States. The alternative is a conflict.

Full Episode: youtu.be/rVWlwA4NHIM

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #globalpolitics #china #usa #aukus

Are the US bases national assets or targets for a war we don’t want?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-06 | “Is it there for the defence of Australia’s national interest?”

Are the US bases national assets or targets for a war we don’t want? Ret. Major Cameron Leckie talks about some of the reasons that the US may value bases in Australia.

Full Episode: youtu.be/rVWlwA4NHIM
#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #globalpolitics #china #usa #aukus

Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 30: Major Cameron Leckie on Hegseths General Shake-Up & Bases in Australia

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-05 | Description:
In Episode 30 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Retired Major Cameron Leckie, a 24-year veteran of the Australian Army and sharp military analyst, to dissect the fallout from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Quantico meeting with generals and admirals—railing against "woke" standards and demanding a warrior ethos amid Trump's "Department of War" pivot. Leckie probes the meeting's aim to overhaul fitness, grooming, and rules of engagement, questioning its reception by US brass told to "shape up or ship out" and any real benefits for the military—especially contrasting China's professional WW2 parade show of power. Shifting to Australia, he unpacks the new US-linked Apache helicopter base in Queensland's Townsville (part of a $4.5B deal with rotations and infrastructure upgrades), alongside WA bases like Curtin, and their erosion of national sovereignty—making Australia a target and complicating removal amid US hardwired assets.

In a multipolar crusade, Leckie critiques US ambitions to curb rising powers via India-China trade wars, hasty Middle East deals, and Afghanistan threats—shifting from global police to opportunistic disruptor, straining Australia's middle-power survival in the international system. Who in Australia champions multipolarity? This 60-minute episode is a wake-up call for sovereignty and strategic autonomy. Fans, your shares amplify these truths—watch, engage, and rethink alliances!

What You’ll Learn:
*Hegseth's Quantico directives on fitness and "woke" overhauls, and US brass reactions.
*China's WW2 parade as a professional power display vs. US internal turmoil.
*Details of Queensland's Apache base and sovereignty impacts from US assets in WA/QLD.
*US foreign policy's anti-multipolarity drive in India-China, Middle East, Afghanistan.
*US shift to opportunistic power and strains on Australia's middle-power role.

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Keywords: Cameron Leckie, Hegseth Quantico, US military bases Australia, Apache Queensland, multipolarity, porcupine strategy, US foreign policy, China parade, Australian sovereignty
#BoganIntelligentsia #Multipolarity #AUKUS #USAlliance #Geopolitics

We need an inquiry into public hospitals

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-04 | Veteran journalist Wendy Bacon on the need for an inquiry into public hospitals like the Royal Children’s Hospital that have cancelled events featuring voices raising awareness for Palestine.

Full episode: youtu.be/viwhzSfi7G4

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #israelpalestineconflict #palestine

Neoliberalism has disconnected our society from accountability

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-10-01 | Veteran Journalist Wendy Bacon critiques neoliberalism as an economic model that has disconnected our society from accountability.

YouTube: youtu.be/viwhzSfi7G4

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #journalism

The importance of public interest journalism

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-30 | Veteran Journalist Wendy Bacon joins the latest program to discuss freedom of speech, the importance of public interest journalism, and the need to keep talking about Palestine.

Full episode: youtu.be/viwhzSfi7G4

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #journalism #palestine

“I stopped working in the mainstream because it stopped me”

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-30 | “I stopped working in the mainstream because it stopped me”

Veteran Journalist Wendy Bacon joined the program and gives some sage advice to legacy journalists that may be struggling in their corporate news environment.

