It's Andrew Little's final Wire interview for 2019 - and his final chat ever with host Stewart Sowman-Lund.
Today, how should we be thinking about criminal justice reform? Plus, is 12-billion dollars in infrastructure spending too little too late? And what does the Minister think about a possible NZME-Stuff merger?
Fabian Fanboy touches down in the bFM studios to give us his full review of Rise of Skywalker, and everything Star Wars related. Plus a couple of films you can catch over the break, Two Popes and Little Women. And would it really be the end of the year if we didn't get Fabian's best of? Tune in to find out.
Girls Rock Tāmaki Makaurau mentors Billie, Nicole and Xanthe- aka Bitch Magic- spoke to us this moring about what they've been doing this week with the campers, plus some exciting new music projects on the horizon for their band. Very cool!
We're broadcasting live from Laneway Festival NZ, thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters. Rachel and Tess run through some highlights from Laneway's past, and look forward to what's to come in Laneway future (AKA, this afternoon). Plus, a quick chat with Laneway Founder, Danny Rogers, about how this magical day came to fruition.
Founder of Laneway, Danny Rogers, joins Rachel in the 95bFM Bus, live from Laneway, to chat about how this festival came about. Plus, a couple of favourite tunes from stellar performances over the years. Big excitement in the bus!
The almightly albatross, Rob's in awe. Giving Sarah and Tess the low down on why this magical birds are becoming a 'flying drone'. Plus a cute story about seals.
New music from Phoebe Bridgers, Stephen Malkmus, Soccer Mommy, Perfume Genius, Shabazz Palaces, Gorillaz and loads more! Plus on the Long Player we hear from Louisa Nicklin about her gorgeous debut EP, When Are You Home.
Lockdown gets us talking to Vanessa Gurung - cartoonist, zine maker and librarian. Her new zine called "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Crushes" is being drawn and compiled at the moment. We also talk to Kate Bartlett about what teachers have been going through in the build up to lockdown, and what might come of the lockdown for dance and drama students. Plus the slightly scant art news :)
Good news everyone! The Beths are back with a brand new track 'Dying to Believe', plus a flash new video and the announcement of their new album 'Jump Rope Gazers' coming July 10th- phew! Tune in to hear Liz and Jonathan have a chat about it all.
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