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The Wire with Conor Mercer: 3rd April 2018

 Tuesday Wire Tuesday Wire, 105.27 MB
Mon 2 Apr 2018

Conor speaks with Tania Sawicki Mead from justspeak about the proposed mega prison in Waikeria.

Mark yarns to Kim Meredith Jones about physical activity on toddlers and how it affects obesity later on in life.

Leonard talks to Sophie Rice from the Tear Fund Charity about live below the line, a campaign looking at the 767 million people living in poverty and how we can help.

On the Green Desk, Jack chats with Holly Dove from the Kiwi Bottle Drive about introducing a bottle deposit system in New Zealand.

Finally we collaberate to discuss the increase to the minimum wage. Firstly Leonard speaks with ACT leader and close friend of bFM David Seymour, following that Conor be interviews with Richard Wagstaff live on air, President of the Council of Trade Unions.

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 29th March

 The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 29th March The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 29th March, 130.79 MB
Thu 29 Mar 2018

First up on today's Wire,  Jemima discusses changes to the Privacy Act and facebook with Privacy Commissioner John Edwards. Neutral Corner returns where Ben looks at US imposing tariffs. Dr Liam Martin from Victoria University discusses double bunking and prisons in Aotearoa with Lachlan. Andrew Little joins us for our weekly chat where we discuss changes to the Cirmes Act, double bunking, and the expungement of convictions for historic homosexual offences. Finally, this day in history looks at the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam in 1973.

 

Double bunking in prisons: not exactly a slumber party

 Double bunking in prisons: not exactly a slumber party Double bunking in prisons: not exactly a slumber party, 6.49 MB
Thu 29 Mar 2018

The Chief Ombudsmen has slammed conditions in Arohata upper Prison after an inspection last year. One of the main criticisms was plan to double bunk, meaning the cells would house two prisoners instead of one, due to the prison not being able to cope with the growing prison population. Lachlan spoke to Victoria university lecturer Dr Liam Martin about the prison, and prison conditions in Aotearoa more generally.

 

Neutral Corner: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Harley Davidson

 Neutral Corner: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Harley Davidson Neutral Corner: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Harley Davidson, 17.81 MB
Thu 29 Mar 2018

After Trump's move to impose tariffs on certain imports, this week's Neutral Corner contrasts the coverage given by Voice of America, established World War Two, with its more recent counterpart, China Global Television Network. 

This Day in History: 1973

 This Day in History: 1973 This Day in History: 1973, 979.59 KB
Thu 29 Mar 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 1973, for the first official deployment of US troops to the Vietnam War, to expand on their existing support for the government of South Vietnam.

Kiera Ladner on using memes to summarise class readings

 Learning through memes Learning through memes, 18.84 MB
Wed 28 Mar 2018

Kiera Ladner, a lecturer from the University of Manitoba on Great Turtle Island, and her students Marcus, Kenzie, Eric and Dane talk to us about their meme based participation assessment as part of an Indigenous Governance class. 

Dear Science: the male contraceptive pill, the rogue prototype space station and a new moth named Donald Trump

 Dear Science Dear Science, 16.21 MB
Wed 28 Mar 2018

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk about the male contraceptive pill, the prototype space station crashing to earth, and a new moth species that’s been named after Donald Trump.

Devonport Dumping

 Devonport Dumping Devonport Dumping, 18.72 MB
Mon 26 Mar 2018

Devonport's Transfer Station at their Recycling Centre had to shut down one Friday in March, after someone illegally dumped asbestos. This was the second time someone managed to get asbestos past inspection, so Mary-Margaret spoke to the Centre's managing director to ask how thorough the process is.

NZCTU: Workers $11,500 out of pocket

 NZCTU: Workers $11,500 out of pocket NZCTU: Workers $11,500 out of pocket, 15.32 MB
Mon 26 Mar 2018

The NZCTU says major structural changes to the economy have left workers out of pocket, $11,500 dollars to be exact. Reuben McLaren speaks to NZCTU economist Bill Rosenberg to find out more.

Simon says: Question time with Bridges

 Simon says: Question time with Bridges Simon says: Question time with Bridges, 624 KB
Thu 22 Mar 2018

Jemima spoke with National Party leader Simon Bridges to get the opposition's point of view on some political issues in the news this week. They talked about the National Party reshuffle, parliamentary question time and the Labour Party talks about the end of oil exploration.