Full episode: youtu.be/viwhzSfi7G4
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 29: Wendy Bacon on Foreign Interference and Public Interest Journalism

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-28 | Description:
In Episode 29 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Veteran Journalist Wendy Bacon, Australia’s legendary investigative journalist and activist, to unpack the chilling censorship of pro-Palestinian voices and the shadowy forces shaping the 2025 election. Wendy exposes how accusations of antisemitism are weaponized to silence critics, from the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s (CAM) attacks on Gaza protesters to St Vincent’s Hospital’s suspension of cardiologist Peter Macdonald for questioning Israeli influence. She connects these to broader “dark money” campaigns targeting Greens and Teals, revealing lobby groups’ ties to pro-Israel and fossil fuel agendas. Wendy also reflects on the cancellation of a Royal Children’s Hospital panel on children in war, probing the institutional fear stifling Gaza discussions. With decades exposing corruption and championing justice—from koala habitat battles to ignored Palestinian pleas in Albanese’s electorate—Wendy shares her vision for public interest journalism and advice for young reporters breaking free of legacy media.

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Keywords: Wendy Bacon, investigative journalism, pro-Palestinian censorship, antisemitism weaponization, Peter Macdonald, dark money, 2025 Australian election, public interest journalism, Gaza protests, Royal Children’s Hospital
#BoganIntelligentsia #Palestine #FreeSpeech #Journalism #AustralianPolitics

What is Greater Israel, and how does religion inform Israeli decision making?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-27 | What is Greater Israel, and how does religion inform Israeli decision making and determine its configuration as a society? Palestinian Australian Activist Ahmed Alabadla speaks about the religious elements that define Israel, and how they impact its policy in the region.

Full Episode: youtu.be/W1PsKbnele8
#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #gaza #globalpolitics #israel #israelpalestineconflict

The military industry that props up the Israeli state.

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-27 | Palestinian-Australian Activist Ahmed Alabadla details the military industry that props up the Israeli state.

Full Episode: youtu.be/W1PsKbnele8

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #gaza #globalpolitics #israel #israelpalestineconflict

What would it take for the Trump Administration to give up support for Israel?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-27 | What would it take for the Trump Administration to give up support for Israel?

Palestinian-Australian Activist Ahmed Alabadla talks about what it might take for the Trump Administration to end its absolute support for Netanyahu.

Full Episode: youtu.be/W1PsKbnele8

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #gaza #globalpolitics #israel #israelpalestineconflict

“What does it mean if you recognise a country… while openly sending non-lethal weapon parts?”

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-24 | “What does it mean if you recognise a country… while openly sending non-lethal weapon parts?”

Gazan born Palestinian Australian Activist Ahmed Alabadla speaks about the inadequate nature of the Albanese government actions to recognise Palestinians while supporting Israel and avoiding obligations under international law.

Full episode: youtu.be/W1PsKbnele8

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #palestine #gaza #israel #israelpalestineconflict

Professor Warwick Powell speaks to the impact of the second world war on China

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-22 | Professor Warwick Powell speaks to the impact of the second world war on China, and how the recent 80 year anniversary parade in Beijing was a re-framing of western owned narratives that diminish China’s significant sacrifice during WWII.

Full episode: youtu.be/1BfKjLXfHOI

#boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #shorts #china #usa #multipolarworld #trade

Professor Warwick Powell details the rationale of China’s relations with its neighbours and partners

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-22 | “These relationships re forged to advance the interests of the participants, they’re not directed at any non participating third parties”

Although the west is taking the optics of China’s multi-polar embrace with hostility Professor Warwick Powell details the rationale behind China’s relations with its neighbours and partners.

Full episode: youtu.be/1BfKjLXfHOI

#boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #shorts #china #usa #multipolarworld #trade

Professor Warwick Powell on Trumps style struggling with the cold hard world of grand diplomacy

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-22 | “The issues that involve nation states are of an order of magnitude quite different... compared to commercial dealing around land” Professor Warwick Powell describes Trumps business style struggling against the cold hard world of grand diplomacy.

Full episode: youtu.be/1BfKjLXfHOI

#boganintelligentsia #podcast #shorts #china #usa #multipolarworld #trade

The difference between Indonesia’s trajectory and approach in the region as opposed to Australia

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-22 | Professor Warwick Powell speaks of the emergence of Indonesia as a regional power and notes the difference between Indonesia’s trajectory and approach in the region as opposed to Australia.

