The Wire with Caeden

Aotearoa is experiencing a fourth wave of Covid-19 cases. 

Jack Cormack-Neto spoke to Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker, who explained why can't be complacent and that Aotearoa needs to prioritise public health.

This week on the Rāpare Wire,

Spike speaks to:

- Associate Professor Stephen Hoadley about Biden's campaign announcement yesterday and the outlook for the 2024 US election

- Max Boraman about his recent piece on the Aotearoa union movement of the long 70s

- and Max Rashbrooke about the new IRD report on the effective tax rates of the wealthiest families in Aotearoa

Simon speaks to:

- Manukau Councillor Lotu Fuli about the council budget submission statistics on this week's City Counselling

- Associate Professor Mike Lee on the 10 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse and the continuation of fast fashion

- and Part 2 of last week's interview with Dr. Simon Wilmot about his documentary covering the story of Muslim ANZACs in WWII    

The Crescent Under the Southern Cross  is a short documentary that tells the story of Four muslim men who served for the Australian Defence Force during World War two. Last week, the director of the film, Dr. Simon Wilmot spoke about why these men were in Australia, and what they did during the war. This week in part two, Dr. Wilmot highlights how these men were treated after the war, and the effect the White Australia immigration policy had on them. He also discusses why it is important to remember these men's stories. This week he begins by sharing what was promised to them upon their return.

Spike speaks to Associate Professor Stephen Hoadley about Biden's official 2024 campaign announcement, and how the election cycle is currently shaping up.