How DOGE Left Mohammad Halimi’s Life in Tatters
Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U.S.-funded nonprofit.ProPublica
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Microsoft Removed WMR Headset Support? No Problem!
In late 2024 Microsoft removed support for WMR (Windows Mixed Reality), and they didn’t just cease development. As of Windows 11 version 24H2, headsets like the HP Reverb and others by Acer, Samsung, Lenovo, and Dell stopped working at all. But the good news is developer [Matthieu Bucchianeri] created the Oasis driver for Windows Mixed Reality which allows WMR headsets (and their controllers) to work again.
Oasis is available as a free download from Steam and involves a few specific setup steps in order to get working, but once the headset and controllers are unlocked and room setup is complete, the hardware will be usable again. Note that while SteamVR is handy, one’s headset and controllers are not actually tied to SteamVR. Any VR application that uses OpenVR or OpenXR should work.
It’s an extremely well-documented project, and anyone willing to read and follow a short list of directions should be off to the races in no time.
Now that there’s a way for folks to dust off their WMR hardware and get back in the game, it’s a good time to mention that if you have ever suffered from VR sickness, we’ve covered ways to help deal with and adapt to it.
Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 11 U.N. workers
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for their 'immediate and unconditional release.'The Japan Times
We should have the ability to run any code we want on hardware we own
Link: hugotunius.se/2025/08/31/what-…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
What Every Argument About Sideloading Gets Wrong
Refuting the common and flawed argument ofhugotunius.se
📻 Tocando agora na Rádio Aconchego:
>>> 🎵 Lula Queiroga; Marcelo Falcao - A Ponte | <faixa: Lista Geral>
⏭️ Na sequência:
>>> 🎵 Anelis Assumpção- Feat : Iara Rennó - Sangue Mioma | <faixa: Lista Geral>
📡 Rádio 24h no Ar em: fm.radioaconchego.org
#radio #comunitaria #aconchego
#musica
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is hitting new levels! This is absolutely gorgeous! 10/10 would hang it on my wall ^_^
(yellow is my favourite colour)
Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel to lead 4-part series on the Antichrist
A California nonprofit is set to host an off-the-record lecture series featuring billionaire investor Peter Thiel on the biblical figure of the AntichristCP Staff (The Christian Post)
#Florida may lose $218M on empty 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown
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Instead of reforming the police force, the government — along with the parliament — is revising the Criminal Code in a way that risks turning the police into a superpower institution within the criminal justice system.Under the drafted revision, the police investigators can supervise other investigators, such as Civil Servant Investigators and other Specific Investigators. It opens doors for interference and challenges other enforcement bodies.
The draft also grants the police authority to carry out various coercive measures, threatening the rights of every citizen.
Revision of the Criminal Procedure Code Requires Maturity and Public Participation
The rapid action of the Indonesian House of Representatives in discussing the Draft Criminal Procedure Code has sparked controversy in society.Tim Harian Kompas (PT Kompas Media Nusantara)
Question for mastodon machinists:
This lathe is for sale locally and a couple of my friends are trying to figure out what this attachment with the pair of rollers on the back of the lathe does. None of us have ever seen anything like it.
Do you know what it is?
If you don't know, that's fine. You don't have to make wild-ass guesses.
Hungary continues to veto Ukraine's accession to #EU, negotiations. Hungary the poorest and most corrupt nation is Europe due to Kurwas that heel to russian war criminals.
As an EU member, #Hungary has veto power over further progress. What a disgrace to the people of Hungary. Arrest Orban for corruption.
