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A Cross Examination of Rape Myths w/ Elisabeth McDonald: February 24, 2020

 A Cross Examination of Rape Myths w/ Elisabeth McDonald: February 24, 2020 A Cross Examination of Rape Myths w/ Elisabeth McDonald: February 24, 2020, 29.63 MB
Mon 24 Feb 2020

Trigger warning: sexual violence and assault

 Despite more than 40 years of law reform aimed at improving the experience of giving evidence for adult rape complainants, Ministry of Justice research in 2018 re-confirmed that the process remains distressing and re-traumatising.

Sherry talks to University of Canterbury law professor Elisabeth McDonald on her research into rape myths, and how these myths remain a barrier to a fair trial process. 

Sherry begins by asking Elisabeth to give some background to her research: 

People to reach out to: 

0800 044 334: Safe to Talk 

09-376 3227: Auckland Women's centre

 

Consent Myths and the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill w/ Leonie Morris: February 24, 2020

 Consent Myths and the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill w/ Leonie Morris: February 24, 2020 Consent Myths and the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill w/ Leonie Morris: February 24, 2020, 20.32 MB
Mon 24 Feb 2020

Trigger warning: Sexual Violence and Assault

Sherry speaks to Manager of the Auckland Woman's centre Leonie Morris on rape myths, the trauma victims experience through cross-exanimation and the justice system, and responds to some of questions raised by the New Zealand Law Society regarding the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill.  UC law Professor Elisabeth McDonald also speaks on her research into the perpetuation of rape myths in the cross-examination in sexual assault cases. 

People to reach out to: 

0800 044 334: Sexual Assault helpline: Safe to Talk 

09-376 3227: Auckland Women's centre

While not included in this podcast due to timing of the show, Leonie notes that the cross examination process is extremely dehumanising and belittling process for victims, and also hopes that the Bill will be more culturally inclusive especially for our maori and pacifika communities. 

The National Party with Chris Penk: 21st of February, 2020

 The National Party with Chris Penk: 21st of February, 2020 The National Party with Chris Penk: 21st of February, 2020, 42.43 MB
Fri 21 Feb 2020

On the wire this week the National Party’s, Chris Penk stepped in for Denise Lee to keep us up to date on National News. He joined Laura Kvigstad to discuss the effects of the drought in rural Auckland, Simon Bridges teasing of a tax cut package and the right to silence debate that has been sparked around child abuse cases. 

Neutral corner: 21st February, 2020

 Neutral corner: 21st February, 2020 Neutral corner: 21st February, 2020, 14.67 MB
Fri 21 Feb 2020

Neutral corner for this week looks at the aftermath of yet another Democratic Party debate ahead of the Nevada Primary.

The Lighthouse Project & Domestic Violence in Police Ranks w/ Ang Jury: February 21, 2020

 The Lighthouse Project & Domestic Violence in Police Ranks w/ Ang Jury: February 21, 2020 The Lighthouse Project & Domestic Violence in Police Ranks w/ Ang Jury: February 21, 2020, 3.83 MB
Fri 21 Feb 2020

An internal project to address domestic violence amidst members of the police force was started and abandoned in 2019.

A document relased under the Official Information Act reveals there were plans to install counselling, training, support lines and a clear family harm policy.

However, this project, titled "The Lighthouse Project", was "superseded by district priorities" and never came to fruition. 

Rachel Simpson spoke to Dr Ang Jury, CEO of Women's Refuge about domestic violence in the police force - and how little is revealed about what happens in the ranks.

Most Recent Cannabis Polling w/t Holly Walker and Ross Bell: 21st of February, 2020

 Most Recent Cannabis Polling w/t Holly Walker and Ross Bell: 21st of February, 2020 Most Recent Cannabis Polling w/t Holly Walker and Ross Bell: 21st of February, 2020, 10.34 MB
Fri 21 Feb 2020

Recent polling done under the Helen Clark Foundation found the cannabis referendum receives greater support in favour of legalisation when they are informed more on the legislation, contrary to privious polls. Deputy Director of the Helen Clark Foundation, Holly Walker, discusses the results with Laura Kvigstad. Then Executive Director, Ross Bell, joins to discuss why these kinds of surveys have prompted the New Zealand Drug Foundation to hire people to educate the public on the legislation.

Leilani Farha on NZ Housing Crisis: February 20, 2020

 Leilani Farha on NZ Housing Crisis: February 20, 2020 Leilani Farha on NZ Housing Crisis: February 20, 2020, 28.06 MB
Thu 20 Feb 2020

Leilani Farha is visiting Aoteroa. Yesterday, she declared the housing crisis a "human rights crisis of significant proportions". Lillian joined us on The Wire today to give a report put together by bFM Wellington correspondent Ryan Mckee.

Are Offsets Enough? W/ Z Energy & Gen Z: February 20, 2020

 Are Offsets Enough? W/ Z Energy & Gen Z: February 20, 2020 Are Offsets Enough? W/ Z Energy & Gen Z: February 20, 2020, 14.71 MB
Thu 20 Feb 2020

Z’s app now has an option to offset your carbon count upon purchase. Mary-Margaret spoke to the company’s sustainability representative Gerri Ward about the decision. She also spoke to Generation Zero about the onus being put on consumers:

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: February 20, 2020

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: February 20, 2020 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: February 20, 2020, 100.87 MB
Thu 20 Feb 2020

Lillian reports on the UN housing rights report released about Aotearoa; Mary-Margaret asks Z Energy about their app’s new carbon offsetting option, and then asks Generation Zero about their criticism that this puts an onus on consumers; Sam speaks to Associate Professor Yoram Barak about research concerning suicide rates among older generations in Aotearoa; and Mary-Margaret catches up with Justice Minister Andrew Little about right to silence laws and what reaching a settlement with Moriori means for the future

The Wire with Lillian: February 19, 2020

 The Wire with Lillian: February 19, 2020 The Wire with Lillian: February 19, 2020, 106.75 MB
Wed 19 Feb 2020

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones, we are talking about when the coronavirus might peak, electric bacteria, and Minke whales struggling to communicate over the din of the ocean

Dr Bryce Edwards joins us to discuss political donations and the issues surrounding the current saga affecting NZ First and the National Party

Sherry talks to the cast and crew of Have You Ever Been With An Asian Woman about porn, sexualisation and fetishisation of asian women, and their own relationship with sexual identity.