The Wire with Castor

Stewart Sowman-Lund's in the hot seat this week, filling in for Mary-Margaret on a very environmentally friendly show.

First up: Ben talks to Brendon McIntosh from Beefy Green about the upcoming legalisation of hemp seed for human consumption.  

Then, Ella’s in with the Green Desk, talking about the conservation genetics of threatened species

Plus, she has this week’s edition of Under the Weather

After that, It’s an international edition of Wire Worry week - Justin looks into the Yemen Civil War.

Then, Ben also speaks to GE Free NZ secretary John Muller about their calls for the use of Glyphosate Based Herbicides in NZ to be reviewed.

And lastly - In light of the New Caledonian independence referendum, Conor looks at how France deals with its current and former colonies.

In the wake of the failed independence referendum in new caledonia, Conor explores French policy towards current overseas territories and former colonies including a window into the dark world of France's 'Françafrique' policy towards Africa

NB: Following the broadcast of this interview it has come to 95bFM's attention that the subject of this interview, Rick Giles, espouses political and historical views that the station finds particularly unsavoury. We will not be removing or editing the interview, but wish to make it clear to all listeners that 95bFM does not support or align itself with the personal politics of the interviewee. Our decision to provide Mr. Giles a platform during a week-long discussion on anti-government movements was one that, with hindsight, would not have survived greater scrutiny and vetting process. The station, its volunteers and wider associates do not wish to endorse Mr. Giles' particular brand of historical revisionism in any way, shape or form and we sincerely apologise for any concern or aggravation caused via our negligence in this case.

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Wire Worry Week is focusing on the concept of anti government; expanding upon how movements that have worked against  governmental systems have influence on the current state of the world. Laura Kvigstad reached out to creator of the Facebook page, Anarchist History of New Zealand, Rick Giles to discuss what exactly anarchy is.

Sam Brooks is the playwright behind a number of acclaimed Kiwi plays. Just this year he brought us the fascinating political thriller Burn Her, and is responsible for other works such as the critically acclaimed LGBT piece, Riding in Cars with (Mostly Straight) Boys.

As his day job, he’s the television and games editor at The Spinoff. Now, he’s back with yet another political piece - his play Jacinda opens at the Basement Theatre in a couple of weeks time, presented by the Actors Program Class of 2018.

Stewart Sowman-Lund spoke with Sam about his career and what to expect from his latest production.

Jacinda runs from the 14th to the 24th of November at the Basement Theatre in Auckland, and you can get your tickets right now from here or at iticket.co.nz.