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Passing the mic with Equalise My Vocals

Passing the mic with Equalise My Vocals Passing the mic with Equalise My Vocals, 17.85 MB
Thu 4 May 2017

Equalise My Vocals is a new campaign set to address the New Zealand music scene's gender problems, brought to you by the lovely Coco Solid and Trixie Darko. Through a series of interviews and panel discussions with a diverse range of women, Coco and Trixie hope to shed light on the real issues this NZ Music Month. bFM reporter Jogai Bhatt speaks to Trixie to learn a little more, beginning with the question of how the project initially came about.

The future ahead with artificial intelligence

The future ahead with artificial intelligence The future ahead with artificial intelligence, 22.99 MB
Thu 4 May 2017

There's growing urgency to have a global conversation about the future we are forging with artificial intelligence - questions about the benefits and the potential costs need to asked. An upcoming University of Auckland lecture series tries to tackle this subject all throughout the month of May. One of the speakers in the series, Associate Professor Ian Watson from the University's Department of Computer Science, is doing a talk on the 25th of May about the ethics of artificial intelligence. News director Ximena caught up with him earlier this morning to learn more about the focus of his talk.

Report: Commerce Commission says no to #StuffME

Report: Commerce Commission says no to #StuffME Report: Commerce Commission says no to #StuffME, 4.4 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

A delayed court decision this morning has ruled on the largest media merger in New Zealand history. In a public press conference this morning, Commerce Commission chair Dr Mark Berry announced their decision upon the the authorisation for NZME and Fairfax to merge their media operations in New Zealand.

95bFM Reporter Adam Jacobson investigates the commission's decision.

New book looks at what language is and where it came from

New book looks at what language is and where it came from New book looks at what language is and where it came from, 9.85 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

Language is something we might take for granted, but it’s no secret we have a greater ability to tell stories and offer explanations than any other species. Why is this, and where did language come from? In his new book,’The Truth About Language’, Michael Corballis asks these questions to try unpack the complex subject that is language. Adam Jacobson catches up with the University of Auckland psychology professor to learn more.

 

New publication seeking submissions about mental health experiences

New publication seeking submissions about mental health experiences New publication seeking submissions about mental health experiences, 7.6 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

It’s become apparent through recent discussions in the media about mental health that there’s public support to do more about the issue and to keep the conversation going about the diversity of kiwi experiences with mental health. Two awesome women wanting to do their bit in stimulating this conversation are Charlotte-Rose Ruddell & Liv Young. They are launching a new publication called Mental, which is seeking submissions from people who are willing to share their personal experiences with mental health. Ximena speaks to them to learn more about project.

Queer open mic night taking place tomorrow night

Queer open mic night taking place tomorrow night Queer open mic night taking place tomorrow night, 3.22 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

Breaking Boundaries is a grassroots LGBTQI creative arts organisation doing heaps of awesome projects and initiatives for the local queer community. Coming up tomorrow is a queer open mic night down at Grid AKL Tech Cafe - the event is open for everyone, and is about encouraging young queer and trans voices to take the stage and share their experiences with the crowd (with a few performances from special guests in the mix as well!). Ximena caught up with Breaking Boundaries co-founder Joni Nelson to find out more about the event.

 

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday May 3, 2017

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday May 3, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday May 3, 2017, 52.48 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

This week, Ximena & Adam unashamedly chat about some pretty nerdy subjects at the front end of the show, namely the Fairfax & NZME merger, the history of language, and a solid twenty minutes of Dear Science dedicated to a misunderstood sea creature. They also chat to some cool Aucklanders doing some awesome projects - they hear from the founders of a new publication about mental health, and then from the co-founder of an arts organisation for queer youth about an open-mic event happening tomorrow night.

Dear Science: Sharks pt. 1

Dear Science: Sharks pt. 1 1, 35.86 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

This week, Sam Fraser-Baxter joins us while Allan is away overseas. He chats to Ximena about several recent shark attacks, and about why the public is so afraid of this misunderstood creature. He also touches on controversial government policy approaches to sharks in Australia, in particular the Western Australian government’s surprising recent shift in stance.

The death of the public university? Academic capitalism & the global knowledge economy

The death of the public university? Academic capitalism & the global knowledge economy The death of the public university? Academic capitalism & the global knowledge economy , 20.83 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

Reporter Sam Smith speaks to anthropology Professor Cris Shore about his new book "Death of the Public University?" and the neo-liberalization of higher education. 

NZ Music Month is back but do we still need it?

NZ Music Month is back but do we still need it? NZ Music Month is back but do we still need it? , 10.37 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

NZ Music Month kicked off for another year yesterday. However, with the local industry doing well, thanks in large to music streaming, and the success of New Zealand artists do we still need a NZ Music Month? Reporter Sam Smith spoke to NZ Music Month manager Simon Woods about this year's celebration of New Zealand music, and the place of the month on the music calendar.