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The Wire with Justin: February 17, 2020

 The Wire with Justin: February 17, 2020 The Wire with Justin: February 17, 2020, 41.33 MB
Mon 17 Feb 2020

Justin spoke with Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the emissions trading scheme, the government’s homeless housing package and public broadcasting.

James Tapp talked to Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere of Otago University about the Bob Jones defamation case.

Rachel Simpson talked to Auckland Action Against Poverty’s Ricardo Menendez March about the government’s homeless housing package.

Chris McCardle spoke with Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina about a new shelter for homeless women at the City Mission.

Justin also talked to Paul Tolich of E tu about New Zealand First’s admission that it took photographs of two journalists

New Zealand's Press Freedom: February 17, 2020

 New Zealand's Press Freedom: February 17, 2020 New Zealand's Press Freedom: February 17, 2020, 9.61 MB
Mon 17 Feb 2020

Justin discussed with E Tu's Senior National Industrial Officer Paul Tolich about New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' admission that the party was responsible for the photographs of journalists Guyon Espiner and Matt Shand, who are investigating the New Zealand First Foundation, and former party president Lester Gray. 

Critiques of Homeless Housing Package: 17th February 2020

 Critiques of Homeless Housing Package: 17th February 2020 Critiques of Homeless Housing Package: 17th February 2020, 9.24 MB
Mon 17 Feb 2020

Rachel Simpson talked to Ricardo Menendez March of Auckland Action Against Poverty about the government's homeless housing package.

Te Whare Hīnātore: 17 February 2020

 Te Whare Hīnātore: 17 February 2020 Te Whare Hīnātore: 17 February 2020, 11.8 MB
Mon 17 Feb 2020

Chris McCardle spoke to Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina to find more about the City Mission's new shelter for homeless women, Te Whare Hīnātore.

Bob Jones gives up on proving defamation: February 17, 2020

 Bob Jones gives up on proving defamation: February 17, 2020 Bob Jones gives up on proving defamation: February 17, 2020, 10.13 MB
Mon 17 Feb 2020

James spoke to Otago University's Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere about Sir Bob Jone's dropped defamation case against filmmaker Renae Maihi.

 

Netural corner: 14th February, 2020

 Netural corner: 14th February, 2020 Netural corner: 14th February, 2020, 18.03 MB
Fri 14 Feb 2020

This week's Neutral Corner returns to the United States for analysis of media coverage following the New Hampshire 

The Wire with Laura: 14th of February, 2020

 The Wire with Laura: 14th of February, 2020 The Wire with Laura: 14th of February, 2020, 98.67 MB
Fri 14 Feb 2020

This week on the wire... 

First up, The National Party’s, Denise Lee, is back. This week they discuss the loss of three National Party MPs ahead of the 2020 election and the coalitions governments homelessness package and why it has prompted criticism for National's previous moves while in leadership.

Then, Rachel Simpson gives us a report analysing the wellness industry and some of the dangerous claims that are made in order to sell products. 

Then, Laura Kvigstad revisits the subject of vaping through the lens of a whanau informed viewpoint emphasising the importance of viewing vaping as a harm reduction tool. I speak with the CEO of Hāpai Te Hauora and acting Kaiwhakahaere of the National Tobacco Control Advocacy Service, Selah Hart. 

Finally, Benjamin J Goldson gives us his weekly coverage of America's election in Neutral Corner… this week he’s looking at the New Hampshire primary. 

De-Glamourising Goop: The Politics of Celebrity Wellness Empires; February 14, 2020

 De-Glamourising Goop: The Politics of Celebrity Wellness Empires; February 14, 2020 De-Glamourising Goop: The Politics of Celebrity Wellness Empires; February 14, 2020, 11.08 MB
Fri 14 Feb 2020

It's time to critique The Goop Lab - celebrity wellness empires are booming by capitalising off preying upon us. By taking real fears of Big Pharma and modern alienation, these companies tell us that the way out is purchasing these absurd, scientifically and morally questionable solutions. For a hefty fee, of course.

This Valentines Day Rachel unites her two passions: feminist scammers and wacky self care products.

Regulating Vaping w/ Selah Hart: February 14, 2020

 Regulating Vaping w/ Selah Hart: February 14, 2020 Regulating Vaping w/ Selah Hart: February 14, 2020, 18.61 MB
Fri 14 Feb 2020

Friday Wire is revisiting the subject of vaping through the lens of a whanau informed viewpoint emphasising the importance of viewing vaping as a harm reduction tool.

Laura Kvigstad spoke with the CEO of Hāpai Te Hauora and acting Kaiwhakahaere of the National Tobacco Control Advocacy Service, Selah Hart.

Phase Cancelling the Cops with Bridget Chappell

 Phase Cancelling the Cops with Bridget Chappell Phase Cancelling the Cops with Bridget Chappell, 16.9 MB
Thu 13 Feb 2020

Sam speaks with Bridget Chappell - a Melbourne based audio-activist and artist who explores the ways in which police use sound to influence and control populations. Their work invites people to imagine a future where we organise ourselves differently without police holding a monopoly of violence and power. They are currently adapting audio technology and engineering to build devices which phase cancel police sirens.