Radio Reversal
Anna, Natalie, Han, Lamisse, Aleea, Jonathan and Helen
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Radio Reversal is a show that subjects aspects of everyday life to historico-political, theoretical, cheeky, irreverent, high brow, low brow, eye brow, warm-hearted analysis. Our aim is to see the world more clearly, think about what we'd like it to become, and how we can make that happen. We think that discussing these sorts of ideas is one way to lessen the alienation that affects many of us trying to make sense of a world that so often makes no sense of us. We also play loads of awesome music (sometimes thematic!) with great enthusiasm for requests and an emphasis on supporting local artists. It's fun!
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26 June, 2025
Unpacking "Youth Crime Crisis"
G'day Zedgends! This morning on Radio Reversal we're returning to one of our favourite topics to rant about - the state government’s imaginary “youth crime crisis,” the “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws, and the creeping carceral expansion that we’re watching unfold in the present moment under an electoral mandate of “community safety.”
We are thrilled to be joined in the studio this morning by CJ from 4zzz's long running prisoner support program Locked In. We're chatting to CJ about some work she's been doing to develop a searchable database of media reporting on the (imaginary) "youth crime crisis" here in Queensland, to better understand the media's role in constructing the moral panic about youth crime that has served as the basis for this year's series of dystopian law reforms, including the expansion of police search powers under "Jack's Laws", the expansion of the Adult Crime, Adult Time legislation to include a total of 33 offences, and the recent proposal to re-criminalise public drunkenness and public urination.
Lots to dig into this week - and as usual, if you have thoughts, questions, song requests or queries on anything we talk about on the show, please get in touch here or via the studio text line - 0420 626 733.
TjakaElevateLOCAL 09:02:36
Rough ApproximationBurn the BillionairesLOCAL 09:14:20
WhoroborosThere Goes the NeighbourhoodLOCAL 09:41:16
betNwaKids Are AlrightLOCAL 09:58:44