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The Wire with Christina: March 8, 2022

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Tue 8 Mar 2022

On the Tuesday Wire, Christina spoke to AUT Professor Marcus Jones for Dear Science. Today, they discussed Russia’s exclusion from the global scientific community, new variants of Covid-19, and when the pandemic might finally be over.

She also spoke to Professor Robert MacCulloch from the Univeristy of Auckland about Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation speech at the weekend, and the economic breakdown of the National party’s proposed tax cuts.

Trishil spoke to Dr Alys Clarke from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about her research into a virtual placenta. The application of the placenta will allow for clinical trials to occur during pregnancy.

Trishil also spoke to Professor Jennifer Kruger into her research into the femfit technology. The tech is designed to assist women with urinary incontience with exercising their pelvic floor muscles.

And finally, Christina spoke to Dr Gwyn Easterbrook-Smith from Massey University the representation of sex workers in the media, and the stigma attached to the sex industry nearly twenty years after sex work was decriminalised in Aotearoa.

The Applications of a Virtual Placenta w/Dr Alys Clark

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Tue 8 Mar 2022

Research into conditions such as Fetal Growth Restriction has been limited in scope as pregnant women are unable to be tested on. Through development in virtual organ research, the virtual placenta was devised to simulate clinical research to take place and assess the risks of conditions like FGR on pregnant women and the likely survival of the child.

Trishil Dahya spoke to Doctor Alys Clark about her research and how it led to the development of the virtual placenta. The conversation also touched on the future application of virtual organ research and virtual clinical trials.

Femfit Technology for Women Pelvic Muscle Strength w/ Dr Jennifer Kruger

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Tue 8 Mar 2022

30% of women suffer from Urinary Incontience. The condition makes the bladder overactive, with the sufferer being unable to control their pelvic floor muscle movement.

 

Trishil Dahya spoke to Doctor Jennifer Kruger about her research and how it led to the development of the femfit. The Femfit is an instrument that women use to correct their pelvic muscle exercises, and in the process, recover from Urinary Incontience. The conversation also touched on the societal view of women who experience Urinary Incontience.

Nuclear Weapons and Power Plants w/ Samuel Hickey: March 7, 2022

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Mon 7 Mar 2022

Conflict in Ukraine continues, with Russia using more military force in the area and putting nuclear weapons on “high alert”. Samuel Hickey, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, spoke with Charlie about the current attacks on nuclear power plants in Ukraine. He further discussed the potential impacts of nuclear weapons and the distribution of them.

The new exemption scheme and worker's rights w/ Jan Logie: March 7, 2022.

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Mon 7 Mar 2022

The critical workers exemption scheme was announced last month, meaning people working in sectors such as food production, supply chain, transport and news media can still come into work if they’re a close contact of Covid-19. However should workers be able to stay home if they feel unsafe?

Sam Clark spoke to Green Party MP and spokesperson for workplace relations, Jan Logie.

 

The rare passing of an opposition bill w/ Todd Muller: March 7, 2022.

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Mon 7 Mar 2022

Last week, the Sunscreen Product Safety Bill was passed, which requires manufacturers to meet SPF ratings or face fines up to $600,000. This bill is from Bay of Plenty MP and former National leader, Todd Muller. 

Sam Clark spoke to him this morning about the Bill, as well as further measures we could take in New Zealand for sun protection.

 

Hazardous chemicals w/ Dr Jennifer Gadd and Melanie Kah: March 7, 2022

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Mon 7 Mar 2022

New Zealand’s tracing system of hazardous chemicals seems insufficient according to a new report released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. Charlie spoke first with Dr Jennifer Gadd, Aquatic Chemist at NIWA, about the report and the current regulations around chemical importation. Secondly Melanie Kah, associate professor at the University of Auckland, spoke about the risk of not tracking chemicals and how the system can be improved.

The Wire with Charlie and Sam: March 7, 2022.

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Mon 7 Mar 2022

This week on Te Waea:

Samuel Hickey from the Centre for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation discusses Russia’s weapons and nuclear power plants.

Dr Anna Brooks from the University of Auckland speaks about long covid.

Dr Jennifer Gadd from NIWA and Melanie Kah from the University of Auckland discuss hazardous chemicals in the environment


Greens MP, Jan Logie discusses the new 'critical workers exemption scheme' and labour rights. 

And National MP, Todd Muller speaks about the passing of his sunscreen standards bill. It had unanimous support, which is rare for an opposition member. 
 

Tomorrow’s World is back! 

This week Isla and Stella look into "What's carbon neutral? The Sustainability of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics."

Hazardous Chemicals Report w/ Massey Senior Lecturer Nick Kim: March 4, 2022

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Fri 4 Mar 2022

A report was released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton which revealed startling gaps in how New Zealand monitors and records hazardous chemicals in the environment.The report found that New Zealand’s regulations can often overlook environmental effects and recommends that a common framework be developed to assess and track chemicals and their environmental impacts. Casper spoke with Nick Kim, a Senior Lecturer in applied environmental chemistry at Massey University about the significance of the findings of the report, and its recommendations.

 

Why Are Celebrities Becoming Politicians? w/ Danny Osborne: March 4, 2022

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Fri 4 Mar 2022

 

Almost as long as the entertainment industry has existed, actors and public figures have transitioned from the screen to politics. 

Examples from tens of countries around the world have seen celebrities fail and succeed to use their fame to gain political influence. 

Liam Hansen spoke to University of Auckland Political Psychology Professor, Dr. Danny Osborne about this phenomenon.