This week on International Desk, an unfolding story from the United States.
Conservative political organiser Charlie Kirk has died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University.
Kirk was a controversial figure, known for his pro-gun and Christian Nationalist views, as well as his close allyship with United States President Donald Trump.
Kirk’s death comes shortly after other stories of political violence in the United States.
In June, Democratic legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were assassinated in a shooting in their home. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were also injured the same day.
Following the news about Kirk’s death, Wire Host Caeden reached out to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News to find out how people were reacting in the United States.
Chris recaps the week of weed in the news, including chemical-soaked weed posing a risk to cannabis smokes, new workplace testing rules for aviation, and the new Thai Prime Minister is a cannabis advocate. Thanks to The Hemp Store!
HALFQUEEN talks with Aotearoa for Palestine spokesperson Nadine Mortaja about the upcoming March For Humanity across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, as well as the group's demand that the New Zealand government sanction Israel. The march follows recent actions in Australia in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as rallies held by Aotearoa for Palestine each Saturday in central Auckland since October 2023.
Feautring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to TheHemp Store. Later, HALFQUEEN speaks to Aotearoa for Palestine spokesperson Nadine Mortaja about the upcoming March For Humanity this Saturday.Then Holly is in for a delicious vino taster on Cocktail Corner, thanks to Decibel Wines.
Georgia Knight spoke to Sof and Elle ahead of the release of her debut album Beanpole. She selected tracks that have inspired the sonic direction of this upcoming project.
Georgia's Selections:
Desire, Talk Talk
Program, Silver Apples
Happy Together, The Turtles
Featuring an interview with james K (NYC) about her latest LP 'Friend', Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, What's Cooking with Georgia Knight, and an interview with Winter (US) about her latest LP 'Adult Romantix'.
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