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Covid-19, Social Media & Threats of Violence: Issues surrounding the US Presidential Election: October 27, 2020

 Covid-19, Social Media & Threats of Violence: Issues surrounding the US Presidential Election: October 27, 2020 Covid-19, Social Media & Threats of Violence: Issues surrounding the US Presidential Election: October 27, 2020, 14.29 MB
Tue 27 Oct 2020

With the US Presidential Election looming, Jemima Huston looks into some of the issues that are important for American voters this year. She speaks to University of Waikato politics lecturer, Justin Phillips, about how the pandemic might impact the election results, whether the echo chambers of social media have played a role in controlling voter discourse and whether either election result could lead to violence in the States.

Should the National Party Move Away from Anti-Labour Politics? w/ Peter Dunne: October 27, 2020

 Should the National Party Move Away from Anti-Labour Politics? w/ Peter Dunne: October 27, 2020 Should the National Party Move Away from Anti-Labour Politics? w/ Peter Dunne: October 27, 2020, 6.77 MB
Tue 27 Oct 2020

Past MP and leader of the United Future Party, Peter Dunne, believes that just being the anti-labour party won’t work for the National Party anymore. Jemima Huston speaks to Peter about why anti-Labour politics won't work and what the National Party needs to do to engage its voter base before the next election. 

 

Covid-19, the Creative Industries and Mental Health Part 1: October 27, 2020

 Covid-19, the Creative Industry and Mental Health Part 1: October 27, 2020 Covid-19, the Creative Industry and Mental Health Part 1: October 27, 2020, 9 MB
Tue 27 Oct 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on creative industries this year. Jade Lewis wanted to speak to people working as creatives during this time and hear about their experiences. In Part 1, she speaks with Amelia Thurlow, a full-time freelance musician, about her Covid-19 experience in Auckland. They also discuss the event Let's Talk About It, which encourages young musicians to perform and speak about their mental health. 

Covid-19, the Creative Industries and Mental Health Part 2: October 27, 2020

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Tue 27 Oct 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on creative industries this year. Jade Lewis wanted to speak to people working as creatives during this time and hear about their experiences. In Part 2 she speaks with Kat Vlasova, a recent NYU graduate who is freelancing in the creative technology sector, about her experience working in the creative industry during the pandemic in the United States. 

The Week That Was: October 23rd 2020

 The Week That Was: October 23rd 2020 The Week That Was: October 23rd 2020, 21.72 MB
Fri 23 Oct 2020

Join Ollie and Oscar for a rundown of the weeks headlines in the segment that asks the question "Why?"

"Why am I listening to this?" - The Week That Was

Decolonising Our Urban Form w/ Michelle Fawcett-Thompson; October 23, 2020

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Fri 23 Oct 2020

We Spoke to Michelle Fawcett-Thompson, of Ngāti Whātua and the University of Otago about what it means to decolonise our urban form in Aotearoa. 

A Watery Grave? With Deborah Richards: October 23rd, 2020

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Fri 23 Oct 2020

Oscar speaks to Deborah Richards of Water Cremations Aotearoa about what to do with ourselves when we die.

A Kelping Hand For Human Norishment; Sea Weed for the Future w/ AgriSea; October 23, 2020

 A Kelping Hand For Human Norishment; Sea Weed for the Future w/ AgriSea; October 23, 2020 A Kelping Hand For Human Norishment; Sea Weed for the Future w/ AgriSea; October 23, 2020, 6.59 MB
Fri 23 Oct 2020

We talk to AgriSea's Clare Bradley about seaweed as a future resource for all, transitioning from agricultural applications and what AgriSea does.  

The Friday Wire w/ Oscar Perress and Ollie Joblin; October 23, 2020

 The Friday Wire w/ Oscar Perress and Ollie Joblin; October 23, 2020 The Friday Wire w/ Oscar Perress and Ollie Joblin; October 23, 2020, 103.61 MB
Fri 23 Oct 2020

Welcome! 

Tune in to learn, laugh and be informed. 

This week;

We talk to AgriSea's Clare Bradley about seaweed as a future resource for all, transitioning from agricultural applications and what AgriSea does.  

Oscar speaks to Deborah Richards of Water Cremations Aotearoa about what to do with ourselves when we die.

We Spoke to Michelle Fawcett-Thompson, of Ngāti Whātua and the University of Otago about what it means to decolonise our urban form in Aotearoa. 

And join Ollie and Oscar for a rundown of the weeks headlines, in The Week That Was. 

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the show today. 

Labour's Andrew Little: October 22nd 2020

 Labour's Andrew Little: October 22nd 2020 Labour's Andrew Little: October 22nd 2020, 25.56 MB
Thu 22 Oct 2020

Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on the election results, forming the new government, and his decision to not wipe the criminal records of those convicted of cannabis-related offences even if the referendum to legalize cannabis was successful.