Afternoons

 

1:15 Creating safe bars and nightlife venues

How can we make sure our bars and nightclubs are safe for us all?

What measures are in place so that patrons can feel comfortable and looked after?

Jesse talks to the Chief Executive of ResectED Aotearoa.

1:25 Doing it right: Regenerative tourism success story

The Ōkārito plant project, a business -led initiative in South Westland is becoming a national example of regenerative tourism in action.

Tourism operators, visitors, landowners, and volunteers are working together to restore native ecosystems by supplying plants native species for local landowners at no cost.

Chair of the project Aaron Smith spoke to Jesse.

1:35 Making meals matter

Everybody Eats is a social restaurant concept.

It's three course meals are open to all: Lawyers, students, hospitality staff, the homeless, whomever. And all on a "pay what you can" basis.

Since starting in 2017 it's grown from a pop up to three restaurants, serving hundreds of people five nights a week.

Amidst declining revenues, they've launched a new project to help pay the bills - Meals That Matter.

1:45 Heading Off: Canoeing down the Yukon

We love it when you get in touch with us with your stories and today's guest Kevin Searle did just that.

He sent through an abridged story of his Canadian canoe trip down the Yukon, and we needed to know more!

2:12 Music Critic: Ryan Davis and The Roadside Band

Music critic Dianne Swan shares the latest offering from Ryan Davis and The Roadside Band - New Threats from the Soul.

This is the solo release from Ryan Davis - front person and songwriter for the band State Champion and founder of Sophomore Lounge records.

2:20 Easy Eats: Mushroom and Cashew Curry

Kelly Gibney joins Jesse to share her mushroom and cashew curry recipe.

She says mushrooms are a nutrition powerhouse and super versatile in the kitchen They take on flavour brilliantly and cook fast. For an extra protein boost, you could add some sliced tofu, along with the mushrooms in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serve with a dollop of plain yoghurt, steamed rice and warmed flatbreads.

Click here for the recipe

2:30 Bookmarks with the International Film Festival's Paolo Bertolin

Time for Bookmarks, when we sit down with a notable Kiwi and learn about their life and some of their favourite things. 

Paolo Bertolin is a writer, producer, film critic and programmer, who since last year has served as artistic director for the Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival. 

The festival officially opens in Auckland tomorrow.

3:10 Feature interview: Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Rupert Murdoch

The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. 
NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the media landscape for a very long time.

Folkenflik is also the author of a book called Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. 

He discussed this clash of the titans with Jesse.

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World: Project Tongariro

In Our Changing World, we head to the Central North Island, where for over 40 years Project Tongariro has been supporting local conservation in and around Tongariro National Park. 

Claire Concannon tags along with Project Tongariro CEO Kiri Te Wano, local ecologist Nick Singers, and volunteer Shirley Potter - who is championing this project at the end of her road.

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.