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European Correspondence w/ Mary-Margaret Slack: January 22, 2019

 Are EU having a laugh? w/ Mary-Margaret Slack: January 22, 2019 Are EU having a laugh? w/ Mary-Margaret Slack: January 22, 2019, 15.71 MB
Tue 22 Jan 2019

Stewart catches up with our European Correspondent Mary-Margaret Slack. This week,Theresa May has faced a vote of no confidence, has been working to prepare a new Brexit deal - and Jacinda Ardern is over in the UK too. 

 

I/v with Fiona McNamara: January 22, 2019

 I/v with Fiona McNamara: January 22, 2019 I/v with Fiona McNamara: January 22, 2019, 5.04 MB
Tue 22 Jan 2019

Last night, Newshub broadcast an ‘exclusive’ interview with the ringleader of the notorious Roast Busters, a group of teens who boasted about having sex with drunk girls. Now, the ringleader Joseph Parker has said he’s not the monster he was made out to be and is making amends. But do we care? Should we care? And what’s more, it appears he’s also trying to launch a music career at the same time.

Stewart spoke to Fiona McNamara from the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network, and started by asking her for her reaction to last night's story.

Selling Stuff w/ Duncan Grieve: January 22, 2019

 Selling Stuff w/ Duncan Grieve: January 22, 2019 Selling Stuff w/ Duncan Grieve: January 22, 2019, 3.81 MB
Tue 22 Jan 2019

Last week it was confirmed that major media player Stuff is up for sale. Nine Media CEO Hugh Marks has confirmed that a sale process for Stuff - which includes a number of regional newspapers and other assets - would begin in the coming months. Duncan Grieve, founder of The Spinoff, is a media commentator, and spoke with Stewart Sowman-Lund this morning. Stewart started by asking him whether he’s surprised by the news.

 

A broken welfare system and the rise of hardship grants: January 21, 2019

 A broken welfare system and the rise of hardship grants: January 21, 2019 A broken welfare system and the rise of hardship grants: January 21, 2019, 15.85 MB
Mon 21 Jan 2019

Producer Oscar speaks with AAAP's Ricardo Mendndez-March about the increase in the number of people applying for hardship grants.

The danger of police pursuits with Stuart Nash and Emmy Rakete: January 21, 2019

 The danger of police pursuits with Stuart Nash and Emmy Rakete: January 21, 2019 The danger of police pursuits with Stuart Nash and Emmy Rakete: January 21, 2019, 34.42 MB
Mon 21 Jan 2019

Lachlan spoke with Police Minister Stuart Nash about police pursuit procedure following a deadly chase last week. bFM Reporter Bevan Tucker discusses why they're dangerous with PAPA's Emmy Rakete.

Expanding the CPTPP w/ David Parker: January 19, 2019

 Expanding the CPTPP w/ David Parker: January 19, 2019 Expanding the CPTPP w/ David Parker: January 19, 2019, 12.74 MB
Mon 21 Jan 2019

The first commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) took place this week with a number of issues discussed including the expanding of the deal. Jemima speaks to Minister of Trade and Export Growth David Parker about the CPTPP and what an expansion could mean for New Zealand.

The Wire with Jemima: January 21, 2019

 The Wire with Jemima: January 21, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: January 21, 2019, 104.46 MB
Mon 21 Jan 2019

This week on the Monday Wire Jemima speaks to Chlöe Swarbrick about the impact of the housing crisis on youth mental health. bFM reporter Oscar Perress speaks to Ricardo Menendez March from Auckland Action Againt Poverty about the Ministry of Social Development's recent report. Lachlan speaks with Minister of Police Stuart Nash about police pursuit procedure and bFM reporter Bevan Tucker speaks to People Against Prisons Aotearoa for their opinion on the topic. Chloe Ann King and Jessica Buchanan talk about Raise the Bar, a new hospitality workers union as part of a larger report on the conditions of hospitality coming in later weeks. Jemima talks to Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker about changes to the CPTPP. Finally, we have a chat about Auckland Anniversary Day and what that's all about. 

Contraceptives with Dr. Helen Paterson: 18th of January 2019

 Contraceptives with Dr. Helen Paterson: 18th of January 2019 Helen Paterson: 18th of January 2019, 6.71 MB
Fri 18 Jan 2019

A recent study by the University of Otago finds that knowledge on effective contraceptives is lower than we think, with little information on longer-lasting forms such as implants and IUDs . The study found most teenage girls learn about contraceptives from their peers, and so knowledge is generally passed on and limited. I gave Dr Helen Paterson a call, who is- the lead researcher for the study, to talk about the survey and their findings.

 

Endurance of Religion with Dr. John Shaver: 18th of January 2019

 Endurance of Religion with Dr. John Shaver: 18th of January 2019 John Shaver: 18th of January 2019, 8.75 MB
Fri 18 Jan 2019

Scholars have predicted the demise of religion for a long time, yet it appears that in the 21st-century religion is on the rise, a global trend expected to exceed 50 years. The answer, it seems, is down to childcare. While most child supervision can be stressful & expensive, religious communities tend to have greater support for families than secular communities, which leads to larger families. I talked to Doctor John Shaver, head of religious studies at the University of Otago, who gave me some insight into the resilience of religion.

"Turtle Soup" with Angie Harvey: 18th of January 2019

 "Turtle Soup" with Angie Harvey: 18th of January 2019 "Turtle Soup" with Angie Harvey: 18th of January 2019, 5.89 MB
Fri 18 Jan 2019

Turtle rescuers around New Zealand are calling for bans to turtle breeding. Most rescues are over crowded with Auckland's Rescue Reptile having over 100 turtles in their care. Angie Harvey the owner of Auckland's Rescue Reptile speaks about why she believes turtle breeding should banned.