Recent images of police brutality during the Herzog visit have shocked many Sydneysiders, most especially academics, journalists and lawyers who were on the scene. Our streets are our collective theatre, but what rights and freedoms do we have there? Are these rights gradually disappearing? Tonight, on THE SYDNEYIST join Elizabeth Farrelly talks with two legendary law professors – Anne Twomey and Simon Rice – about what has changed, and how it affects us. Tonight on THE SYDNEYIST at six. THE SYDNEYIST 6pm Thursday 19th February 2026 Eastside Radio 89.7FM or eastsidefm.org THE SYDNEYIST IS AN AWARD-WINNING WEEKLY TALK SHOW ABOUT HOW TO MAKE SYDNEY ITS BETTER SELF #thesydneyist #thesydneyistpodcast #thesydneyistradioshow #elizabethfarrelly #eastsideradio897 #protest #justice #simonrice #annetwomey #democracy #civilrights #democracyinaction #constitutionallaw #rights