A study from the University of Otago, looking into how New Zealand news coverage depicted the country’s responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, has shown elements of nationalism and creating a sense of competition.
News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Emma Anderson, a PhD Candidate at the Bioethics Centre at the University of Otago, about the study and the harmful consequences of this framing.
For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to MP Simon Court about this weekend’s Palestine rally, the ‘March for Humanity’ and Regulations Minister, David Seymour, not ruling out changes for the labelling on alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco products.
Thursday Wire Host Caeden, Thursday Producer Sanat, and Tuesday Wire Host Sara interviewed participants at Saturday’s ‘March for Humanity’ as well as Aotearoa for Palestine organiser Nadine Mortaja.
Joel spoke to Emma Anderson, a PhD Candidate at the Bioethics Centre at the University of Otago, about a recent study she was the lead author in, showing New Zealand news media’s coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic having nationalistic and ‘us versus them’ elements in its reporting.
Producer Alex spoke with the University of Otago’s Robert Patman about recent Russian drone incursions in Poland, and what they mean for NATO and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
And Alex also spoke to The University of Otago’s Michael Holland about artists leaving spotify, and the issues with the platform.
Last week, Poland confirmed that Russian drones had entered and caused damage in Polish airspace. This incursion has been met with strong opposition, with Poland and NATO allies threatening retaliation.
Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke with the University of Otago’s Robert Patman about the drones, other similar occurrences, and what the geopolitical implications of these incursions in regards to Russia, the US, and Europe.
In recent months, there has been a growing exodus of artists and bands moving away from Spotify. These decisions are being made along political and ethical lines, as the platform continues to come under fire for a range of business practices and investments.
In the streaming era, however, artists cannot make this decision lightly. Musicians often depend on streaming services like Spotify for a consistent source of income.
Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to the University of Otago’s Michael Holland about why these artists are leaving spotify, and what it means for artists to leave streaming services.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of people joined the ‘March for Humanity’ in Tāmaki Makaurau. The protestors were calling on the government to sanction Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Producer Sanat and Thursday Wire Host Caeden were at the protest and spoke to rangatahi, politicians, and community members about why they were there.
Tuesday Wire Host Sara also spoke to Aotearoa for Palestine spokesperson Nadine Mortaja about the protest and the movement’s demands for the New Zealand government.
I tēnei rā, kei te kōhiti Murray ngā waiata mā runga bosom selecta! Murray hosts Land of the Good Groove, a bFM institution and the best way to spend your Rāmere from 1-2pm. Whakarongo mai nei!
Song selections:
"The Message" - Grandmaster Flash, The Furious Five
I tēnei rā, kei te kōrero Jenna i te pukapuka ngā Mike McRoberts: 'Te Kōrero i Tōku Reo'! Mike McRoberts' 'Speaking My Language' narrates the iconic journalist's journey through reconnecting with his whakapapa and reo, and offers mātauranga for others hoping to do the same. Whakarongo mai nei!
Kei te wiki o te reo Māori, nō reira ka whakauru māua ngā kupu hou! Karawhiua whānau, give te reo Māori a crack this week! I tēnei rā, Rosetta has chosen a whakataukī to bring some mātauranga into our days. Whakarongo mai nei!
Whakataukī o te rā:
Haere taka mua, taka muri; kaua e whai // Be a leader not a follower
On Saturday, roughly 20,000 marched in the pro-Palestine rally, the ‘March for Humanity,’ with protesters walking from Aotea Square to Victoria Park in Auckland’s CBD.
For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Simon about the rally and what protestors are calling on the government for, regarding their response to Israel’s war on Gaza, as the death toll in Gaza reaches over 64,000, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
As well as this, Regulations Minister and ACT Party Leader, David Seymour, has not ruled out changes to the labelling of alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco products.
However, firstly, they discussed the ‘March for Humanity’ rally.
Ata mārie e te whānau! I tēnei Parakuihi o Rāhina, mā runga 95bFM: kei te kōrero māua ki Pennie i ngā 'gourmand perfumes' mā runga Fashun, he whakataukī o te rā, kei te kōrero māua ki Jenna i te pukapuka Mike McRoberts: 'Te Kōrero i Tōku Reo' mā runga Loose Reads, kei te kōhiti Murray Cammick ngā waiata mā runga bosom selecta! Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Geneva AM - Pikipiki feat. Samara Alofa, Hawkins, Rewi McLay, Mara TK
Nightmares On Wax - Bang Bien feat. Yasiin Bey
Tom Scott - till then
Troy Kingi - Moko
james K - Peel
Living Perfection - Ti Si Moj Dom
MĀ feat. WYNONA - Colonised Bro
Sisters Underground - In The Neighbourhood (Uptown Mix)
O & THE MO - demo8
The Beths - Straight Line Was A Lie
Te KuraHuia - TOITŪ TE TIRITI
Phantastic Ferniture - Change My Mind
Violet Hirst - My Body
Babe Martin - Colourbox (Amamelia Cover) (Live)
Moana & The Moahunters - A.E.I.O.U
Droneeater - Tō Wairua (Junus Orca Vocal Mix)
IVY - Colours In The Sky
Georgia Knight - Mingle
Rhian Sheehan, Arli Liberman - Sahar
Rian Treanor, Cara Tolmie - My Little Loophole
Baby Zionov - Space Holiday feat. Moody V
Grandmaster Flash, The Furious Five - The Message - 7" version
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