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Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Cagots, The Outcasts of Europe

Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he investigates a group of people who were so widely hated by society that their existence was almost completely forgotten.

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The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021

Noah and Zazi's first show!

On Friday's wire, Noah spoke to Professor Michael Baker about the recent Covid-19 case in Wellington, and New Zealand's vaccine rollout.

Noah also spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon for their weekly interview. They discussed the new Covid caes, and Luxon's dispute with Michael Wood in Parliament.

Jemima helped out too, and spoke to Pippa Coom, council representative for the Waitematā and Gulf ward. They discussed the central government's revitalisation project for the Hauraki Gulf, Karangahape Road enhancements and Matariki celebrations.

Zazi spoke to John O'Connell from Life Education Trust about the increase in vaping in primary and intermediate schools. Noah also spoke to the Cancer Society's Shayne Nahu to discuss the science and research around the effects of vaping compared to smoking.

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Masculinity as Psychological Disorder w/ Dr Ciara Cremin: July 12, 2021

In her book 'The Future is Feminine: Capitalism and the Masculine Disorder' https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/future-is-feminine-9781350149762, Dr Keira Cremin, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Auckland explains why she believes masculinity has its origins in a psychological disorder. 

Jessica Hopkins interviews Cremin about society's issue with femininity, starting of by disucssuing how we define femininity and masculinity, and when this can become problematic. 

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The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick

The Housing Crisis is a continuing issue that plagues all layers of New Zealand society. Conor spoke about two different housing issues today. Firstly, he spoke to Benedict Fergusson, President of the Public Service Association, about an open letter to the government asking for a new approach to housing. Secondly, Conor spoke to Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick about the Green Party's new Rental WOF and Rent Control.

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Animal Testing and Research Transparency w/ Dr. Jodi Salinsky and NZAVS's Tara Jackson: July 28 2021.

Science groups are wanting a more open approach when it comes to involving animals in their science research after many years of feeling reluctant to do so. 

First off, Zazi talks to Animal Welfare Officer and University Veterinarian at the University of Auckland, Dr. Jodi Salinsky, about the Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in New Zealand. She speaks on why she thinks it is important to be transparent about animal research and if we will ever move away from animal testing altogether.

Zazi then briefly chats to the Executive Director of the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS), Tara Jackson, about her thoughts on the Openness agreement and whether she agrees with Dr. Salinsky's view that the agreement is a step in right direction for animal research.

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The Wire with Zazi and Frances: July 28, 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, Zazi Hewlett talks with the executive director of the NZ Anti-Vivisection society, Tara Jackson, and animal welfare officer and university vetenarian, Dr Jodi Salinksy, about the Openess Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in New Zealand. She also has her regular talk with ACT's Brooke van Velden, this week on white privelage. 

 

Frances has her regualr Dear Sceince segment where she talks with AUT professor, Marcus Jones about AI predicted protein structures, NASA's investigation into naming the James Webb telescope after LGBTQ+ claims, and COVID vaccines higher approval in less-affluent countries. She also talks with Forest and Bird's Debs Martin about New Zealand's Coal imports, and Maria Corkin about her research into devices distracting parents. 

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Lowering the Voting Age w/ Sanat from Make it 16

The Government has announced a major review of Aotearoa's electoral laws, and lowering the voting age is one of the main issues being considered.

An independent panel of experts recommended by political parties, universities, youth and Māori organisations, and the law society will be appointed to conduct the review by the 2023 elections. 

The youth-led campaign to Make it 16, has been advocating to lower the voting age to 16 in Aotearoa since 2019.

Jessica Hopkins talks to year 13 student, and Auckland member, Sanat about this announcement, and what the panel should consider in their decision. 

Here is that interview....

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Revoking the Three Strikes Policy w/ Andrew Geddis: November 12, 2021

The government has announced they are revoking the 'Three Strikes Policy' introduced by the National Party in 2010. The policy imposes the maximum punishment on a violent offender after their third offence. While it aimed to keep the worst criminals out of society, it has since been criticised for absurd and disproportionate sentences on offenders. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago about the policy, its potential flaws, and future improvements he would like to see to Aotearoa's criminal justice system.

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The Wire with Zazi: December 1, 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, the show kicks off with Zazi speaking to the Executive Director of the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society, Tara Jackson, discussing their recent investigation on the University of Otago’s treatment towards animals that are experimented on. 

Then, Jemima speaks to University of Auckland political commentator, Jennifer Lees Marshment, about Christopher Luxon taking over as the new National Party Leader.

After that, Zazi has her regular talk with ACT's Brooke van Velden, where they talk about Christopher Luxon being announced as the new National Party Leader and the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

Then, Christina talks to the CEO of Surf Lifesaving New Zealand, Paul Dalton, about the organisation’s recent surf safety report and how we can keep ourselves safe this summer.

And finally, Christina has her regular segment Dear Science with AUT Marcus Jones. They talk about the new variant of Covid-19 spreading across the globe; chat about a record number of people using the Hubble telescope; and discuss the unfortunate side effect of anti-flood barriers in Venice.  

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Changing the way we teach Reading w/ Roger Partridge: December 2, 2021

A report has said the way reading is taught in New Zealand needs to fundamentally change. The report from the New Zealand Initiative found that one in five of New Zealand’s 15-year-olds do not have the reading competency to enter the workforce, further their education, or productively participate in society according to the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Joe speaks to Roger Partridge from NZ Initiative on the matter.