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#Ukraine #europeanunion #europe
Hungary continues to veto Ukraine's accession to EU, negotiations
As an EU member, Hungary has veto power over further progress.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
#writing #solarpunk #hopepunk #climatechange
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"Hope I have long argued, is not an emotion; it is a commitment to not give up, to keep looking for possibilities, to remain resolute in the face of uncertainty and even danger and devastation, to remember we make the future in the present." — Solnit
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We Were Made for This
Twenty years ago, on August 29, 2005, a huge hurricane hit the Gulf Coast. New Orleans's levees failed, as had been predicted, and much of the city went underwater.Rebecca Solnit (Meditations in an Emergency)
Marine Le Pen seizes her moment to shake France
https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-national-rally-francois-bayrou-france-no-confidence-vote/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Marine Le Pen seizes her moment to shake France
Undeterred by her ban on running for political office, the far-right leader is out to bring down the government and press for new elections.Marion Solletty (POLITICO)
China’s Private Factory Gauge Surprises by Returning to Growth
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-01/china-s-private-factory-gauge-surpriss-by-returning-to-expansion?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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artist: Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894
source: National Portrait Gallery
notes: The Frederick Hill Meserve Collection comprises more than five thousand […]
#Art #Design #Museum #Gallery #MastodonArt #MastoArt #Culture #Random
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"The Trump administration is on the verge of squandering this hard-won strategic advantage in pursuit of short-term profit, which would cost the United States dearly down the road."
The latest from Chris McGuire and Oren Cass: wapo.st/46bttPG
Ein neuer Blogbeitrag wurde in unserer Galaxie veröffentlicht: '„Ein gut durchgekauter Sporttag“'
Link: lunaria-galaxie.de/blog/ein-gu…
#Forum #Community #Blog #Spiele #Radio
„Ein gut durchgekauter Sporttag“ - Lunaria-Galaxie Blog
Überraschend fit fühlte ich mich am Samstagmorgen, nachdem ich es verbaselt hatte, am Freitagabend einen Schlusspunkt zu setzen. Erst nach drei kam ich ins Bett. Manchmal sind vier bis fünf Stunden Schlaf einfach zu wenig. – Wer hat eigentlich das Mälunaria-galaxie.de
Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/1/clashes-in-australias-melbourne-as-thousands-rally-against-immigration?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration
Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to ‘mass migration’.Al Jazeera
How Moscow & Roman Empire United Against Poland & Lithuania
No matter the political conflicts, Russians have always been and will remain Europeans, even if some find this inconvenient.Arina YANGANAEVA (Oriental Review)
Afghanistan Hit By 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Near Pakistan Border
https://www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2025-08-31/a-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-southeastern-afghanistan-near-the-pakistan-border?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Explore more! Don't outsource to #AI. #VivaldiBrowser. #internet #webbrowser #browser #technology
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Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.youtube.com
JVC TD-W10 stereo cassette deck.
Hoping this is the last deck I buy for a while. My other “great deals” from Craigslist and eBay all came with gremlins. This one was professionally serviced, which matters with tape gear. Belts, idlers, pinch rollers, and tired caps are routine failure points, so a bench check and fresh parts save you from a lot of pain later. 
Why the TD-W10? It’s a mid-80s dual deck with proper tape chops: supports normal, chrome, and metal; frequency response up to ~16 kHz on metal; wow and flutter under 0.08 percent. Dolby B on this unit. In short, a competent vintage transport built for real recording and dubbing.  
And yeah, I’d buy new if new were good. It isn’t. Modern “brand-new” decks like TEAC’s AD-850 spec at 0.25 percent wow and flutter and only 50–12,000 Hz on chrome and normal. That’s entry level by 90s standards. The TEAC is handy for USB and CD, but for tape fidelity it’s a step down.   
So the plan is simple. Get one solid, serviced 80s deck and stop auditioning duds. Vintage mechanics plus low wow and decent Dolby beats the plasticky new stuff every time. If you’re taping mixes instead of just playing pre-recorded cassettes, a better-spec’d deck pays off fast. 
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So I wrote a wee thing for the local paper:
#Melbourne #HobsonsBay #Council #Budgets #Funding #Roads #Community #Poverty #Environment
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The Ledger of Our Lives: The Hobsons Bay Blues | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
When Hobsons Bay resident Jason Goroncy received council’s ’Budget at a Glance’ flyer in his letterbox, he was moved to put pen to paper and write a playful response in the form of a poem.jimjin (Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay)
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Trump Eyes Chicago Policing, Xi-Modi Talks in China, More
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-09-01/trump-eyes-chicago-policing-xi-modi-talks-in-china-more?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Ich hatte heute von länger schlafen gesprochen …. 3.40 Uhr ist es definitiv nicht 😫
Aber wenigstens stimmt der Beat 🤘
Das Video zeigt eine Szene auf einer Bühne, die sich in einer Außeneinrichtung befindet, wahrscheinlich während einer Konzertveranstaltung. Es beginnt mit zwei Männern: einer in einem hellen Hemd und dunklen Hosen, der eine Kopfhörer- und Mikrofonanlage trägt, und der andere in einem schwarzen Anzug. Der Mann in der hellen Hemd steht im Vordergrund und schaut nach links, während der Mann in der schwarzen Kleidung ein Gitarrengehäuse trägt und ebenfalls nach links blickt. Im Hintergrund sind Geräte und Ausrüstung zu sehen, die auf eine Bühnenaufbauphase hinweisen.
