Jessica Urwin

Jessica Urwin, an environmental and Australian historian, explores the complex legacy of nuclear colonialism in Australia. She discusses the impact of uranium extraction and nuclear testing on Aboriginal communities, highlighting their fight for rights and reparations. Urwin reveals how Indigenous peoples have resisted and reshaped colonial mechanisms over time. The conversation also touches on the intertwining of anti-nuclear activism and Aboriginal rights, emphasizing the importance of land reclamation and the resilience of Indigenous voices in the face of historical injustices.

Jessica Urwin, an environmental historian, discusses her groundbreaking book on Australia's nuclear colonialism and its impact on Aboriginal communities. She reveals how Australia became a site of imperial exploitation through uranium extraction and nuclear testing. Urwin highlights the resilience of Indigenous peoples, who have consistently resisted these injustices and reclaimed their rights. The podcast delves into the legacy of these actions, the complexities of activism, and the deeper environmental and cultural harms caused by nuclear processes in Australia.