Afternoons for Monday 20 December 2021

12.30 Best Of Jesse 2021: Epidemiologist Dr Larry Brilliant on bringing COVID under control

He helped eradicate smallpox with the World Health Organization, and renowned epidemiologist Dr Larry Brilliant says getting the Delta variant under control requires a similar massive global effort.

Delta is probably the most infectious disease the world has seen, he told Jesse Mulligan.

Listen to the original interview from September here.

1:20 Attitudes Awards recognises podcaster Olivia Shivas

On Saturday night champions of the disability sector were recognised at the annual Attitude Awards.

One of the big winners was Stuff Digital Producer and friend of the show, Olivia Shivas [PRON: Shivers], who won the ACC Supreme Award for her work reshaping how disability is portrayed in the media.

We've had Olivia on this show twice this year - first to talk about her podcast 'What's Wrong With You' and then again for an expert feature on disability.

And now shes' back to celebrate her win!

1.30 Summer reading challenge up and running

Read NZ Te Pou Muramura is running summer reading challenges, encouraging people to read for "pure fun and joy" over the summer.

There's an online challenge for children five and up - with prizes, and a challenge for adults too using the hashtag #NZSummerOfReading.

Read NZ Te Pou Muramura CEO Juliet Blyth talks to Karyn about the challenge.

You can sign up for it here.

1.40 A more inclusive approach to vintage shopping

After struggling to find second hand clothing in larger sizes, Kelly Christie decided to set up her own instagram shop to cater for others who want to buy vintage in plus sizes.

She talks to Karyn about how she sources her clothing and what it means for her loyal customer base.

You can find her shop here.

1:45 Great NZ Album: Vera Ellen, It's Your Birthday

Today's Great NZ Album is It's Your Birthday by Vera Ellen. She released her latest album in October this year. The Wellington/Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter has previously been part of LA Band Girl Friday.

2:10 Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry

Caitlin reviews the Australian/British comedy Frayed (Netflix), and series 3 of the dark comedy thriller You (Netflix).

She also has a few thoughts on season 3 of Succession (Neon).

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Today Brad Foster talks to Karyn about the latest COVID cases which are hitting record highs as Omicron and a relaxation of restrictions begins to show. He also shares an interesting tale from one of Sydney's most exclusive suburbs where locals are lobbying to have a drive through COVID Testing Clinic removed from their area as they're concerned about people from outside bringing COVID to their community!

2:30 Expert feature: Pottery

Ever been tempted to 'throw' some clay?

This week we're talking about pottery for beginners!

Potter Felicity Donaldson from Wundaire in Greytown joins Karyn to answer all your questions about how to get started.

3:10 The down low on ditching digital devices

As the holidays approach, reformed device addict Issy Beech has a piece of advice: consider doing all your surfing at the beach, not on the internet. Study after study tell us how toxic too much time online can be, but kicking the habit is not as easy as it sounds. She offers advice on how to change your relationship with screens  in her new book, How to Be Online and Also Be Happy.  

3:35 Voices

On Voices today Kadambari Raghukumar looks back at 2021 and some of the highs and lows for immigrant communities in Aotearoa. 

3:45 The Panel with Sarah Sparks and David Farrar