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.
Send us Fan Mail In “Episode 6- BONUS EPISODE,” hosts Rob Kaldor and Isy Oderberg reflect on the 3rd series of Tensions Transplanted by asking all the guests the same question- "When this period is written about in ten years, what will we have misunderstood?" They are joined by Palestinian activist Hamza Howidy, Dr Hass Dellal AO, Chair of the Australian Multicultural Foundation; academic Professor Michele Grossman AM, pollster and social researcher Kos Samaras, Australian Human Rights Commis...
20 Jul 2026
Season 3 - Episode 5- How do we unf*ck It?
Send us Fan Mail 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 of the Australian Multicultural Foundation; academic Professor Michele Grossman AM, pollster and social researcher Kos Samaras, educator and activist Zachary Schaffer, Board member, creative and researcher Noe Harsel,Palestinian activist Hamza Howidy, award-winni...
7 Jul 2026
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Polarisation, Extremism and Mis & Disinformation
Send us Fan Mail 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 pollster and social researcher Kos Samaras, activist and educator Zachary Schaffer, Professor Michele Grossman AM, author and commentator Van Badham and Movement Against Antizionism founder Adam Louis-Klein, this episode examines the rise of One Nation, the...
23 Jun 2026
Season 3 - Epsidoe 3 - Media, Social Media and Cancel Culture
Send us Fan Mail 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 effect of cancel culture. This episode features board member, creative and researcher Noe Harsel, academic Michelle Grossman AM, academic and journalist Margaret Simons, commentator and author Van Badham, Palestinian activist Hamza Howidy and Australian...
16 Jun 2026
Season 3 - Episode 2- What about the Rule of Law
Send us Fan Mail 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, former judge Ron Sackville AO KC, Australian Human Rights Commission President Hugh de Kretser, and Project Shema co-founder Zachary Schaffer, the episode explores hate speech, terrorism, coded language, Zionism, free speech, social cohesion and the diffi...
5 Jun 2026
Season 3 - Episode 1- Start at the beginning
Send us Fan Mail 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 Australian Jewish life: where to from here? Not by replaying the horror of December 14, but by asking what it exposed about safety, extremism, anti-Semitism, political rhetoric, social cohesion and who gets heard when fear takes over. Featuring terrorism exp...
29 Apr 2025
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 — and how they each envision Australia's future post the 2025 federal election. 💡 Support quality journalism: Donate here
23 Apr 2025
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 electorates, the rising political engagement among Muslim Australians, and the emerging — and sometimes uneasy — alliances with the Greens. Together, they consider how the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict is shaping political discourse in the lead-up to election day. 📖 Read Dr Josh Roose’s articles ...
16 Apr 2025
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 populations. He’s joined by author Julie Szego, journalist Michael Visontay, and Jewish Independent editor Deborah Stone to unpack how October 7 and the rise in antisemitism are shaping campaign strategies, shifting voter sentiment, and influencing the political outlook in these pivotal s...
9 Apr 2025
Season 2 - Episode 2
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. 📖 Read Deborah Stone’s articles and more election coverage. 💡 Support quality journalism: Donate here
2 Apr 2025
Season Two - Episode 5
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, Dean breaks down the key dynamics influencing the campaign. 📖 Read Dean Sherr’s articles and more election coverage. 💡 Support quality journalism: Donate here
26 Sept 2024
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 Spender, Independent Federal MP, Tim Hollo, Executive Director of the Green Institute, Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Councillor Robert Samuel, journalist John Stanley, cultural leadership expert Sam Cairnduff and foun...
19 Sept 2024
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 Alba, a university lecturer, and Rabbi Yossi Friedman, known as The Rabbi on Demand. They discuss issues such as racism and campus encampments. The episode also shares personal stories from individuals whose lives have been significantly affected by th...
12 Sept 2024
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, Marnie Perlstein and hears the rationale of one of the doxxers. We also hear from some of the targets of the doxxing, including those whose lives were turned upside down through death threats and intimidation.
2 Sept 2024
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 The Jewish Independent. Rob interviews two members of Sydney's Lebanese community to gain their perspectives on the attack.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 3 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
6
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
0
Contact Tensions Transplanted
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
