Afternoons for Monday 14 March 2022

 

1:20 Using cheaper fuel may cost dearly in the long run 

With record fuel prices in play, it can be tempting to go for the cheapest petrol on offer at your local.

However, the Motor Industry Association or MIA is urging motorists to think twice.

That comes as the Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement later this afternoon on a possible fuel tax cut. 

MIA's Principal Technical Advisor Mark Stockdale explains to Jesse why going for cheaper fuel might not save you money in the long run. 

1.30 Feminine Eye film festival opens this week 

A film festival with a emphasis on the female gaze is set to launch in Auckland this week.

Feminine Eye is a celebration of women directors, showcasing their artistry behind the camera. 

Billie Rogers is the Venue Manager at Hollywood Avondale which is holding the festival. She talks to Jesse about what's showing at the festival. 

1.40 Hair and Loathing podcast launched 

Body hair is said to be one of the last taboos in society.

It's so often treated as unfeminine or something to be hidden from sight for many women. 

Our RNZ colleague Charlotte Cook has delved into this complicated subject and made a podcast, just out today, called Hair and Loathing! Charlotte talks to Jesse about what her series deals with. 

1:45 Album number one in history 

 

2:10 Television Critic: Linda Burgess 

Today Linda's talking about Mary Berry Loves to Cook (TVNZ on Demand), Spencer on Neon and The Landscapers on Netflix.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Sydney based Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about the unusual weather that's been hitting the east coast of Australia, causing flooding and damage. 

He's also got the latest on the COVID numbers and the details of the upcoming state funeral in Victoria for Shane Warne. 

2:30 Expert feature: Pasta!

For this week's expert feature we're talking all things pasta. 

To tell us about making your own pasta and which shapes go best with which sauces, Pici restaurant chef, Jonathan Thevenard  joins Jesse. 

If you have any questions for him you can text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 What reality television tells us about ourselves

Once you get past the Kardashian tantrums, the scheming castaways on Survivor and the Real Housewives histrionics, there's much to learn about ourselves in reality tv says sociologist and TV-lover Danielle J. Lindemann. Like or not, she says reality TV illuminates our everyday experiences and can help us to make sense of complex social forces. She explains why no one should feel guilty about this particular guilty pleasure in her book, TRUE STORY What Reality TV Says About Us

3:35 Voices

In this Voices episode, Kadambari speaks to saxophonist Thabani Gapara about his musical journey that brought him from South Africa to New Zealand. 

3:45 The Panel with Sally Wenley and Martin Bosley