Professor Peter Lineham discusses the recent statement from the New Zealand Jewish Council on rising antisemitism, instances of antisemitism in Aotearoa, defining hate speech in religious terms, and how antisemitism and criticisms of the Netanyahu government and Israel can be conflated. 

Suri is up in the studio to chat about Mary McCarthy's 1957 memoir Memories of a Catholic Girlhood: a witty, scathing, piercingly insightful and stylishly written reflection on the author's 1920s upbringing. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to TimeOut Bookstore! 

Mikey with special guests Revolution Sound and Red Robin

Following up on my chat with Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke with the Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition’s Anne Campbell.

The ACT Party’s choice of James Lindsay as a keynote speaker has raised concerns about his spread of conspiracy theories and thoughts on minority communities, such as the LGBTQIA+ community.

They spoke to Campbell about James Lindsay, his controversial comments, and what this means for Aotearoa.

As the climate and sustainability crisis worsens worldwide, questions must be asked not only about how to get out of it, but also what must come next.

Resource extraction, particularly in the global south, is allecerating our environmental issues and making the world more dangerous for everyone. Moves towards renewable energy and EV's may not be enough to prevent future catastrophe.

Producer Samantha sat down with Professor of Population Health Phil Shane about what changes must be made in order for our society to sustain itself.

Thanks to The Tuning Fork!

This week's show featured new music from Wet Leg, Clipse, Paul Weller and more. 

The Swap Meet are rolling live from the Takapuna Surf Club 4-5pm, and then sitation normal. Turn it up!

Amidst the humid evening, after sweetly reconnecting by the hearth Jack invites up special guests Jane Olsen & Damon Arts. The trios late-night interactions encompass dub/detroit techno, deconstructed beats, dubstep + other flowers <3