Welcome back to the first Wire of 2021! On the show today: 

Zoë brings a report on the mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol. She also speaks to senior lecturer at Auckland University Dr. Maria Armoudian about how the environment where an event like this can happen festered, and Philadelphia residents Sarah Thompson and Marshall Johnston on the difference in police response at Capitol Hill to the Black Lives Matter protests, and their thoughts on how Joe Biden will fare in bridging the deep political divide in the United States. 

Then, Aneeka interviews Emilie Rakete from People Against Prisons on the Waikeria Prison protest. 

Finally, Jess interviews Dr Neal Curtis on the state of democracy in the U.S. and the banning of Trump from social media platforms. 

Whakarongo mai! 

This morning Troy Kingi phoned in for a chat about his forthcoming folk record which he has recorded with Delany Davidson. Whakarongo mai nei to hear more about the album, which will be the 5th in Troy's ambitious 10/10/10 project, and catch him at the Auckland Folk Festival at the end of this month!  

Justine returns to remind you to join a union, as well as some sound advice for all your employment woes.

Penelope Noir kicks off Fashun in 2021 with a guide through the years of PJ Harvey and her iconic looks.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: We're slowly making our way into the new year with the return of Tess and the News team; Penelope pops in to talk us through one of Rach's faves, PJ Harvey and her iconic style; Troy Kingi dials in to catch up about his upcoming album, and the 48th Folk Festival; and Justine returns with some sound advice on Red Dead Redemption.

Special guest bumping around in the studio tonight, Louis Jarlov. He's talking an upcoming show with Tony Daunt and The Dauntless, but also spinning a few tunes. And we're still going hard on brand new Sammy Brue and Drive by Truckers. Discovered Michael Van and The Movers - a cool tune called 'Not coutry enough' and classics thrown in as well like Jerry Jeff and Emmylou. 

Mum & Dad Disco!

Def Jim's first selection for the newly minted year touches a typically wide range of bases ranging from brand new releases back to 60's classics.

This week we spoke to Sam Walsh from Strange Goods and Dead Bird Books, and also celebrated the five year anniversary of David Bowie's passing (as well as his final album, Blackstar). 

Sam welcomes in 2021 with a jam-packed show of new releases and plenty of surprises. The first mixtape of 2021 features new tunes from Paul McCartney, Madlib, The Avalanches, and more. Sam also celebrates the return of The KLF to the music industry and pays tribute to MF DOOM who passed away last week.