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Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: July 21, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: July 21, 2021 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: July 21, 2021, 22.98 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

This week on Dear Science, Frances Wright talked with AUT professor Allan Blackman about how Neuroprosthesis is restoring words to a man with paralysis, an evolutionary study that shows how the human body is shaped by the climate, and new footage of Oregon's infamous exploding whale incident of 1970.

Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021

 Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021 Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021, 14.13 MB
Tue 20 Jul 2021

New producer, Joe, talks to the CEO of animal welfare group SAFE, Debra Ashton, about their recent decision to take the government to court over their failure to ban rodeos.

South Island Floods and Climate Change w/ Professor Asaad Shamseldin: July 20, 2021

 South Island Floods and Climate Change w/ Professor Asaad Shamseldin: July 20, 2021 South Island Floods and Climate Change w/ Professor Asaad Shamseldin: July 20, 2021, 8.04 MB
Tue 20 Jul 2021

Joe briefly speaks with Professor Asaad Shamseldin, from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland, about the recent extreme weather conditions, which have left hundreds displaced from their homes along the South Islands West Coast, and how it relates to climate change.

The Future of Farming: July 20, 2021

 The Future of Farming: July 20, 2021 The Future of Farming: July 20, 2021, 10.36 MB
Tue 20 Jul 2021

Kia ora Earthlings! This week Stella Huggins and Isla Christensen talk about the future of farming with Molly Alton. Molly has a unique perspective as she works with the Hawke's Bay Regional Council as a regulator whilst living on a farm. They chat about the recent farming protests, the future of exports and the possibilities of genetic engineering.

Demand the Debate and the Kahukura Rehab Programme w/ Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: July 22, 2021

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Tue 20 Jul 2021

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the National Party’s Demand the Debate Campaign. They discuss Judith Collins' critique that He Puapua is a radical interpretation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the use of the term 'seperatism' in political discourse and Debbie's perspective on how unified the National Party is currently. Jemima and Debbie also touch on the $2.75 million in government funding put into a marae-based drug rehabilitation programme, Kahuhura, which has links with the Mongrel Mob. 

The Green Party's James Shaw on Farmers Protesting Ute tax and Environmental Regulations: July 19

 The Green Party's James Shaw on Farmers Protesting Ute tax and Environmental Regulations: July 19 The Green Party's James Shaw on Farmers Protesting Ute tax and Environmental Regulations: July 19, 14.1 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Our weekly chat with James Shaw is back this week. 

Jessica Hopkins talked to James about farmers protesting against ute tax, and environmental regulations, the arrest of four Kaitiaki at Putiki, and 35 years of homosexual law reform. 

Jessica started off the interview discussing whether we can supporting farmers while reducing emissions from agriculture.

LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021

 LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021 LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021, 21.86 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Researchers at the University of Auckland are preparing a study into the the mental health impacts of LSD micro-dosing on late stage cancer patients. 

Louis spoke to the project's lead researcher, Dr Lisa Reynolds about micro-dosing and why there is such limited information on its impacts. 

Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021

 Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021 Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021, 23.37 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

The New Zealand Police Association have called for better protections for officers, including faster access to firearms and working in pairs. This has come after violence, in particular from firearms, towards officers has increased in recent years. 

Louis spoke the President of the Police Association Chris Cahill about the demands and why police deem these necessary. 

The Wire with Jessica: July 19, 2021

 The Wire with Jessica: July 19, 2021 The Wire with Jessica: July 19, 2021, 67.55 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

On the Monday Wire, Jessica Hopkins talked to Green Party Co-leader James Shaw about the farmers protest against the Ute Tax and recent environmental regulations, and 35 years of homosexual law reform in New Zealand. 

Jessica also be spoke to Associate Professor Susan Fountaine about the gender gap in news.

Producer Louis Macalister brings you an interview with the Police Association's President, Chris Cahill on Police demands for better protection for officers.

Louis was joined by Samoa Observer journalist James Robertson to discuss the recent developments Post-election in Samoa.

Lastly, Louis had one more piece, talking to Dr Lisa Reynolds from the University of Auckland about LSD microdosing for cancer patients. 

Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021

 Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021 Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021, 20.5 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Following Samoa's general election in April, a clear winner has still not been decided. While the Human Rights Protection Party have been operating as a caretaker government, the opposition FAST Party have won recent by-elections. 

Producer Louis chatted with Editor at the Samoa Observer James Robertson about the developments and what may happen in the coming weeks.