Stewart Sowman-Lund is back from the holidays and ready for another exciting Thursday Wire! This week, Mary-Margaret's back in the producer's chair.
On the show:
Mary-Margaret chats to Deborah Small, from Break the Chains - a US advocacy group focused on communities most vulnerable to the punitive policies caused by the War on Drugs.
After that, Justice Minister Andrew Little swings by for his weekly chat. Today - does he stand by the Party’s actions over the past two weeks as sexual assault allegations have come to light.
Then, we continue our series looking into all the mayoral hopefuls standing in Auckland. Today - Stewart speak to comedian Tom Sainsbury, the campaign manager for ‘Fiona’...
And finally - in Neighbourhood Watch, Zoe gets us up to date with all the latest Aussie news. Today: We catch up with what Pauline Hanson’s been up to.
All that plus another thrilling edition of Poll Position!
It's another packed Thursday Wire this week with host Stewart Sowman-Lund and producer Justin.
On the show today:
Our mayoral series continues, talking to as many of the candidates running for the top job as possible. Today a triple header: Peter Vaughan, Susanna Kruger and Phil Goff.
After that, Andrew Little’s back for another political catch-up. Today, he's talking to Stewart about Jacinda Ardern in the UN.
Then, Justin’s here for the international desk talking Canada.
And finally, how do we stop social isolation in retirees? Stewart talks to Cheryll Martin, General Manager at Volunteering Auckland about their new Ambassador Programme.
All that plus a super speedy Poll Position, listener texts and more (of course). It's The Thursday Wire!
Join Thursday Wire host Stewart Sowman-Lund for the first of two 95bFM Mayoral Debates. Today, Craig Lord, Peter Vaughan and Tadgh Stopford tell you why they should be the next mayor of the Auckland Supercity. They talk about transport, housing, and the environment - plus respond to listener texts.
Host Stewart Sowman-Lund and producer Justin talk through the big issues from New Zealand and around the world.
This week:
Act Party leader David Seymour talks to Stewart about last night’s vote on the End of Life Choice Bill, and what he makes of a referendum on the issue.
After that, Andrew Little is here for his regular catch-up. Today - the National Party backs down on supporting new anti-terrorism legislation. And who should buy TV3?
Then, Green Party Justice Spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman about why the Green Party is now supporting that same anti-terrorism legislation.
International Desk this week goes to Tokyo
And finally - Neighbourhood Watch is back for another week. Today, Australia media unifies for press freedom, and the treatment of race horses is in the spotlight.
All that plus Poll Position and some more viewer feedback! It's The Thursday Wire!
Don't forget to put the 8th of December into your calendar - we're doing the Kids' Show LIVE in Aotea Square, featuring Tanya Batt and Little Ripples, plus a breakfast station, tea and coffee plus lots of activities including a game where you have to make the best bee hive!
Thanks to Radio New Zealand for letting us play Northwood, from their Storytime app available at http://storytime.rnz.co.nz
Brian Falkner - Northwood - Part 7
Brian Falkner - Northwood - Part 8
Eddie Spaghetti - Wake Up, Wake Up
Claudia Robin Gunn - Little NZ birds
Levity Beet & Chris Sanders - Bush Tucker
Little Ripples - Rhythm of the House
Mike Phirman - Cat Cat Frog Frog
Little City Critters - I Like Chasing Butterflies
Mr Roberelli - Casting On
The Great Gildersleeve - Gerald Mc Boing Boing
FleaBITE - Fatty Ratty Party
Belle & Sebastian - The Monkeys Are Breaking Out The Zoo
Kath Bee - You Can't Eat It On Toast
Levity Beet - Watermelon
Tanya Batt - Tectonic Plates
Bunny Racket - Jingle Jangle Jaguar
Gerry Paul - Hank the wrestling shark
Keith Mitchell - The Ginger Cat
Stewart's back and he forgot a sting! It could be chaos.
This week on the show:
Minister Andrew Little wraps up a massive political week. Foreign donations are banned and cannabis is a step closer to being legalised.
Then, international desk. Justin tells us about the deaths of 13 French soldiers in an accident in Mali. What is France doing in West Africa and why.
After that, Neighbourhood Watch is back for another week. Our correspondent Zoe wraps the latest Aussie politics.
And finally, a live interview with the Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre at the University of Auckland, Dr Nikki Turner, about New Zealand’s role in the measles crisis in Samoa.
All that plus poll position, listener texts and quality conversation. Join Stewart Sowman-Lund and producers Mary-Margaret and Justin on The Thursday Wire.
Join host Stewart Sowman-Lund for his final show ever on 95bFM. Joining him for the ride are producers Mary-Margaret and Justin. On today's show, we take a look back at the year that was 2019 - and gaze nerevously towards 2020.
Here's some of what features in this 'best of' edition of the Thursday Wire.
Andrew Little speaks after the Christchurch mosque attacks;
Ben Thomas recapping the Budget debacle;
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards on tenant rights;
Discussion on cannabis law reform; and
A quickfire look at the top international stories of the year.
All that plus some thrilling talkback, almond banter, and an analysis of Summer vs Winter Christmases.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman, we talk about the best espresso coffee, a stars light dimming and bird droppings.
Producer Felix Walton brings us a report about the promises made to migrant workers without follow through that lead to deportation
And finally, Oscar Perress spoke with Urs Signer from Climate Justice Taranaki about OMV's failure to find fossil fuels in its recent drilling campaign, as well as the pitfalls of oil exploration in Aotearoa.
All this plus music from Blanco and Logic1000. A huge thanks to all who spoke to us this week.
Our tag team of hosts – Miss Dom, Dr Mark Baynes and Frances Chan – bring you some local gems in The Lockdown Sessions plus some classic 70s jazz and new releases.
Kim Patterson – Peace
Ollie Holland – Song for Eeyore
Ollie Holland – The D Minor Jam
Ben Fernandez & Josh Fernandez –Lock’n’roll
Tuxedo Swing Duo – Black Coffee
Dan Sperber – Something About Clouds in 7/4 Time
Allana Goldsmith – In a Silent Way
Allana Goldsmith & Mark Baynes – Tipuna
Brian Smith – You Don’t Know What Love Is
Henrique Morales – Dark Cloud
Tom Dennison – Dewey Square
Mark Baynes – Midnight Mambo
Duda Moleque – Maracatu
Tarcisio Santos – All Feeling (Quarantine Style)
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Bill Withers - Let Us Love
The Sorcerers - Opening titles
Addis Acoustic Project - Enigenagnalen (We Shall Meet Again)
Dr. Lonnie Smith - Spinning Wheel
Junius Paul - Baker’s Dozen
Clear Path Ensemble – Sacred-7
Manu Dibango - Ceddo
Alfa Mist ft. Jordan Rakai - Door
Linda Oh – Au Privave
Jack Wilkins - Red Clay
Thundercat ft. Louis Cole - I Love Louis Cole
Last week Lillian was looking into the start of term 2. Lillian rang her cousins, Winter and Beatris, who are under rāhui in their home in Waitakere to see how their first day of term went. The main issue it seemed to them was that they didn’t get to see their friends during the school day. This chat was last week, and their mum told me they were appreciating the shift back into a routine. This week, it's been a little more difficult. Their mum talked about figuring out how they work, the two different platforms they are being given work on plus the emails.The challenges are unprecedented and this is important to acknowledge - for children for parents and for teachers. Emily Writes is an author and columnist for the Spinoff Parents, as well as a mum of two. Last week she wrote about the way online learning is a major shift in education and that we shouldn’t put so much pressure on kids, teachers or parents at this moment. Lillian asked her what her initial response to that shift was.
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