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New book looks at what language is and where it came from

 New book looks at what language is and where it came from New book looks at what language is and where it came from, 9.85 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

Language is something we might take for granted, but it’s no secret we have a greater ability to tell stories and offer explanations than any other species. Why is this, and where did language come from? In his new book,’The Truth About Language’, Michael Corballis asks these questions to try unpack the complex subject that is language. Adam Jacobson catches up with the University of Auckland psychology professor to learn more.

 

New publication seeking submissions about mental health experiences

 New publication seeking submissions about mental health experiences New publication seeking submissions about mental health experiences, 7.6 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

It’s become apparent through recent discussions in the media about mental health that there’s public support to do more about the issue and to keep the conversation going about the diversity of kiwi experiences with mental health. Two awesome women wanting to do their bit in stimulating this conversation are Charlotte-Rose Ruddell & Liv Young. They are launching a new publication called Mental, which is seeking submissions from people who are willing to share their personal experiences with mental health. Ximena speaks to them to learn more about project.

Queer open mic night taking place tomorrow night

 Queer open mic night taking place tomorrow night Queer open mic night taking place tomorrow night, 3.22 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

Breaking Boundaries is a grassroots LGBTQI creative arts organisation doing heaps of awesome projects and initiatives for the local queer community. Coming up tomorrow is a queer open mic night down at Grid AKL Tech Cafe - the event is open for everyone, and is about encouraging young queer and trans voices to take the stage and share their experiences with the crowd (with a few performances from special guests in the mix as well!). Ximena caught up with Breaking Boundaries co-founder Joni Nelson to find out more about the event.

 

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday May 3, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday May 3, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday May 3, 2017, 52.48 MB
Wed 3 May 2017

This week, Ximena & Adam unashamedly chat about some pretty nerdy subjects at the front end of the show, namely the Fairfax & NZME merger, the history of language, and a solid twenty minutes of Dear Science dedicated to a misunderstood sea creature. They also chat to some cool Aucklanders doing some awesome projects - they hear from the founders of a new publication about mental health, and then from the co-founder of an arts organisation for queer youth about an open-mic event happening tomorrow night.

The death of the public university? Academic capitalism & the global knowledge economy

The death of the public university? Academic capitalism & the global knowledge economy The death of the public university? Academic capitalism & the global knowledge economy , 20.83 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

Reporter Sam Smith speaks to anthropology Professor Cris Shore about his new book "Death of the Public University?" and the neo-liberalization of higher education. 

NZ Music Month is back but do we still need it?

NZ Music Month is back but do we still need it? NZ Music Month is back but do we still need it? , 10.37 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

NZ Music Month kicked off for another year yesterday. However, with the local industry doing well, thanks in large to music streaming, and the success of New Zealand artists do we still need a NZ Music Month? Reporter Sam Smith spoke to NZ Music Month manager Simon Woods about this year's celebration of New Zealand music, and the place of the month on the music calendar. 

Exiled Tibetan leader visits Aotearoa

 Exiled Tibetan leader visits Aotearoa Exiled Tibetan leader visits Aotearoa, 6.43 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

The leader of Tibet's government in exile makes his first New Zealand visit, drawing attention to a recent spike in self-immolations.

Conflict bubbles to the surface in South Sudan

 Conflict bubbles to the surface in South Sudan Conflict bubbles to the surface in South Sudan, 2.53 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

Fighting has broken out in South Sudan, displacing tens of thousands. Mack speaks with a Doctors Without Borders spokesperson on the ground to find out the latest.

Beloved Cassini spacecraft makes one last trip

 Beloved Cassini spacecraft makes one last trip Beloved Cassini spacecraft makes one last trip, 7.43 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

A spacecraft launched for Saturn 20 years ago is running out of fuel and making a final run into the planet. Mack talks to two astronomers about the Cassini’s history.

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday May 2, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday May 2, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday May 2, 2017, 105.24 MB
Tue 2 May 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to exiled Tibetan Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay about his visit to New Zealand, two astronomers about the soon-to-be-farwelled Cassini spacecraft, the author of a new book about the neo-liberalisation of higher education, and more.