The Tuesday Wire is back! Following the news regarding the poor water quality of beaches around Auckland and the devastating shark attack in Waihi, Jemima looks into how you can make sure you are safe when swimming this summer. She speaks to Surf Life Saving New Zealand's Northern Region Chief Executive Matt Williams and Land Air Water Aotearoa’s ‘Can I swim here?’ Science Lead Arrnna Madarasz-Smith about this. 

Hanna talks to Council of Trade Union’s National Secretary Melissa Ansell Bridges about fair pay agreements and the organisation’s survey on work life balance. 

To wrap it up, Monday Wire producer Aneeka Moheed speaks to the National Party’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown about the conditions at Waikeria prison and his party's perspective on the recent uprising there. 

The Government is expected to implement fair pay agreements this year, with new Minister of Workplace Relations Michael Wood claiming it a priority. Trade unions have expressed support for the proposal, with the Council of Trade Unions arguing their recent work-life balance survey is further evidence that change is needed.

Hanna spoke to CTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges about fair pay agreements, the arguments against them, and the shifting landscape of employment relations in New Zealand.

Zoë returns to give us the first theatre guide of the year, and we're talking Sharespeare in the Park. What a way to kick off 2021.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: A sunny Tuesday, easing into things; Second Guessing features The Flaming Lips and one lucky winner; we throwback to a Long Player with Jess B on Short Player this week; Stage Direction dives into Shakespeare; and Francisca Griffin dials in to catch up with Rach ahead of the gig on Sunday.

This morning Rachel spoke with Francisca Griffin about her solo music, performing over lockdowns, reflecting on her Look Blue Go Purple Days and more. Whakarongo mai nei and head along to the gig at the Wine Cellar this sunday evening! 

Funk 45s

On January 6, a mob emboldened by US President Donald Trump seized control of the US Capitol Building in Washington D.C. in an attempt to block the transition of the Presidency to Joe Biden. These events resembled a coup. How much did this coup attempt resemble others internationally? Is this the beginning of an era of undemocratic actions against peaceful transitions following elections? Doug Becker speaks with Anne Meng and Naunihal Singh.

For more stories like this head to www.thebigq.org 

Anniversay Album: KMD, Bl_ck B_st_rds, Released 2001 (Recorded 1993).

Anniversary albums is back for 2021 and this year we are looking at years with a 1 or 6. 

To kick things off, Sam and Geneva pay tribute to the late MF DOOM by remembering his group KMD and their second studio album "Bl_ck B_st_rds." Recorded in 1993, the album only saw a release in 2001 after the record label refused to release it due to the controversial album cover. 

Tracks played

- What a N**** Know?

- Sweet Premium Wine 

- It Sounded Like a Roc!

Manuy are calling for Trump's impeachment following pro Trump rioters storming the Capitol last week after the current president encourgaed his supporters to contest the result of the 2020 Presidential Election.

Jess talked to Dr. Neal Curtis, an associate professor in media and communication at The University of Auckland, about what factors reinforce white supremacy and entitlement, social media's role in spreading disinformation, and Trumps ban on several platforms.

The interview starts by discussing what has led to the current state of democracy in the United States.