Over the years there have been many interviews broadcast on Capital Community Radio - far too many to list here.
Included on this page is a selection that were generally first broadcast in our The Listening Post programme. This programme's focus of attention is the Australian Armed Forces past and present, hence the predominent military theme of these interviews. Significant interviews from other Capital Community Radio programmes may occasionally be displayed here.
Tony Howes interviews Arthur Leggett, WA's oldest surviving World War II prisoner of war who fought against the Italian army in Libya, and who passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 106. Arthur spent four years in a prisoner-of-war camp... and was made to work in coal mines in Poland after being captured by Germans during the Battle of Crete in 1941. Western Australia’s oldest surviving World War II ex-prisoner of war, and President of the Ex-Prisoners of War Association of WA, he dedicated his post-war life to helping ex-service people and educating children on the experiences of war.
On Capital Breakast, Mark Edwards interviews Justin Bott, Community Information Officer from Services Australia regarding "lost money" owing to you. This may be from bank accounts..., investments, Medicare benefits or superannuation. Justin discusses simple things you can do to find out if there is any money owing to you, and how you can claim it.
In part one of "Ukraine and Our World" in "The Listening Post", host Tony Howes OAM, begins a discussion on the War in Ukraine, and the ramification for the rest of the world. That discussion is with Resident Military Historian, Nigel Rogers with John Goodlad.... John is the immediate Past President of the WA Branch of the Australian Institute of International Affairs; and was, for 18 years, a senior officer, both here in Australia and at overseas postings, with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, specialising in South East Asia. Parts 2 and 3 pick up from where Part 1 concluded.
On Capital Breakast, Mick Gooch interviews WA Police Commissioner, Col Blanch. As Assistant Commissioner and then Deputy Commissioner, Col Blanch has led the technology reform for the WA Police Force.... Commissioner Blanch has a passion for policing; solving crimes, finding missing people, keeping victims safe and positively engaging with our community every day. He has increased information sharing with, and co-location of other government departments to ensure vulnerable members of the community receive access to support services. Ref: WA Police website
On Capital Events, Mick Donnes, Attadale Rotarian, talks with Geoff Smith about the work being done in the community by Rotary. Rotary Clubs have members from many of WA's leading businesses, government, academic and not for profit organisations.... Rotarians all share a passion for making a positive difference for local, national and international communities.
On The Listening Post, Tony Howes interviews Ian Love with resident historian Nigel Rogers, regarding Artificial Intelligence. Ian is the Founder and CEO of Blockchain Assets and resides in Perth, Western Australia.... Ian was formerly a Director at Credit Suisse where he spent 14 years as Head of Executive Compensation in the Asia Pacific Region. Prior to that he spent 8 years as Senior Manager at PwC where he acted as Senior Tax and Business Advisor to multinational and local corporations investing in Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific Region.
On The Listening Post, presented by Tony Howes, resident historian Nigel Rogers and Commodore Brett Dowsing discuss The Royal Australian Navy – Looking Back and Looking Forward.... Such matters as ‘AUKUS’ and what it means; how has past naval history affected plans for the future; and what is the need for change in structure and naval training, are all part of the discussions. Joining Nigel Rogers is Commodore Brett Dowsing, formerly Senior Officer Western Australia and a former Warden of the WA State War Memorial, with 51 years service in the Royal Australian Navy including time spent with sea commands and shore postings in Washington and Mongolia; and Australian Chief Liaison Officer United Nations Command, Korea. Commodore Dowsing also served in Vietnam.
On The Listening Post, presented by Tony Howes OAM KCSJ, the discussion features Meghan Davidson and Jenny Davis OAM and their project Buddy Up. Jenny is well known to The Listening Post as a valued chronicler and playwright of veterans' achievements and lives.... Meghan and Jenny combined in a project for the organisation of Buddy-Up , which Meghan founded here in WA and which has now spread nationally. All current and former military, first responders and their familes are welcome to join this strong community. Buddy Up faciliates hundreds of quality events every year to ensure our people are thriving. The music heard is linked directly to the issues raised in discussion.
Jeff Peirce is a military historian who has written about forgotten heroes of the Great War, and is interviewed by Tony Howes about his life and writing, including "Great War Stories 1914-1918 Gallipoli"... and "Great War Stories 1914-1918 Nurses of the South West".
Peter Illidge is the Chairperson of the Military History Society of WA Inc , and is interviewed by Tony Howes about the Society, which is a group of professional and amateur historians... and people with an interest in military history and was formed in 2003 as a not-for-profit organisation.
