The Wire with Joel

James spoke with The Opportunities Party's Geoff Simmons on the party's housing policies.

Justin talked to Labour's Andrew Little about their tax policy.

On their weekly chat, Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on combatting COVID-19 misinformation and livestock trade.

On Neighbourhood Watch, Justin and Zoe talked about Melbourne extending lockdown, and the SOuth Australia police raiding a care provider.

Justin spoke to Labour's Andrew Little about the party's tax policy.

Last week Bronwyn spoke to Jess and Noor from Rainbow Election 2020 about their  LGBTQI+ policy tool for this year’s election. The tool was created in collaboration with 13 rainbow organisations and aims to inform the voting public as well as educate policymakers on how they can protect the rainbow community. It highlights 15 rainbow policy areas, split into 4 categories; Health, Education, Community and Legal. Part I talks about rainbow voter disenfranchisement and lack of engagement by political parties in rainbow policies. In Part II, Jess and Noor give some examples of the types of policies that fall under those categories. 

Since last week's episode, the Labour Party has stepped up to indicate its support for 11 of the 15 policies. You can have a read of the policies yourself on their website or on social media. Their launch event is happening on the 17th of September with guest speaker MP Chloe Swarbrick.

Today on the Wednesday Wire Jemima covers for host Bronnie and producer Felix is in studio again! 

On Dear Science, Bronnie and Allan Blackman discuss the largest source ever detected of gravitational waves, rust on the moon, and liquid that defies gravity. 

Jemima speaks with NZ First’s Tracey Martin about new relationship and sexuality guidelines for schools and where NZ First stands on Rainbow policies. 

Felix chats to Unite Union about workers in managed isolation and quarantine facilities.

We share part two of a chat that former Monday Wire host Sherry Zhang had with sex educator Sarita Das about healthy, safe sex.

And lastly, another sequel, Bronnie brings you part two of her conversation with Jess and Noor from Rainbow Election 2020 about their LGBTQI+ policy tool for this year’s election.