Nights for Tuesday 22 March 2022

 

7:12 The Recommencement of History

Francis Fukuyama's influential essay 'The End of History?' announced the triumph of liberal democracy and the arrival of a post-ideological world. I ask Eric Crampton if we're witnessing the recommencement of history.

7:30 The Sampler

Tony Stamp inspects the new album by UK synth pop heavy-weights Tears For Fears, which comes 18 years after their last; an acid jazz-tinged EP from teenage Wellington producer Benny Sal-vador; and the latest long-player from super-prolific Christchurch fuzz-pop maestro Blair Parkes.    

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

The final curriculum for teaching Aotearoa's history in schools is out. But what will students actually learn? And how will they learn it?

9:07 Sci Fi/Sci Fact

Rodrigo Martinez Gazoni, Postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Canterbury takes a look at the Science of Batman.

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

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots.