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Simon Gault with some brunch making tips
August 27, 2022 21:40 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWell-known master chef and now food importer Simon Gault has some tips about making a great brunch including a perfectly poached egg.
Mediawatch for 28 August 2022
August 27, 2022 21:08 - 41 minutes - 38 MBPushback on public media legislation; Guy Williams - comedian caught up in current affairs; radio interview opportunities for PM go begging.
Calling home from Lexington, Kentucky
August 27, 2022 20:25 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBStuart Muir lives in Lexington, Kentucky, the horse capital of the world, and Stuart's a farrier at the world-famous, world-leading, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Stuart is this week's Calling Home guest.
Wrap of the All Blacks vs Argentina match
August 27, 2022 20:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MBRNZ's Clay Wilson was at the AB's vs Pumas match. He joins Jim for a break down of the game.
Wrap of the All Blacks vs Argentina match
August 27, 2022 20:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MBRNZ's Clay Wilson was at the AB's vs Pumas match. He joins Jim for a break down of the game.
Good Question - handwashing
August 20, 2022 23:50 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBDr Mark Thomas from Auckland University explains the science behind good handwashing.
Antonius Wiehler - glutamate and tiredness
August 20, 2022 23:29 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDr Antonius Wiehler is a cognitive neuroscientist at Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital in France, and thinks he and his colleagues may have an answer about being mentally tired.
Auckland Writers Festival Director Anne O'Brien
August 20, 2022 23:06 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe annual Auckland Writers Festival is upon us, Waituhi o Tamaki, one of the best-attended festivals in the world, and on Festival Director Anne O'Brien talks to Jim.
Anne Perrottet on raising 13 children
August 20, 2022 22:21 - 29 minutes - 27 MBAustralian Anne Perrottet is a counsellor with a number of degrees to her name, based these days in the U.S. Her husband John worked for the World Bank, he's a financial consultant. She's also raised 13 children.
Mandy Hagstrom - When's the best time to exercise?
August 20, 2022 22:06 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBExercise is important, but when to do it? It depends on what you need exercise to do for you. Dr Mandy Hagstrom is a New Zealander at the University of NSW, she's an exercise scientist whose work focuses on resistance training. S
Andrea Sheardown - Refusing to give up
August 20, 2022 21:38 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAndrea Sheardown found a new way of living after being told she hardly any time left. She talks to Jim about her next challenge and what happened 7 years ago when she was told she only had six weeks to live.
Mediawatch for 21 August 2022
August 20, 2022 21:08 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBDr Sharma's political drama played out in the press; media zero in on candidates from the fringes; 'Fire and Fury' confronts conundrum of how to cover conspiracists.
Calling Home with Don McGlashan
August 20, 2022 20:35 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBCalling Home this morning, a very familiar name, and voice Don McGlashan. He's calling home from Canada where he lives with his wife Canadian, Ann Macdonell, Director of Library Advancement at Simon Fraser University.
The Ukranian resistance fighter vs Anthony Joshua
August 20, 2022 20:23 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAn intriguing boxing contest is on this morning in Saudi Arabia, the rematch between the UK's Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk from Ukraine. Kevin Barry talks to Jim.
Is there a recession looming?
August 20, 2022 20:14 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBThere was interesting and much-discussed opinion from Westpac this past week about how the New Zealand economy won't enter a recession. Jim talks to Jeffrey Halley about the latest economic data.
The life and times of Richard E Grant
August 14, 2022 04:37 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe actor Richard E Grant is bringing his stage show to New Zealand later this year - An Evening With Richard E. Grant.
Professor Elina Hypponen on new alzheimer's research
August 13, 2022 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBThis week Professor Hypponen talks to Jim about vitamin D and calcium supplements and any links it has to alzheimer's - a query that has come from our listeners.
Elvis Week in Memphis this week
August 13, 2022 22:35 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIt's Elvis Week in Memphis, running till this coming Thursday New Zealand time. Elvis Week 2022 marks the 45th anniversary of Elvis' death. Angie Marchese is in charge of the Graceland archives.