Der Mann in der hellen Hemd bewegt sich leicht und schaut nach links, während der Mann in der schwarzen Kleidung weiterhin das Gitarrengehäuse trägt. Der Hintergrund zeigt eine Bühne mit Ausrüstung und einigen Bäumen, was auf eine Außeneinrichtung hinweist.
Der Mann in der hellen Hemd geht auf die Bühne zu, wo ein Schlagzeug steht, und setzt sich auf den Stuhl. Er beginnt, auf dem Schlagzeug zu spielen, während er die Kopfhörer- und Mikrofonanlage trägt. Der Hintergrund bleibt dunkel, und die Bühne ist mit Schlagzeuginstrumenten ausgestattet.
Das Video zeigt den Mann in der hellen Hemd, der konzentriert auf dem Schlagzeug spielt. Er bewegt sich rhythmisch und spielt mit Fokus und Engagement. Die Kopfhörer- und Mikrofonanlage bleibt sichtbar, und der Hintergrund bleibt dunkel, was die Aufmerksamkeit auf den Schlagzeuger lenkt.
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Perché non l ha messo a Rimini dai cattorazzisti?? Tanto per ribadire la laicità dello Stato.
Servile..
The issues of organizing the management and coordination of the CSTO CRRF Command were worked out during the trainings in the Republic of Belarus
OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger will visit the CSTO Secretariat and take part in the meeting of the Permanent Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organizationen.odkb-csto.org
#alcohol #alcoholawareness #alcoholichelp #Alcoholimetro #alcoholic #beer #bilingual #bilingualismo #English #addicition #addiction #AddictionRecovery #Blog #Blogger #Blogging #Blogs #BloggingTips #blogsocialtv
I Drunk Liquor Too Much Recently.
Yesterday, there is a festival of 24 Hour TV in Kotodai Park. So I went to Kotodai Park, and drunk beer too much. I drew a blank in the nigh...SPIRIT (Blogger)
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Elecciones para gobernador: el oficialismo de los hermanos Valdés consigue mantenerse en el poder de Corrientes
Se presentaron siete fórmulas para la gobernación y la renovación de bancas en la legislatura provincial. Voces de protagonistas de una jornada que puede resultar un termómetro político de cara a las próximas elecciones en provincia de Buenos Aires.
Con los primeros datos oficiales, el oficialismo de Corrientes, ganaba en primera vuelta de la mano de los hermanos Valdés, Gustavo, actual mandatario provincial, y Juan Pablo, candidato a sucederlo por Vamos Corrientes. Con bastante diferencia quedaban el peronista Martín “Tincho” Ascúa (Limpiemos Corrientes), intendente de Paso de los Libres, como el exgobernador Ricardo Colombi (Encuentro por Corrientes) aparecen peleando para entrar al balotaje.
El otro dato sobresaliente de estas elecciones es el lejano cuarto lugar para la La Libertad Avanza que llevaba a Lisandro Almirón como candidato.
Poco después de las 21, Colombi reconoció la derrota: “Nosotros felicitamos a todos los que nos han acompañado, a todos nuestros militantes, a nuestros dirigentes, nuestros punteros, aquellos que confiaron en nosotros. El ciudadano decidió. Hay que respetar esa decisión. Somos demócratas, nos criamos en la democracia y por lo tanto, felicitaciones a todos los que han concurrido a emitir su voto y fundamentalmente a los que nos acompañaron a nosotros, a la otra fuerza política”, dijo.
