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.
Tensions Transplanted
Episode 1: October 7 and the Immediate aftermath
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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 The Jewish Independent. Rob interviews two members of Sydney's Lebanese community to gain their perspectives on the attack.
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