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Germany's Russian Fuel Crisis w/ James Headley: April 1, 2022

 Germany's Russian Fuel Crisis w/ James Headley: April 1, 2022 Germany's Russian Fuel Crisis w/ James Headley: April 1, 2022, 18.45 MB
Fri 1 Apr 2022

In the midst of their invasion of Ukraine, Russia has signed a decree requiring several G7 countries to pay for Russian fuel supplies via roubles. 

 

Multiple countries have declined this decree despite their reliance on Russian fuel, with Germany especially calling the move blackmail. 

 

Putin is now threatening to halt all fuel supplies to Germany,  with more supplies from Russia such as other forms of food and fuel.

 

To learn more, I spoke to University of Otago's James Headley about what’s going on, first asking him why Europe was so reliant on Russia's fuel supplies. 

 

Melanoma study w/ George Laking: April 1, 2022

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Fri 1 Apr 2022

A recent international study has found that New Zealand had the highest death rate from melanoma in 2020.

High amounts of UV exposure, as well as traditionally outdoors lifestyles, especially in childhood, lead to an increased risk for melanoma.

Casper spoke to the medical director of the Cancer Foundation, George Laking, about New Zealand’s high rates of melanoma and how they can be addressed by prevention and early recognition. Casper began by asking him why melanoma poses a great risk to New Zealanders in particular.

 

The Wire w/ Casper: April 1, 2022

 The Wire w/ Casper: April 1, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper: April 1, 2022, 101.29 MB
Fri 1 Apr 2022

It's another Friday Wire, and Casper McGuire is making his debut as a host!

Today on the show:

Jess spoke to Susan Saint John, economic spokesperson for Child poverty action group to discuss today's increase to the Working for Families tax credit increase by the government.

Casper had his regular chat with Auckland city councellor Shane Henderson and this week we talked about the council’s newly proposed parking strategy.

Liam spoke with University of Otago Professor James Headley about Russia’s threats to cut Germany’s fuel supplies.

Jess spoke to Dr Lida Ayoubi, Senior Law Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, asking her what the current immigration policy is in Aotearoa for disabled people.

Casper also talked to Dr George Laking, the medical director of the New Zealand Cancer Society, about a recent melanoma study.

Jess spoke to Justin Hodgkiss is co-director of the MacDairmid institute about the future of solar panel technology.

And finally Liam spoke to Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash about the Puketaha Kakapo Sanctuary. 

 

 

How Captions Improve Literacy w/ Sophie Jones: March 31, 2022

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Thu 31 Mar 2022

A new report was released last week about the state of children’s literacy in New Zealand, demonstrating that it’s time to learn the wide-ranging benefits of using subtitles, in terms of improving literacy. New Zealand’s media accessibility organisation Able creates subtitles and captions for New Zealand TV and media, which have shown the benefits on children’s literacy

Joe talked to Sophie Jones from Able on the matter.

 

The Need for Holocaust Education in New Zealand w/ Miriam Bookman: March 31, 2022

 The Need for Holocaust Education in New Zealand w/ Miriam Bookman: March 31, 2022 The Need for Holocaust Education in New Zealand w/ Miriam Bookman: March 31, 2022, 15.53 MB
Thu 31 Mar 2022

A study released this week revealed that Kiwis have concerning gaps in knowledge when it comes to the Holocaust. The Holocaust Centre in Wellington is the country's national Holocaust education and remembrance centre, and they say that the results of this study underline the need for a more comprehensive education on the Holocaust in New Zealand.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Miriam Bookman, deputy chair of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand.

The Wire w/ Joe: March 31, 2022

 The Wire w/ Joe: March 31, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe: March 31, 2022, 102.28 MB
Thu 31 Mar 2022

This week on the Thursday Wire, our regular interview with Labour’s Andrew Little is back. Tuva’a speaks to Little about new Covid-19 medications that New Zealand will be receiving soon.

Joe speaks to Dr. Caroline Shorter, a senior researcher from the University of Otago, Wellington, about a recent study looking at the price of keeping children warm at night. 

Producer Emilia speaks to Miriam Bookman, deputy chair of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand, about a study released this week revealing that Kiwis have concerning gaps in knowledge when it comes to the Holocaust. Emilia also speaks to Professor Robin Gauld, Pro-Vice chancellor of commerce and Dean of Business at the University of Otago, about the major reforms to New Zealand’s healthcare systems set to come into place in July.

Joe also speaks to Sophie Jones from Able on how subtitles can be to utilized to improve children's literacy. Finally, Joe talks to Dr. Monica Barrett from RMIT University in Melbourne about the phenomenon known as binaural beats.

That's us from the Thursday Wire!

Healthcare Reforms w/ Professor Robin Gauld: March 31, 2022

 Healthcare Reforms w/ Professor Robin Gauld: March 31, 2022 Healthcare Reforms w/ Professor Robin Gauld: March 31, 2022, 18.51 MB
Thu 31 Mar 2022

Major reforms to New Zealand's healthcare systems are set to come into place in July. The changes would see all DHBs replaced by one national organisation, Health New Zealand, while a Māori Health Authority will be established to commission health services, monitor the state of Māori health, and develop policy.

Emilia Sullivan spoke about these reforms to the University of Otago's Professor Robin Gauld, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Commerce and Dean of Otago Business School.

The Price of Keeping Children Warm w/ Dr. Caroline Shorter: March 31, 2022

 The Price of Keeping Children Warm w/ Dr. Caroline Shorter: March 31, 2022 Caroline Shorter: March 31, 2022, 14.28 MB
Thu 31 Mar 2022

The cost of heating a child’s bedroom through the night in a Wellington winter would run through 46 per cent of the government’s Winter Energy Payment, a study by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington has found. 

Joe spoke to Dr. Caroline Shorter, a senior researcher from the University of Otago, on the matter.

Digital Drugs w/ Dr. Monica Barrett: March 31, 2022

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Thu 31 Mar 2022

A New study has shed light on the phenomenon of binaural beats, sounds which essentially evoke psychoactive effects within the brain. There is very little-known about binaural beats, so to gain some clarity, Joe spoke to the lead author of the study, Dr. Monica Barrett from RMIT University in Melbourne about what they are exactly.

Beautiful Chemistry Project w/ Associate Professor Erin Griffey: March 30, 2022

 Beautiful Chemistry Project w/ Associate Professor Erin Griffey: March 30, 2022 Beautiful Chemistry Project w/ Associate Professor Erin Griffey: March 30, 2022, 26.32 MB
Wed 30 Mar 2022

Frances talks to Associate professor Erin Griffey from the University of Auckland who is taking popular beauty recipes from Renaissance Europe and working with a team in the science faculty to recreate and analyse them. They call themselves the Beautiful Chemistry Project, and have a great website where you can have a look at some renaissance beauty secrets.

https://www.beautifulchemistryproject.com/

Erin told Frances a bit about how the project began, what it entails and where it’s hoping to go in the future.