Full episode: youtu.be/1BfKjLXfHOI

#shorts #china #usa #multipolarworld #trade

Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 27: Prof. Warwick Powell on Chinas Victory Day Parade and US-China tension

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-17 | Description:
In Episode 27 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we dive deep with Professor Warwick Powell QUT adjunct professor, blockchain expert, and author of China, Trust and Digital Supply Chains. Warwick unravels the seismic geopolitical alignments at China’s Victory Day parade, pitting Western isolation of Russia against non-Western solidarity, while reclaiming WWII narratives of China and Russia’s undervalued sacrifices.

He explores how this signals a profound multipolar world order shift, from US-China trade talks in Spain—where TikTok’s divestment and semiconductor battles dominated—to China’s bold military unveilings like JL-3 ICBMs and AI drones. Warwick also breaks down the “CRINK” coalition, the SCO’s green energy push, and Australia’s precarious position amid a fraying US alliance.

This 60-minute episode is an unfiltered wake-up call on historical reclamation, military power, and the fight for a post-US world.

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What You’ll Learn:
*Geopolitical alignments at China’s Victory Day parade: Western isolation of Russia vs. non-Western solidarity.
*Reclamation of WWII narratives highlighting China and Russia’s sacrifices, and its role in signaling multipolar shifts.
*Outcomes of US-China trade talks, including TikTok’s framework and semiconductor tensions.
*How China’s military unveilings reshape the Asia-Pacific and fuel great power conflict risks.
*The truth behind the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea (CRINK) coalition and its role in China’s global strategy.
*Why Indonesia and Prabowo matters in the multipolar shift, and what it means for Australia.
*The SCO’s under-reported 20 GW green energy plan vs. Western frameworks like IPEF.
*Australia’s fraying US ties and the clash between hawks and realists in Canberra.

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Clips to Watch: Parade Alignments: Warwick on Western isolation of Russia vs. non-Western solidarity at China’s Victory Day.
WWII Reclamation: How China and Russia reclaim their sacrifices to signal multipolar shifts.
Trade Wars Ignite: Warwick dissects the US-China clash over TikTok and semiconductors.
China’s Power Play: Warwick on JL-3 ICBMs, AI drones, and Asia’s shifting balance.
Australia’s Wake-Up Call: Warwick exposes Canberra’s battle for sovereignty.

Why Watch?
Warwick Powell’s razor-sharp analysis rips through the fog of geopolitical realignments at China’s Victory Day parade, WWII narrative reclamation, and the multipolar world order shift isolating the West. Essential for fans craving truth beyond mainstream spin. Paid supporters can submit questions for our “Intelligentsia Roundtable” bonus episodes.

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Keywords: Warwick Powell, @baoshaoshan, China Victory Day parade, WWII reclamation, multipolar shift, US-China trade, Russia isolation, non-Western solidarity
#BoganIntelligentsia #Geopolitics #ChinaRussia

Victim Theo Nolan-Isles who has a Zionist IED placedon his car in Sydney speaks of his ordeal

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-15 | Activist-Welder Theo Nolan-Isles shares his harrowing experience after a neighbour placed an improvised explosive device on his car in Sydney in January 2024.

YouTube: youtu.be/d1YkI0vsYS8
#shorts #australianpolitics #auspol #foreigninterference #boganintelligentsia #podcast #journalism

Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 26: Theo Nolan-Isles on Surviving a Zionist IED and Militarised Industries

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-15 | Description:
In Episode 24 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Theo Nolan Isles, a Sydney-based welder and activist who survived a terrifying unexploded car bomb placed at his home in January 2024, targeted for displaying a Palestinian flag. Theo takes us through the chilling details of the incident and exposes the systemic failures—police inaction, media downplaying, and alleged Zionist influence—that left him vulnerable. He reflects on Australia’s sovereignty, the role of charities funneling money to Israel, and the troubling militarization of industries like Bisalloy, where Theo’s welding expertise meets his critique of complicity in war crimes.

