In a referendum in the weekend, Turkey chose to grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers. The country’s long-standing parliamentary system has been abolished in favour of an executive presidency, which will merge the roles of the president and the prime minister and could potentially keep Erdogan in office until 2029. Ximena speaks to Stephen Hoadley from the University of Auckland’s political studies department about the significance and meaning of the move.
This week, Ximena & Adam cover the historic pay increase for aged care workers, examine the recent re-election of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the sweeping new powers being granted to him; took a closer look at the newly released People’s Mental Health Review and spoke to a key organiser for the March for Science; a movement aiming to celebrate science as pillar of human freedom and prosperity in a world of anti-science politics. They are also joined by AUT's Allan Blackman for Dear Science; talking through controversial topics such as fluoride and alternative medicine.
Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to exiled Tibetan Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay about his visit to New Zealand, two astronomers about the soon-to-be-farwelled Cassini spacecraft, the author of a new book about the neo-liberalisation of higher education, and more.
AUT Pacific Media Centre's Kendall Hutt speaks with host of The Wire Amanda Jane Robinson about a study on how journalists cover climate change, free speech in the case of Indonesia's blasphemy law, and Timor Leste journalists facing jail for defamation over criticising the Prime Minister.
After a surprise announcement by United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May, the country will hold a general election on June the 8th. Although May's Conservative Party still lead the opposition Labour party, this has roughly halved since the election was called. For more Wire host Jess speaks with producer Ben
Tess Barnett speaks with National MP Matt Doocey who is filling in for Jami Lee Ross this week chatting about the two bills drawn from the ballot, Green Party's medicinal cannabis bill and David Seymour's euthanaisa bill. They also speak about Prime Minister, Bill English's contradicting comments about whether or not there's a housing crisis in Auckland.
A Newsroom investigation has revealed a young Clutha-Southland National MP secretly recorded a long-standing member of staff amid an employment dispute. Todd Barclay, the MP in question, initially denied allegations of the recordings and speaking to Prime Minister Bill English about it. However, Bill English has contradicted this in a statement released last night detailing how the PM had in fact been told about the recordings almost a year ago. In an exclusive interview, 95bFM reporter Adam Jacobson speaks with Newsroom investigative journalist Melanie Reid regarding the investigation.
Columnist Tracey Barnett is at the helm of a new initiative called Welcome 500 Now, which sees voters ask politicians whether they will commit to the immediate step of taking 500 more refugees if they are elected into office. India Essuah spoke to Tracey about the former Prime Ministers who have joined the campaign and what she hopes it will achieve before the election.
National’s facing criticism over its proposed military camp scheme for dealing with serious young offenders.
Prime Minister Bill English announced the policy on Sunday, promising to send up to 50 young offenders each year to a new training facility at Waiouru military camp.
Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox told reporter Mack Smith the plan won’t help to address problems with youth crime.
On Neighbourhood Watch for the 18th of August, Kelly talks to Nicole about the recent revelation of the Australian Deputy Prime Minister as a dual NZ citizen. We also chat about Pauline Hanson's islamic dress stunt in Parliament and the Federal Government's relaxing of secrecy rules for employees in detention centres.
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