For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about Labour’s portfolio reshuffle ahead of the election, phase two of the Royal Commission Inquiry into Covid-19, and the results of the select committee inquiry into social media harm and young people.
For International Desk this week, they spoke to Deakin University Research Fellow Dr Ali Mamouri about rising islamophobia in Australian politics.
For City Counselling this week, News Director Castor spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about March Madness and changes to PC 120.
And Producer Pranuja spoke with Dr Kelly Garton from the University of Auckland on her recent article comparing New Zealand's Healthy School Lunches Programme to Brazil’s. We discussed the budget cuts to New Zealand's lunch programme and what we could learn from Brazil’s long-running national free school meal scheme.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: A very spooky morning indeed; Rod Oram gives us the lowdown on politics as of late; Leisha gets us prepped for the festive season; Dons pops up to chat about the release of a new Dead Famous People track; Troy's got a selection of funky tunes; and Amelia takes us back to the 95bFM Top Ten, last night. Happy Halloween!
In light of Tame Impalas recent album announcement we jumped back to their set at Laneway back in 2013 for About Town this week. We also played new songs from FKA Twigs, SWIDT & Soccer Practise and had a chat with Keegan from Post Mag about their 1st Birthday and what to expect from their party this weekend.