Top shelf new releases are coming at us thick and fast and we are absolutely here for it! Noda & Wolfers, societeetrange, Elijah Minnelli, Birds and Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers were just a few of the fresh faves we aired. Don't worry though, there are plenty of bonafied bFM bangers sprinkled throughout as well!
Today on the Tuesday wire, 95bFM News were lucky enough to talk to Mandy Henk of Tohatoha NZ about how profit based access models can harm Aotearoa, and how we can make our digital world more equitable, democratic and sustainable for scholars and learners.
Last Monday Wire, Jessica Hopkins talked about the The Harmful Digital Communications Amendment Bill, which would make it illegal to post an intimate visual recording online without consent.
The Justice Committees recently called for submissions, particularly from young people to hear their thoughts on the bill.
Jessica interviewed Louisa Wall, the MP in charge of the bill, about why hearing from young people is important, and her thoughts on the current state of consent education in Aotearoa.
Earlier this week, Jake Bezzant was kicked out of the National Party after an ex-partner accused him of sharing explicit images of her online. The former party member ran for National in Upper Harbour last year and the accusations have raised questions about how the law deals with image based sexual abuse.
Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker about the accusations and how the law can be changed to better protect victims. Noah also spoke to Labour MP Louisa Wall who is currently aiming to do just that, by putting forward a members bill to ammend the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Campbell Ngata is at the controls this week with his signature selections mining a vein in soulful tunes including Disco, Boogie, Hip-Hop Jazz, Hous, Broken Beat, New Jack Swing and Dub. Dig in!
It's Renee's turn on the Gang of Four.
The Kiwi Classic Throwback is a tribute to Roy Phillips of The Peddlers - originally from the UK, but he made Aotearoa NZ his home. And boy can he play the Hammond organ!
There are also a couple of classic Kirikiriroa Hamilton songs in the mix ahead of Contact FM's reunion party next Saturday May 3rd (for more info go to Contact Will Always Be Your Friend on Facebook).
You'll also hear new recent tunes from Ocean Beach, The Bemsha Swing and Please Give Blood.
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