Between 2001 and 2011 the number of non-profit charities increased by 25 percent. $316 billion was given away in 2012 in the United States alone. Yet inequality has grown, and nations are struggling to deal with a refugee and migration crisis. This is part of what Peter Buffett, son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett and head of the NoVo Foundation, provocatively calls the “charitable-industrial complex” – and it may be perpetuating global poverty. Maria Armoudian spoke with Buffett about the charitable industrial complex and the concept of philanthropic colonialism.
IT'S THE COVERS SPECIAL
The gang dives deep into the world of songs performed by people who didn't write them in this weeks special edition of Plato's Retreat
There's a truly surreal take on a Rod Stewart song, an NZ version of Madonna and a straight up bonkers version of Space Jam oh and LOTS LOTS LOTS more
We try the American Pale Ale from Cassels Brewing Co for Four Thirsty
Slowdeck takes over the show for the first hour, and there are notable anniversaries for The Blackbyrds, George Duke, Kraftwerk, Curtis Mayfield, Ohio Players, Digable Planets, Artifacts, Wham!, Slave, Brand Nubian and Pete Rock & CL Smooth! As well as newly released material from Greentea Peng, Homeboy Sandman, Rahaan, Roland Haynes Jr, Edward Fisher, and classics from the likes of Gary Bartz, Twilight, Rance Allen, Vesta Williams and on and on. Can you dig it?
Rachel spoke with Femi and Made Kuti, the son and grandson (respectively) of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, about their new double album Legacy+ which is out now via Partisan Records. Whakarongo mai nei to hear the pair discuss the two albums that make up the project, the impact of Fela on their music, and hopes for a post-covid future.
Author Tina Makereti’s new novel released on Wednesday 3rd of July. It covers an array of themes such as colonisation, ecological devastation and extremism. It explores the strength of womanhood and the importance of connection in a polarised and fraught world.
Set in a small Aotearoa town, a little bit into the future, the story follows three women who find themselves neighbours. A sense of disquiet arises when the Pākehā neighbour’s son moves in sporting a fresh buzzcut and a new tattoo.
Beth spoke to Tina about The Mires, its themes and the inspiration behind the book. You can pick up a copy of The Mires at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.
Jonny chats to Nathan Haines (and son Zoot) following the announce of 95bFM Presents Nathan Haines at the Powerstation! It's been 10 years since the last Nathan Haines album, and Jonny and Nathan catch up on everything that has happened between then and the release of the new album Notes. Check it out, and all the fantastic collabs with NZ artists, here. Head along to the Powerstation on Saturday 2 November to catch Nathan Haines live.
Lucia returns for a guest show before she jets off overseas! Featuring local heavy-hitting punk duo TOOMS on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.
To go back to something Lillian had looked at earlier in the level 4 alert period, we look at the situation for babies in refugee camps. Anne Merewood is one of the directors of CHEERing, along with her colleague Irini Azaar who is based in Greece. Anne is based in Boston working at the Boston University. CHEER stands for the Center for Health Equity, Education and Research in Greece. What they do in Greece specifically is work with refugee populations in the areas of maternal child health, health equity, and particularly in terms of infant feeding. This work is both inside the refugee camps, supporting breastfeeding and weighing babies and small children. They also train other organisations in these areas. Given they are not big enough to cover everything their main intention is to train other people in camps and working in camps to be familiar with infant feeding, needs and emergencies. Lillian got in touch with Anne earlier this month to find out what was happening for them in terms of the possible risk of Covid19 in refugee camps, and we ended up having a longer chat about some of the work CHEER does.
Just a note this was recorded a few weeks ago now.
Jess brings new tracks from King Krule, Mary Lattimore, Cleo Sol, Helado Negro, Leaping Tiger and many more.
For Long Player, Lucy and Joel from No Romance chat to Jess all the way from Berlin. They talk about each track from their debut EP, 'Unfold'. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Thank you to Flying Out for sponsoring Totally Wired. Their physical store is currently closed under level 4 but their website is still open for online orders. Check them out at flyingout.co.nz
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