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 many of these interviews. More interviews, from other Capital Community Radio programmes, have also been recorded and displayed here.
Please note: Interviews prior to 2023 can be found at this link: Other interviews
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 Capital Events, Sinead and Jess from Sail Training Ship (STS) Leeuwin return to talk with Geoff Smith about the revised program... the Adult Explorer Voyage, which now sails from Geraldton to Perth from 20th to 27th August. More details about this voyage, or anything else you would like to know about the Leeuwin, can be found at the Sail Leeuwin website.
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 Capital Events, Geoff Smith interviews Sinead Monaghan from Sail Training Ship (STS) Leeuwin. Working together in teams (or watches as they are known on board ship) trainees... learn the language of tall ship sailing and become a master of ropes and lines; and knots and sails. Trainees will be taking the helm; setting and furling sails; climbing the masts and working aloft; meeting new people and building new friendships; doing things they never imagined they could do; and above all, eating great food! Weather and wind conditions, the watch roster and ship positioning affects the schedule so there is never a dull moment!
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 Buddy Up National.... Former Army officer Meghan has has dedicated her civilian life to aiding veterans and First Responders, as they tackle life’s problems; 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 National” which Meghan founded here in WA and has now spread nationally. The music heard is linked directly to the issues raised in discussion.
Paul Redman, one of the stalwarts of Capital Community Radio, is interviewed by Tony Howes, then presented with... his CCR Life Membership by Chairman Rob Dicker-Lee.
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.
