Reflecting on A15 Actions, celebrating Trans/Gender Diverse community spaces, radical Jewish history, and the 'Get Elbit out of Victoria' Campaign

Monday Breakfast

Welcome to another iteration of the Monday Breakfast show, produced and presented in the studios of 3CR in so-called Fitzroy.First up we hear Tasnim Sammak, a Palestinian activist, mother, community organiser, and PhD candidate at Monash University, speaking at the April 15th rally at the Victorian Parliament steps launching the campaign to Get Elbit Out of Victoria, as part of the A15 global economic blockade. The campaign aims to end the state government’s contracts with israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems as part of the global solidarity movement fighting for a free Palestine. T-Generation Gym is a Trans-owned and -operated gym now running in so-called Coburg. Over the weekend the gym celebrated its third birthday with a fundraiser for Gaza. I interviewed strength coach Jack from T-Generation to talk about the fundraiser, and to reflect on the safe, inclusive, and respectful community the gym has created during its existence. For more info about T-Generation and all that they have to offer, check out their Instagram here.Following that, we hear an excerpt from the Stick Together show in which James Brennan interviews Janey Stone, a lifelong socialist and political activist to speak about resistance to the Nazis in Germany and Poland by Jews, radical Jewish history, amongst oither topics. Janey Stone is the co-author of the book 'The radical Jewish tradition – revolutionaries, resistance fighters and firebrands' along with Donny Gluckstein. To hear the full interview, click here.Last week cities across the globe, including Naarm/so-called Melbourne took part in a day of action known as A15 which aimed to hit oppressive governments around the world where it hurts: in their pockets. For our last segment of the show, I spoke with Amin Abbas about the action here in Naarm/so-called Melbourne and to reflect on the Free Palestine movement here. Amin is the son and grandson of Palestinian refugees from Jenin and Tiberias, who has dedicated himself for Palestinian justice, liberation and recognition.Amin focuses his efforts on activism and community engagement. He is a member of the Weekly Sunday Rally organising team and Melbourne City Council for Palestine team.Community Announcements: Camp Sovereignty is ongoing and your support is needed. See the Old Country Calling Instagram for info on Camp's Sovereignty's weekly events. And the protest for a Free Palestine will continue again this Sunday at 12pm at the State Library. Songs played: Ramblin’ - BeachesSurvive (Feat. Uncle Jack Charles) - Baker Boy I Fought The Law - The Clash