The Wire with Manny

Spike spoke to Professor Stephen Hoadley about the US midterm elections, and what its results indicate for wider politics in the United States.

Stella speaks to a researcher from Massey University, Steve Randerson, about his group's work on impacts of alcohol supply on public spaces and the consultation process for licensing decisions, as well as the findings that racism is built into the system.

The Football World Cup kicks off in Qatar at the end of this month.

While this is the first time a Middle Eastern country has hosted such an event, the tournament has been shrouded in controversy with grave examples of human rights abuses being committed. 

David spoke to University of Otago Politics Professor Leon Goldsmith about a nation like Qatar hosting the world’s biggest sporting event.

The United States Midterm Election Results are still unclear, with the states of Nevada, Arizona, and Georgia still counting votes. 

Whilst a major Republican win was expected, President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party surprisingly held their ground and overturned a seat in Pennsylvania.

The major parties are still neck and neck in the House, with a twenty seat lead to the GOP in the senate at time of broadcast. 

The results have been particularly negative for former president Donald Trump, who was planning to begin his 2024 presidential campaign before the underwhelming results came in and made him reportedly livid. 

To learn more, Liam spoke to UoA professor Maria Armoudian.