Afternoons for Thursday 7 September 2017

IT'S SHORT STORY CLUB DAY!

Today we'll discuss Witi Ihimaera's Story, The Seahorse and the Reef

Send us an email about the story, jesse@radionz.co.nz and the best wins a copy of Witi's new novel, Sleeps Standing

1:10 First song: Irene Folau

Today we meet Irene Folau, a student from Aorere College in Auckland who was one of the finalists at this years Stand Up Stand Out competition. She performs her version of Staying Alive by the Bee Gees

1:20 Drug Foundation concerns about testing

The Drug Foundation has raised concerns about the National Party policy on young beneficiaries being drug tested.

The  $72 million four-year plan to increase support for unemployed young people was released yesterday.

It would mean that those who are struggling to find work because of their drug use they would be offered help.

Ross Bell, executive director the Drug Foundation outlines his concerns to Jesse.

1:25 Hurricane Irma blasts Carribbean

We get the latest as Hurricane Irma smashes the Caribbean. Meanwhile people in Florida are being urged to take aggressive action to prepare themselves for its onslaught.

1:35 The Therapist

We speak to American therapist, Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh, whose therapy sessions with musicians and pop stars are currently screening on Sky TV's Viceland channel.

The show is called The Therapist and features his intimate sessions with music artists talking about loss, love and delving into the truths behind their public personas and music.

So how does he get them to open up?

1:40 Great album from 1983

Today it's Eurythmics, Touch.

This is the third studio album by the British duo, and their first UK number 1, featuring quite a few hits that we are sure you will recognise.

2:10 Theatre Critic Deirdre Tarrant

Deidre Tarrant reviews the Royal NZ's ballet's tour of Romeo and Juliet

2:20 Your Money with Mary Holm

Part 2 of Mary's session on What to tackle first - debt or KiwiSaver?

And why ANZ and AUT have clashed on KiwiSaver fees

3:10 Short Story Club September 7

Today we'll discuss Witi Ihimaera's Story, The Seahorse and the Reef

Send us an email about the story, jesse@radionz.co.nz and the best wins a copy of Witi's new novel, Sleeps Standing

3:25 Tell me about your thesis

Today's thesis comes from one of our regular reviewers, Charlotte Graham who's just completed her Master's thesis, called At War on Twitter. It explores the impact of gendered harassment across digital platforms on high-profile women in broadcast journalism.

Charlotte has also written a piece for The Spinoff on her thesis.

3:30 This Way Up

3:45 The Pre-Panel Story of the Day and One Quick Question

4:05 The Panel with Amanda Millar and Duane Major

 

Music played in this show

JESSE MULLIGAN
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 2017

1:10pm - FIRST SONG
ARTIST:    Irene Folau
TITLE:      Stayin' Alive
COMP:     Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Barry Gibb
ALBUM:   Unreleased
LIVE:       RNZ Auckland

ARTIST:    Irene Folau
TITLE:      Crazy
COMP:     Brian Burton, Thomas Callaway, Gian Franco Reverberi, Gian Piero Reverberi
ALBUM:   Unreleased
LIVE:       RNZ Auckland
    
1:45pm - FAVOURITE ALBUM
ARTIST:    The Eurythmics
TITLE:      Here Comes The Rain Again
COMP:     Annie Lenox, David A Stewart
ALBUM:   Touch
LABEL:    RCA

ARTIST:    The Eurythmics
TITLE:      Who's That Girl?
COMP:     Annie Lenox, David A Stewart
ALBUM:   Touch
LABEL:    RCA

ARTIST:    The Eurythmics
TITLE:      Right By Your Side
COMP:     Annie Lenox, David A Stewart
ALBUM:   Touch
LABEL:    RCA

2:40pm - ADDITIONAL SONG
ARTIST:    Francis & The Lights
TITLE:      May I Have This Dance  (Feat: Chance the Rapper)
COMP:     Francis Farewell Starlite
ALBUM:   Farewell, Starlite!
LABEL:    KTTF

3:20pm - ADDITIONAL SONG
ARTIST:    Aldous Harding
TITLE:      Horizon
COMP:     Aldous Harding
ALBUM:   Party
LABEL:    4AD