La victoria de Valdés sumará impulso a la alianza de los gobernadores que intentan armar un camino alternativo entre el kirchnerismo y la La Libertad Avanza. A Corrientes viajaron el gobernador de Mendoza, Alfredo Cornejo, y el chaqueño Leandro Zdero, quienes junto a Maximiliano Pullaro (Santa Fe), Carlos Sadir (Jujuy), Ignacio Torres (Chubut) y el exgobernador cordobés Juan Schiaretti buscan pavimentar el camino del medio.
Este domingo, Corrientes celebró las elecciones para definir la gobernación y parte de la Legislatura provincial, además de autoridades municipales en 73 distritos. En total, se renovarán 15 bancas en la Cámara de Diputados y 5 en el Senado provincial. De los más de 950 mil correntinos están habilitados para votar, votó poco más del 70% del padrón. Aunque baja, la participación fue mayor de lo que ocurrió en Santa Fe, cuando sólo fueron a las urnas menos de la mitad del padrón.
Como ocurre a nivel nacional, la elección del gobernador también incluye la posibilidad de una doble vuelta o balotaje. Para evitarlo y llevarse la gobernación, el candidato más votado debe haber ganado por más del 45% de los votos o tener más del 40% y una distancia mayor a los 10 puntos con su competidor más cercano. Esto es lo que todavía está en discusión. Mientras los Valdés aseguran haber ganado en primera vuelta, Ascúa y Colombi pelean por haber entrado al balotaje.
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En los comicios correntinos compitieron siete fórmulas por la gobernación: Valdés impulsa la figura de su hermano Juan Pablo, acompañado en el frente oficialista Vamos Corrientes por Néstor Pedro Braillard Poccard, actual vicegobernador.
El mandatario correntino no puede ir por la reelección, ya que fue electo en ese cargo por dos períodos consecutivos, pero participará en la elección como cabeza de lista en la categoría de senadores provinciales.
El cierre de campaña de la alianza oficialista contó con el respaldo de los gobernadores de Santa Fe, Maximiliano Pullaro, y el candidato a diputado nacional por Córdoba Juan Schiaretti.
En la vereda de enfrente, el peronismo espera recuperar terreno en tierras correntinas con la figura de Martín “Tincho” Ascúa, intendente de Paso de los Libres y quien estará secundado por César Daniel Lezcano.
El candidato del PJ llega con el respaldo de la ex presidenta Cristina Kirchner, quien formó parte de la presentación de la candidatura de Ascúa, en lo que fue su último acto partidario antes de la sentencia por la causa Vialidad.
Según indicaron fuentes del kirchnerismo a la Agencia Noticias Argentinas, el peronismo local apunta en esta elección a dos objetivos: ingresar en una eventual segunda vuelta, fijada para el 21 de septiembre, y recuperar para ese espacio ciudades grandes como Corrientes capital y Mercedes.
Por su parte, La Libertad Avanza (LLA) apostó por presentar candidato propio en esa provincia e impulsa la figura del diputado Claudio Lisandro Almirón junto a Evelyn Karsten; mientras que Encuentro por Corrientes (ECO), promueve al ex gobernador Ricardo Colombi y Martín Barrionuevo.
En algunos municipios, entre ellos, Corrientes, Goya, Paso de los Libres, Santo Tomé, Curuzú Cuatiá, Bella Vista y Mercedes, se elegirán también intendentes, viceintendentes y concejales.
La participación proyectada muestra cierta incertidumbre en el electorado, con estimaciones de ausentismo superiores a la media histórica, lo que podría influir en el resultado final.
El operativo electoral cuenta con la participación de fuerzas de seguridad provinciales y nacionales, mientras que el escrutinio provisorio comenzará luego del cierre de los comicios, a las 18.
Voces de la jornada
El candidato a gobernador por Corrientes del peronismo, Martín “Tincho” Ascúa, votó hoy y pidió a la ciudadanía concurrir a las urnas.
“Que la gente participe, porque es el día para cambiar la historia de Corrientes”, aseguró el postulante del PJ, que tiene expectativas de ingresar en el balotaje con el candidato del oficialismo Juan Pablo Valdés.