Dr Matthew O.Jackson his latest book
August 13, 2022 22:06 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDr Matthew O. Jackson is a Professor of Economics at Stanford. Dr Jackson talks to Jim about the research which concluded that having wealthy friends in childhood boosts your income when you grow up.
Networks key to future income, says study
August 13, 2022 22:06 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDr Matthew O. Jackson is a Professor of Economics at Stanford. Dr Jackson talks to Jim about the research which concluded that having wealthy friends in childhood boosts your income when you grow up.
Mediawatch for 14 August 2022
August 13, 2022 21:08 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMedia pile pressure on over MPs misbehaviour and mis-steps; political post-mortems and lessons from the past; punching above our Commonwealth weight?
Marc Hinton live from South Africa on the ABs Springbok clash
August 13, 2022 20:45 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThey call it the Cauldron of South African rugby, Ellis Park in Johannesburg, and this morning the All Blacks faced the Springboks in their second Rugby Championship clash of 2022. Marc Hinton joins Jim from Johannesburg.
Author Philip Short on his book 'Putin - His Life and Times'
August 13, 2022 20:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPhilip Short's book is big, six centimetres thick, but its subject matter is big, too. It's Putin - His Life and Times. Philip is a British journalist and author. He joins Jim to talk about his latest book.
Author Philip Short on his book "Putin - His Life and Times"
August 13, 2022 20:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPhilip Short's book is big, six centimetres thick, but its subject matter is big, too. It's Putin - His Life and Times. Philip is a British journalist and author. He joins Jim to talk about his latest book.
Author Philip Short on his book "Putin - His Life and Times."
August 13, 2022 20:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPhilip Short's book is big, six centimetres thick, but its subject matter is big, too. It's Putin - His Life and Times. Philip is a British journalist and author. He joins Jim to talk about his latest book.
The Edinburgh festival kicks off
August 06, 2022 23:40 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOne of the world's great annual events is underway, has been since Friday, the Edinburgh Festival. It includes the Edinburgh Fringe and the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Kiwi soprano Marla Kavanaugh is performing there.
The truth about nutrition
August 06, 2022 23:25 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMany pieces of research come out about nutrition. Some contradict previous research, others may make claims that are fascinating, but are they right? We want to scrutinise some new findings under the microscope this morning with Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University. We take notice of these when they're reported in media, especially if the claims are a bit out of the ordinary.
Link between Alzheimer’s and viruses questioned
August 06, 2022 23:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBCan Alzheimer’s be triggered by common viruses like shingles and chickenpox. Professor John Fraser, the Dean of Medical & Health Sciences at Auckland University talks to Jim.
Can alzheimers be triggered by viruses?
August 06, 2022 23:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBCan ALZHEIMERS be triggered by common viruses like shingles and chickenpox. Professor John Fraser, the Dean of Medical & Health Sciences at Auckland University talks to Jim.
Ron Howard on 13 Lives
August 06, 2022 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBMovie director, the former child star Ron Howard on his new movie, 13 LIVES, shot on the Gold Coast of Australia.
Calling Home from Chile
August 06, 2022 22:35 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBChile's going through a time of transition at the moment as liberal elements in society try to change a constitution which was the legacy of the former dictator Augusto Pinochet. Julian lives just outside the capital, Santiago. It's inland, although within reach of beaches, and for tourists it's also easily within reach of skiing resorts and some top international vineyards. After growing up in Palmerston North where both his parents taught at Massey, his own tertiary qualifications afte...
DNA to solve history mysteries!
August 06, 2022 22:05 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis coming week the Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group are running a Family History Expo, to be shortly followed by the Christchurch City Libraries later this month. Mia Bennett's speaking at them.
Daddys choreographer Paul Jukes
August 06, 2022 21:37 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Outta Puff Daddys (OPD), a dance crew from Brighton in the UK have had renewed success online. They've been going for 10 years now, and their fame has gradually spread, rather than busting out, around the world.
Mediawatch for 7 August 2022
August 06, 2022 21:08 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe cost of living cash controversy; calls for action over malicious misinformation - and the government review already underway.
