The Other Others

Oliver Grove, a pluriversal non-binary individual with a rich tapestry of heritage, shares insights on the complexities of identity shaped by diverse backgrounds. They discuss the journey of understanding their Scottish, Romani-Irish, and Indigenous roots, and the challenges of mental health awareness. The conversation also tackles innovative solutions for homelessness and the integration of Indigenous wisdom in environmental stewardship. Additionally, Oliver explores the fluidity of identity and boundaries, challenging conventional notions while embracing cultural interconnectedness.

Have spears. Will travel.

Emily McAvan queers up our ongoing narratives of embassy and quarantine as kin making rather than exclusion, as we dig deep into the foundational spiritual narratives of Purity, Toxicity, Pollution and Contagion that dominate all policy and practice around the most explosive issues of our time - immigration, medicine and wellness, environmental issues, free speech and media, marriage equality, and those pesky trans kids who think they have a right to piss and play sport.

They say leap and the net appears, but Jack Manning Bancroft at the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab is riffing on some emergent para-financial systems that offer something better to splash into, a soft landing for everyone. It's so crazy it just might work. While there may be no Apple sweat-shop safety nets here, we can all return to identities and investments grounded in place and kin, if we really want to.

Join Parul Punjabi Jagdish, Nawi Flores, Abdul Semakula, Suzanna Bowles, Lydia Campbell, and Paul Kearney in a vibrant dialogue about intertwining indigenous wisdom with ecology and the evolving concept of value. They explore the naturalization of invasive species like Japanese knotweed and the significance of eucalyptus in cultural heritage. The guests advocate for rethinking money's role in sustainable ecosystems, emphasizing community over material worth. Through lively discussions and symbolic songs, they invite listeners to envision a harmonious relationship between nature and economy.

Love eggs to you my siblings

Dougald Hine, author of "At Work in the Ruins," discusses the importance of love and ceremony amidst societal collapse. He shares insights on how community connections can foster transformative change. The conversation spans dreams versus responsibilities, the balance of political ideologies, and the vital role of storytelling in climate communication. Hine emphasizes the power of shared love and rituals to build resilience, highlighting how they can help navigate today's complex challenges.

Film review of Wish and Napoleon. Conclusion: revolutions suck.

Exploring indigenous knowledge for sustainable solutions in environmental protection, redefining value of land and plants through economic investments, and shifting perspectives towards circular economy practices. Highlighting the importance of land ownership, sustainability, and education in addressing societal challenges like homelessness and climate change.

IKSLab setting circle for Wanjau (collective sense-making yarn) around the possibility for global serpent Lores from every continent to inform common agreements on reality and embassy protocols in a post-truth world, sidelining bad faith discourse and holding creation together, together. Hat man snake painted by JMB.