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Mediawatch for 9 August 2020
August 08, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBMPs on the way out take a swing at the media; Operation Burnham report delivers verdict on 'Hut and Run'; new media campaign for a costly drug
Why the 8-hour workday is an outdated, counterproductive lie
August 08, 2020 20:10 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHow many hours in a typical workday do you work? For many people, it's not even close to eight. Mexico City-based journalist Lizzie Wade believes it's actually impossible for most of us to achieve that.
Calling Home: Christopher Foulkes in Kabul, Afghanistan
August 08, 2020 19:43 - 16 minutes - 15 MBChristopher Foulkes moved to Kabul in 2014 for a five-week assignment, and has been drawn back ever since. Christopher lives in a compound with his co-workers and can only leave in armoured vehicles with bullet-proof glass.
'Investors should always have precious metals in portfolios'
August 08, 2020 19:10 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBThe price of gold has hit US$2000 an ounce for the first time, making it one of the world's best performing assets. OANDA senior market analyst for Asia Pacific Jeffrey Halley joins the show to discuss the situation.
NZ's metalhead, cat-crazy, self-publishing romance queen
August 02, 2020 05:26 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBShe has been legally blind since birth, but that hasn't stopped paranormal romance writer Steff Green (aka Stephanie Holmes) from undertaking a self-publishing career that sees her clear a six-figure salary. Steff is in the Musical Chair.
A love letter to the mighty Mataura River
August 02, 2020 05:05 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBDougal Rillstone's new book, Upstream in the Mataura details his 70-year fascination for the Mataura River - a river that almost claimed his life in the 1970s - from his childhood in Gore through until the present day.
Politicians, journalists rated NZ's least trusted figures
August 02, 2020 02:25 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBResearch NZ's latest survey asked Kiwis to rate their trust and confidence in a number of occupations and professions. The news is good for emergency service workers, but not so good for politicians and members of the fourth estate.
Why the body reacts 'remarkably well' to overeating pizza
August 02, 2020 02:12 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBWe're told from a young age that eating too much food is nothing but bad for you. However, a new study by researchers out of the University of Bath has found that the human body is set up rather well to handle an overindulgence of pizza.
Time appears to be running out for Donald Trump
August 01, 2020 22:50 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBThe Trump campaign now has less than 100 days before election day to change a narrative that has seen president Donald Trump fail the leadership test during the pandemic. US correspondent Karen Kasler is with us to discuss.
Mungo Jerry: Celebrating 50 years of 'In The Summertime'
August 01, 2020 22:36 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBMungo Jerry's 'In The Summertime' is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable summer jams ever recorded. Despite it being winter on this side of the globe at the time, the track also topped the New Zealand charts 50 years ago today.
The global manhunt for the real life Jack Sparrow
August 01, 2020 22:06 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSteven Johnson's new book, Enemy of All Mankind is also a harrowing account of the most dastardly pirate you've probably never heard of, Henry Every, and the brutal lifestyle and appalling existence that pirates really endured.
Landmark research shows what makes a successful relationship
August 01, 2020 21:50 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBThe secret to a successful relationship doesn't come down to who you're with, or your partner's personality traits, but the dynamic you build with them. Professor Samantha Joel joins the show to explain what makes a relationship work.
'There can be no affront to China's national dignity'
August 01, 2020 21:35 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBA research poll has shown that negative views of China are continuing to grow in the U.S. Meanwhile, China's satisfaction with its government continues to grow. China correspondent Nathan van der Klippe is with us from Beijing.
Mediawatch for 2 August 2020
August 01, 2020 21:08 - 44 minutes - 41 MBBold poll claims create confusion; survey of post-Christchurch attack coverage reveals 'unprecedented' response; North & South magazine under new management.
Calling Home: Peap Tarr in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
August 01, 2020 19:45 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBPeap Tarr has called Cambodia home for the last 10 years. Based out of Phnom Penh, Peap and his wife Lisa Mam helped kick start the Cambodian street art scene, and over the years the pair have grown their portfolios hugely.
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
August 01, 2020 19:20 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBOn Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa joins the show from Winton.
Victoria rocked by nearly 50 'mystery' Covid-19 cases
August 01, 2020 19:09 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBHarsh lockdown conditions in Victoria, such as those previously imposed in New Zealand, are set to be announced within days by Premier Daniel Andrews. Australian correspondent Rebekah Holt joins the show from Melbourne.
