This Morning Glory on a warm Tuesday included tracks both new and old, including tracks from Yurt Party's fantastic new album, A great single from Magdalena Bay, and a few songs that are on the cusp of being played live from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Kate Bollinger!

Thanks to The Tuning Fork!

Last week, Education Minister Erica Stanford confirmed the latest additions to draft curriculum changes for English and Maths, with the hope for implementation in 2026.

Also, ACT MP Laura McClure has put forward the Deepfake Harm & Exploitation Bill to update legislation around exploitation committed on digital platforms especially with AI.

Finally, after 30 years of MMP, the New Zealand Initiative, a kiwi policy thinktank, has proposed a four year parliamentary term and more MPs for Parliament, among numerous electoral reforms that they think can make New Zealand more effective for representing the population.

Wire Host Sara spoke with MP Carl Bates about all of these topics, starting with the curriculum changes.

A fun mix of funk, groove, electro and more. 

I found myself deviating from the planned set quite a bit as interesting tracks and recommendations came to mind. 

Some obscure deadmau5, classics from 15+ years ago, and remixes of popular tracks were the highllights of this show. 

I was also given some new recommendations which I will enjoy listening to.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about ice variations, the international space station, and a problem in the atmosphere.

Journey into MOTAT next Sunday 16 November to celebrate all things train, tram and track with LIVE DAY: Rail!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.

Happy Rātu e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: A special announcement at 8am, Milly's chat with Alec from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Parakuihi Pals with R1, and Ready Steady Learn with Amanda SullivanLee! Plus a chance to win Bar Italia's new album, and tickets to Kate Bollinger! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Breakfast host of Radio One Zac, for Parakuihi Pals! They catch up about Halloween fun, upcoming gigs, and of course the Aotearoa Alternative Awards happening this weekend! Whakarongo mai nei!

Audio auction, sonic shares, melodious markets.

It's Drive Time!

On the show today:

We have our bi-weekly Space chat with our space mentor, Josh Aoraki.

Thanks to Stardome!

And,

Following the announcement that Bill Direen had become an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate, Andrew Schmidt joins the show to discuss his extended bio, published on Audio Culture.

Thanks to Audio Culture.

And, as always!

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week on the Monday Wire:

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to MP Simon Court about the government’s new draft curriculum, specifically focusing on the changes to history, Labour’s capital gains tax policy, and the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Producer Alex spoke to Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Dr Mohsen Mohammadzadeh, about concerns that the council and auckland transport are ‘commodifying non-compliance’ with parking tickets; that is, seeing parking ticket enforcement as a source of revenue.

And Joel spoke to Missy Morton, a Professor in Disability Studies & Inclusive Education at the University of Auckland, about the government’s announcement of a charter school for autistic students and her concerns with the move.

Whakarongo mai!

Recently, the government announced that a charter school specifically catering to secondary students with autism would be started up.

The school, the Autism NZ Education Hub, would operate from Wellington and Auckland, with 96 students at first, with Associate Education Minister, David Seymour, saying the structure of the school will be personalised based on a students, needs, strengths, and interests.

However, concerns have been raised regarding whether this is the best approach to support autistic students.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to Missy Morton, a Professor in Disability Studies & Inclusive Education at the University of Auckland about this school, and her concerns regarding it.