we r back 4 2023! 

east returns to the b with me today (p.s look out for future solo East shows too!)

Some new tracks, some faves from last year and lots of silly conversations. 

⋆ rest in paradise, Yukihiro Takahashi

⋆ remix of the day: Kyam - Duplicity [Homemade Weapons]

Annabel from the bFM Top Ten covers the Breakfast show while R & Z are busy elsewhere.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been going on a lot longer than most expected. This war has been marked by innovative technology and a far stronger resistance to the invasion than previously imagined. Arno spoke to journalist of economics and politics Rod Oram to get an update on the latest occurrences in the conflict. 

Arno started off by asking about the casualties on both sides, to find out who currently has the upper hand in this conflict.

Rita's back for the year and we're diving right into the piece of legislation aimed to replace the Resource Management Act - and it's not easy to understand either!

African & Funk 45s

We couldn't let him rest until we spoke about him, Cardnell Pell and the strict rules some high up in the Catholic order need to live by on this week's agenda of That's The Spirit: with our spiritual minder - Peter Lineham.

Peter Lineham talks to the Cardinal Pell debarcle, Rita speaks about the legislation replacing the Resource Management Act, and Corey wants everyone to see My Old School with Alan Cumming in it.

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week on The Wire for Rāhina Monday:

Arno speaks to journalist Rod Oram about the current state of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Spike speaks to Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster about the rise of data breaches affecting New Zealand organisations and companies in 2022, along with an increase in malicious attacks.

Arno also speaks to Shamubeel Yakub about the continuing cost of living crisis, its causes, and how it might affect us into the future.  

The cost of living crisis has been plaguing a post-Covid New Zealand for years now, with a record 11% increase in grocery supplier costs last year. In addition the New Zealand dollar is not doing well internationally. 

Arno spoke with economist Shamubeel Eaqub to find out more about this crisis. He started off by asking how increased costs further up in the supply chain would affect everyday grocery prices. Also covered were tips for Kiwis going forward.

Liam has a visceral standoff with all forms of technology, being thwarted by a non-functioning laptop, buggy radio software, and disconnected microphones. They also play music. Cheers, Tuning Fork!