'Bank of Mum and Dad' putting parents at risk
July 26, 2020 04:11 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBBruce Sheppard is founder and managing partner of accounting firm Gilligan Sheppard. He joins the show to discuss the potential pitfalls of younger people relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a leg-up in the Kiwi property market.
How pandemic and climate change brought down the Roman Empire
July 25, 2020 23:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBPandemics brought down the greatest human empire of all time - who knew? Kyle Harper is the author of The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease and the End of an Empire, which examines the collapse of the Roman Empire through a modern lens.
Stunning late-career revival of Aussie songsmith Russell Morris
July 25, 2020 23:05 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBFifty years ago Russell Morris hit No 1 on the NZ charts with 'Rachel'. His most recent record, Black and Blue Heart, released last year, saw Morris score his highest chart position for a rock album since his debut album in 1971.
The extraordinary story of Nazi evil sewn into family armchair
July 25, 2020 22:34 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWorld War II historian Daniel Lee's new book, The SS Officer's Armchair, came about by chance after he met a woman whose mother had taken an old armchair for reupholstering in Amsterdam. What happened next was truly startling.
Naked and Afraid: New Zealand's Wild Twins push the limits
July 25, 2020 22:04 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Wild Twins have carved a reputation as keen adventurers. But being dropped in the South African wilderness with no food, water, shelter or clothing to film Naked and Afraid challenged the pair's skills and willpower more than ever.
Phil Keoghan redefines toughness with new television series
July 25, 2020 21:37 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBPhil Keoghan grew up in awe of the strength and discipline of his own family members - a lineage that included farmers, gold miners, builders and coal minders. His new series, Tough as Nails is in part a homage to the Keoghans.
Mediawatch for 26 July 2020
July 25, 2020 21:06 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBSudden surge of political scandals pushes bigger issues into the background; ad industry confronts its diversity deficit; Bauer finds buyers - but what next?
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
July 25, 2020 20:40 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAs election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark and Richard Harman offer their thoughts.
Therapy delivered online more effective than face-to-face
July 25, 2020 20:32 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBNew research out of McMaster University has found that cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face. Dr. Zena Samaan is the corresponding author of the study.
Sitting down: why you're doing it all wrong
July 25, 2020 20:10 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBDr. Herman Pontzer has studied the Hadza people and found that the way they rest is different - and they are healthier for it. He says by engaging in more active resting postures while stationary, as the Hadza do, we can boost our longevity.
Calling Home: Peter Spear in Waikoloa, Hawaii
July 25, 2020 19:45 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 2005, Peter Spear and his wife Wendy decided to pack up and head off to Hawaii for a change of pace. The couple only intended to be there a few years, but 15 years later they still love their island life in the small village of Waikoloa.
Australian correspondent 'It's feeling grim here in Melbourne'
July 25, 2020 19:10 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBAustralian correspondent Rebekah Holt joins the show from Melbourne off the back of a week in which Victoria recorded its most deadly day in the Covid-19 pandemic and the overall case load for the state edged closer to the 8000 mark.
Can Sophie Wessex reignite the royal flame?
July 19, 2020 04:35 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt's been a tough time for the British royal family of late. However, there is a ray of light in the form of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is being tipped to steady the royal ship. Author Christina Lamb joined her on a recent trip to South Sudan.
New Zealanders in favour of euthanasia legislation
July 19, 2020 03:10 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBThe latest survey from Research NZ shows that Kiwis continue to be heavily in favour of euthanasia legislation, while the cannabis question remains finely balanced. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show to discuss the latest results.
Will we all get Covid-19 eventually?
July 19, 2020 02:23 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBNew Zealand is free of Covid-19 community transmission thanks to our 'go hard and early' approach. But in the long run, will New Zealand still have huge numbers of people getting sick? Kiwi Dr Gary McLean is with us for a Covid-19 update.
Science fiction helps build mental resilience in young people
July 18, 2020 23:43 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHistorically, those who read sci-fi and fantasy have been stigmatised as nerds, but research by Professor Esther Jones shows sci-fi and fantasy may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living through Covid-19.
The science of staying alive longer
July 18, 2020 23:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBDr Kate Gregorevic's new book, Staying Alive: the Science of Living Healthier, Happier and Longer, applies the science of longevity to everyday life, offering tips on how the small daily decisions we make now can help us live better for longer.
