Chris Finlayson
Today in music history for 3 June 2020
In this day in 1967, The Doors released 'Light My Fire' in the US, where it went on to be number one on the singles chart two months later. Audio
Countdown to level 1: Is NZ reaching 'pandemic fatigue'?
As New Zealanders prepare to move to alert level 1, The Panel examines the idea of 'pandemic fatigue' with Dr Geoffrey Rice. Audio
The rule of law and the right to peaceful assembly
Following on from the riots in the US, Waikato University of Law Professor Al Gillespie joins The Panel to discuss the laws surrounding rioting and peaceful assembly. Audio
US riots: Concerns over targeting of journalists by police
Many in the US media are saying the treatment of journalists by police officers in recent days reflects an erosion of trust that has seeped into law enforcement under US President Donald Trump. Audio
The Panel with Tayyaba Khan and Chris Finlayson (Part 2)
Today in music history for 3 June 2020; Covid-19: Free trades training package for NZers; The challenges ahead for National's Todd Muller; Opinions divided over Nelson's 80s clock tower. Audio
The Panel with Tayyaba Khan and Chris Finlayson (Part 1)
US riots: Concerns over targeting of journalists by police; The rule of law and the right to peaceful assembly; Countdown to level 1: Is NZ reaching 'pandemic fatigue'? Audio
What the Panellists have been thinking about
Panellists Tayyaba Khan and Chris Finlayson share what they've been thinking about. Audio
The Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
While New Zealand is leaving the cage stage by stage, other parts of the world are entering another week of prolonged isolation. Audio
What information is being shared by intelligence agencies?
After the mosque attacks in Christchurch this year, many were asking which agencies should have been keeping New Zealanders safe from extremism.
Were there plans and strategies in place to identify… Audio
The survival of the apostrophe
Earlier this week there were reports all over news sites that the Apostrophe Protection Society - an organisation set up to preserve the correct use of this currently much abused punctuation mark -… Audio
WHO: Measles deaths a global problem
The measles death toll in Samoa is now at 63, as mobile vaccination units hit the deserted roads, making sure everyone has their shot. Audio
Pelosi confirms impeachment to go ahead
It's official - Impeachment charges will be filed against the President of the United States. Democrat and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the decision today saying "the facts are… Audio
Question of the day for 6 December 2019
What food, in any country, REALLY challenged you? How so? Audio
Food norms in other cultures - who are we to judge?
An opinion piece on Stuff caught our attention - what right do we have to have moral outrage at other culture's food choices? Audio
Are we rational enough for referenda?
An interesting piece on the NZ Herald website by Damian Venuto about the dangers of taking complicated issues to a people's vote. Audio
New Zealand's porn problem
Yesterday the Office of Film and Literature Classification released a report, analysing the pornography videos most watched by New Zealanders on September 13th of this year. Audio
Kris Faafoi under fire over immigration case
Yesterday Newshub reported it has seen texts and Facebook messages between Government minister Kris Faafoi and Jason Kerrison over an immigration case. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Chris Finlayson (Part 2)
What food, in any country, REALLY challenged you? How so? An opinion piece on Stuff caught our attention - what right do we have to have moral outrage at other culture's food choices? Ben Groundwater… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Chris Finlayson (Part 1)
Yesterday Newshub reported it has seen texts and Facebook messages between Government minister Kris Faafoi and Jason Kerrison, the lead singer of the band Opshop, whose stepfather's partnership visa… Audio
I've been thinking for 6 December 2019
What the panellists Sue Bradford and Chris Finlayson have been thinking about. Audio