We had a visitor last night.... Dave Grace is an Australian who is a great fan of the show. He has a large collection of American music , and music of all kinds. He put together a playlist and came up to share his expertise. Thanks Dave !!!!!!! And his girl Liz.........xxxx

Blind Mango Chutney brings it again for discerning jazz lovers everywhere. From classics to contemporary and a touch of soul too.

In the first part of this week's show art writer, curator, advisor, and now gallerist Francis McWhannell joins Theo to talk about Season, the gallery he has started with Jade Townsend. Later on, writer Maria Samuela discusses her debut short story collection Beats of the Pa'u, out now from Te Herenga Waka University Press. 

In this excerpt from Artbank's March 20, 2022 broadcast, writer Maria Samuela discusses her debut short story collection Beats of the Pa'u, out now from Te Herenga Waka University Press. 

In this excerpt from Artbank's March 20, 2022 broadcast, art writer, curator, and gallerist Francis McWhannell joins Theo to talk about Season, the gallery he has started with Jade Townsend. 

A little emo by early '00s standards, sure. 🖤

Auckland veteran rapper Adam Tukiri (FKA Dharmarat), has returned with his latest project 'Unless..Surely'. Here he chats to Zazi about 5 tracks from the release for Long Player, thanks to NZ On Air Music! 

A wonderful morning indeed! Quick intro from me then carried away with an eclectic mix from Mr. Richard Zhao. Delivering us a strict selection of tracks featuring the Fender Rhodes. Thanks for tuning in! 

Love,

Doc x

It's another Friday Wire! This week on the show, Casper talked to Green party MP Ricardo Menendez March about a media release he put out calling for the Ukraine response to be a part of a broader equitable framework.

Liam had a chat with with Jackie Edmond from Family Planning about the safe areas bill surrounding abortion clinics.

Casper also spoke to Shane Henderson as part of our regular city counselling segment, and today we talked about the government’s recent announcement to temporarily reduce the cost of fuel and public transport as well as the time running out for Auckland city’s annual budget consultation.

Liam also spoke to Alan Renwick from Lincoln University about the implications of Te Pati Maoris New policy to end the GST on Kai.

Finally, Casper interviewed Dr Timothy Welch from the university of Auckland on the hidden costs of cars.