Hobbit star's Scottish road trip with a difference
July 18, 2020 22:04 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBGraham McTavish is known for portraying Dwalin the dwarf in the Hobbit, but his latest project Clanlands has seen him team up with fellow Outlander star Sam Heughan to document the people, places and history of their native Scotland.
Completing 300km circuit of Auckland a 'humbling' experience
July 18, 2020 21:50 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBEarlier in the morning we spoke to West Auckland's running beast, Sean Collins. He is running 300 kms around the edge of Auckland, just because he can. Now he's half way up Queen Street in the city and has the finish line now in sight.
Great white shark stomachs reveal surprising diet secrets
July 18, 2020 21:37 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBThe findings of the first-ever detailed study of the diets of great white sharks is out, and it shows that the stereotypical notion of the apex predator's dorsal fin sitting above the surface as it hunts is probably as fictitious as Jaws itself.
Mediawatch for 19 July 2020
July 18, 2020 21:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBBolts from the Blues; RNZ's 'toddler steps' towards diversity; Mike's mistake boosts Maori party campaign .
Is it time to quit your addiction to Google Chrome?
July 18, 2020 20:50 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Browser Wars have broken out again, and the tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal just urged readers to quit Chrome completely. Tech commentator Helen Baxter share a few alternatives to the bog standard browsers we know.
Calling Home: Jessica Gerrity in Saitama, Japan
July 18, 2020 19:45 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBJessica Gerrity moved to Japan 18 years ago, without any Japanese language skills. After learning the language, thanks largely to watching TV, it wasn't long before she found herself working as a TV host herself, as well as a kimono model.
Finish line in sight for Auckland's 'Running Beast'
July 18, 2020 19:10 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBShaun Collins - aka the 'Running Beast' - is drawing toward the end of his incredible 48-hour long, 328km run around Auckland this morning. We cross live to the hirsute West Auckland running identity as he closes in on the finish.
'She's not going to spill the beans on Prince Andrew' - Ghislaine confidante
July 11, 2020 23:39 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBA longtime friend and confidante of Ghislaine Maxwell says she is not likely to spill the beans on Prince Andrew. Philadelphia-based journalist Laura Goldman was in touch with Epstein's associate just three weeks ago.
Covid-19: Why a Washington town is printing its own wooden money
July 11, 2020 23:29 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAfter watching Covid-19 wreak havoc on his local community, Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier came up with an initiative concept to issue wooden dollars that can only be spent at local businesses - thus keeping the money in the community.
Hong Kong correspondent: new security laws causing 'chilling' reaction
July 11, 2020 23:05 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe new national security law that has been implemented in Hong Kong by the Chinese government has seen many local residents reacting frantically. Journalist James Griffiths discusses the disappearing freedom in Hong Kong.
New book highlights Beatles' sadness and tragedy
July 11, 2020 22:25 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBCraig Brown's new book, 1, 2, 3, 4: The Beatles In Time is not your bog-standard Beatles' bio. Brown has come up with a fresh take on the Fab Four - and a unearthed a few previously unknown gems - through a series of colourful vignettes.
How walking benefits your creativity
July 11, 2020 22:04 - 22 minutes - 21 MBStanford research shows that walking is not only good for our health, but it also helps boosts our creative output. Behavioural and learning scientist Dr. Marily Oppezzo explains the positive impact walking has on the creative process.
Link found between permanent hair dye and increased cancer risk
July 11, 2020 21:53 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBA scientific study of more than 45,000 women has found a link between permanent hair dye and an increased risk of breast cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Diana Sarfati from the Cancer Control Agency discusses the study's findings.
Are coins a thing of the past?
July 11, 2020 21:39 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThere is a question mark over the future of coins due to the twin effects of digital technology and inflation reducing coin values. Andrew Clifford, president of the Numismatic Society of Auckland, talks about the future of our coins.
Mediawatch for 12 July 2020
July 11, 2020 21:06 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB'Walkergate' revives Dirty Politics vibe; Kiwi kids screening out local media; where has all the clickbait gone?
What makes us love our neighbourhood?
July 11, 2020 20:48 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBA study out of Michigan State University set out to quantify what makes people happy with their neighbourhoods, and concluded that it has almost nothing to do with the neighbourhood itself. Study author Professor Zachary Neal explains.