From surviving terror to challenging the military-industrial complex, this 60-minute conversation is a raw, unfiltered look at activism, resilience, and the fight for truth.

What You’ll Learn:
*The harrowing details of the January 2024 car bomb attack on Theo’s vehicle.
*How police and media mishandled the case, and possible Zionist influences behind it.
*The state of Australian sovereignty amid foreign pressures.
*The militarization of Australian industries like Bisalloy and its impact on workers.

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Why Watch?
Theo Nolan Isles’ gripping story and fearless critique expose the personal and systemic costs of activism in Australia, from surviving a terrorist attack to challenging the militarization of industries like Bisalloy.

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Keywords: Theo Nolan Isles, @rustinyoureye, car bomb, Zionist influence, Australian sovereignty, Bisalloy Steel, militarisation, Palestine activism
#BoganIntelligentsia #Palestine #AustralianPolitics

Journalist Eddy Jokovic speaks to the history of misinformation manufacturing consent for war

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-02 | “It doesn’t make sense politically and geopolitically” Veteran Journalist Eddy Jokovic speaks to the history of misinformation manufacturing consent for war and how it clouds the recent Australian government decision to suspend ties with Iran.

Full episode: youtu.be/ycugk78gRIA

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Is Albanese a weak PM for his position on Palestine?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-01 | Is Albanese a weak PM for his position on Palestine? Eddy Jokovic compares Albaneses past support for Palestine with today’s acquiescence to Israel. Full episode:

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Journalist Eddy Jokovich on the contradiction in informing the diplomatic suspension with Iran

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-01 | ‘Someones Lying’

Journalist Eddy Jokovich on the contradiction in information which Albanese said Israel wasn’t involved in information that led to the expulsion of Iranian diplomats, and Israel says they were.

Full episode: youtu.be/ycugk78gRIA
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 25: Eddy Jokovich on Foreign Influence in Australia

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-09-01 | Description:
In Episode 24 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we dive deep with Eddy Jokovich, publisher of New Politics and a sharp critic of global power dynamics. Eddy unpacks the murky waters of foreign influence on Australia’s decision-making, from ASIO’s questionable Iran claims to the Albanese government’s alignment with Israel amid global backlash. We explore signs of escalating conflict with Iran, the disconnect between taxation and representation, and what a truly sovereign Australian diplomacy could look like. Eddy also reflects on his article, “The Genocide is Being Televised: What Will It Take to Stop It?”, addressing the Gaza crisis and the forces cowering Australia into supporting Tel Aviv during a genocide.

What You’ll Learn:
*The truth behind ASIO’s Iran antisemitism claims and foreign influence on Australia.
*Signs of war with Iran, including U.S. rhetoric and the 12-day Israel-Iran crisis.
*How Australia’s government prioritizes foreign interests over its people.
Eddy’s vision for a sovereign Australian diplomacy.
*The global shift against Israel and what it’ll take to stop the Gaza genocide.

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Why Watch?
Eddy Jokovich’s fearless analysis exposes the forces shaping Australia’s foreign policy and the human cost of the Gaza crisis. Essential for fans seeking truth beyond the mainstream. Paid supporters can submit questions for our “Intelligentsia Roundtable” bonus episodes. Thank You,

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Your loyalty drives the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast. Help us grow by subscribing, sharing, and questioning the status quo with us! Keywords: Eddy Jokovich, foreign influence, Australian sovereignty, Gaza genocide, Israel-Iran conflict
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“The fact is the Palestinians will never give up” - Activists Robert Martin

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-31 | “The fact is the Palestinians will never give up”

Freedom Flotilla crew member Robert Martin speaks to the unique qualities and characteristics of the Palestinian people, and the heartbreaking stories they all share that define their resilience

Full episode: youtu.be/WfRACvdSP8A

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“They will not stop themselves, they’re going to get worse”

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-31 | “They will not stop themselves, they’re going to get worse” Freedom Flotilla activist Robert Martin speaks of his detention in Israel and the enmity that drives Israeli society.