Luego de sufragar, el intendente de Paso de los Libres consideró que “la gente está enojada con la política, pero es la única forma que la gente cambie su realidad, yendo a votar y elegir sus candidatos”.
“En general hay mucha participación, espero que así sea”, agregó Ascúa en declaraciones a la prensa.
El candidato a gobernador por La Libertad Avanza, Lisandro Almirón, votó hoy en la elección que elige autoridades en la provincia de Corrientes, y cuestionó el sistema electoral provincial por su falta de “transparencia y confiabilidad”.
“Hubo demoras innecesarias al inicio de los comicios que generaron malestar en los votantes. Este tipo de situaciones deben corregirse, porque la democracia se fortalece con reglas claras y con el respeto al tiempo de todos los ciudadanos”, sostuvo, tras emitir su sufragio en la Escuela Normal “Dr. Juan Pujol” acompañado por su familia.
En la misma línea, reafirmó: “Critico el sistema electoral de Corrientes que es muy complejo para el electorado. No es transparente ni da confiabilidad. Debe ser transparente para todos.”
Por su parte, el gobernador de Corrientes, Gustavo Valdés, votó y se mostró confiado en que los resultados favorecerán a su hermano y candidato del oficialismo, Juan Pablo Valdés.
Además, repudió los episodios de violencia que sufrieron la secretaria general de la Presidencia, Karina Milei, y el candidato a gobernador por La Libertad Avanza, el diputado Lisandro Almirón, durante una recorrida de campaña por las calles de la capital correntina.
“Es lamentable los hechos de violencia que estamos viviendo”, sentenció.
“Las manifestaciones deben ser pacificas, hemos tenido muchas, fue un forcejeo. Ellos pidieron que la Policía de la Provincia no esté”, afirmó desde la Escuela Sarmiento, y aclaró: “Nosotros decimos que no. La violencia se emana desde el Poder Ejecutivo”.
Por su parte, calificó la jornada electoral como “un día especial”, y convocó a la ciudadanía a votar pese a las alertas por mal clima. “Los correntinos están eligiendo gobernador, es un día especial, esperamos que venga la mayor cantidad de gente posible de manera tal de que podamos expresarnos en las urnas”, afirmó.
“Las expectativas son muy buenas”, admitió, en referencia a su hermano, Juan Pablo Valdés, quien se encamina a ser electo esta tarde, y pese a las denuncias por irregularidades de La Libertad Avanza, aclaró: “Hubo demoras naturales, ausencias de presidentes de mesa, pero están las 100% de urnas en las provincias según los detalles de la Policía”.
Por último, denunció campaña sucia de parte de la oposición, y remarcó que su espacio pregonó la asistencia a los comicios. “Tuvimos una campaña política muy sucia, nunca tuve memoria de una así, pero ojalá en el futuro eso pueda cambiar”, concluyó.
MU con información de la agencia NA
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> Moving Radio New Zealand's "centre of gravity" to Auckland is an ill-considered strategy.
I had the same concerns based on my first impressions. But after listening to the interview with Paul Thompson on yesterday's edition of MediaWatch;
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/…
... it doesn't sound like the plan is for RNZ to become "Auckland-centric". Just to focus for a while on making sure it's serving the needs of (50+) radio listeners in Tamaki Makaurau.
#podcasts #RNZ #mediawatch
RNZ’s push to stop the slide on air, rude words OK
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> But what about Christchurch? Tauranga? Dunedin? Nelson?
What about Palmerston North? Napier? New Plymouth? Whangarei? All of which are bigger than Nelson. Not to mention Hamilton, which is now our 4th biggest city by some measures, with roughly double the population of Dunedin.
I agree public media needs to be a voice for areas commercial media ignore. But based on stats from Wikipedia You have to add together the next 11 largest cities to top the population of Tamaki Makaurau, so ...
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> Unlike television, radio can originate its broadcasts from anywhere with minimal expense
Both can do this. But with a broad range of quality in the outputs, depending on the recording gear used, the skills of the operators, and the suitability of the space for recording. See the difference between NewHub and Stuff's news on TV3. With all due respect to Stuff, I've seen better production values on YT-only "news" channels.
