In this engaging discussion, Bernard Lagan, a Sydney journalist for The Times, and Peter Garrett, the iconic frontman of Midnight Oil and ex-parliament member, dive into the controversial legacy of Lang Hancock. They unravel the dark history of the Wittenoom asbestos mine and its devastating impact on the community. The conversation critiques the Hancock family's selective storytelling and explores the ongoing fight for justice by those affected. They also reflect on the cultural ties of Indigenous communities to the land and the troubling dynamics in the mining industry.
