How a bi-cultural society functions in a multi-cultural country takes perseverance, partnership and public broadcasting leadership. It demands upon TVNZ and RNZ to counter much of the free market right wing propaganda and petty racism that bogs us down as a nation, and it requires them to generate the space where those voices, ideas and kaupapa can be platformed…
This week the 3 idiots along with Owen and Erin Dippie, venture out to the Hallertau brewery to talk with owner/ beer captain Steve about beer, cheese, Australia day and Dan discovers his love for hops.
Streaming live each night at 07:01 pm the timeslot is a chance for the public to see just what the mainstream channels aren’t telling you before clicking over to the real deal says Bradbury, “People are sick and tired of dumbed down tabloid trash served up as current affairs.”
Good satire attacks those in power, rather than punching down on the weaker members of society. NZ media don’t criticise or attack power, they suck up to it so sharp satire like John Oliver can’t get funded or supported in NZ.
It’s not because corporate media are de facto members of Key’s Caucus, oh no – the bias is simply ‘structural’ rather than ‘political’.
I’m not sure what Richie is running to.
The story told by stuff is of a popular Key being mobbed by fans at Big Gay Out and the Opposition making obligatory visits…
Where the 4th estate has failed, the 5th estate must succeed. Next week a new current affairs show to go up against Story and Seven Sharp at 7pm will be announced. If you want to help this new endeavour – spread it on social media.
It’s bad enough that Max Key gets to humblebrag his privilege through social media and epitomise all that is wrong with our shallow ‘celebrity’ culture but giving him a free pass so another commercial radio station can give the Keydashian brand even more leverage is eye rolling.
This weeks Waatea news column – Key’s decision to stay away from Waitangi is cowardly