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 spring series of The 9pm Edict continues with another visit from author, columnist, and man of words in so many, many dubious contexts, John Birmingham.
Continue reading “The 9pm Curiously Circular Ham and Potato with John Birmingham”
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has just celebrated its 90th birthday, but it’s the reaction to that which has triggered some thoughts. Long thoughts. Ranty thoughts.
Continue reading “The 9pm Narrative of Tolerance and Shame”
Well then. It happened. Anthony Albanese is Prime Minister and Australia has a new Labor government. There’s a sense of hope in the air, but there’s also a sense of hesitation.
Continue reading “The 9pm Election Unhinging: The Aftermath”
In a prelude to The 9pm Edict autumn series we ignore the special guests and rant about other things.
Continue reading “The 9pm Pre-Election Flood-Affected War Drama”
You may well have thought that a certain once-potent political party, the Australian Democrats, imploded around the turn of the 21st century, and you’d be right. But they’re back, with a podcast titled Keep the Bastards Honest. This week I became their first non-party guest.
Continue reading “The 9pm Extra: Keep the Bastards Honest episode 5, “The Murder on Thursday Law with Stilgherrian””
Australian author and reprobate John Birmingham joins me yet again for another conversation about everything from China to gonzo journalism, from Australia’s federal budget to Irish scammers.
Continue reading “The 9pm One Podcast, Two Systems, and a Ladydisease with John Birmingham”