95bFM Drive with HALFQUEEN
4pm - 7pm

Launch in new window

Raiden Freeman - Low Self Esteem Is A Symptom Of Narcissism [Pt.I]

You are here

The Wire with Sara

Latest bCasts • View all

The Wire with Harry: February 13, 2019

 The Wire with Harry: February 13, 2019 The Wire with Harry: February 13, 2019, 106.45 MB
Wed 13 Feb 2019

On Dear Science today we talk about plants and CO2, the ocean changing colour and contraception use in the United States following Trump’s election win.

Fletcher Tabuteau from NZ First is back after a few weeks and tells us what he’s been up to and his reponse to NZ First polling so low this week.

Dayne Smith, founder of the I Love Avondale social mediai page, speaks to us about community engagement in the neighbourhood.

And a play in the Fringe festival raising money for Youthline is about the perils of flatting.

I/V on This Is How We're Gonna Die play: February 13, 2019

 I/V on This Is How We're Gonna Die play: February 13, 2019 I/V on This Is How We're Gonna Die play: February 13, 2019, 8.09 MB
Wed 13 Feb 2019

This is How We’re Gonna Die is a play set in a flat with the flatmates faced with the prospect of the world ending. It is raising money for Youthline this year and is playing as part of the Fringe festival, with shows starting next week. Kelly Gilbride is a co-founder of PG Productions, along with Lana Petrovic. Lana wrote the play and Kelly directed it. Steven Maxwell is acting in it. Lillian Hanly had Kelly and Steve in studio to talk about the play and how difficult flatting can be.

Pride w/ Phylesha Brown-Acton: February 11, 2019

 Pride w/ Phylesha Brown-Acton: February 11, 2019 Pride w/ Phylesha Brown-Acton: February 11, 2019, 29.37 MB
Tue 12 Feb 2019

The Our March pride event happened over the weekend, along with other events throughout Tāmaki Makaurau over the week. Much commentary from mainstream media was questioning the event in the wake of a number of corporate sponsors pulling out following the Auckland PRide Boards decision to ban police uniforms. Phylesha Brown-Acton is a board member to the auckland pride festival incorporated society organisation. Lillian Hanly spoke with Phylesha to find out more about Our March, and the history of the pride events.

The Pill - Misconceptions w/ Laura Ingram: February 12, 2019

 The Pill - Misconceptions w/ Laura Ingram: February 12, 2019 The Pill - Misconceptions w/ Laura Ingram: February 12, 2019, 8.01 MB
Tue 12 Feb 2019

A recent study has shown that the majority of women think they need to "take a break" from oral contraceptive pills every couple of years. But there is actually no biological evidence for "giving your body a break" from the contraceptive pill. So how do myths about contraception come about? Olivia Holdsworth spoke to Family Planning’s nurse advisor Laura Ingram about this issue and started by asking what are the side effects of the pill?

 

Duncan Grieve on the drama of political polls: February 12, 2019

 Duncan Grieve on the drama of political polls: February 12, 2019 Duncan Grieve on the drama of political polls: February 12, 2019, 18.51 MB
Tue 12 Feb 2019

Last night, Newshub released it’s first Reid Research political poll for 2019. It saw National plunge to its worst result in a decade. And, it saw Judith Collins rise up above Simon Bridges in the preferred PM stake.

Stewart Sowman-Lund spoke to the Spinoff’s Duncan Grieve about whether polls are becoming too much of an event, and starting by asking him whether polls even matter nowadays?

International Desk with Lisa: Tuesday February 12, 2019

 Elections in Nigeria: Tuesday February 12, 2019 Elections in Nigeria: Tuesday February 12, 2019, 5.03 MB
Tue 12 Feb 2019

84 million Nigerians are expected to vote for a new president and representatives on February 16th. 

Who are the candidates? What are the key issues of the vote? 

Our International segment producer Lisa Boudet reports. 

Europe with Justin: February 12, 2019

 Europe with Justin: February 12, 2019 Europe with Justin: February 12, 2019, 9.35 MB
Tue 12 Feb 2019

What's happening in Europe this week? Our correspondant in Paris Justin Wong reports. 

A Conversation about Pride: February 11, 2019

 A Conversation about Pride: February 11, 2019 A Conversation about Pride: February 11, 2019, 25.51 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

The Our March pride event happened over the weekend, along with other events throughout Tāmaki Makaurau over the week. Much commentary from mainstream media was questioning the event in the wake of a number of corporate sponsors pulling out following the Auckland Pride Boards decision to ban police uniforms. Phylesha Brown-Acton is a board member to the Auckland Pride Festival Inc. Society Organisation. Lillian Hanly spoke with Phylesha to find out more about Our March, the history of the pride events and what Pride could look like in the future.

Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019

 Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019 Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019, 24.36 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

The government has announced a ban on smoking in cars when people under the age of 18 are present. The ban has been a long time coming, with the select committee recommending in 2016 that the then National Government introduce it. Despite them not doing so, it appears most parties are in agreement that the ban, which includes cigarettes as well as vapes, is the right move. Lachlan spoke with Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the ban.

Cops in the classroom: February 11, 2019

 Cops in the classroom: February 11, 2019. , 15.09 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

Three Wellington high schools have introduced a police course for year thirteen students. The course takes a full year and worth 25 level three NCEA credits. It has faced criticism from some groups as a cynical attempt to clean up their image and find new recruits, while others see it as a way to engage with marginalised communities in a better way. Lachlan spoke with Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Kerekere about the course.