Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.
Today on Political Commentary, Rod Oram speaks to Rachel about Michael Wood's resignation, National’s emissions policy, proposals for shifting the ETS to make it an incentive to reduce emissions rather than offsetting in forests and contrasts our climate policies from major parties with the major party plans of the UK. Lucinda Bennett is on Breakfast Food, chatting about warming winter fare for winter solstice. Taebz is in the studio chatting about his new single featuring hanbee, Out Of Touch, as well as his EP, Serum. Gussie of Earth Tongue has a kōrero about Earth Tongue's upcoming performance at Night Light Festival. Brad Walkington from The Situations dials in to talk about the band’s new single, No Plan No Pack and upcoming shows across the country. Whakarongo mai nei!
This hump day, on What's Up with Nicola Willis, the Deputy Leader of the National party dials in to talk to Rachel about National's agricultural emissions policy and their harnessing biotech policy, as well as leader Christopher Luxon's comments around longer gang sentencing. On The Mind Trench, Rob Bollix details the killer whales that are attacking super yachts out in the seas. Siena and Jasmine from Rockin Relief, are in to talk about the all-ages gig this Friday, fundraising for UKRAINIUM. Sarah Mary Chadwick dials in from Naarm to chat about her new single Shitty Town, and active projects. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That, we have a special edition with Mat Tucker, the Group Recovery Manager for the January Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, where he speaks to Rachel about recovery on the West Coast, and cordon lifting on Muriwai and Bethells Beaches. Jess B chats about her new single Moment, and upcoming shows across the motu. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Carrie Rudzinski and Olivia Hall about their show, The Bitching Hour. Professor Jay Marlowe, co-director of the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies talks to Rachel about World Refugee Day (which is today) on Ready Steady Learn, and the open-access paper he has recently published about economic outcomes for those of refugee origins in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another week, whānau! Penelope Noir returns from abroad and treats us to some Fashun- she details the very cursed, very bizarre bearskin caps which are part of the ceremonial military uniform in the UK. Pickle Darling dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new album, Laundromat. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Yellowface, a new novel from Rebecca F. Kuang. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own, covering off the ghastly rental stories and concerns of the listeners. Whakarongo mai nei!
Happy Friday, whānau! Today on Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us some tunes that embody the spirit of masculinity. Sarah Thomson is our Viewmaster, reviewing the outrageously good Australian-made show, Deadloch. The crew from Mānuka Recordings come in with Eo to talk about his single Tell Me, out today! Dusty and Ghos are in the studio to talk about their project Mokomokai and the second album release from the group of collaborators, WHAKAREHU. Whakarongo mai nei!
What's Up with Chris Hipkins sees the Prime Minister speak to Rachel about the budget, senior cabinet ministers' conflicts of interest and tensions in the education portfolio, particularly around tertiary and secondary education sectors. K M T P (AKA Keria) is in the studio debuting their single 2:45 (Getting Old). Vincent HL dials in to talk about upcoming live performances and his new track, Pile Of Dirt. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Wednesday show! Rod Oram gives us a bit of Political Commentary about the National party’s plans to lift the moratorium on genetic engineering, the Green party’s announcement of tax cuts and ending poverty and an RNZ staffer’s changes to Reuters stories to be pro-Russia. Rob Bollix returns for The Mind Trench, and spins us a great Bowie cover. cc(tv), AKA Carla, is in the studio to debut her new single Kinnie. Don McGlashan chats to Rachel about his 18-date New Zealand tour Take It To The Bridge, kicking off in August and coming to Auckland on 2 September at the Q Theatre. Finn Johansson dials in to talk about his Auckland show tonight as part of his 14-date NZ/European tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
A rapid round of Second Guessing sees an enchilada kit donated to the Auckland City Mission- shot, Justin. Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That about the budget that has recently passed and what that means for the city. Church dials in to talk about his recent solo project, SPRING '21. On Stage Direction, Alice speaks to Tessa Rao and Catherine Yates from Indian Ink Theatre about their show, Dirty Work. On Ready Steady Learn, Joyce John from the Lung and Respiratory group at Auckland Bioengineering Institute at The University of Auckland is up to talk about her research using predictive models to try and improve the lives of those with lung disease. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another glorious week, whānau! Emma Jing and Taylor Groves come into the studio to talk about Wedding Show on Fashun.Em is in to talk about her new EP, Tender. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews Pet, by Catherine Chidgey. Justine gives us the lowdown on employment matters on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
We check in for the first time with Candice since she took up the Breakfast hot seat at Radio One on the SRN Breakfast Buffet! On Travelling Tunes we take the name very literally, as Dr Kirsten Zemke unpicks songs about cities. Tom Lark is in the studio to celebrate his album out today, Brave Star. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, reviewing Barry and its polarising final episode. Eden Burns is in the studio for a chat about his gig with Christopher Tubbs tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Zac from Radio One to hear about what's happening down in Ōtepoti, upcoming gigs, and favourite recent releases! Whakarongo mai nei!
HALFQUEEN had a kōrero with Nabihah Iqbal ahead of her DJ set at Neck of The Woods this Saturday, as part of Strange Universe Autumn Edition - with Mariam on support. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the Auckland Council's annual plan which is now out for public consultation, the proposed rates rise, and fires in rubbish trucks started by lithium batteries. Whakarongo mai nei!
Continuing our journey in the fashion of uniforms, Pennie chats with Rosetta and Milly about the evolution of military uniforms from flamboyance to camoflage - and how military tactics and changes and influenced uniforms. Whakarongo mai nei!
Natural Ange is back for another kōrero with Rosetta and Milly! This month, the trio catch up about which natural sweeteners are the best, perimenopause, psoriasis and more. Whakarongo mai nei!
Milly sat down for a kōrero with Robert from The Bats ahead of their Corner Coming Up Aotearoa tour - including their show this Saturday at The Hollywood Avondale as part of Strange Universe! Whakarongo mai nei.
Strange Universe has begun, and opening the line-up is Norwegian duo Smerz!
Performing off the back of their 2025 album, Big City Life, Smerz eloquently flit between slower, melancholic tracks and flirtier club numbers, all bound by this thread of romance that runs throughout their work. Blending experimental art pop, electronic, alternative R&B, and even classical elements, their sound embraces the unpredictable, making them impossible to pin down to a single genre.
Listen back to Sof's interview with Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt ahead of their Tāmaki debut.
Political Scientist Lara Greaves joins the show to discuss the current state of global conflict and its nuances, as well as our nation's leaders' reactions to it. As well as Kiwi’s thoughts about our parties in the face of an imminent election this year. And the rise of minor parties globally.
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