Protests have continued in Iran calling for the overturning the current government, even in the face of mass arrest.
Public trials of arrested protestors have recently begun, recently seeing the first death sentence ordered and others sentenced to ten to fifteen years of jail time.
The protests stemmed from the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old woman who died in police custody - her passing sparked nationwide dissent calling for women's liberation.
To learn more, Liam spoke to Iranian New Zealander and economist Hanna Habibi about what’s been happening on the ground, what’s changed, and what the outcomes of the protests could be.
Liam makes an incredibly dramatic move for the summer and moves to The Thursday Wire! What a madman!
E whai ake nei, on the show today:
Liam speaks to Hanna Habibi about the mass arrest of protestors in Iran.
Tuva’a has his weekly catch-up with Labour’s Andrew Little.
Liam spoke to Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation about pokie machine regulations in Timaru.
News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Philip Aldridge, the Chief Executive of Waihanga Ara Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure, about making businesses and worksites safer for women in the trade industry.
Liam also spoke to Fiona Petchy from the University of Waikato about Māori settlement dates.
And lastly they had a chat with Cameron Adams for Eurovision about the current state of the Ukraine war.
Staffing Shortages in New Zealand's mental health services has been highlighted as a major issue recently, leading many in desperate need of help left behind.
Despite the government saying they’ve boosted the workforce, psychologist vacancies increased by 113% in the last half decade.
Tuva’a had a chat with Health Minister Andrew Little about the issue, as well as efforts to migrate health workers into Aotearoa.
Issues of Problem Gambling have been plaguing Timaru, however the areas district council have largely allowed their laws to remain the same.
Minor changes have taken place, particularly in letting new venues for gambling operate at a limit of seven pokie machines, but the Problem Gambling Foundation say this is far from enough.
The region's district councillor claims that the funds from gambling is important due to the amount it funds local community groups.
To learn more, Liam spoke to Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation about the issues.
Recent statistics show that 30% of people, mostly women, working in construction in the last five years have experienced at lest one form of sexual harassment.
The Waihanga Ara Rau and Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Councils, supported by the Tertiary Education Commission, have developed practical steps for trade employers to take to ensure women are safe in the workplace from sexual harassment and bullying
News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Philip Aldridge, the Chief Executive of Waihanga Ara Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure about their Keep it Decent guidelines.
Russia's war on Ukraine has continued to intensify in recent weeks, as the Kremlin has recently launched the most missiles within a single week of the war so far.
One of these strikes coincided with two stray missiles reaching part of Poland near the border of Ukraine, which led to the deaths of two people.
It’s unconfirmed where these strikes came from, as European Correspondent Cameron Adams reports as a part of this weeks Eurovision segment.
Him and Liam also chatted about the European Commission calling for the incorporation of three new member states into 3 more member states to the Schengen area, and a new deal between France and England to control asylum seekers travelling across the English channel.
It was a pleasure covering for Sigrid today. Enjoy an electic stew of music from here and abroad, heavy and delicate, fast and slow. - Eli 💚
Playlist
Floating Points - King Bromeliad Molly Nilsson - A Slice of Lemon Pipsy - I Want To Crush My Enemies salvia palth - i was all over her Komang - Through The Motions Roy Ayers - Running Away Soft Bait - Plot Points (feat. Louisa Nicklin) Now, Now - School Friends Alex Cameron - K Hole Gold Panda - You Part 2 Pulp - Babies King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Gondii hemlocke springs - girlfriend Beirut - My Night With The Prostitute From Marseille New Gum Sarn - Money Talks Klute - Saviour Soaked Oats - Something Rejjie Snow, Loyle Carner - 1992 Alton Ellis - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) Hans Pucket - Bankrupt MGMT - Somebody’s Missing Mousey - Whenever I Can (I’ll Be There) Eden Burns - Invercargirl (DJ BORING Emotional Remix) Channel Tres - 6am Cigarettes After Sex - Pistol Half Hexagon - Ramona Raffaella Carrà - A Far l’amore comincia tu Tashaki Miyaki - Get It Right Nice Girl - Take Me Home Dylan, Ink - Need You (Calibre Remix) Big Thief - Masterpiece T.G. Shand - WAWO Wildson, Hara Noda, Lekesha Nugent - I Am Better Off (Jazz Version) Winter - atonement (feat. Hatchie) Grimes - Oblivion Bloc Party - Banquet Deerhunter - Cover Me (Slowly) Dkay - Serenade Connan Mockasin - Caramel
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