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Putin’s Nuclear Weapons Threat w/ Alexander Gillespie: October 7, 2022

 Putin’s Nuclear Weapons Threat w/ Alexander Gillespie: October 7, 2022 Putin’s Nuclear Weapons Threat w/ Alexander Gillespie: October 7, 2022, 15.99 MB
Fri 7 Oct 2022

The tide of the war in Ukraine has turned and Russia forces are currently on the retreat across the Eastern part of Ukraine.

During the recent ceremonies announcing the illegal annexation of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, Vladimir Putin promised to defend these areas “by any means necessary” 

Many analysts think that may include nuclear weapons.

David spoke to Waikato University Professor Alexander Gillespie about whether Putin is serious and what would happen if he does use them.

Ports of Auckland Privatization w/ Craig Harrison: October 7, 2022

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Fri 7 Oct 2022

During a recent Auckland mayoral debate, Wayne Brown refused to rule out selling parts of Ports of Auckland.

This has reignited the debate about whether the company should either be privatised, part privatised, or moved. 

David spoke to Maritime Union General Secretary Craig Harrison about why selling the port would be a bad idea.

The Wire w/ Liam: October 7, 2022

 The Wire w/ Liam: October 7, 2022 The Wire w/ Liam: October 7, 2022, 101.85 MB
Fri 7 Oct 2022

Welcome to the Friday Wire!

Today we have a package covering the oppositions recent calls for tax cuts.

Liam spoken to Green party finance spokesperson Julie Anne Genter and ACT Party Leader slash finance spokesperson David Seymour about their opinions on cutting back taxes

Liam also spoke to University of Canterbury economics and taxation professor Adrian Sawyer to help frame the conversation. 

Liam also has his regular chat with City Councillor Pippa Coom, to chat about the final day of the local election voting. 

David spoke to Waikato University Professor Alexander Gillespie about Vladimir Putin’s nuclear weapons threats.

David also spoke to Maritime Union General Secretary Craig Harrison about privatising Ports of Auckland

Weekly Catch-Up w/ Andrew Little 6 October

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Thu 6 Oct 2022

Tuva’a who speaks to the Health Minister, Labour's Andrew Little in their weekly catch-up, today discussing pay differences for GP vs hospital doctor trainees.

 

The Wire w/ Stella 6 October

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Thu 6 Oct 2022

Welcome to the Thursday Wire! 

This week on the show Stella speaks to geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, Geoffrey Miller, about Aotearoa’s formal response to Russia’s annexation of Ukraine. We’ve got our regular segment with Andrew Little brought to us by Tuva’a. Stella speaks to Annie West, a doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland about her research on Kākāpō gut microbiomes. Stella also speaks to Cate Macinnis-Ng  about her co authorship of a new study showing that termites may play a pivotal role in climate change. Finally, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Auckland Transport Metro Services Manager Derek Koper about filling bus driver shortages in preparation for Auckland's rail network rebuild. 

Aotearoa's Condemnation of Russia's Annexation of Ukraine w/ Geoffrey Miller

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Thu 6 Oct 2022

Russia has recently announced their annexation of Ukrainian territory, but the move has been deemed illegal, and condemned by many actors. Aotearoa has joined the chorus of condemnation this week. Stella speaks to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, about the significance of our nation’s response.

 

The Green Desk: Termite Carbon Emissions w/ Cate Macinnis-Ng

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Thu 6 Oct 2022

Today, Stella hosts The Green Desk, as Frances is away. She speaks to one of the authors of a global study about the role that termites may play in climate change. Cate Macinnis-Ng is an associate professor in the school of biological sciences at the university of auckland, and has a particular research interest in plant responses to climatic conditions and the impacts of climate change on biodiversity more broadly.

 

Bus Driver Shortage s w/ Derek Koper: October 26, 2022

 Bus Driver Shortages w/ Derek Koper: October 26, 2022 Bus Driver Shortages w/ Derek Koper: October 26, 2022, 29.21 MB
Thu 6 Oct 2022

It was announced this week that Auckland’s rail network is undergoing a rebuild, which will see major rail lines temporarily close. Buses are expected to replace these services, but AT and other transport agencies are urging Immigration and Transport Minister Michael Wood to allow bus driver shortages to be filled by overseas workers. News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Auckland Transport Metro Services Manager Derek Koper.  

 

The Kākāpō Microbiome w/ Annie West

 The Kākāpō Microbiome w/ Annie West The Kākāpō Microbiome w/ Annie West, 21.09 MB
Thu 6 Oct 2022

University of Auckland post-doctoral candidate Annie West published a study last week that identified Kākāpō as having a markedly less diverse gut microbiome than other herbivores. Stella speaks to her about the research.

 

Eurovision w/ Cameron Adams: October 5, 2022

 Eurovision w/ Cameron Adams: October 5, 2022 Eurovision w/ Cameron Adams: October 5, 2022, 19.53 MB
Wed 5 Oct 2022

On this week’s installation of Eurovision, I chat with our European Correspondent Cameron Adams from Berlin about Ukraine, elections in Bosnia, and more.