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This week on Marijuana Media, Milly and Chris chat about roadside testing, the new Gandalf of weed, and ACC funding for medicinal marijuana. 

Thanks to The Hempstore!

Trigger warning: The following story deals with sexual violence.

Earlier this month Moumita Debnath, a trainee doctor in Kolkata in India, was raped and murdered on her campus. Evidence suggested she was violently assaulted by several men after completing a 36 hour shift. 

The murder has sparked protests across India. 

The University of Auckland branch of Thursdays in Black, a student-led grassroots campaign against rape and sexual violence, are hosting a vigil for Dr Debnath.

The candlelight vigil is being hosted at 5pm today, Thursday 22nd of August, outside the University of Auckland General Library.

Wire Host Caeden spoke to organiser Layba Zubair about why they’re hosting the vigil.

The 95bFM Top Ten counts down the best tunes from the bFM playlist as chosen by you!

Roll call. Where are you at listeners?

Steve talks about the new Zoe Kravitz film and thoughts on We Were Dangerous. Catch it at the NZIFF!

Lucia aka. local legend DJ SWEAT hosts Freak The Sheep this week! Listen back for emo tunes, moments of reflection, and chat about our local scene. Thanks to NZ On Air!

A council-proposed alcohol ban after nine-pee-em will be voted on and most likely go through in December. The idea behind the ban is to prevent preloading of alcohol before events, and further reduce drunkenness on Auckland streets. Supermarket corporation Foodstuffs and Woolworths have been lobbying against the proposed ban for several years, spending millions of dollars to be able to continue to sell alcohol after nine-pee-em, however the council will be voting on this decision in December. Sasha spoke to professor of population health Peter Adams from the University of Auckland about the implications of the council-proposed alcohol sale ban.

Most scientific framings of sleep problems often disregard Maori perspectives on spirituality and wellbeing, however recent research by Deanna Haami from Massey University has shown wairua is an important link to having a more holistic approach to health. The implications for physiological, mental and spiritual health from this study are important as sleep plays an important role in our daily life, including dreams and their relation to our health. Sasha spoke to Deanna Haami from Massey University on her recent study linking Wairua, sleep and health.

Steve Newall talks cinema with a review of Zoe Kravitz' new film and NZIFF We Were Dangerous on Flicks 'n' That. L.A. Mitchell hops on What's Cooking with absolutely primo selections and we hear her new single Slow Dancing.Thanks to the Beer Spot!

For this week's epsiode of WALAO! Oto and Jaycee spoke to Tāmaki Makaurau alternative rock outfit, Grapehouse, about their musical process and experiences starting off in the wider music scene of Aotearoa as young, Asian musicians.