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Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 28, 2023

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 28, 2023 Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 28, 2023 , 21.62 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2023

This week on Dear Science, Joel Rindelaub joins Milly and Beth to talk all things science news. From outer space, with the precursor to DNA being found on asteroids, to altered states where gorillas spin around to get high, and back down to earth where scientists have found a way to allow two male mice sucessfully procreate.

 

Hate Speech w/ Dylan Afaso : March 28, 2023

Hate Speech w/ Dylan Afaso : March 28, 2023 Hate Speech w/ Dylan Afaso : March 28, 2023 , 17.42 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2023

In lieu of the recent Posie Parker Protests, freedom of speech and Hate Speech have been a hotly debated  issue. Milly spoke with Dylan Asafo from the University of Auckland regarding the Hate Speech laws in New Zealand covering a variety of topics including holdups to the law reform, and why it is important to have laws to protect our minority groups. 

The Wire w/ Milly : March 28, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly : March 28, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly : March 28, 2023 , 98.65 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire! This week on the show:

  • Joel Rindelaub joins Milly and Beth in the studio for Dear Science 
  • Milly speaks to Olaf Morgenstern, a scientist at NIWA about the latest synthesis released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
  • Beth speaks to John Hancock about the Universal Periodic Review   
  • Milly speaks to Mahajabeen Padamsee regarding Myrtle Rust which effects many endemic plants 
  • Milly speaks to Dylan Afaso, a senior law lecturer from the university of Auckland about Hate Speech Laws In light of the recent events from the weekend with the Posie Parker protests.

 

Universal Periodic Review w/ John Hancock : March 28, 2023

 Universal Periodic Review w/ John Hancock : March 28, 2023 Universal Periodic Review w/ John Hancock : March 28, 2023, 9.58 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2023

The Universal Periodic Review is happening for the first time in five years and will provide New Zealand orginasations and individuals an opportunity to make submissions about their experiences this September. This week on the Tuesday Wire, Beth speaks to John Hancock about what the Universal Periodic Review is and why it happens. 

IPCC Report and Climate Change on Weather w/ Olaf Morgenstern: March 28, 2023

IPCC Report and Climate Change on Weather w/ Olaf Morgenstern: March 28, 2023 IPCC Report and Climate Change on Weather w/ Olaf Morgenstern: March 28, 2023 , 30.87 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2023

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle, and as a part of this scientists have weighed in on the ongoing effects of Climate Change. This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly spoke to Olaf Morgansern who is a scientist at NIWA about how climate change is going to impact our weather patterns. 

Myrtle Rust w/ Mahajabeen Padamsee : March 28, 2023

 Myrtle Rust w/ Mahajabeen Padamsee : March 28, 2023 Myrtle Rust w/ Mahajabeen Padamsee : March 28, 2023, 21.94 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2023

Myrtle Rust is a windbourne fungal disease that spreads via wind and effects many of our endemic myrtle species including Pohutukawa, Manuka and Kanuka. This summer has marked the worst spread of the disease so far, with infected Pohutukawa trees being found on Rangitoto Island - one of the largest Pohutukawa forests in the world. This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly speaks to Mahajabeen Padamsee from the University of Auckland about what the disease is, and how to prevent losing some of our endemic myrtles that are very important to our nation. 

Counter Protesting Trans Hate w Mīharo: 27 March, 2023

 Counter Protesting Trans Hate w Mīharo: 27 March, 2023 Counter Protesting Trans Hate w Mīharo: 27 March, 2023, 11.55 MB
Mon 27 Mar 2023

A counter-protest against anti-trans speaker Posie Parker took place in Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday.

It was attended by thousands of trans people and allies, forcing Posie Parker to cancel her speech and planned rally in Wellington the next day.

Caeden Tipler spoke to Mīharo (Ngāti Whātua), a cis woman who organised and spoke at the counter protest. First Caeden asked how she thought it went on Saturday.

Recent Child Poverty Statistics w/ Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson Dr Danny de Lore: 27 March, 2023

 Recent Child Poverty Statistics w/ Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson Dr Danny de Lore: 27 March, 2023 Recent Child Poverty Statistics w/ Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson Dr Danny de Lore: 27 March, 2023, 8.02 MB
Mon 27 Mar 2023

According to the Child Poverty Action Group, the latest figures measuring child poverty rates in Aotearoa show no real improvement. 

Stats NZ reports that about one in 10 children experience material hardship. For tamariki Māori, this is 1 in 5 and 1 in 4 for Pasifika children.

News & Editorial Director spoke to Māori paediatrician, lecturer in the school of medicine at the University of Auckland, and Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson on issues affecting Māori tamariki and whānau, Dr Danny de Lore, about this.

They started the interview by summarising the latest child poverty statistics. 

The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 27 March, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 27 March, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 27 March, 2023 , 107.99 MB
Mon 27 Mar 2023

Hanna Thompson spoke to Te Pãti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about the Auckland Council budget, which proposes sweeping cuts to essential services, and the latest figures measuring child poverty rates in Aotearoa.

News & Editorial Director asked ACT’s Karen Chhour about the recent child poverty statistics and ACT’s response to trans-rights protests over the weekend. 

She also discussed child poverty rates with Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson Dr Danny de Lore. 

Caeden Tipler interviewed Mīharo, who organised and spoke at the counter-protest for trans rights on Saturday.

Child Poverty Rates and trans-rights protests w/ ACT"s Karen Chhour: 27 March, 2023

 Child Poverty Rates and trans-rights protests w/ ACT"s Karen Chhour: 27 March, 2023 Child Poverty Rates and trans-rights protests w/ ACT"s Karen Chhour: 27 March, 2023, 5.82 MB
Mon 27 Mar 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about the latest figures measuring child poverty rates in Aotearoa, which show no statistically significant improvement. 

Then, they discussed the ACT Party’s response to those protesting against Posie Parker and anti-trans hate.