The mainstream media doesn’t usually allow us to go into detail on the important issues affecting our community, so we've started our own podcast called Reimagining the City. You can listen to it here or watch it on Youtube here.
Over the years, Jonathan has also agreed to longer-form in-depth interviews on a range of topics, which you can find via the links below. (Please note the dates of the interviews, and remember that a lot can change in a few years, so Jonno’s views and policies on some issues might have shifted a bit over time.)
Jonathan is happy to make time to speak on podcasts that already have an established audience, particularly on topics that haven’t been covered much in the past or where the political landscape might have changed recently.
Get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 3357 8458 to arrange an interview time.
Links:
Greens message to developers: If it floods, forget it
26th February, 2024
6 minutes
The Greens want to ban new development on the most flood-prone sites across the city and instead encourage development on higher ground.
Reimagining the suburbs with Jonno
16th February, 2024
2 minutes
How would you re-imagine your local area? Transforming Brisbane's suburbs for the better requires improving walking, cycling and public transport connectivity - especially by creating more high-frequency bus services directly between suburbs without needing to go via the city centre. We also need to ensure new local services and facilities like health clinics, shops, libraries and community services are delivered WITHIN these residential neighbourhoods, so people can get to them without needing to drive. What else would you like to see? Better suburbs are possible more Greens in council.
Brisbane Olympics ongoing concerns with Amy MacMahon and Jonathan Sriranganathan
10th February, 2024
10 minutes
Amy and I sat down the other day for a brief chat about some of our major concerns regarding Brisbane's hosting of the 2032 Olympics. The proposal to waste $3 billion demolishing and rebuilding the Gabba isn't the only thing we should be concerned about.
Free public transport! Chatting to the ABC about the Greens plan to get there...
ABC Radio Interview, 3rd February, 2024
14 minutes
The Greens have outlined a pathway to universal free public transport, starting with Brisbane City Council funding free public transport for children and free off-peak public transport for everyone, then a 3-month trial of universal free oublic transport for everyone.
Imperialism, colonialism and the struggle for a better world Q+A with Jonathan Sriranganathan and Mehreen Faruqi
29th January, 2024
66 minutes
On the day after the invasion day march, Sat 27 January, Jonathan hosted a Q&A session with the Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens, Mehreen Faruqi, who’s was up from NSW for the weekend. They discussed a range of issues, with a particular focus on what’s happening in the Middle East and how this connects to colonialism here in Australia and in other parts of the world.
Jonno's Pokies Ban
ABC Radio Interview, 18th January, 2024
5 minutes
Jonno speaks with ABC radio about the Greens' proposal to phase out pokies from Brisbane City Council venues and instead support more live music and performing arts in the burbs.
The Radical Potential of Local Councils
Woodford Folk Festival, 31st December, 2023
1 hour
Jonno presents on how we may be overlooking the transformative, radical potential of local government.
Protesting against the Gabba Olympics
ABC Radio Interview, 6th November, 2023
10 mins
Jonno speaks with ABC radio about the spending of $3 billion to demolish the Gabba Stadium and build a new athletics stadium in its place.
Rent Freeze for Brisbane
ABC Radio Interview, 6th November, 2023
9 mins
Jonno speaks with ABC radio regarding the Greens proposal for rent freezes in Brisbane.
Proposal to transform horse-racing track into mixed-use, walkable neighbourhood
ABC Radio Interview, 30th August, 2023
12 mins
Jonno speaks with ABC radio regarding the Greens proposal to shut down Eagle Farm racecourse and replace it with medium-density public housing, community facilities and 25 hectares of public green space.
Brisbane Free University - A concrete wasteland in the heart of the city
Brisbane Free University, 26 May, 2023
10 mins
Jonno speaks with Anna Carlson about the design of King George Square and the car park beneath it as part of a series of conversations connected to Georgia Haywood's Forms of Assembly project for the Brisbane Art and Design Festival.
Brisbane Free University - Mushroom farms, nightclubs and free universities
Brisbane Free University, 26 May, 2023
16 mins
Jonno speaks with Anna Carlson from BFU about the political values that shape the prioritisation of inner-city space for carparking, the criminalisation of people who sleep in their cars, and the alternative futures we can imagine for urban carparks (this is another discussion that was produced as part of Georgia Haywood's Forms of Assembly project for the Brisbane Art and Design Festival).
Interview with Green Left - Local government, capitalism and social change
Alex Bainbridge, 24 April, 2023
49 mins
Jonno reflects on his 7 years in office as a city Councillor, the importance of local government, and how practical positive change happens in society.
