Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
The 9pm Edict is a podcast looking at the news and its frustrations. Produced and presented by Stilgherrian. It contains strong language and disturbing mental imagery.
In a week when many of Australia’s political journalists and commentators have once again proven themselves inadequate for the job, I revisit a proposal first made in February 2012.
Continue reading “The 9pm Recycled Edict 2: A Modest Proposal”It’s hard to believe that this podcast began in 2010. Welcome to a remix of the first recycled Edict — a compilation of least-worst bits from the early episodes of The 9pm Edict first posted in March 2019.
Continue reading “The 9pm Recycled Edict 1 (Remix)”
The 9pm Autumn Series 2021 continues with another plunge down the wombat warren of internet disinformation, this time with Elise Thomas from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
Continue reading “The 9pm April Fool’s Disinformation Dialogue with Elise Thomas”
The 9pm Autumn Series 2021 continues with philosopher, reprobate, and all-round cleverthinker Patrick Stokes. He’s also half of The Fake McCoys.
Continue reading “The 9pm Self-Heating Underpants of Death with philosopher Patrick Stokes”
In this episode we travel to Newcastle to kick off The 9pm Autumn Series 2021 with special guest Carol Duncan — journalist, multimedia producer and Newcastle City Councillor.
Continue reading “The 9pm Newcastle Rock, Radio, and Coal Chat with Carol Duncan and Nuatali Nelmes”
Just days remain to pledge your support to The 9pm Autumn Series 2021. The same number of days remain until the start of The 8pm Quiz Series Two. And the magic number is four.
Continue reading “Updating “The 9pm Autumn Series 2021” and more”