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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. 

Exiled Tibetan leader visits Aotearoa

 Exiled Tibetan leader visits Aotearoa Exiled Tibetan leader visits Aotearoa, 6.43 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

The leader of Tibet's government in exile makes his first New Zealand visit, drawing attention to a recent spike in self-immolations.

Conflict bubbles to the surface in South Sudan

 Conflict bubbles to the surface in South Sudan Conflict bubbles to the surface in South Sudan, 2.53 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

Fighting has broken out in South Sudan, displacing tens of thousands. Mack speaks with a Doctors Without Borders spokesperson on the ground to find out the latest.

Beloved Cassini spacecraft makes one last trip

 Beloved Cassini spacecraft makes one last trip Beloved Cassini spacecraft makes one last trip, 7.43 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

A spacecraft launched for Saturn 20 years ago is running out of fuel and making a final run into the planet. Mack talks to two astronomers about the Cassini’s history.

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday May 2, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday May 2, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday May 2, 2017, 105.24 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to exiled Tibetan Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay about his visit to New Zealand, two astronomers about the soon-to-be-farwelled Cassini spacecraft, the author of a new book about the neo-liberalisation of higher education, and more. 

ANZAC day: Protest and counter-protest

 ANZAC day: Protest and counter-protest ANZAC day: Protest and counter-protest, 13.15 MB
Mon 1 May 2017

A routine interview with activists from Peace Action Wellington was pushed to the top of the news cycle last week, after it was interrupted by the son of NZ First's Chief of Staff, David Broome. Producer Ben speaks to one of the activists, Ellie Clayton, as well as NZ First leader, Winston Peters.

 

 

New Green Party candidate

 New Green Party candidate New Green Party candidate, 11.41 MB
Mon 1 May 2017

bFM reporter Lillian Hanly speaks with well known activist and organiser and now Green Party candidate Teanau Tuiono.

The Wire with Amanda: Monday 5th May 2017

 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 5th May 2017 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 5th May 2017, 108.71 MB
Mon 1 May 2017

On The Wire with Amanda and producer Ben Goldson we speak to Peace Action Wellington activist Ellie Clayton, as well as NZ First leader Winston Peters, about the ANZAC Day protests. bFM reporter Lillian Hanly speaks with well known activist and organiser and now Green Party candidate Teanau Tuiono.We also have our weekly chat with the Green Party co-leaders, this week talking to Metiria Turei about Pike River footage and the Māori caucus tour. We also have our regular Pacific news segment, Southern Cross, with AUT's Pacific Media Centre's Kendall Hutt. This week she brought along PMC colleague Julie Cleaver to discuss their recent trip to Fiji for PMC's 'Bearing Witness' project. 

This Week's Bits: Sunday, 30th April, 2017

 This Week's Bits: Sunday, 30th April, 2017 This Week's Bits: Sunday, 30th April, 2017, 52.46 MB
Sun 30 Apr 2017

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