Full episode: youtu.be/WfRACvdSP8A
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Robert Martin details the shock of reuniting with fellow Australian Freedom Flotilla crew Tania Safi

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-31 | Freedom Flotilla Activist Robert Martin details the shock of reuniting with fellow Australian Freedom Flotilla crew member Tania Safi and seeing her decline after being detained in an Israeli prison.

Full episode: youtu.be/WfRACvdSP8A

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“The prison was horrible” - Freedom Flotilla Activist Robert Martin

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-29 | “The prison was horrible” Freedom Flotilla activist Robert Martin explains the harsh conditions he and his fellow crew suffered at the notorious Givon Prison in Israel.

Full episode: youtu.be/WfRACvdSP8A

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Activist and Freefom Flotilla crew Robert Martin details his capture by the IDF on high seas

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-29 | Freedom Flotilla crew member Robert Martin details the events of his capture with fellow activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla vessel Handala, and his imprisonment in Israel after.

Full episode: youtu.be/WfRACvdSP8A

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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 24: Activist Robert Martin’s Fight on the Freedom Flotilla

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-29 | In Episode 24 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we sit down with Australian human rights activist Robert Martin to unpack his harrowing journey aboard the Freedom Flotilla’s Handala mission in July 2025. Aiming to deliver vital aid—baby formula, toys and medicine—to Gaza’s starving population, Robert and 20 activists from 12 countries were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, detained in Givon Prison, and subjected to strip-searches, shackling, and psychological brutalization. From sabotage at Gallipoli port to a hunger strike in detention, Robert shares the raw truth of his capture, the resilience of Palestinians, and his observations of Israel’s escalating settlement expansion.

Join us for a gripping 90-minute conversation that challenges the silence on Gaza’s crisis and exposes the realities of occupation. Fans, your support fuels this fearless critique—watch, share, and join the conversation!

What You’ll Learn:
*The lead-up to the Handala mission and its humanitarian goals.
*The dramatic interception by Israeli forces and detention in Givon Prison.
*Robert’s eyewitness account of prisoner mistreatment and Tania Safi’s cell attack.
*The contrast between Palestine in 2014, 2017, and 2024, including illegal settlements.
*The spirit of the Palestinian people and Israel’s systemic enmity.

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Why Watch?
Robert Martin’s unfiltered story exposes the human cost of Israel’s blockade and the courage of activists challenging it. Essential for fans seeking truth beyond mainstream narratives. Paid supporters can submit questions for our “Intelligentsia Roundtable” bonus episodes.

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Keywords: Robert Martin, Freedom Flotilla, Gaza blockade, Palestine, Israeli settlements
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Geoff Raby looks at alliance maintenance in Canberra that neglects real interests and threats

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-21 | “The heart of how we think about our strategic settings”, Former Ambassador Geoff Raby looks at the current alliance maintenance in Canberra that neglects real interests and threats.

Full Episode: youtu.be/TSqzzjI5Mf8

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #globalpolitics #china #usa

The differing schools of thought in Washington that influence policy towards Beijing.

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-21 | Former Ambassador Geoff Raby covers the differing schools of thought in Washington that influence policy towards Beijing.

Full video: youtu.be/TSqzzjI5Mf8

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The ignorant blind-spot in Australian foreign policy that sits at odds with the region

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-20 | Former Ambassador Geoff Raby speaks to the ignorant blind-spot in Australian foreign policy that sits at odds with the region, and how that impacts our standing with our neighbours.

Full episode: youtu.be/TSqzzjI5Mf8
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Former Ambassador Geoff Raby speaks of the solutions to loneliness in a multipolar world

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-20 | “Alone already in a multipolar world” Former Ambassador Geoff Raby speaks of the solutions to loneliness in a multipolar world, and hearkens to our rich history of middle power diplomacy as an option.

