AmeriNZ 159 – Recovering

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 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.

Links for this episode
The ‘HIV predator’ case: Is it a first?
Why peaceful NZ leads the world
Pride48 the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend at the end of June.

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2PP008 – 05 June 2009

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Arthur

2PP_Album_art_small 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!

Feel free to visit our website, 2political.com, where, you can leave a comment, get the comment line number or our email addresses for the podcast. 2Political episodes will continue to be available through AmeriNZ Podcast for quite awhile, or you can subscribe directly through iTunes (link below), or you can use http://feeds2.feedburner.com/2politicalPodcast.

Back in 2 weeks!

Link for this episode:
National Accordion Awareness Month
Hristo Botev Day
Hristo Botev Day
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Arthur will be part of Pride48, which begins at 7pm Eastern US time on June 26.
Jason’s Blog
AmeriNZ Podcast
Arthur’s AmeriNZ blog

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AmeriNZ 158 – Super Friday

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 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.

Link for this episode
Arrested ‘HIV predator’ facing prison
Marriage, Civil Unions and the battle for equality
Aussies debate NZ-style Civil Unions
Pride48 the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend at the end of June.

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AmeriNZ 157 – Jury’s Out

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 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.

Link for this episode
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
Pride48 the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend next month.

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2PP007 – 19 May 2009

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Arthur

2PP_Album_art_small 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!

Back in 2 weeks!

Link for this episode:
Victoria Day (Canada)
International Museum Day
Check out Peter’s site
Arthur will be part of Pride48, which begins at 7pm Eastern US time on June 26.
Jason’s Blog
Arthur’s AmeriNZ blog

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AmeriNZ 156 – Twice is nice

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Arthur

This is the first time I’ve been able to record two episodes in one week since early April—time for more updates! First, a new law requiring that immigration consultants be licensed has caused problems for some migrants. The Auckland “super city” legislation is now before Parliament. What are the most boring things that people can talk about? I apply it to podcasts. Do I have any listeners in the UK? Phone messages let me expand on topics.

Link for this episode
Migrants suffer big losses as law changes.
7 topics to avoid if you don’t want to be a bore
Pride48 the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend next month.

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AmeriNZ 155 – Today is tomorrow

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 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.

Link for this episode
”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”.
Pride48 the GLBT podcaster live-streaming weekend next month.

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2PP006 – 5 May 2009

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Arthur

2PP_Album_art_small 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!

Link for this episode:

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.
Jason’s Blog
Arthur’s AmeriNZ blog

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AmeriNZ 154 – Adaptation

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 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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AmeriNZ 153 – After the holiday

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 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.

Link for this episode
‘Star Trek’ on the red carpet post on my blog.
Little Aussie Battler.

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Category Archives: Podcast Shownotes

AmeriNZ 159 – Recovering

2PP008 – 05 June 2009

AmeriNZ 158 – Super Friday

AmeriNZ 157 – Jury’s Out

2PP007 – 19 May 2009

AmeriNZ 156 – Twice is nice

AmeriNZ 155 – Today is tomorrow

2PP006 – 5 May 2009

AmeriNZ 154 – Adaptation

AmeriNZ 153 – After the holiday