Ever since the killing of George Floyd, the city of Portland has witnessed consistent protests and civic action demanding police reforms. However, recently, camouflaged federal authorities without identification badges have begun arresting protesters in the city, while the Department of Homeland Security has deployed unmarked SUV’s to detain protesters. The White House has confirmed its order to send federal authorities to Portland and is threatening to send them to other American cities. Local elected officials, including the Mayor of Portland, have demanded that federal agents leave the city. Doug Becker speaks with Jennifer L. Selin, Nadine Strossen, and David S. Meyer about the legal and political implications of this, as well as the implications for democracy and civil liberties.
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Frances Chan meets Guinness World Record-winning bassist Ron Carter on Zoom! Plus Beatles covers, with a twist, and a couple of brand-new local releases.
Caitlin Smith – Little Birdie
Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, João Donato – Conexão
Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Roy Ayers – Synchronize Vibration
Dave Holland Quartet – Conference of the Birds
Phil Broadhurst Quartet – One Night in the Hotel
Jaimie Branch – Nuevo Roquero Estéreo
Brandee Younger ft. Anne Drummond – Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite!
Makaya McCraven – Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Miles Mosley – Lovely Rita
Gábor Szabó ft. Ron Carter – Spellbinder
Ron Carter – Saucer Eyes (Original Mix)
Miles Davis – Freedom Jazz Dance (Evolution of the Groove)
Roberta Flack – No Tears (In the End)
Ron Carter – Arboretum
Danny Simmons, Ron Carter – Tender – Live at BRIC House
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade, Christian McBride – Moe Honk
Moses Boyd ft. Poppy Ajudha – Shades of You
Alfa Mist ft. Kaya Thomas-Dyke – Breathe
Love Square – Sonido Amazonico – Live at The Oven
Sam Gendel – Freddie Freeloader
It is said that it is difficult for smaller parties to re-enter parliament after losing their representation in the House. Jemima Huston speaks to Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere about what he thinks his party's standings are this election.
A hot topic last election with Gareth Morgan as the former leader of The Opportunities Party was cat control. It’s not getting much attention this election cycle, but it is still a massive problem for our native wildlife - as Bronwyn found out when she spoke to Jessi Morgan from Predator Free, who just so happens to be the daughter of the former TOP leader! Jessi hypothesises why we don't see cats under the target species of the Gorvernment's Predator Free 2050 programme. She concludes that any sucess in targeting feral cats also requires promoting responsible ownership of house cats.
To gain further insight into the problem posed by cats, Bronwyn also speaks to her grandad, cat-trapper and bird-lover, Alan Wilde.
Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about cancelled St John strikes, mandatory vaccinations, Smokefree 2025 targets, and the Finance Minister's letter to the Reverse Bank on housing prices.
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