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The Wire w/ Casper: November 15, 2022

The Wire w/ Casper: November 15, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper: November 15, 2022, 105.54 MB
Tue 15 Nov 2022

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Christina, for the last time, spoke to Joel Rindelaub on the phone for a rather apocalyptic Dear Science.

Casper talked to National MP Dr Shane Reti, this time discussing Adrian Orr’s reappointment as Reserve Bank governor.

Christina also spoke to political commentator and former National press secretary Ben Thomas about what to expect ahead of next year’s general election.

Casper also talked to UoA’s Stephen Hoadley about the Prime Minster’s visit to Vietnam.

And Milly, producing for the Tuesday Wire for the first time, spoke to Liam Rutherford from the New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa regarding smaller class sizes to increase school attendance.

Tomorrow's World: On Eumelanin w/ Justin Hodgkiss

Tomorrow's World: On Eumelanin w/ Justin Hodgkiss Tomorrow's World: On Eumelanin w/ Justin Hodgkiss , 8.6 MB
Mon 14 Nov 2022

This week on Tomorrow's World Stella speaks to the co-director of the Macdiarmid Institute, Justin Hodgkiss, about his research group's new findings on how eumelanin works.

The Safety of Bank Workers w/ First Union's Callum Francis

The Safety of Bank Workers w/ First Union's Callum Francis The Safety of Bank Workers w/ First Union's Callum Francis, 10.39 MB
Mon 14 Nov 2022

Following an uptick in aggressive behaviour against bank workers, Stella spoke to Callum Francis from First Union about stratgies to keep them safe.

Institutional Racism's Impact on Alcohol Licensing Decisions w/ Steve Randerson

Institutional Racism's Impact on Alcohol Licensing Decisions w/ Steve Randerson Institutional Racism's Impact on Alcohol Licensing Decisions w/ Steve Randerson, 6.37 MB
Mon 14 Nov 2022

Stella speaks to a researcher from Massey University, Steve Randerson, about his group's work on impacts of alcohol supply on public spaces and the consultation process for licensing decisions, as well as the findings that racism is built into the system.

US Midterms w/ Prof. Stephen Hoadley: November 14, 2022

US Midterms w/ Stephen Hoadley: November 14, 2022 US Midterms w/ Stephen Hoadley: November 14, 2022, 18.39 MB
Mon 14 Nov 2022

Spike spoke to Professor Stephen Hoadley about the US midterm elections, and what its results indicate for wider politics in the United States.

The Wire w/ Stella: 14 November

The Wire w/ Stella: 14 November The Wire w/ Stella: 14 November, 101.08 MB
Mon 14 Nov 2022

Welcome to The Wire for Monday! This week, Spike speaks to Alva from 350 Aotearoa about energy sector profits, and Professor Stephen Hoadley from UoA about the US midterms. Stella speaks to Callum Frances from First Union about the safety of bank workers, and Steve Randerson from Massey University about his research into alcohol licensing. Tomorrow's World is with Justin Hodgkiss, about his groundbreaking work in understanding how eumelanin works.

Energy Company Profits w/ Alva Feldmeier: November 14, 2022

Energy Company Profits w/ Alva Feldmeier: November 14, 2022 Energy Company Profits w/ Alva Feldmeier: November 14, 2022, 10.72 MB
Mon 14 Nov 2022

Spike spoke to the executive director of 350 Aotearoa Alva Feldmeier about their new report on energy company profits, and the conflict between for-profit energy and renewable power sources. 

Qatar Football World Cup: Sportswashing w/ Michael Burgess: 11 November, 2022

Qatar football world cup sportswashing w/ Michael Burgess: 11 November, 2022 Qatar football world cup sportswashing w/ Michael Burgess: 11 November, 2022 , 16.95 MB
Fri 11 Nov 2022

The football world cup kicks off in Qatar at the end of this month.

However, many believe Qatar is using the tournament as a way to launder their reputation.

Davod spoke to NZ Herald sports journalist Michael Burgess about the subject.

Qatar Football World Cup: Qatar w/ Leon Goldsmith: 11 November, 2022

Qatar football world cup w/ Leon Goldsmith: 11 November, 2022 Qatar football world cup w/ Leon Goldsmith: 11 November, 2022, 24.69 MB
Fri 11 Nov 2022

The Football World Cup kicks off in Qatar at the end of this month.

While this is the first time a Middle Eastern country has hosted such an event, the tournament has been shrouded in controversy with grave examples of human rights abuses being committed. 

David spoke to University of Otago Politics Professor Leon Goldsmith about a nation like Qatar hosting the world’s biggest sporting event.

The Wire w/ Liam: November 11th, 2022

The Wire w/ Liam: November 11th, 2022 The Wire w/ Liam: November 11th, 2022, 100.12 MB
Fri 11 Nov 2022

E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today:

Liam spoke to City Councillor Shane Henderson about Infrastructure in West Auckland.


They also had a chat with Maria Armoudian from UoA about the United States Midterm Elections


David, spoke to Kate Turska from Mahi from Ukraine about the success of the Ukrainian special visa.

He also had a chat with Leon Goldsmith from the University of Otago about Qatar hosting the football world cup, and NZ Herald sports journalist Michael Burgess about sportswashing