It’s out tenth 2Political episode! Jason’s special days begin the show, and Arthur follows that with a Pride 48 recap. We talk about Republicans’ problems with malfunctioning zippers. Minnesota finally has two senators! Talk of a “super majority” for Senate Democrats is over-blown. We then talk about a Republican nut in Maryland and other nutty Republicans—as well as hyperbole in political debate. Where is the US’ opposition party? The Supreme Court also gets a look. Finally, we have comments on our previous episode. That raises topics we discuss
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Nigel and I did ANOTHER live show on Pride 48 Sunday night, and this is the recording of that show. It’s a different kind of podcast—again—and we had a lot of fun. LurryDean joins us, too.
Plans are to repeat this not just next year, but also in 6 months or so. In the meantime, several podcasters are going to continue doing live shows, and this podcast may be one of them. I’ll let you know in advance if that happens.
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The Kim Beaver photo of Miss Wes we mentioned: Miss WONDER WOMAN 2.0.
Kim Beaver’s special tribute to me: Cpt. Kiwi saves the day (from tomorrow).
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Nigel and I recorded live on Pride 48 Saturday night, and this is the recording of that show. It’s a different kind of podcast, and we had a lot of fun.
I’ll be live-streaming again on Pride 48 at 4AM EDT (USA) today, Sunday, June 28. You can see the complete schedule at pride48.com, and you can change the times listed to your local time zone.
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Pride48 Schedule this is the schedule for the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend, on now.
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This weekend I’ll be podcasting live as part of Pride 48, a weekend-long podcasting extravaganza lasting until Sunday evening (US time). It’s being held as part of the celebrations of Gay and Lesbian Pride, which is this weekend.
My shows will be at 7pm tonight, Saturday, NZ time, and the second one will be tomorrow, Sunday, at 8pm NZ time. I’ll be recording to tonight’s and will post it as a podcast episode, and may do the same with Sunday’s.
For a complete schedule (which can be adjusted to local time), you can go to Pride 48.com, where there’s also a chatroom function.
Today I talk first about a couple expat-related things, and I share one of the biggest realities of being an expat. Then, it’s the main topic—talking about some of the things we have/don’t have in New Zealand vs. the US. That means I can tell you more about life in New Zealand. Comments let me give some updates on Pride 48.
I will be live-streaming on Pride 48 at 3AM EDT (USA) Saturday, June 27 and again 4AM EDT (USA) Sunday, June 28. If you go to http://pride48.com/ShowSchedule.aspx you can see the complete schedule, and even change the times listed to your local time zone.
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Pride48 the schedule for the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend at the end of June.
NZ is number one among (some) expats
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Jason’s special days are just fun ones today—nothing too serious, which is good, because we start today with a real nutcase and I follow that with something from another. This leads to a discussion of extremists, both on the left and the right. How does extremism relate to terrorism? One of the extremist groups we talk about is in trouble in Australia. We also talk about the influence of the right wing media. There’s also some New Zealand political news this week!
After the discussion, we have comments on our previous episode. That raises topics we discuss. Finally, Arthur provides an update on swine flu in New Zealand.
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Viola Gopher Count
More about the Gopher Count
Juhannusaatto (Midsummer Eve)
Prayers of Hate From Rightwing Pulpits
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I finally have my schedule for Pride 48! I have a special announcement about that, too. After that, I have updates about stuff I’ve talked about before, including one where you hear about a super-secret test website. I have a Jake story, too. I have a few words to say about podcasters, then it’s on to a special feature: Another Last Word for the Week.
I will be live streaming on Pride 48 at 3AM EST (USA) Saturday, June 27. That’s 2AM Chicago time, Midnight Pacific time, 7pm Auckland, 5pm Sydney and 8am London.
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Pride48 the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend at the end of June.
If pension age stays GST might go to 15 per cent
To the extreme
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I’m podcasting today despite my cold; I’m a giver. Today, I start by talking about swine flu, which is now a very big deal in Australia. Then, I update the story about the alleged “HIV predator”. That lets me mention a couple things about legal stuff in New Zealand. Finally, New Zealand has been ranked the most peaceful nation in the world. A comment, and I’m done.
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The ‘HIV predator’ case: Is it a first?
Why peaceful NZ leads the world
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As always, we begin with Jason’s special days, but today we have a VERY special day! From there, it’s a discussion of the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor. What do we think about the Supreme Court make-up? Arthur watched Faux News, and that relates to the president’s trip to the Mideast. Arthur corrects Faux News, which is easy to do. Arthur has a special adventure to share, one that relates to our previous episode.
After the discussion, we have comments on our previous episode. That raises topics we discuss. Join the discussion!
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National Accordion Awareness Month
Hristo Botev Day
Hristo Botev Day
Tiananmen Square Massacre
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This is my last podcast for May, and we’re about to have a holiday weekend—(Every) Queen’s Birthday. Today I start by telling you about some NZ news, including the arrest of an alleged “HIV predator”. The Prop 8 decision has had some reaction in this part of the world, where the debate is different. Today I also share my feeling on how we move forward.