Full episode: youtu.be/TSqzzjI5Mf8

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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 23: Ambassador Geoff Raby on Australia’s Role in a Multipolar Indo-Pacific

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-20 | Description:
In Episode 22 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to host former Australian Ambassador to China, Geoff Raby, for a deep dive into Australia’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific. Raby reflects on how Australia’s regional influence has shifted since his ambassadorial tenure, offering insights on balancing ties with China and the US post-Albanese’s China visit. We explore Australia’s adaptation to a multipolar world, the 2024 National Defence Strategy’s impact on AUKUS and the Quad, and navigating tensions in Taiwan and the South China Sea. Raby discusses ASEAN engagement, green industry partnerships, and the concept of strategic equilibrium to bolster Australia’s sovereignty. Plus, what diplomatic diversification and middle-power diplomacy could mean for Australia’s future. Your support fuels our bold critiques—watch, share, and join the conversation!

What You’ll Learn:
*Australia’s evolving role in a multipolar Indo-Pacific.
*Strategies for balancing China-US relations and regional tensions.
*The path to strategic autonomy and middle-power diplomacy.

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Why Watch?
Geoff Raby’s expert analysis, drawn from his time as Ambassador to China, offers a critical lens on Australia’s strategic challenges and opportunities in a multipolar world. A must-watch for fans seeking unfiltered insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics.

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Keywords: Geoff Raby, Indo-Pacific, AUKUS, Quad, China-US relations, strategic autonomy
#BoganIntelligentsia #Geopolitics #Podcast

Tentative steps towards a ceasefire?

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-18 | "Tentative steps towards a ceasefire process", @theburningarchiveJeff Rich cuts out the subjective analysis and notes that all parties want to end the war in Ukraine.

Full episode: youtu.be/6vMfIcRamSs

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #globalpolitics #russia #usa

Dr Jeff Rich speaks to the unreliable nature of the US as being a major obstacle at summit in Alaska

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-18 | “One of the dilemmas from a Russian point of view is what can the United States deliver on?”, @theburningarchivespeaks to the unreliable nature of the US as being a major obstacle to any meaningful outcome being achieved at the summit in Alaska.

YouTube: youtu.be/6vMfIcRamSs

#shorts #boganintelligentsia #podcast #auspol #globalpolitics #russia #usa

Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 22: Jeff Rich on Trump-Putin Summit and 50th anniversary of Whitlam Sacking

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-18 | Description:
In Episode 22 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back geopolitical commentator Dr Jeff Rich @theburningarchive for a hard-hitting discussion. Jeff briefly reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam sacking (November 11, 1975), including allegations of foreign interference. The focus then shifts to the historic Trump-Putin summit in Alaska (August 15, 2025), exploring its significance for Russia-USA talks on Ukraine’s endgame. We unpack the battlefield dynamics, Ukrainian protests, the exclusion of Ukraine and Europe from negotiations, Trump’s controversial territory exchange proposal, and the EU-Washington trade tariff deals impacting Russian-Indian-US oil and gas markets. Jeff also examines how Trump’s attitude toward Europe could shape US-Australia relations. Your support fuels our bold critiques—watch, share, and join the conversation!

What You’ll Learn:
*Reflections on upcoming 50th anniversary of Whitlam sacking
*The significance of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
*Key dynamics in Russia-USA talks on Ukraine’s future.
*Global economic and geopolitical shifts affecting Australia.

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Why Watch?
Jeff Rich’s incisive analysis unpacks the Trump-Putin summit’s implications for Ukraine and beyond, with a nod to Australia’s political history. A must-watch for fans seeking unfiltered insights into global power shifts. Paid supporters can submit questions for our “Intelligentsia Roundtable” bonus episodes.

