Last Friday 19 July the International Court of Justice found Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories to be illegal under international law. For the first time it amounted what Israel is doing to apartheid against the Palestinian People.
The Court’s opinion is non-binding but can carry immense weight in the international community. It has added to pressure for Israel to end their siege on Gaza.
Wire Host Caeden spoke to Kate Stone from Justice For Palestine about the ruling and New Zealand’s consequent obligations as a United Nations member state.
United States President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race. This came after repeated calls from supporters, who were worried that they would lose the election if Biden was the Democratic nominee.
The presumed replacement for Biden has been current Vice President Kamala Harris, and supporters have rallied to support her this week.
Wire Host spoke to Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland’s Dr Timothy Fagden about Biden stepping down and the support shown to Kamala Harris so far.
As Auckland Council plans to review its operating model for pool and leisure services, the Public Service Association has criticised moves to privatise management without public consultation.
Additionally, Auckland Transport has introduced a $50 fare cap for buses, ferries, and trains.
Producer Sofia spoke to counsellor Shane Henderson about both of these topics.
Yesterday the Abuse in Care Inquiry was released to the public. It came with a set of formal recommendations, including a suggestion for a formal apology from the government, compensation, and new legislation to do with mandatory reporting.
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins also acknowledged Labour’s role in beginning the inquiry and their response to the 2021 interim report, stating, “We didn't do enough and the ball now falls to you and your government.” He added that “this must be bigger than politics.”
And Data released last week showed the number of benefit sanctions being issued by the government is up 50% compared to this time last year. This has been met with criticism but the Minister for Social Development says the sanctions are because the government is serious about getting people into work.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asks about both of these topics, as well as a bill that was dumped yesterday because the Minister failed to turn up to its first reading.
They started by asking about the number of benefit sanctions.
Yesterday the Abuse in Care Inquiry was released to the public. It came with a set of formal recommendations, including a suggestion for a formal apology from the government, compensation, and new legislation to do with mandatory reporting.
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins also acknowledged Labour’s role in beginning the inquiry and their response to the 2021 interim report, stating, “We didn't do enough and the ball now falls to you and your government.” He added that “this must be bigger than politics.”
And Data released last week showed the number of benefit sanctions being issued by the government is up 50% compared to this time last year. This has been met with criticism but the Minister for Social Development says the sanctions are because the government is serious about getting people into work.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asks about both of these topics, as well as a bill that was dumped yesterday because the Minister failed to turn up to its first reading.
They started by asking about the number of benefit sanctions.
💚 Maybe a few more servings of electronica in today's show. Some goth favourites too. A little slice of everything? Thank you for all the love, it is much appreciated and recipricated.
Obtuse Tune of the Week: Jubei, Tyrone - Broon Sauce Live Before the Entertainment Guide: Slowdive - Golden Hair
playlist is also available here for streaming on spotify. (But if you listen and like, please consider supporting on bandcamp / otherwise <3)
I'm uploading this bcast before I've even started packing for my flight to Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington).. which departs in 2 hours. See all you legends next week! 💚
Playlist
Aphex Twin - Xtal Svaneborg Kardyb - Superkilen |||||||||||||||||||| - Hidden Hass Molly Payton - Get Back To You Mousey - Dog Park Molchat Doma - Судно (Борис Рижий) Rhythm & Sound - Queen in My Empire (Feat. Jennifer Lara) Marlin’s Dreaming - Hello My Dear clairo - Juna Caru, Dylan Biscuit - Boys a Liar Soft Bait - No Bad Days Princess Chelsea - Forever Is A Charm DJ Fucci, Manao - Sabores Jubei, Tyrone - Broon Sauce Yvonne Archer - Checking Out The Way I Feel MJ Lenderman - She's Leaving You Lebanon Hanover - Gallowdance Queen Latifah - Princess of the Possee JessB - Power (feat. Sister Nancy & Sampa The Great) Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane Alex G, Oneohtrix Point Never - Babylon DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World Crack Cloud - The Medium Slowdive - Golden Hair (Live) LTJ Bukem - Cosmic Interlude Regina Spektor - Samson Dateline - Hands Boxed In - Foot of the Hill The Honeymoon Killers, Les tuers de La lune de miel - Histoire a suivre Pixies - Debaser berlioz - open this wall Emma-Jean Thackray - Movementt Starflyer 59 - 909 Danger Mouse, Black Thought, MF DOOM - Belize Thagomizer - Tyrant Titan A Blunt Jester - Traffic Was a Bitch Buddy Love - Party Language
💚 playlist is also available here for streaming on spotify. (But if you listen and like, please consider supporting on bandcamp / otherwise <3)
A pie delivery, political commentary with Bryce Edwards on the Royal Inquiry into abuse in state care, Porridge with Lucinda, and Natural Ange on dermatitis.
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