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Arrested ‘HIV predator’ facing prison
Marriage, Civil Unions and the battle for equality
Aussies debate NZ-style Civil Unions
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I’m optimistic about today’s episode. It begins with some news—both mine and New Zealand’s. The talk of jury service last time generated a few comments, so I researched it a little more and today I tell you more about jury service in New Zealand. Finally, I have a few updates, including one related to Pride 48.
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Harbour Bridge marchers may face fines, charges
Thousands march for Maori voice
The Whole World Is Optimistic, Survey Finds
I was a guest on There Are Some Who Call Me Tim
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We begin with Jason’s special days, but today’s episode is mostly a discussion with our first guest, Peter (aka epilonious). We look at civility on the Internet, the origins and implications of the lack of civility. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, and other political issues come up, too, including how to deal with religious arguments. We wrap up with our advice and strategies for avoiding “uncivility wars” on the Internet.
After the discussion, we have comments on our previous episode. That raises topics we discuss. Join the discussion!
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Victoria Day (Canada)
International Museum Day
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Migrants suffer big losses as law changes.
7 topics to avoid if you don’t want to be a bore
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It’s been nearly two weeks since my last solo podcast, so I thought today I’d update some things. I start by telling you what we did for Mothers’ Day (Fathers’ Day in NZ/Aus is the First Sunday in September). As winter begins, I tell you about news items: First, Auckland was ranked the fourth most liveable city in the world (Kiwis don’t care about that, really). Another survey found New Zealand was the 8th happiest country in the world out of ten. New statistics are out about marriages and civil unions. Who would the New Zealand Prime Minister “turn gay” for?
May is New Zealand Music Month, and if I can locate enough podsafe artists I may put together an episode sometime before the end of the month. At the end of June, I’ll be joining other GLBT podcasters in Pride48 in which we’ll all be doing live-streaming shows over Pride Weekend, starting at 7pm US Eastern Time on June 26. I don’t know what time I’ll be doing the live show, but I’ll let you know. There will also be a live chatroom so you can chat with me and other listeners.
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”We Are 4th!”
We’re number eight! my blog post on the recent survey about New Zealand.
Like a whole other country my blog post on civil unions and the Prime Minister’s “gay choice”.
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Jason’s special days span the globe, but Arthur adds one from space. We begin talking about the flu outbreak, especially how the media did in reporting about it. Was New Zealand’s media coverage any different? From there it’s a discussion of President Obama’s first 100 days, which then leads to a discussion of Arlen Specter changing parties and the two main parties generally. Arthur mentions a podcaster’s challenge, and why the right just doesn’t “get” new media or the Internet Age.
There are extensive comments on the last episode, so we don’t read them all. Instead, we talk about them and the topics they raise. Back in 2 weeks!
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Kite Battles of Hamamstsu
Star Wars Day
Arthur was on an ArcherRadio Group Show: AR912 With British John You Get Egg Roll
Big Fatty issued the challenge on that ArcherRadio Group Show; you can find him at his site.
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I begin today with a bit about swine flu in New Zealand, since it’s been in the news internationally. Then it’s on to a normal topic, one suggested by a listener: How I was able to adapt to New Zealand’s more British-based spelling and word usage. A phone message and written comments finish this episode.
Special note: After I recorded this, three of the Auckland flu cases I mentioned were confirmed as swine flu. There are now fourteen cases of Influenza A in Auckland, one of which is a person on the same flight as the previous 12 cases. There are a further 31 possible cases of Influenza A in New Zealand. Authorities currently have 179 people around the country in quarantine. These numbers will change.
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Today’s special days are a little more sobering than usual, but that changes when we go on to our next subject: Teabagging! Once we stop giggling, we talk about what we think is behind it all. It’s not all a liberal rant. That leads on to the Texas governor suggesting secession. We talk about the right’s pandering to the far right and the right’s sudden rediscovery of the First Amendment. After that, it’s a concrete example of a bailed-out bank doing a number on its customers. Comments on a variety of topics—including a voicemail message! The written comments let us expand on those subjects and discuss others—including one on which we disagree. Back in 2 weeks!
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Armenian Martyrs’ Day
Ramblin’ with Roger
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Easter and our holiday are over, so it’s back to normal. I begin by talking about some useless information about Easter, then a bit about our time off. Then, finally, I tell you a bit about the new Auckland, and that features some special commentary. Be back later this week with a 2Political Podcast.
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‘Star Trek’ on the red carpet post on my blog.
Little Aussie Battler.
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Episode 4 continues our regular schedule of podcasting every other week (the next episode will be the week of April 20). After special news, we talk about President Obama’s trip to Europe. That leads to a wide-ranging discussion of international relations before we move on to talk about the auto industry. That leads to a concrete example of why it’s so important to the world that the US fixes its economy and gets credit flowing again. Comments on a variety of topics round out this episode. Back in 2 weeks!
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Spiritual/Shouter Baptist Liberation Day
Origins of Spiritual/Shouter Baptist Liberation Day
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What do Kiwis think of their lives? A new government survey tells us. I also tell you about a kind of unusual topic for me. But I start today with an update on my podcasting schedule as well as a couple of life updates. You can find out the time in New Zealand on my site! Be back on Wednesday (NZ time) with a 2Political Podcast.
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From top to bottom Kiwis say life is good.
Coincidence of baptisms post on my blog.
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