Afternoons for Thursday 2 September 2021

1:17 Research on reducing head injuries for soccer players

Research out of Otago University says New Zealand should consider restricting how often young soccer players head the ball, in a bid to reduce the risk of head-injury.

Lead researcher Alex Gilbert joins Jesse to talk about the damage caused to younger players, how serious it can be and their work into reducing those head injury rates.

1:27 Employers want more women to be in trades roles

For women considering a career change - some interesting news.

A new survey shows employees in the trade sector want to hire more women, but they need support to do it.

The survey was carried out by Trade Careers - an organisation that promotes women in trades, created by the Women in Trades Collective.

Kelly Bennet is a principal advisor for Women BCITO - and a founding member of the Women in Trades Collective. She talks to Jesse about what's holding women back and how to change it.

1:35 New Zealand Paralympians big successes in Tokyo

Our athletes in Tokyo have been having some real success, with swimmer Sophie Pascoe claiming her 16th Olympic medal last night - and her 11th Gold.

She's not the only one winning medals, there have been some pleasant and unexpected ones won throughout the event by New Zealand Paralympians.

For a round-up of what's been happening  LockerRoom editor Suzanne McFadden talks to Jesse.

1:45 Great album: Feel Flows by the Beach Boys

The Beach Boys 'Feel Flows' collection is based on the landmark 1970/1971 albums 'Sunflower' and 'Surf's Up'. This 2LP features remastered versions of the original album and includes 8 previously unreleased tracks. Our link 3 winner today will win a black vinyl copy.

2:10 Music Critic: Simon Sweetman

Today Simon Sweetman looks at new music from Jim Keller and Patricia Barber.

2:25 NZ Screen History: Radio With Pictures 

Radio With Pictures was an alternative music programme that was appointment viewing for a generation of music fans on a Sunday evening, from 1976 to 1988.

Former presenter Karyn Hay and former producer Peter Blake join Jesse to revisit the programme and what went on behind the scenes. 

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris

Today Hawke's Bay farmer Steve Wyn-Harris is solving the world's problems. He's got an unusual one which involves the magpies in his area!

3:25 History with Dr Grant Morris

Today Victoria University Historian Dr Grant Morris looks at The history of political neutrality in NZ’s public service.
The issue of political neutrality and NZ’s public service has been in the news over the past week.  But where does this idea of political neutrality come from?  Has it always been this way? Today he explorse New Zealand’s history of public service neutrality.

3:35 Spoken Feature RNZ Eyewitness

In today's episode of the  RNZ podcast Eyewitness, the story of the man who took centre stage in Christchurch's Cathedral Square. We find out how The Wizard of New Zealand changed the shape and feel of the city, and his impact on the art world.

3:45 The Panel with Carolyn Daley and Chester Borrows