Selina Goddard live from Birmingham
August 06, 2022 20:45 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBSo much coverage of the Games in Birmingham, but last week we chatted with Selina Goddard our lawn bowler, who has been less visible. We catch up with her.
What life is like as a young struggling creative
August 06, 2022 20:37 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBDominic Hoey is a poet, he's an author and a playwright based in Auckland. His debut novel Iceland was a local bestseller, and long-listed for the Ockham Book Award. He uses art, yoga and meditation to help with their mental health.
What is life like on struggle street for the young and creative
August 06, 2022 20:29 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBThere's many tales of struggle street for the young and creative. Research NZ set out to find out more about this past week. Its managing partner Emanuel Kalafatelis talks to Jim.
Hammer throw Silver medallist
August 06, 2022 20:18 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBThe women's Hammer Throw final has concluded this morning our time in Birmingham, with Julia Ratcliffe defending her Commonwealth Games title. And she has won Silver. Julia talks to Jim.
Looking at the ABs losing streak and what the future holds
August 06, 2022 20:10 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThe greatest rivalry in rugby history was revived this morning. It ended with Springbok victory over the All Blacks - 26 points to 10.
Dr Sam Vaknin - the global narcissist database
July 30, 2022 23:36 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBDr Sam Vaknin is an expert on the narcissism and also been clinically diagnosed as a narcissist himself, so he's got some good insights to share, and to beware of. Dr Vaknin speaks to Jim.
Massive uncontrolled re-entry happening today
July 30, 2022 23:06 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBOn Aerospace.org this is being called a "massive uncontrolled re-entry". It's happening today. It's a 23-metric-ton Chinese rocket booster, coming down from space, 53 metres long, and where will it land no-one knows, although there is projected tracking excluding areas of the globe, as usual. Dr Jan Eldridge is associate professor and HOD for Physics at the University of Auckland, and an expert in Astrophysics, he talks to Jim.
Massive uncontrolled re-entry of rocket booster happening today
July 30, 2022 23:06 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBOn Aerospace.org this is being called a "massive uncontrolled re-entry". Dr Jan Eldridge is associate professor and HOD for Physics at the University of Auckland, and an expert in Astrophysics, he talks to Jim about the event.
Amanda Ripley on fixing the news media
July 30, 2022 22:37 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBAmanda Ripley is both a journalist and a NY Times best-selling author. She talks to Jim about her latest op-ed about the news media and how to fix it.
US correspondent Karen Kasler
July 30, 2022 21:40 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBUS correspondent Karen Kasler talks to Sunday Morning about \ the blue states and red states.
Mediawatch for 31 July 2022
July 30, 2022 21:08 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBRevolt among Greens' grass roots excites media; new public media legislation takes another step; conflict of interest claims; shock of the news - the art of short, sharp theme tunes.
Calling Home from Croatia
July 30, 2022 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MBDavid Howard's coming up on Calling Home, from Croatia, where he met his wife, and has stayed. It's an area with turbulent history, its savage war of independence isn't a distant memory yet.
Are RATs giving us the right results?
July 30, 2022 20:15 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBDoubts have been raised about the efficacy of RAT test brands in Australia, but we've been reassured that the ones here are picking up the new variants. Dr Andrew Read is at Penn State, Pennsylvania State University, he talks to Jim.
The science of feeling good, and new antidepressant research
July 24, 2022 02:40 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBProfessor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington Marc Wilson shares the latest research on what stress does to us and what other issues it might signal.
Memoir of an anthropologist
July 23, 2022 23:25 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe name Higham is highly distinguished in the field of archaeology. Last year we interviewed Oxford University's Professor Tom Higham, originally from Dunedin, on his book How Science is Revealing a New Story of Our Human Origins. Now his dad has a book out too, his memoir. Charles Higham has been an eminent professor of archaeology at Otago, now emeritus, and his new book's called DIGGING DEEP - A Journey into Southeast Asia's past. He's still working at the forefront of discoveries th...
Night-time toilet tips
July 23, 2022 23:06 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBHow do you address the problem many people have, and not just elderly people, of getting up at night to go to the loo?