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The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017, 51.04 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

This week, Ximena & Adam cover the historic pay increase for aged care workers, examine the recent re-election of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the sweeping new powers being granted to him; took a closer look at the newly released People’s Mental Health Review and spoke to a key organiser for the March for Science; a movement aiming to celebrate science as pillar of human freedom and prosperity in a world of anti-science politics. They are also joined by AUT's Allan Blackman for Dear Science; talking through controversial topics such as fluoride and alternative medicine.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017, 101.55 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

On the Wednesday show this week, Ximena & Adam take a look at the some of the biggest stories of the day, such as historic pay equity deal announced yesterday, the People's Mental Health report & the referendum in Turkey last weekend. Allan Blackman also makes an appearance for Dear Science, where he dispels a few science myths & discusses a new Netflix show's controversial depiction of suicide. 

Dear Science: Scientific myths, alternative medicine and 13 Reasons Why

 Dear Science: Scientific myths, alternative medicine and 13 Reasons Why Dear Science: Scientific myths, alternative medicine and 13 Reasons Why, 18.9 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

AUT’s Allan Blackman joins Ximena and Adam for Dear Science - this week we talk through some commonly touted scientific myths, namely that water fluoridation is toxic and that alternative medicine is a thing. We also talk to Allan about a recent Netflix series that has prompted controversy around its treatment of suicide. 

Donald vs Kim: The Korean Peninsula standoff

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Tue 18 Apr 2017

Tension is building on the Koean Peninsula as the growing standoff between the U.S. and North Korea gathers steam. Reporter Sam Smith takes a closer look at the situation and whether war is coming to East Asia. 

Wasp busting: to clone or not to clone?

Wasp busting: to clone or not to clone? Wasp busting: to clone or not to clone? , 17.11 MB
Tue 18 Apr 2017

New Zealand has a wasp problem. The invasive insect is considered a pest and routinely eats honeydew before birds can get to it, kills native insects, and attacks and kills bees. However, a team of researchers from around the country are undertaking a ten-year project to develop new wasp busting technologies. Among the ideas being explored include developing genetically modified transgenic wasps that would return to nests and destroy their own communities. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to one of the leaders of the research project, Victoria University's Phil Lester. 

Midwifery blues: The link between postnatal depression and midwives

 Midwifery blues: The link between postnatal depression and midwives. , 7.1 MB
Tue 18 Apr 2017

Maternal Care Action Group researcher Kristina Paterson explains how her research could help solve a mental health epidemic. 

Mumps epidemic hits Auckland

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Tue 18 Apr 2017

Mack speaks with Auckland University associate professor Nikki Turner who says people should make sure they are immunised following a spate of mumps cases. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 18, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 18, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 18, 2017, 115.64 MB
Tue 18 Apr 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where speak to Otago University's Robert Patman about the political minefield in the Korean peninsula, Marama Fox about Māori incarceration rates and gangs, Auckland University associate professor Nikki Turner about a mumps outbreak hitting Auckland, Victoria University’s Phil Lester about new research into cloning wasps to destroy their species, and more. 

This Week's Bits: Sunday, 16th of April, 2017

 This Week's Bits: Sunday, 16th of April, 2017 This Week's Bits: Sunday, 16th of April, 2017, 28.82 MB
Sun 16 Apr 2017

Hannah Ross gives you the low down of this weeks best bFM news bits.

Fake American Accent: monthly poetry reading

 Fake American Accent: monthly poetry reading Fake American Accent: monthly poetry reading, 7.99 MB
Thu 13 Apr 2017

Fake American Accent is a monthly poetry reading brought to you by Thursday Girls, a dream team collaboration between performance artist and acclaimed poet Vanessa Crofskey alongside writer and filmmaker, Amanda Jane Robinson. Wire host Jogai Bhatt speaks to Vanessa, ahead of their first event at the Basement.