Backchat

Your alternative to talkback. Backchat is a weekly show of news, politics, interviews, discussion, satire, and feature reporting. Hosted by Swetha Das and Shami Sivasubramanian. Executive produced by Natalie Sekulovska, with producers Amelia Zhou and Cameron Wilson. Got an idea for a story? - backchat@fbiradio.com We're also on Twitter @BackchatFBi [405192]

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NICKI MINAJ VS. NSW HEALTH, COMMON GROUNDS HOUSING LOCKDOWN, KRISTINA KENEALLY & TU LE CONTROVERSY // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

September 17, 2021 • 24 mins

This week, fellow Backchat Producer, Rebekah Manibog joins to chat about why NSW Health was forced to clarify the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, after rapper Nicki Minaj tweeted about her hesitancy to get the jab earlier this week. Next, we chat to Joannie Lee, a community organiser from Democracy in Colour about the concerns over Kristina Keneally being chosen for the Labour seat in Fowler over Tu Le, a community activist ...

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WOMEN'S SAFETY SUMMIT 2021, AFRICAN AUSTRALIAN MENTAL HEALTH AND FIRST NATIONS MENTAL HEALTH. // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

September 10, 2021 • 23 mins

This week on Backchat, our producer, Tanita Razaghi and hosts discuss the Women's Safety Summit to kick off the show. They talk about Scomo's presence as the speakers...Yikes. On Backchat we are also bringing awareness to Mental Health with R U OKAY DAY and Suicide Prevention Day this week. Nigerian-Australian re searcher, Angelica Ojinnaka, jumps on to talk about African Australian and migrant mental health. Wakka Wakka and South ...

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TRIPLE J MEME BACKFIRE , THE PARALYMPICS AND YOUTH FAITH IN POLITICS // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE ALL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

September 3, 2021 • 22 mins

This week on Backchat we talk to Michael Sun about the Triple J tweet that got people hot and bothered! The backfired meme got many upset with accusations of ageist tones from the youth radio station. We also speak to Paraolympian and Member of Gosford, Liesl Tesch, about the payment of Paralympians and Scomo's intentions to equalise the medalist incentives, announced this week. Lastly, Backchat Producer, Vanessa Lim, speaks to Aus...

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COVID-19 RESTRICTION 'LIFTS', ONLY FANS SEX WORKER BAN AND ASIAN MEDIA REPRESENTATION // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

August 27, 2021 • 20 mins

This week on Backchat we speak to Zac Crellin, a news writer from the Pedestrian about the restriction lifts for vaccinated people from the 13th of September. After, we speak to Only Fans content creator Darcy Deviant about the recent ban on sexually explicit content that was revoked by Only Fans days after the announcement. Finally, we discuss asian media reprsentation with Filapina-Australian creative, ShainaCabusi. This episod...

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TERRIBLE POLITICIAN TAKES, THE POLICE CRACKDOWN AFFECTING THE VULNERABLE AND THE AFGHAN DIASPORA DURING THE TALIBAN TAKEOVER // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

August 20, 2021 • 23 mins

This week on Backchat we discuss bad takes made by politicians on social media, after Sam Lee from the Redfern Legal Centre discusses ramifications of the police crackdown on the vulnerable community, lastly Charles Rushforth talks with Afghan migrants about how the Taliban takeover has given them anxiety and uncertainty for the future. This show has been brought to you by Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Lochie Stevens, Eddy ...

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// COMMUNITY HEALING IN SYDNEY'S WEST, YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY & QUESTIONABLE CELEB HYGIENE HABITS // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

August 13, 2021 • 22 mins

This week on Backchat we farewell our beloved member of the Backchat family and producer, Niki IIagoueva for her last show with Backchat! We kick off with some of the questionable hygiene and bathing habits of celebrities - from 'being green', to hygiene not being a priority, to showering only if you see 'dirt'. For us 'commoners' ... are we missing something? Next, we have an important discussion on community healing surroundin...

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VACCINE INCENTIVES, HSC STUDENTS LOCKDOWN CONCERNS AND THE 2021 CENSUS FOR GENDER DIVERSE PEOPLE // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

August 6, 2021 • 22 mins

In this episode Backchat talks with FBi Radio Up For It show host and Auspol reporter, Lil Scott on what vaccines incentives mean for you. After, we chat with HSC student Jessica Grimes to discuss a recent petition created to call out growing conerns around HSC support during lockdown. Lastly, Backchat Producer, Charles Rushforth interviews non-binary Indignenous academic Sandy O'Sullivan about how the recent census hasn't accurate...

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BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

July 30, 2021 • 21 mins

This week on Backchat, Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth bring us a packed show about the anti-lockdown protests and funding for our arts industry during the pandemic. First up, Backchat producer Eddy Diamond joins us in a roundtable to reflect on anti-lockdown influencers and the types of public discussion we are seeing around them. Next, Backchat producer Eamonn Snow brings us a handy explainer on the timleline of arts...

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RACISM IN FOOTBALL, LOCKDOWN CAUSING JOB LOSSES & LATEST HEADLINES // BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

July 23, 2021 • 16 mins

This week on Backchat - we got Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth digging into racism in football, job losses during lockdown and the latest news! First off, our rountable chats feature 22-year old Sudanese professional football player, Abraham Majok. He provides his insight and experiences into racism in the sports industry - particularly with the racist backlash that followed Euro 2020. Next, we catch you up on explorin...

