Last month 10 protestors were arrested for blocking the entrance to Bathurst's Coalgate coal mine. The protest was in response to plans to expand the mine, and Extinction Rebellion are calling for all coal mines to be shut down. Jessica Hopkins talked to Extintion Rebellion's Zoe Deans about their movement and its fight against coal mining.
On January 6, a mob emboldened by US President Donald Trump seized control of the US Capitol Building in Washington D.C. in an attempt to block the transition of the Presidency to Joe Biden. These events resembled a coup. How much did this coup attempt resemble others internationally? Is this the beginning of an era of undemocratic actions against peaceful transitions following elections? Doug Becker speaks with Anne Meng and Naunihal Singh.
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This week, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT Party Leader David Seymour about ACT’s opposition to the passing of the fair pay agreements bill, that will set up a legal framework for collective bargaining across entire industries.
They also discussed the government’s response to Iran and ACT’s decision to block a unified parliamentary message condemning Iranian authorities until another MP took over the motion from Golriz Ghahraman.
Reuben Bonner phones-in from Bestie in St Kev's to chat to Jonny all about the announce of K'Rd's most beloved festie.That's right, The Others Way is back for 2025! Taking place on 29 November, the festival has another stellar line-up for you and this year will be shutting down an entire block on Karangahape Road for a brand new outdoor stage.
Kirsten pays tribute to Nanci Griffith, a singer-songwriter with a memorable voice and songs, who died two days ago at the age of 68. She paved the way for modern women in folk. Nanci Griffith described her own style as "folkabilly". Unforgettable.
Justin caught up with Zoe and chatted about coronavirus in Australia, indigenous people blocking a coal mine in Queensland, and South Australia as a dumping ground for international nuclear waste.
Frances Chan sees the new year in with a funky Sun-rise, checks out what’s new on mainland Europe and rounds out the trip with a jaunt to the Latin continent.
Set list:
Sun Ra & His Arkestra - Where Pathways Meet
The Don Ellis Orchestra - Turkish Bath
Anthony Joseph - Maka Dimweh (Mark de Clive-Lowe remix)
Anthony Joseph - The Gift
Fazer - Akom
Simon Moullier - Hot House
Francesco Ciniglio - Self-Made Man
Ellen Andrea Wang - Strange Flower
Kathrine Windfeld Big Band - Orca
Kathrine Windfeld & the Bohuslan Big Band - Block
Max Roach - Lonesome Lover ft. Abbey Lincoln
Lakecia Benjamin - Acknowledgement ft. Dee Dee Bridgewater
Eric Lau - The Best Good
Yussef Kamaal - Remembrance
The New Loungehead - Tip Top Corner
Thundercat - Miguel’s Happy Dance
Hiatus Kaiyote - Red Room
corto.alto - Mayday
Snazzback - Reading
Roberto Fonseca - Kachucha ft. Ibrahim Maalouf
Brenda Navarretyte - A Ochun
Eliane Elias & Chick Corea - Armando’s Rhumba
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