Nine To Noon for Tuesday 8 February 2022

 

 

09:05 Study raises questions over autism and criminal justice system

 A new study raises significant questions about how young neurodiverse people are treated by the criminal justice system. Otago University researchers studied 150,000 17 to 25 year olds with autism and found that they were much less likely to be charged with crimes than non-autistic people. However among those charged with an offence, people with autism were more likely to be charged with a serious offence, punishable by two or more years in prison. Kathryn speaks with two of the report's authors, Otago University Research Fellow Nick Bowden and co-researcher Joanne Dacombe.

09:30 Should we be teaching innovation in schools?

Innovation should be taught as a subject at school, according to research from Wellington's Creative HQ. It surveyed 150 young people aged 12 to 24 across 20 countries, and found that 96 per cent want innovation to be part of the school curriculum. 89 per cent of the Gen Z respondents said they believe innovation to be crucial to improving the world around them, and just over three quarters considered themselves as innovative. Kathryn speaks with Dr Colin Kennedy, Head of the School of Innovation at Creative HQ.

09:45 USA correspondent Ron Elving - US military deployment amid Russia-Ukraine tension

Amid warnings that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may now only be a matter of time, newly deployed U.S troops are arriving in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces. Ron also talks to Kathryn about the US economy. Although jobs are plentiful and wages rising, Ron says the looming headache is a combination of inflation and higher rates.  

Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.

10:05 Dogs: The Untold Story - Matt Brandon

Kathryn speaks with the producer of a documentary series on the evolution of dogs, narrated by dog-lover and Downton Abbey's own Hugh Bonneville.  An estimated billion dogs live with and alongside us and there are foour hundred breeds in all shapes and sizes.  The Untold Story of Dogs travels the world to show how canines have enhanced many aspects of our lives: from detecting cancer and fighting beside us in battle to defending threatened species against extinction.   The show blends traditional documentary and storytelling and uncovers scientific research being carried out on both domesticated and wild dogs. Matt Brandon is the UK based series producer of Dogs: The Untold Story, at Plimsoll Productions group, who made it for Discovery Channel.

10:35 Book review: Love Marriage by Monica Ali  

Carole Beu of the  Women's Bookshop in Auckland reviews Love Marriage by Monica Ali, published by Hachette.

From the Booker shortlisted author of Brick Lane, a fascinating, and sometimes amusing, psychological exploration of marriage and parent- adult child relationships. Two junior doctors in a London hospital are engaged -Yasmin, the daughter of Indian Muslim immigrants, and Joe, the son of a high-flying, fiercely feminist social star. Race, class and cultural misunderstandings complicate the already complex family dynamics going on between these engaging characters. Intelligent & thought-provoking.

 

10:45 The Reading

11:05 Political commentators Morten & Te Pou

Brigitte, Shane and Kathryn discuss the results of the Newshub-Reid poll, the Government's latest Covid measures with movement on boosters and borders, Grant Robertson's social insurance scheme and National's caucus retreat.

Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government. 

Shane Te Pou is a former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party, and a former union official. He is no longer a member of any political party.

11:30 ViaVio Cheese - the taste of Italy, made in Nelson

Kathryn is joined by Flavia Spena and Flavio Donati, who moved from Rome to Nelson and make artisan Italian cheeses under their ViaVio brand. They source their A2 milk exclusively from local Oakland Farms, and although their operation is small it packs a punch - they've won any number of awards for their products. Last year their mascarpone was recognised at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, and it's a key ingredient in one of two recipes they'll share with us today: Creamy Mascarpone and Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle. Their cheese also features in a Spinach and Stracchino Risotto.

11:45 Financial Planner Liz Koh -  The End of the Cheap, Easy Money. 

Liz says borrowers need to prepare for a new way of living with tighter lending rules, higher interest rates, inflation and lagging wage growth. 

Liz Koh is a financial planner and specialising in retirement planning. This discussion is of a general nature, and does not constitute financial advice.