Nights for Tuesday 16 November 2021

 

7:12 The Collatz Conjecture

Dillon Mayhew, Associate Professor from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington joins us once again. Tonight he's tackling a famously unsolved problem in mathematics, the Collatz Conjecture.

7:30 The Sampler

Tony Stamp mulls over the second EP by Iranian-NZ rapper Chaii, a dance-influenced outing from NYC rockers Parquet Courts, and Alec Bathgate's 1996 solo debut.

8:10 The House

Phil Smith has our report from parliament.

8:15 Pacific Waves

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Koroi Hawkins presents a daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

8:30 The Detail

So they didn't win the T20 final this week - but that's the third world cup final featuring the Black Caps this season. They're our best side ever and there's not even a debate about it.

9:07 Let's Be TRANSparent

On Let's Be TRANSparent this week, host Joe Stockhausen speaks to the parents of a transgender pre-schooler and a transgender parent about navigating gender labels.

9:30 The Denial Files

Covid conspiracists are now shifting focus to climate change. An online movement infected with extreme pandemic conspiracies is looking for new territory as debates over lockdowns and vaccines subside in many richer countries....including New Zealand and Germany.

10:17 Lately

Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Worlds of Music

After 11, on Worlds of Music, Trevor Reekie features  an interview with American jazz musician and Ethnomusicologist Dr. Lloyd Miller.