Nights for Tuesday 19 April 2022
7:12 The US Response to China as a major power.
Our mainly Marxist political historian, Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant joins us once again. Tonight's topic: 'The US Response to China's Rise as a Major Power'.
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7:30 Blair Parkes
Tony Stamp talks to New Brighton musician Blair Parkes about his long and storied career.
Blair Parkes Photo: supplied
8:15 Pacific Waves
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.
Photo: RNZ Pacific
8:30 Window on The World
Wine producers say a warming planet can be detected in the glass. The owners of long-established vineyards are having to adapt their methods to preserve the taste of their wines, but experts say change is inevitable and already tangible. Ruth Alexander finds out how climate change is challenging some of the world's most famous wine regions, while providing opportunities for new producers emerging in the most unlikely places.
Photo: Unsplash / Kym Ellis
9:07 Sci Fi/Sci Fact - Turnabout Intruder
Jan Eldrige, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Auckland on the facts being the sci fi of the Star Trek mind swap episode - Turnabout Intruder.
Photo: NBC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
10:17 Lately
Photo: RNZ
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.
Rodrigo y Gabriella Photo: Supplied
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