Professor Tony Spalinger and Elizabeth Eltze are from the Department of Classics and Ancient History and they're joining Tess in studio to talk their favourite historical times in Ancient Egypt. From temples to jewelley, we're digging deep. Get your tickets here.
After a historical week for New Zealand politics, and what proved to be very challenging for one party, Mikey catches up with the leader of the Labour party and current PM, Jacinda Ardern about how this reflects the state of politics. In other news, what else has been going on for Labour?
With the historic changes in the American House of Representatives, what can we expect from the Congress and President in the ongoing policy and investigative battles? How will the power struggles play out? Will the Supreme Court weigh in and if so how? Maria Armoudian discusses the unfolding situation with Andrew Rudalevige, George C. Edwards III, Mark Peterson, and Sean Theriault.
Overwhelmed by fashion selections from Laneway, Penelope turns to TV, not a trend but a show that's trending. Penelope talks The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, a historical fashion icon. With parts of the show filmed in Versace houses, the show provides deep intel into the world of high fashion. Worth a watch for you Fashun lovers out there.
Venezuela is once again at a crossroads. The opposition leader Juan Guaidó has declared himself the interim leader of the country, while calls are growing internationally for President Nicolas Maduro to step aside. But what is the historic context behind the ongoing political polarisation in Venezuela? Maria Armoudian speaks with Daniel Levine, Jennifer McCoy, and David Smilde.
What are the fault lines that have fractured the United States? What are the historical roots of the present day political turmoil, divisions, and partisanship in the US? Historian Julian Zelizer talks about his new book "Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974."
Can international finance systems be harnessed to protect human rights? While historically financiers have funded some of the worse of human rights abuses, finances also enabled great human leaps. Our guest argues that it is time to alter the financial system for the good of humanity.
Matt Liggings, from the School of Architecture, comes up to the studio in light (ha, ha) of his piece in the Bright Nights exhibition. His Vitruvian Tunnel, draws attention to the historic connection between art and architecture and Rachel asks what's the line between architecture, and art? Is there even one? Stay tuned.
All over the world, and throughout history, music has been a vital part of effecting social and political change. At times the powers-that-be resist that change by oppressing the arts and the artists. Can music bring about social and political change? How has music shaped politics historically and today? Maria Armoudian discusses these questions with Professors Mark LeVine, Josh Kun, and Richard Flacks.
bMovies is back! In Part One, Rachel chats to Simon Coldrick about By The Balls (2019), a documentary about some of the historic events in New Zealand's Rugby culture. And in Part Two, Amelia reviews You Don’t Nomi (2019) directed by Jeffrey McHale, another documentary style film, from the Incredibly Strange section of NZIFF that analyses the different thoughts of the cult film, Showgirls(1995). Get your tickets sorted as soon as possible, folks.
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