Let's Talk - Black Politics on Triple A Murri Radio
Chelsea Watego and David Singh, 13 April, 2023
30 mins
In a wide-ranging and critical conversation, Chelsea, David & Jonno talk through the political lessons learned in the 7 years that Jonno has spent on the Brisbane City Council. They think together about the challenge of holding your line; the grind of being a “lone voice” in a violent institution; and the price paid for uncompromising solidarity. And they reflect on what it means to reckon with complicity; to stay grounded in communities of accountability and critique; and to know when it’s time to step back, to rest, and re-strategise.
Sound of Solidarity - Why I stand with Lidia Thorpe
David Glanz, Oct 28 2022
40 mins
Jonno talks about why Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe is being hounded by the establishment. He discusses the hypocrisy behind the attacks and why everyone on the left should stand with Lidia Thorpe. Jonno's blog post on the subject can be found here.
3CR Community Radio - Active transport infrastructure and the February 2022 floods
Chris, March 28 2022
18 mins (interview at 06:50)
Radio Chakaameh - Interview: Jonathan Sri; Green Councillor for the Gabba
Wilma Burton, Sep 08 2021
33 mins
Jonno shares how he got into politics, why he decided to live on a house-boat, highlighting the challenges with housing in Australia as a renter. He addresses how government's one size fits all approach to policy making disadvantages small businesses, touches on his advocacy for separated bike lanes, shares considerations about the Green bridges, the Ferry network and his position on the 2032 Olympic games. Finally he outlines what he thinks his three major achievements have been over his time in BCC and where he wants to direct his energy from there.
That's My Cup Of Tea - EP03
Suzanne Misso, Aug 24 2021
22 mins
Jonno shares a cup of Srilankan tea on his house boat, and discusses if Australia could taste sweeter. They take a deep dive into his story growing up in Brisbane, his quest for equality and justice, and his pathway to finding his identity as he champions his vision of an authentically multicultural Australia.
A Conversation with Cr Jonno Sri
Rylee Griffin, Aug 03 2021
34 mins
Representing The Gabba ward, Jonno has involved himself heavily in grassroots activism and built an impressive platform that reaches thousands both locally and nationally. We discuss his origin story, authenticity in politics, and the role young people have in the future of politics and advocacy.
The Real Costs of Brisbane's 2032 Olympics
Jacob & Phuong, Jul 26 2021
10 mins (interview at 1:03:00)
Jacob discusses the social and environmental externalities of Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympics with Jonathan Sri, a Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward at Brisbane City Council.
The Weekly Cheek - Jonno Sri on housing, diversity in the Greens & activist burnout
Kristin Perissinotto & Hannah Ferguson, Apr 22 2021
54 mins
This podcast discusses housing, renters rights, the ethics of owning an investment property, and the lack of diversity in mainstream politics. Jonno talks about the power of collective action, and shares his thoughts on term limits for politicians and how the job has changed him.
Copy That! - The Power of Language w/ Councillor Jonathan Sri
Chilli D (aka Marta Abraha), Mar 30 2021
23 mins
In this podcast, Jonno discusses their early career and life in Brisbane, what multiculturalism means, and how we can make this city more inclusive.
Brutalist Podcast - Jonathan Sri - Why Density?
Rory Pope & Bram Chapman, Feb 25 2021
57 mins
This conversation centres on Jonno's focus on making Brisbane more sustainable, equitable and democratic, and addressing the negative impacts of gentrification and speculative property investment. He discusses unsustainable, profit-oriented over-development, and how residents should have more say over how their city changes and evolves.
Let's Talk 98.9FM
Dan Rennie, Nov 06 2020
51 mins
Dan Rennie speaks to newly-elected local Greens Member for South Brisbane Amy MacMahon and Councillor Jonathan Sri about the recent election win in the crucial seat of South Brisbane and their plans for the community.
The Music Real - Councillor Jonathan Sri - the Art of Hibernation
Nichola Burton, Oct 23 2020
11 mins
Jonno discusses the impact of the lockdowns on the Creative, Arts and Entertainment industries, government responses, and how the Gabba Ward Office has been trying to support these industries.
BrizzPol - The Big Green Swing with Jonathan Sri
Michael Williams, May 18 2020
17 mins
Michael discusses with Cr Sri about the success of the Greens in the Brisbane 2020 elections, radicalising politics and the possibility of a vacancy levy.
Creating Australia - "Political Activism from the Top" with Councillor Jonathan Sri
Jessica Reynolds, Jul 16 2018
23 mins
In this podcast, Jessica chats with Jonno about his career and the role of politics in the development of the city.
People Who Are Politicians
Matthew Antoniolli, Jun 20 2018
26 mins
People Who Are Politicians is about finding out about people....who happen to be politicians. This podcast interviews Cr Jonathan Sri about his path leading up to him getting elected and what he's up to in council.
3CR Community Radio
Chris, May 07 2018
30 mins
Jonno unpacks the local issues that led to the Vulture St cyclist die-in, background to "die-ins" as an advocacy tactic, and his explanation for the recent Brisbane protests: Are Controversial Road Safety Protests Helpful?