Tensions Transplanted
Tensions Transplanted – Season 3
This six-part series explores the complex intersections of social cohesion, media influence, extremism, and rising antisemitism in the wake of the events at Bondi and October 7. Featuring a diverse panel of experts, journalists, and community leaders, the podcast delves into the mechanics of cancel culture, the spread of mis- and disinformation, and the structural roots of modern political polarization. Ultimately, the series seeks to answer difficult questions about legal accountability and how society can move forward to repair fractured communities. In Series 3 Rob Kaldor is joined by journalist Isy Oderberg.
Episodes
14 episodes
Season 3 - Episode 5- How do we unf*ck It?
In “How do we unf*ck It,” hosts Rob Kaldor and Isy Oderberg turn from diagnosing Australia’s deepening social fractures to asking what it will actually take to repair them. They are joined by Dr Hass Dellal AO, Chair...
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Polarisation, Extremism and Mis & Disinformation
In Episode 4 of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor and Isy Oderberg explore how political disillusionment, extremism and online disinformation are fuelling antisemitism across the political spectrum. Through interviews with pollste...
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Media, Social Media and Cancel Culture
In episode three of Tensions Transplanted, Media, Social Media and Cancel Culture, Rob Kaldor and Isy Oderberg turn their attention to the creative spaces, news media, social media algorithms, misinformation, and the silencing eff...
Season 3 - Episode 2- What about the Rule of Law
In Episode Two of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor and Isy Oderberg examine the rule of law, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, and the limits of law in confronting hate. Featuring Julian Leeser MP...
Season 3 - Episode 1- Start at the beginning
After the Bondi massacre, many Australian Jews were shocked — but not necessarily surprised. In the opening episode of season three of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor and Izzy Oderberg begin with the question now facing Australi...
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Jewish Voices in Parliament: Julian Leeser and Josh Burns on Australia's Future
In Episode 5 of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor sits down with Jewish MPs Julian Leeser (Liberal, Berowra) and Josh Burns (Labor, Macnamara) to explore how their Jewish identity has influenced their political careers — an...
Season 2 - Episode 4 - The Muslim Vote
In Episode 4 of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor explores how The Muslim Vote could influence the upcoming federal election. He’s joined by Dr Josh Roose from Deakin University to unpack key marginal electo...
Season 2 - Episode 3 - The Jewish Seats
In Episode 3 of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor takes a close look at the federal election campaigns unfolding in Goldstein, Macnamara, and Wentworth — the three electorates with Australia’s largest Jewish populati...
Season 2 - Episode 2 - The End of Bipartisanship
In Episode 2 of Tensions Transplanted, Rob Kaldor speaks with Deborah Stone from The Jewish Independent about the collapse of bipartisan consensus on foreign policy and the growing political divide over antisemitism.📖
Season 2 - Episode 1 : Is Anti-semitism an Election Issue?
In this episode, Rob Kaldor examines the upcoming federal election with insights from political consultant Dean Sherr, who offers a rare insider’s view from Canberra. With a sharp focus on how antisemitism could shape the political landscape, D...
Episode 4: The political landscape and social cohesion
In Episode four – the final episode of Tensions Transplanted – Rob Kaldor explores the impact of the Hamas-Israel conflict on Australian politics, arts and culture. Rob speaks with a range voices including Josh Burns, Labor Federal MP, Allegra ...
Episode 3: Schools,Universities and the Workplace
In Episode three, Rob Kaldor explores the impact of the Hamas-Israel conflict on Australian workplaces, with a particular focus on schools and universities. He speaks with Josh Burns, a Labor Federal MP, Noah Loven, President of AUJS, Dr. Avril...
Episode 2: Doxxing,Influencers and the Digital World
In Episode Two, the impact of the Hamas-Israel war in Australia goes online. Rob Kaldor dives deep into the battle for dominance on social media as well as the dark art of doxxing. Rob speaks with well-known influencers including Clammy Fraud, ...
Episode 1: October 7 and the Immediate aftermath
In the first episode, Rob examines the immediate fallout of the October 7th attacks, including the protests at the Sydney Opera House. He speaks with Mark Spiro, who was arrested for displaying an Israeli flag, and Deborah Stone, the Editor of ...