This week on the Tuesday Wire is a special 'Best of the Wire' segment...
For Dear Science this week, our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted with us about worms eating face masks, spray on tattoos, and neanderthal-human interbreeding. Afterward, we ran back some clips from some of the best Dear Science segments this year.
We also ran back some of the best Tuesday Wire interviews today, including…
Wire host Castor spoke with Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information and Technology at Monash University in Melbourne, Jathan Sadowski, about the use and development of Artificial Intelligence.
They also spoke with President of the New Zealand Police Association Chris Cahill about the organisation’s open letter to the government regarding their involvement with firearms legislation reform.
And they spoke with Professor at the University of Auckland, James Russell to talk about the costs and methods of pest eradication in Aotearoa.
Producer Athena spoke with Professor at the University of Auckland, Ngaire Kerse, about the loneliness epidemic among older people.
Kaitlyn chats to Tāmaki Makaurau-based producer, promoter and DJ Teddyyy about their upcoming EP due for release this Rāmere – Radio (Remixes). For those in the know, Teddyyy's radio edit of Radio is Kaitlyn's track of 2024!
This week on Universal Harmony, let the music guide you to a space of reflection and vibe – a mindful soundtrack for your creative spirit.
Hosted by PHILLIEE, the journey continues with the Sound of Sydney, reimagined and expertly crafted by Carlos Avilés. A late-night take on timeless rhythms, ready to elevate your week.
~ Universal Harmony ~
Oozing a grateful ora, massaging the creative mind.
Playlist
Lamont - XIX
Blawan - Under Belly
Mihai Popoviciu - Twisted
Soulphication - When Radio Was Boss
Notte Infinita - Slippery Tuff
James Rudie - X Rhodes
TÂCHES - Fallen Bird
Ten Walls - Gotham
Tuccillo - Forever Groove
Elef. - Pardon
Moloko - Sing It Back (Herbert's Tasteful Dub)
Junior Williams - Cash Maniac
Yak - Swex
DJ SODEYAMA/THE PEOPLE IN FOG - Higher (Soichi Terada Remix)
Bliss Inc. - Transitions
Vinyl Bear - Scratch N Sniff (The One Billion Dub Mix)
PhD student Ben Scrivener chats to Jonny about his research into functional neurological disorder (FND) in Aotearoa. Ben's research looks into patient experience and epidemiology, many people with FND do not recieve treatment due to a lack of research into the disorder. For more info on FND Ben recommends checking out FND Guide and FND Association NZ
For the final Spaced Out of 2024, Kaitlyn is joined by Josh in the studio to round-up out-of-this-world developments from 2024 and play a couple space-themed tracks. Thanks to the Stardome!
Kaitlyn fills in for Rosetta for a packed Rātū Drive! Featuring an extraterrestular Spaced Out 2024 Special with Josh Aoraki, thanks to the Stardome, an kōrero with Tāmaki-based DJ and producer Teddyyyabout their upcoming Radio (Remixes) EP due to drop this Friday, and an interview with Jaz Paterson about her latest collaboration with Junus Orca – Body Electric. Whakarongo mai nei!
On this week's Monday Wire, we reflect on our favourite interviews from 2024, as we wrap up our reporting for the year.
In August, for her weekly catch up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Evie spoke to him about the proposed repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act on the same day Aotearoa’s largest iwi, Ngāpuhi, was on a hikoi in opposition to the proposal. You can listen back to this interview here.
A week prior to this, Evie also spoke to Emmy Rakete, a lecturer at the University of Auckland who is Ngāpuhi herself, about the hikoi and her thoughts on the proposed repeal. You can listen back to this interview here.
In October, News and Editorial Director, and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Professor in the Faculty of Law at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Paul Myburgh, about the legislative implications of the Inquiry into the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui, as well as Lecturer in the Department of Marine Science at the University of Otago, Dr Bridie Allan, about what environmental implications we were seeing due to the oil spillage. You can listen back to these interviewshere.
And in November, Producer Yesenia spoke to E Tū Union's Savage Director of Organisations at E Tū about the core messages workers have for the ministry of Health and where the Work and Safety Act of 2015 could be improved to reflect workers vitality. You can listen to this interview here.
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