Having returned from Europe, psychedelic duo Earth Tongue are now ready to tour their debut album around the country. Ezra talks to Danielle about the making of 'Floating Being' ahead of their Auckland show.
This week we're talking Alt-Country, a polarising genre. Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us the history of this genre as well as Wilco's Can't Stand It, The Jayhawks Blue, and Neko Case's Star Witness.
Tamla Motown with a seasoning of blues, folk and country. Kirsten pays tribute to the passing of Roger Giles, stalwart of the Auckland folk scene for decades, generous friend to so many musicians, and determinedly himself on all occasions, blowing on his jug and adding to festival atmosphere wherever he went, he will be much missed.
Justin talks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the Abortion Legislation Act, which third reading was passed last week and recieved royal assent on the 23rd, and the government's response to Covid-19, including a package supporting businesses and increasing the country's COVID-19 warning level to no.4. A nation-wide lockdown will be implemented at 11:59pm on Wednesday 25th March.
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. What exactly does this mean? What is the relationship between countries and the WHO, and how does it promote cooperation on a global issue like the COVID-19 pandemic? Doug Becker speaks with Heather Wipfli.
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This week in Neighbourhood Watch, Zoe updates Mary-Margaret on what Adelaide looks like now that the country has flattened their COVID-19 curve. Zoe explains what has happened to Virgin airline and what its fate might look like. They also discuss what’s happened to Scott Morrison administration since a pirating of Malcolm Turnbull's memoirs, and an exciting kangaroo sighting.
As the country continues to stay in lockdown level 3, today's Epidemic Response Committee will hear from a range of sporting organisations including Netball New Zealand , the New Zealand Rugby Players Association as well as the Exercise Association of New Zealand which represents gyms. Cameron George, the Chief Executive of the Warriors, will also make an appearance on the committee.
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Why have so many human rights campaigns, such as Free Tibet and the Falun Gong, failed in China? Why have others such as better environmental protection and HIV/Aids care fared better? What have the costs been on political movements with the more successful campaigns? What activism can work in the authoritarian country? Maria Armoudian speaks with Stephen Noakes.
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