Unfortunately the mainstream media doesn’t always give us enough of a platform to go into detail on the important issues affecting our community, but over the years Jonno 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.
(Please email us at [email protected] if you notice any links on this site that are no longer working, or if you’ve recorded a long-form interview with Jonno in the past that’s not listed here and you would like us to add the link.)
Jonno is happy to make time for 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 with our office by emailing [email protected] or calling 3403 2165 to arrange an interview time.
Links:
The Weekly Cheek: Jonno Sri on housing, diversity in the Greens & activist burnout
Kristin Perissinotto & Hannah Ferguson 22 Apr 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) 30 Mar 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 25 Feb 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 06 Nov 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 23 Oct 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 18 May 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 16 Jul 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 20 Jun 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 7 May 2018
30 mins
This podcast Jonno unpacks local issues that led to the Vulture St cyclist die-in action, background to "die-ins" as advocacy tactic and his explanation for recent Brisbane protests: Are Controversial Road Safety Protests Helpful?
