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Celluloid Circus
Seasoned New Zealand journalist and documentary maker, Wayne Brittenden takes us through the history of Kiwis' love affair with the silver screen, at least between 1925 - 1970. Audio, Gallery
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Playful Patriots
Audio 6 Nov 2015The lighter side of patriotic and nationalistic music with send ups and show tunes, and a look to the possible future of national anthems. Audio
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Anthems 101
Audio 5 Nov 2015Can we be moved by the national anthems of other countries? The New Zealand School of Music's Associate Professor Samantha Owens lays out the powerful devices for rousing national songs, and we hear… Audio
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
Audio 4 Nov 2015Senior Lecturer at the New Zealand School of Music, Dr Robert Legg lifts the lid on themes of patriotism and nationalism in music for children. Audio
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God of Notions
Audio 3 Nov 2015Wayne Brittenden sheds light on our national anthem, with commentary from international academics and Labour Party leader, Andrew Little. Audio
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Introduction
Audio 2 Nov 2015We begin an exploration of the history of patriotism and nationalism in music with a discussion on anthems with Erik Levi, Professor of Music at London's Royal Holloway University. Audio
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Celluloid Circus
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Audio 21 Dec 2014Following the explosive revelations in the recent report on CIA torture, Wayne looks at some of its little-discussed aspects. Wallace follows up with medical ethics expert, Dr. James Welsh. Audio
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The legendary First World War Christmas truce
In the month marking the 100th anniversary of the legendary First World War Christmas truce, Wayne Brittenden looks at how the warrior bishops on both sides managed to get the message of peace and… Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Australian Mining Giant Oceana Gold is suing the El Salvadorean government over its moritorium on metals mining. The ban is a reponse to the adverse effects on the nation's ecology with a poisoning of… Audio
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Counterpoint for 30 November 2014
Every time that a strange new disease surfaces, there are almost inevitable conspiracy theories linking it to biological weapons, which are seriously difficult to identify and are apparently still… Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Wayne Brittenden looks at the increasing problem of plagiarism on the campus, particularly prevalent among foreign students. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
Wednesday of this week, November the fifth, marked the four hundred and ninth anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot to blow up the ruling Protestant elite in the Houses of Parliament - and King… Audio
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Counterpoint for 2 November 2014
Pope Francis recently condemned capital punishment and life imprisonment as inhumane. This week on Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint, Wayne questions whether, when it comes to executions, the west has… Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Wayne ponders what's happened to diplomacy and the role of the UN. Jesse follows up with Dr Sarah von Billerberg in the UK and Otago University Professor of Peace Studies Richard Jackson. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
This week Wayne Brittenden takes up the issue of academic freedom. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint - Calvinism
Wayne looks at Dunedin's Calvinist past and the lampooning it received from one of the country's best known poets. Wallace follows up with the decidedly un-Calvinistic theologian, Sir Lloyd Geering. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
Audio 5 Oct 2014Wayne looks at the Occupy demonstrations in Hong Kong, the West's comparatively tepid response and other little-reported grievances behind the demand for democracy. Wallace follows up with Sophie… Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Wayne Brittenden ponders the state of social democractic parties in the West, and Wallace Chapman speaks with Swedish political commentator Dr. Jan Oberg who heads the Transnational Foundation, a… Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Audio 21 Sep 2014This week, Wayne looks at the implications and related issues resulting from New Zealand's membership of the 5-eyes surveillance partnership. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Audio 14 Sep 2014This week, Wayne reflects on his conversations with a former US Rear Admiral and Pentagon insider. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint - Watergate, 40-years on
This week's Counterpoint looks back at the demise of the Nixon administration and the ramifications for the Fourth Estate, with Professor Robert Jensen from the School of Journalism at the University… Audio
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Wayne Brittendon's Counterpoint looks at New Zealand's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council
Audio 31 Aug 2014With New Zealand's bid against Spain and Turkey for a non- permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Wayne takes a critical look at the campaign. Audio
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Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint - Israeli apartheid
Audio 24 Aug 2014Kolin Thumbadoo is a founding member of the ANC's Australian Office, and a specialist in the management of international aid projects. Mr Thumbadoo speaks about Israel's historic links to apartheid… Audio
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Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
Audio 10 Aug 2014This weekend marks the 69th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Wayne looks at the little-known story of American victims of US bombs. Wallace follows up with US physician Dr Craig Booth… Audio