Cleary Independent

Dr Laurence McKeown is a published author, poet, playwright, and filmmaker.

He is also a former IRA political prisoner who spent 16 years in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh and 70 days on a hunger strike in 1981.

In this podcast he talks with Phil Cleary about his memoir, Time Shadows, and his life and near death in prison.

Gaetano Greco is running as an independent for the state seat of Preston in the 2022 election. 

A key plank in his campaign is the Preston Market. 

In this podcast Phil Cleary, who won Bob Hawke’s former seat of Wills as an Independent in 1992, talks with Gaetano about his early life and his campaign to win Preston. 

In 1920 my grandfather, John Joseph Cleary, renounced all allegiance to King George V – the late Queen’s grandfather. At some point the fawning media will have to accept that the majority of Australians want to do what Jack Cleary did in 1920.

In the latest CLEARY INDEPENDENT podcast a collection of thinking Australians - Barrie Cassidy, Marieke Hardy, Carmel Shute, Ken White and Dr Chris McConville – share their views with me about the republic and the media’s coverage of the death of the Queen.

It’s a great yarn.

 Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and Brownlow Medalist son Dane Swan.

Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and his son, Brownlow Medalist Dane Swan.

Phil chats with iconic Australian singer and musician, Mike Brady.

Phil Cleary talks with barrister Greg Barns, Independent federal politician Andrew Wilkie, political scientist Ken White, and football identity Sam Newman about Julian Assange and the campaign to bring him home. We also hear from Julian Assange himself.

Phil speaks with Grace Donato, whose daughter Adriana was murdered by her former boyfriend in 2012 at the age of 20.

Part 2 - Phil continues his discussion with Robert Walls.

Part 1 - In this episode Phil speaks with AFL and Carlton legend Robert Walls.

Part 2 - Phil chats with China expert Ken White and former Trades Hall secretary, Brian Boyd.

Part 1 - Phil is Joined by Dr Chris McConville, historian and author with special guests Professor Clare Wright, and former barrister and Nurses Union secretary, Irene Bolger.

Part 2 - In this Phil interviews AFL Legend and media personality John 'Sammy' Newman.

Part 1 - In this episode Phil interviews AFL and media star Sam Newman.