Queering The Air

TW: this episode discusses transphobia, police violence, and the rise of far right/fascist ideologyJacob speaks with queer electronic musician & aged care worker Alex Antunes, who operates under the moniker of ALX; GoSlow + trans musician Penny Euniq. The pair have collaborated on a new track called 'We Play Bingo' and will be performing live at the Worker's Club this Thursday 23 March. Tickets available here. //Queer & trans activist and convenor of the Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education Amy Sargeant & trans musician Eddie Phillips speak about the horrifying scene that played out on the steps of Victorian Parliament House yesterday. Nazi groups made headlines after gatecrashing an anti-trans rally organised by prolific TERF Kelly Jay Kean. A coalition of pro-trans groups confronted the rally with a strong counter action, but were met with violent police pushback, as Victorian police formed a wall to protect Nazis, permitting them to salute, chant, and hold transphobic banners. //Kin Francis and Alex Britt