TSJP Ep 2 The Extraordinary Eddie Lloyd - Defending David McBride & Confronting Climate Catastrophe

In this episode of The Seeking Justice Podcast™, host Benedict Blogs interviews Eddie Lloyd, a social justice warrior and criminal defense lawyer. They discuss Eddie's journey into law, her experiences with clients, and the importance of social justice work. The conversation also delves into Eddie's personal story of rehabilitation, her first case involving people smuggling, and the challenges of running her own law firm. The episode highlights the case of David McBride, a whistleblower facing serious charges, and the implications of national security laws on democracy. The discussion emphasizes the need for hope and support in the legal system, as well as the importance of crowdfunding for justice. In this conversation, Benedict Coyne discusses the complexities of pro bono legal work, the significance of public interest cases like David McBride's, and the overarching influence of the military on democracy in Australia. He emphasises the need for a federal Human Rights Act, explores the strategies behind climate activism, and reflects on the shifting political landscape from Labor to the Greens. The discussion also highlights the importance of civic education and the role of media in shaping public perception of protests, particularly in the case of Violet Coco. Ultimately, the conversation calls for hope and action in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Seeking Justice Podcast
08:06 Inspiration Behind Studying Law
13:09 The Role of a Modern Lawyer
17:16 Representing War Crimes Whistleblower David McBride the Secret (Spooky) Safe
20:02 Journey to Law & Justice: From Rehab to Recovery and Advocacy
25:47 First Case: Indonesian Children Charged with People Smuggling
37:36 Starting a Law Firm: Challenges and Insights
37:56 Political journeys and umbilical learnings
41:07 Back to Running a Law Firm
42:32 Balancing Responsibilities and Self-Care
48:08 The David McBride Case: Background and Significance
01:02:26 Public Interest Disclosure Act MASSIVE #Fail
01:04:05 National Security and Separation of Powers
01:14:21 The Appeal Process and Its Implications
01:15:49 Crowdfunding for David McBride's Legal Defence
01:22:11 Dutiful Digression - Pine Gap Secret US Spy Base Shenanigans
01:23:08 Funding the David vs. Goliath Battle
01:29:34 International Accountability and Domestic Remedies
01:35:18 Crowdfunding for Democracy
01:36:56 Dutiful Digressions - Podcast Book Voyeurism
01:39:22 A Climate of Chaos - Representing Climate Protesters
01:40:34 The Necessity Defense in Environmental Protests
01:46:55 Political Party Loyalty and Personal Integrity
01:52:25 Laboring on or Greening strong?
01:59:13 Permission for Political Polygamy
02:05:07 The Influence of Money in Politics
02:08:27 The Time is Ripe for Human Rights - Why the Heck does NSW not have a Human Rights Act?
02:12:56 Eddie's WoManifesto - Civics Education and Empowering Citizens
02:17:20 Hysterical Crack Down on Direct Democracy
02:18:33 The Failure of the Fourth Estate: A Climate of Incompetence
02:19:29 Experiencing Climate Catastrophes
02:22:03 Representing Climate Protestors
02:30:03 A Positive Note: Hope and Action in a Chaotic World
02:34:30 Speak Truth to Power (and Sh!tpost Elon Musk)
02:40:12 Final Random Digression

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