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Recording shows broadcast live from a professional radio studio results in an audio file. Recording myself reading my blog posts in my bedroom also results in an audio file. But even though these 2 things can be functionally reduced to the same kind of technical artifact, that doesn't mean listening to them creates the same experience.
If it did, I could podcasting all my blog posts and get the same half a million listener numbers as RNZ does ; )
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Radio NZ are really in stupid mode.
They make a bunch of pretty dumb decisions in an effort to increase their audience share.
Those measures have the opposite effect.
So they do more of the thing.
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Former RNZ National addict here. I hate commercial radio and waffling presenters so RNZ was my companion, at home, in the car, everywhere. For fifty years.
Morning Report led the news agenda, regularly broke stories and RNZ was the gold standard of authoritative sources.
As the media world shattered and diversified, RNZ gradually became less Kim Hill and more Jim Mora, cutting edge became the radio equivalent of squashy blancmange and I stopped listening in 2020.
Now I stream BBC Radio 4 when I need a radio fix. They're not perfect but they're less annoying than RNZ.
How could RNZ win back listeners? For a start, bring back intelligent interviews - not Wallace fucking Chapman dominating every conversation or yet more blathering from Jesse Mulligan.
In depth analysis should provide insight -- not inane "Let us know what you think" appeals to listeners.
Stop trying to compete with Mike Hosking and the anger merchants -- there is still a market for intelligent radio.
Now becoming more Auckland-centric? RNZ has misplaced its niche.
@zl2tod @leighelse
#NZ #RNZ
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All of that.
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Gavin Ellis knows what he's talking about.
"He (Sutherland) says the focus should be on the 50-69 age group for RNZ National but I go further. The focus should be on the 50 to death age group."
From one who ticks the '70-death' box, thank you Gavin.
"No more trying to beat commercial radio at its own game, producing television without the pictures, and placing undue emphasis on reporters’ own opinions."
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RNZ National may have the circuit breaker it sorely needs. - Knightly Views with Gavin Ellis
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@BobLefridge @zl2tod I think they have it all wrong. Rather than centralise on Auckland they should regionalise.
Bring the YA network thing. With stations based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Giving local news breakouts and taking a RNZ National feed for news and other programme content.
Imagine a station where you could broadcast the "Meet The Candidates" event at the local town hall, and coverage of regional events.
Forget trying to beat the commercial stations at their own game, invent a new one by claiming back the old one.
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> stations based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Giving local news breakouts and taking a RNZ National feed for news and other programme content
Couldn't agree more. I said something very similar about TVNZ last year;
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TV can't compete with online video, whether hosted or livestreamed, by trying to be more like it. It has to lean into the things it can do that they can't.
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A Future for Television in Aotearoa?
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@lightweight @zl2tod @BobLefridge
The sad irony of RNZ’s decision to broaden its appeal to a younger and more diverse audience is it has not only failed to attract a larger more diverse audience but in its dumbing down of content has lost a very large number of loyal listeners.
What I really don’t understand is why this was even considered an important priority considering RNZ is not a commercial broadcaster chasing ratings or advertising revenue. It may well come down to budget cuts. High quality journalism comes at a cost whereas cheap and cheerful delivers exactly what it says on the package.
Strypey
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@jeremy_pm
> is it has not only failed to attract a larger more diverse audience
Not true across RNZ services as a whole. They've massively grown audiences for their website, podcasts, web video, etc.
> dumbing down of content
IMHO that's more perception than reality.
@lightweight @leighelse @zl2tod @BobLefridge
Strypey
in reply to Strypey • • •(2/2)
@jeremy_pm
> [RNZ] has lost a very large number of loyal listeners.
The only number that declined -a bit - was (broadcast only?) live radio listening. From a lockdown-era high. It's grown again in the latest stats. But it's hovered around half a million for years.
But really how many people under 50 own an AM/FM radio receiver and listen to it regularly? Even if you include listening live via the website, or some app, how many of us listen to anything in realtime?
JeremyJupiterJones
in reply to Strypey • • •@strypey
That's the wonderful thing about opinions, anyone can have them and it seems to me RNZ has adopted a passion for opinions.
@lightweight @leighelse @zl2tod @BobLefridge