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Keywords: Jeff Rich, Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine, Whitlam sacking, US-Australia relations, geopolitics
#BoganIntelligentsia #Geopolitics #Podcast

Major parties vs independents

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-14 | Independent political actuator Denise Shrivell on how the major parties circle the independents to protect the political duopoly.

Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=fMFFh7p6axg

#shorts #podcast #boganintelligentsia #auspol #journalism

Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 21: Denise Shrivell on Independent Media and Politics

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-14 | Description:
In Episode 21 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to host Denise Shrivell, a seasoned community advocate and political strategist, to unpack the power of independent politics in Australia. Denise shares her journey in community engagement, the keys to a successful independent campaign, and how to ignite a community spark. We dive into the similarities and differences among independents across electorates, their vital role in Australia’s bipartisan system, and the challenges posed by major parties’ strategies to curb their rise. Denise also explores the future of independents against Labor’s dominance and celebrates the impact of independent media. Your support fuels our bold conversations—watch, share, and join the movement!

What You’ll Learn:
*The essence of running a successful independent campaign.
*How to capture and sustain a community-driven independent spark.
*Similarities and differences among independents across Australian electorates.
*The value of independents in breaking Australia’s bipartisan deadlock.
*How independents shape Australian democracy.
*Major parties’ strategies to hobble independents and their effectiveness.
*The future of independent politics against Labor’s large majority.
*The critical role of independent media in amplifying unheard voices.

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Why Watch?
Denise Shrivell’s deep expertise and passion for independent politics offer a fresh perspective on Australia’s democratic landscape. A must-watch for fans seeking to understand the rise of independents and the power of community-driven change.

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Keywords: Denise Shrivell, independent politics, Australian democracy, community engagement, independent media
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Implications of colonial delineations and geographical realities impacting on the security of Syria

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-14 | “Syria has unforgiving borders”, Dr Jay Tharappel talks about the implications of colonial delineations and geographical realities that impact on the security of Syria.

Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=H0gHXdJLq9Y
#shorts #podcast #boganintelligentsia #auspol #gaza #globalpolitics #syria

Israels strategic victories embolden the extreme political factions in Tel Aviv

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-14 | Dr Jay Tharappel on how Israels strategic victories embolden the extreme political factions in Israel, and power the expansionist goals that define its territorial ambitions.

Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=H0gHXdJLq9Y

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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 20: Dr. Jay Tharappel on the Syrian Crisis

Bogan Intelligentsia 2025-08-13 | Description:
In Episode 20 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re joined by geopolitical expert Dr. Jay Tharappel, a PhD in Political Economy whose doctoral thesis explored how economic cycles fuel geopolitical conflict. Dr. Tharappel delivers a compelling slideshow on the Syrian crisis (2011–present), unpacking the rapid collapse of Assad’s government, Western narratives around civilian casualties, and the US’s contradictory intervention against ISIS. We dive into the current state of Syria post-Assad, Israel’s geostrategic aims in Rojava and against Iran, the future of the Shia Crescent, and the Gaza-Syria connection in the context of “Greater Israel.”

Your support keeps our bold critiques alive—watch, share, and join the conversation!

What You’ll Learn:
*Why Assad’s government fell so swiftly.
*Countering Western claims of Assad targeting civilians.
*The US’s dual role opposing both ISIS and Assad.
*Syria’s current landscape after Assad’s overthrow.
*Israel’s ambitions in Rojava and against Iran.
*The Shia Crescent’s future and Hezbollah’s role.
*How Gaza and Syria intertwine in the “Greater Israel” narrative.

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Why Watch?
Dr. Jay Tharappel’s incisive analysis, backed by his Political Economy expertise, dismantles mainstream narratives on the Syrian crisis and its broader geopolitical implications. A must-watch for fans seeking unfiltered insights into Middle Eastern power dynamics.

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Keywords: Jay Tharappel, Syrian crisis, Assad, Israel, Shia Crescent, Greater Israel, Gaza
#BoganIntelligentsia #SyriaGeopolitics #Podcast