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THE COVID-19 AD, SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY OVERPOLICING AND MENTAL HEALTH DURING LOCKDOWN

July 16, 2021 • 21 mins

This week hosts Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth talk about the current Sydney lockdown situation. First up, Backchat discusses the recent controversial government COVID-19 ad with Edwina Storie what seems to be targeted towards a younger demographic. After, we chat with youth advocate Jahin Tanvir from South-West Sydney about the recent treatment of young people in South-West Sydney amid lockdown laws. Finally, we t...

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BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

July 9, 2021 • 19 mins

It's NAIDOC Week! Our new Backchat cohosts, Charles and Chantelle, delved deep what needs to be discussed, and how to participate in the annual celebration during lockdown this year. First, Will from environment organisation Seed Mob speaks about the importance of Indigenous activism in this space, and what this year's NAIDOC theme 'heal country' means to him. Then, local artist Louis Libran chats to us about First Nations repres...

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BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

July 2, 2021 • 9 mins

This week we say our heartfelt goodbyes to our long-time host, Shami Sivasubramanian, who is flying solo as host amidst the current lockdowns. We hope you are all staying safe! Given our farewells to Shami after 3 years of presenting with FBi, Chantelle joins on the show to quiz Shami on the top stories of the week - from politics to Tiktok favs. JOIN IN THE CONVO AND TXT IN @ 0409 945 945. This EP is brought to you by Charle...

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BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

June 25, 2021 • 14 mins

It's the end of Pride Month, so we delved deep into the topics that matter to Sydney's queer community. First up, Shami Sivasubramanian spoke with Associate Professor Doctor Jason Ong about why gay and bisexual men born overseas aren't seeing less HIV diagnoses overall, in comparison to people born in Australia. They also look at PrEP medication, and policies that need to catch up with the times. After, Jasmine Ligaya from All Ou...

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BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

June 18, 2021 • 18 mins

This week on the show we have a xtra spesh guest, Journalist and Host, Elfy Scott, alongside new host Charles Rushforth. The first story we jump in on the current work climate in one of Newtown's king street bookstores, Better Read Than Dead. As workers continue to strive for better work conditions including a formal contract and better wages - the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union has had their back. Secretary of RFFWU, Josh C...

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SHAMI SIVASUBRAMANIAN & EAMONN SNOW

June 11, 2021 • 23 mins

This week, presenters Chantelle Al-Khouri and Sana Shaikh speak to Blue Mountains MP Trisha Doyle about how a lack of rental properties might be contributing to homelessness in the area. After, we catch up with Backchat producer Eamonn Snow about his Young Walkley Award nominated story about pollution in the Kincumber reason. And lastly, Backchat producer Charles Rushforth joins Chantelle and Sana to discuss the full frontal penis ...

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BACKCHAT WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI AND CHARLES RUSHFORTH

June 4, 2021 • 21 mins

This week, presenters Chantelle Al-Khouri and Charles Rushforth speak to model Lynn Mathuthu about the importance of diversity and representation at Australian Fashion Week. Followed by Backchat producer Niki Iliagoueva chatting to Co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Alex Ryvchin, about the rise in antisemitism in the international and Australian Jewish community. And lastly, Backchat producer Jostina Basta joins C...

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SHAMI SIVASUBRAMANIAN & EAMONN SNOW

May 28, 2021 • 22 mins

For National Reconciliation Week, Backchat firstly speaks to NITV journalist Jennetta Quinn Bates who has been closely following the story of Michael Peachey, a Gamilaroi man from Gunnedah who died after a police altercation. After, we dive into the race to return Indigenous artefacts. Eddy Diamond chatted to Dharawal man Ray Ingrey from the Gujaga foundation into their efforts in La Perouse. Finally. we speak to Professor Larissa ...

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FURTHER CUTS TO UNIVERSITY FUNDING, UNDERSTAFFING IN NSW PUBLIC HOSPITALS AND CELEBRITY ACTIVISM

May 21, 2021 • 21 mins

On Backchat this week, we look firstly at the fresh round of cuts for Universities in this year's federal budget and what impact this will have on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at our unis. After that, Backchat producer Charles Rushforth shares his latest investigation into staffing isues impacting nurses in the state's public hospitals. Finally, our EP Millie Roberts joins Chantelle and Eamonn to discuss the good ...

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BACKCHAT WITH SHAMI SIVASUBRAMANIAN AND CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI

May 7, 2021 • 22 mins

This week on Backchat, C squared [ Chantelle and Charles ] , take over your airwaves with the latest news and current affairs as well as some quirks stuff you wanna hear. Chantelle Al-Khouri, explores the rise of abuse towards journalist and the Government roles in this issue. Next, an electrifying subject! Robots are slowly taking over tiny roles in retail and the grocery stores! *COUGH COUGH* HAWKIE FROM WOOLIES. Dr Kathryn K...

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WITH CHANTELLE AL-KHOURI & TANITA RAZAGHI

April 30, 2021 • 21 mins

This week on Backchat we discuss how Olympians are currently getting prioritised to get the COVID-19 vax and some individuals in Canberra have had early access to the Pfizer vaccine despite not being eligible. Backchat producer, Eamonn Snow, takes us to the Central Coast on a recent ocean protest over Pep-11 and we're chatting to pro-surfer Lucy Small who called out organisers of a Sydney surfing competition for unequal recognition...

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